The Annual P.J. O’Connor Awards for Radio Drama were announced by RTÉ this evening. The award for Best Writer went to John Maher from Dublin.
Report shows awards ceremony.
Breda Sexton accepting award on behalf of Moate Club, Naas, for Best Overall Performance and Excellence as a Radio Production. Pat Callaghan of the same club accepting award for Best Actor.
Peggy Coyne of Icarus Players, Shannon, receiving Best Actress Award.
Thirteen-year-old Paul D’Arcy of Pegasus Players, Headford, accepting award.
John Maher, author of ‘The Doppler Effect’ being awarded one thousand pounds as author of Best Play.
Vincent Finn, Director General of RTÉ speaking at ceremony (mute) and interview on the importance of radio drama.
Interview with Noel O'Briain, Adjudicator, who acknowledges the volume of play writing talent.
The reporter is Jeri Ward.
