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Compántas Lir's production of "Johnny Belinda" have completed their seven festivals in this years Amateur Drama Circuit and have been busy picking up numerous awards which has seen them qualify for the All-Ireland Finals again. The group are setting their sights on the Town Hall Theatre for two shows on Friday April 3rd and Saturday April 4th. If you missed the performance in Claregalway then make your way to Galway for the not to be missed show. Tickets for that show are now on sale from the Town Hall Box Office on 091 569 777

Johnny Belinda tells the story of Belinda, played by Ruth O’Driscoll, who is growing up in the tough town of Nova Scotia. Life is made even harder for Belinda because she is deaf and mute. When the local doctor, played by Declan Varley, decides to take Belinda under his wing to try to help her communicate the townspeople become wary. A powerful story unfolds with the support of all the other characters played by Philip Cribbin, Vincent Moran, Síle Mannion, Patsy Cahalan, Fidelma O’Rourke, Mary McCarthy, Breda Hannon and the much loved Paddy Greaney.

Check out their website for full details on the show and results www.compantaslir.ie