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Three new short plays at Courtney’s Bar

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By Michelle Crean

Following on from the successful one night performance in the Gleneagle in May, a local amateur drama group will have an all new series of short plays coming this month.

Four Esquires Productions have three new short debut plays coming this November at Courtney's Bar Plunkett Street.

All three new plays will be shown together each night for three nights.

"Courtneys Bar has long been associated with dramatic events both scheduled and unscheduled," Brian Murphy said.

"From the days of Bricru in the '90s to the current Four Esquires, the building has hosted many varied, innovative and off the wall productions. This year's offering promises a continuation of a long tradition."

Both actors and writers from the West End House School of the Arts will be performing on the night, as well as veteran Four Esquires performers.

The three shorts plays include Paddy Osborne's new ensemble piece 'A Fishy Tale'. Three tropical fish are swimming around in a tank in a pub minding their own business when they get word that there's a new Piranha coming to dinner!

Martin O'Brien's short two hander play 'Heads Or Tales' tells of a chance encounter at a bus stop when a young man asks a stranger about his job - but may regret he ever asked!

Brian Bowler's short play 'Death's Door' is a story of a young couple's conversation on a typical Saturday night which takes a turn into something different.

As capacity is limited pre-booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Bookings can be made by direct message on Facebook to Four Esquires Productions.

Doors open at 7pm with entertainment from DJ Joe O'Deanum. Show starts at 8pm and will run for approx. one hour on Monday November 28, Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30.

The show will contain adult themes, you know yourself, like talking about relationships, the excessive influence of TV, media and the use of foul language is promised.

"If you wish to brighten a dark November night with something different you could go to the pub ..... or go to Courtney's Bar and see the new Four Esquires Production."

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Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic

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Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic


Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.


A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.

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Traditions past and present meet at Muckross School House

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Two distinct eras of Irish storytelling collided at Muckross School House last week, showcasing how traditional culture adapts across generations for National Heritage Week 2026.

Representing the classic lineage of Irish folklore, renowned local historian, musician, and seanchaí Dáithí Collopy delivered an authentic masterclass in old-school storytelling.

Performing alongside his children Sadhbh, Siún, and Daithí Óg, Collopy relied on the ancient oral tradition to captivate the audience through spoken word, presence, and music.


Contrastingly, social media creator Eoin Reardon brought traditional heritage into the modern digital age.

Known for sharing his traditional green woodworking craft with millions online, Reardon hosted a hands-on workshop demonstrating traditional utensil crafting techniques while engaging attendees through the lens of modern storytelling.


The events brought together two completely different methods of preserving Irish heritage—one rooted in the timeless art of the fireside seanchaí, the other leveraging modern platforms like TikTok to keep historic skills relevant for a global, digital audience.


Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan.

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