Mayo winners at Féile Náisiúnta Drámaíochta

TWO Mayo-based drama groups took home awards in the National Drama Festival for Irish language amateur dramatics held in Westport Town Hall Theatre and hosted by An tOireachtas.

Cumann Drámaíochta Naomh Pádraig, Westport, enjoyed a double success at Féile Náisiúnta Drámaíochta, with their newly written play, ‘An Rud Eatarthu’, written and directed by Séamas Mac Eachmharcaigh, winning Drama of the Festival. The production also earned Alanna Ní Mhíocháin the Best Actor award for her compelling portrayal of Síofra in the same play.

Newly established group Ardán Mhaigh Eo took home an award for Best Props and Costume for their play ‘Na Spéaclaí Draíochta’, translated by Áine Nic Giolla Bhríde and directed by Róisín Uí Chógáin.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to everyone who took part in the 2026 festival,” said Muireann Ní Dhroighneáin, national coordinator of performing arts for An tOireachtas. “We thank all those who assisted with organising this year’s festival and Westport Town Hall Theatre team.

“We’re looking forward to continuing our work with Irish language-based drama companies, to encouraging new companies, and together strengthening and fostering amateur dramatics across the country.”