Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair |
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| General information | |
| Type | Theatre |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 55°4′14.747″N 8°17′44.477″W / 55.07076306°N 8.29568806°W |
| Completed | 1962 |
| Opened | 1962 |
Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair is a theatre in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland. It is also known as Gweedore Theatre. This theatre is located in a Gaeltacht area, which means it is a place where the Irish language is spoken a lot.
The theatre can hold over 200 people. It first opened in 1962. The famous actress Siobhán McKenna helped open it. Since then, it has shown many plays performed in the Irish language.
The Story of Aisteoirí Ghaoth Dobhair
Aisteoirí Ghaoth Dobhair was a group of actors. They started in 1932 in Srath na Corcra, Derrybeg. This group became very popular. They even traveled to places like Glasgow to perform their plays.
Many talented people were part of this group. Some of the key members included Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríghde, Áine Nic Giolla Bhríghde, Johnnie Sheáin Ó Gallchóir, Proinsias Ó Maonaigh, Máire Bn. Uí Bhraonáin, Tomás Mac Giolla Bhríghde, Seán Ó Casaide, Néilí Ó Maolagáin, Niall Ó Dufaigh, and Proinsias Ó Duibhir.
Famous Performers and Fun Pantomimes
Many well-known local artists performed in the Geamaireachtaí Aisteoirí Ghaoth Dobhair shows. These shows were like fun, musical plays called pantomimes. Some of these performers later became famous around the world.
- Enya: Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, known globally as Enya, is a famous singer. She is from Dore.
- Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh: She is a member of the band Altan.
- Moya Brennan: Máire Ní Bhraonáin, also known as Moya Brennan, is another well-known singer.
Three members of the Uí Chasaide family, from the group Na Casaidigh, also performed. Enya and Moya Brennan's brothers, Pól and Ciarán Brennan, also took part. They are part of the internationally famous group Clannad.
All these artists performed in the pantomimes before they became famous worldwide. The theatre has staged many pantomime productions over the years. Some of these include:
- 1962 - Turloch Óg na dTuath
- 1963 - Ball Dearg
- 1964 - An tSleagh Ghlas
- 1965 - Fionnán in Arabia
- 1967 - An Gobán Saor
- 1968 - An Glas Gaibhlinn
- 1970 - Mac Rí Uladh
- 1973 - Iníon Rí Ailigh
