Kilmeen Drama Group, from Cork, ran away with the lion's share of the awards in the RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival last night.
Adjudicator Russell Boyce said the entire festival showcased 'really splendid work'.
He said the Rossmore, Co Cork, group's production of Tom Murphy's 'A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer’s Assistant' was 'something really special'.
Main awards:
RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival Perpetual Trophy
Kilmeen Drama Group with 'A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer’s Assistant' by Tom Murphy
Miniature Festival Trophy For Best Director
Tim Coffey, Kilmeen Drama Group
Best Actor
Eamon Harty, Shoestring Theatre Company, in 'Sharon’s Grave' by John B Keane
Best Actress
Nora Scannell, Kilmeen Drama Group
Best Supporting Actor
Declan Price, Kilmeen Drama Group
Best Supporting Actress
Katie Holly, Shoestring Theatre Company
Best Stage Setting
Silken Thomas Players for 'Trainspotting' by Irvine Welsh
Best Lighting
Kilmeen Drama Group
Best Stage Manager
Silken Thomas Players
