Aglish Drama Group – The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley

Aglish Drama Group have the pleasure of presenting “ The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley “ over three nights next weekend on Friday 22^nd , Saturday 23^rd & Sunday 24^th January in Aglish Hall . Door will be open for 7.30 with the show starting at 8.00pm .  Aglish Drama Group reformed last year and had a very successful run of four nights . The play is written by the very talented Jimmy Keary and centres around Gabriel Foley played by Aglish man Noel Hogan.  Gabriel Foley is a middle-aged bachelor farmer, who lives with his elderly mother Aggie played by Annemarie King. He has been unlucky in love many times, much to his mother’s frustration. She thinks she’ll never get rid of him. Then he meets upmarket, Hazel Myers played by Claire Starr and joins the posh drama group in the nearby town in order to romance her.

Aglish Drama Group Cast : L-R Back Row: Pat Fox, Michael Torpey , Noel Hogan, James Heenan. L-R Front Row : Claire Starr, Sylvia Conlon, Annemarie King, Deirdre Darcy

He is unaware that Chrissie McCabe played by Deirdre Darcy – a cheerful countrywoman, who comes in to help him and his mother – fancies him. By the time Chrissie makes her feelings known to Gabriel, he has already got Hazel’s attention. He and Chrissie decide to try going out together. He tries to let Hazel down gently, but Hazel is not a woman to give up easily. The cast also includes Sylvia Conlon who plays Aggies Sister Lucy Lacey , Michael Torpey as Liam Gavigan, James Heenan as Julian Delamere  & Pat Fox as Clive Snell. This year the play is being produced by local lady Phil Quigley , Phil is no stranger to local drama, Phil has directed more plays in North Tipperary than anyone else we know.

Due to unprecedented demand for seats last year , it is essential to book your seats. Please call 087 7168591 to book your tickets, as all cast & crew work full time as well if you get the answering machine please leave a message & we guarantee you will be contacted to confirm your seats.

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So for a great nights entertainment Aglish Old School is the place to be next weekend 22^nd , 23^rd & 24^th January.