Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair - Oifigiúil

AMHARCLANN GHAOTH DOBHAIR
AT THE HEART OF COMMUNITY LIFE
Gaoth Dobhair has a rich history of theatre and drama productions. Aisteoirí Ghaoth Dobhair, founded in 1931, produced their first play “In Aimsir an Mháirtínigh”, an original play by Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde, founder, in Derrybeg Hall in 1932. They gained critical acclaim over the years.
The internationally renowned actress Siobhan McKenna officially opened Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair in 1961 and the theatre has been at the heart of community life ever since—in terms of entertainment, culture and the preservation of the Irish language.
Their plays and pantomimes became a staple of Gaeltacht social life. Members of the theatre group have gone on to create TV shows and have appeared in numerous television programs.
Many Irish musical talents were inspired by their formative experiences on the stage of Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, they include Eithne Ní Bhraonáin - known as Enya, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan fame, members of the internationally renowned group Clannad and Na Casaidigh.
Due to economic circumstances and lack of funding, the theatre fell into disrepair and subsequently closed in 2007. The trustees embarked on an ambitious campaign to refurbish the theatre. The total cost of the project was €850,000.
Finally after 10 years Minister of State Joe McHugh officially re-opened the theatre on the 24TH March 2017.
Since the re-opening the theatre is back at the heart of community life again offering a venue for entertainment, conventions, social and cultural events, giving audiences the opportunity to enjoy the best local, national and international arts and events in the newly refurbished, wheelchair accessible 290 seater auditorium.
Information / event @ - www.amharclann.com
Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair is a Charitable Organisation.
Croí Lár an Phobail
Tá stair shaibhir amharclannaíochta agus léiriúcháin dramaí ag Gaoth Dobhair.
Bunaíodh Aisteoirí Ghaoth Dobhair i 1931. Léirigh said a gcéad dráma sa bhliain 1932. Bhain said cliú agus cáil amach thar na mblianta.
D’oscail an t-aisteoir Siún Ní Chionnaigh Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair go hoifigiúil i 1961 agus tá an tAmharclann mar chroí lár an phobail ó shoin – ó thaobh caitheamh aimsire, cultúr agus caomhnú na teanga de.
Thug drámaí agus geamaireachtaí na nAisteoirí léargas ar shaol sóisialta na Gaeltachta. Chruthaigh baill cláracha teilifíse.
Fuair go leor ceoltóirí a gcéad ionsparáid ar stáitse Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair, ina measc Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, nó Enya , Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh ón ghrúpa Altan, agus baill na ngrúpaí cáiliúla idirnáisiúnta Clannad agus Na Cassaidigh.
Bhí droch bhail ar an Amharclann mar gheall ar easpa tacaíochta airgid agus an cúlú eascnamaíochta bhí ar an choiste an tAmharclann a dhruid i 2007. Chuir na hiontaobhaithe tús le feachtas dúshlánach agus tá foirgneamh nua aimseartha mar thoradh air. Bhí costas de €850,000 leis an obair seo.
Rinne An tAire Stáit Joe Mc Hugh an tAmharclann a athoscailt ar an 24 Márta 2017. Tá an tAmharclann arís i gcroí lár an phobail mar ais chaitheamh aimsire, tionóil,ocáidí sóisialta agus cultúrtha.
Eolas /imeachtaí @- www.amharclann.com
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