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26 Mar 2026

'Die laughing': Limerick drama group bring A Skull in Connemara  to the stage this weekend

The play tells the story of Mick Dowd, a gravedigger, who has the arduous task of making room in the local graveyard for any new arrivals

'Die laughing': Limerick drama group bring A Skull in Connemara  to the stage this weekend

Crew members John O Dwyer, Mike English and Garry Fraher give a sneak peak of the props

GREAN Drama is Bringing A Skull in Connemara, by Martin McDonagh, to the stage in Pallasgreen Community Centre this Friday, March 7 for a three-night run under the expert direction of Ann O'Dwyer. 

One of the Leenane trilogy, A Skull in Connemara tells the story of Mick Dowd, a gravedigger, who has the arduous task of making room in the local graveyard for any new arrivals. 

When he has to move his deceased wife, things take a turn when past suspicions regarding her death come back to haunt him. 

Ann promises plenty of laughs in this dramatic comedy.  

The cast is made up of William Ryan, Joseph O'Dwyer, Bernie O'Carroll and Paul Jenkins with the support of the hard-working crew of John O'Dwyer, Mike English and Garry Fraher.

To reserve your seat, text 086 3143121 or 087 7989310.  

READ MORE: Author June O'Sullivan returns home to Limerick to launch debut novel

Play starts at 8pm sharp on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, March 7 to March 9.

Tickets cost €12  (over 12s only).

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