by Peg Prendeville

There was a great buzz in the parish at the weekend when The Abha Bhán Players staged THE FIELD by JOHN B KEANE in the Parish Hall, Ballyhahill. The reviews, after the first two fullhouse shows, have been extremely positive with everybody praising the directing, the set, sound and lighting and the acting. This Tuesday &Wednesday April 29/ 30 is your last chance to see it so ring or text  086 8458821 to reserve your place. Doors open @ 7.30 pm. Performance @ 8pm. Pay at the door. Cash Only. Admission €15 inc Tea/Coffee. Raffle on the night. All welcome.

I wrote a little tribute to Director Eleanor and Stage Manager Edel who do an immense amount of work to get the show together.

Thank You

We’re lucky in this part of West Limerick

To have people of talent and brains

’Tis oozing out of all corners

And flows through our rivers and drains.

Now forgive me for naming two people

But there are two that I’d love to honour

For their energy and creative talent

Yes, you guessed it – our Edel and Eleanor.

They are the engine of the Abha Bhán Players

For without them no play would be staged

Their enthusiasm and positive attitude

Is the fuel that ignites all the players.

If their energy could be safely harnessed

We would always have access to power

There would be no need for generators

They would keep us going by the hour.

So thank you to these active ladies

Who, I’m sure must sleep in the Hall

For every day there are changes

I’m not sure if they sleep at all.

Oh I know they have many helpers

And for them we are grateful too

All together they create a great energy

Do we love them? Of course we all do!

Peg Prendeville