Activities and Events

In addition to its play production activities, Quarry Players Limerick organise and participate in various activities revolving around theatre.

Here are some of the highlights, and as always, if you are interested in participating, please just contact us, and you are more than welcome

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14th Nov 2008

Press Launch - The Lieutenant of Inishmore

On the 14th November 2008, Quarry Players held the press launch for our latest production - The Lieutenant of Inishmore, by Martin McDonagh. The launch was attended by special guest, Jim Long, deputy Mayor of Limerick City.

23rd July 2008

DLI - An Audience with Tom Hickey

Quarry Players Limerick co-hosted an event with the Drama League of Ireland, called "An Audience with Tom Hickey", which was facilitated by Dara Carolan, and held as part of the DLI Summer School, at the University of Limerick. Group members provided logistical support on the night, and assistance was provided by Niamh O'Mara, Michelle O'Flanagan, Niamh Kearney, Zeb Moore, Jimmy Leonard and Noel Dillon. Other group members also attended the event.

More pictures will be added shortly.

19th to 26th July 2008

Drama League of Ireland Summer School

Quarry Players members attended the Drama League of Ireland Summer School, held at the University of Limerick between the 19th and 26th July 2008. Members attending included Niamh O'Mara, Michelle O'Flanagan, Niamh Kearney, Zeb Moore and Loren Harnett. Pictures will be added shortly.

27th June 2008

Quarry Players Annual General Meeting

Na Piarsaigh GAA Club, Limerick

Quarry Players Annual General Meeting was held on Friday the 27th June 2008. The officers and committee members of the group are:

President...Michael Kearney

Chairman...Zeb Moore

Vice Chairman...Barbara Clinton

Secretary...Niamh O'Mara

Treasurer...Jim Deery

PRO...Niamh Kearney

Promotions Officer...Michelle O'Flanagan

Other Committee members:

John Gibbons, Maura Reidy, John Ryan

Noel Dillon, Jimmy Leonard, Laura Danaher

27th June 2008

Quarry Players present Faith of our Fathers at Na Piarsaigh GAA Club - prior to the Annual General Meeting

Quarry Players presented Faith of Our Fathers, by Sandy Taylor, prior to the AGM on Friday the 27th June 2008.

Cast in Order of Appearance

Concepta		Niamh O'Mara
Geraldine		Niamh Kearney
Sister Immaculata		Barbara Clinton

Production Team

Director		Michelle O'Flanagan

Sound Design		Loren Harnett
Stage Manager		Jade Moore
Costumes		Michelle O'Flanagan, Barbara Clinton
Properties		Michelle O'Flanagan, Zeb Moore, Sylvia Moore,
		Niamh O'Mara

Some Pictures from the Production

(Taken by Zeb Moore)

8th and 9th May 2008

Quarry Players present The Last of the Last of the Mohicans, and Last Tango in Little Limerick at Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock

Quarry Players presented two one act plays, The Last of the Last of the Mohicans, directed by Jean Fay, and Last Tango in Little Limerick, directed by Zeb Moore, at Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, on the 8th and 9th of May 2008.

11th March 2008

Workshop - Audition for two one act plays

Quarry Players hosted a workshop in preparation for its auditions of the two one act plays to be presented in Friars Gate, Kilmallock, on the 8th and 9th May. It was hosted by Jean Fay, and despite the terrible weather, 18 people braved the elements to participate.

15th February 2008

Presentation to John Anthony Murphy

Quarry Players held a small reception to present the trophy for best director to John Murphy, who recently won the award at the MAMCA awards, for his work on the Quarry Players production of Dolly West's Kitchen, by Frank McGuinness.

Pictures taken at the presentation to John of his award for best director - Dolly West's Kitchen at the MAMCA Awards, 15/02/08

Pictures taken by Niamh Kearney

8th and 9th February 2008

Workshop - "First Impressions", with Dara Carolan

Quarry Players hosted a workshop for local Limerick groups on Friday the 8th and Saturday the 9th February 2008. This was an acting workshop, called "First Impressions", and focussed on characterisation. The tutor for the workshop was Dara Carolan. Dara is the director of services with the Drama League of Ireland, and a nationally renowned actor, director, tutor and adjudicator. The workshop was held at Mary Immaculate College. Several members of Quarry Players took part, as well as people from Shannonside Theatre Group, Impact Theatre Company and other interested individuals.

26th January 2008

Midwest Arts, Media and Cultural Awards - Quarry win best amateur production of 2007 and best director

At an awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel, held on the 26th January 2008, Quarry received two awards - one for best amateur production of 2007 and one for best director - John Anthony Murphy, both for Dolly West's Kitchen, which was presented at the Belltable (see details below). Both awards were accepted by Zeb Moore, Chairperson, Quarry Players, and the event was attended by Zeb, Niamh Kearney, Michelle O'Flanagan, Wayne Dignam, Kitty Garry, Jonathan Caffrey and Siobhan Murphy of Quarry Players.

28th December 2007

Jean and Loren get married

On the 28th December 2007, two group life members, and former chairpersons of the group, Jean Fay and Loren Harnett, got married in Lisronagh Church, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, and had their reception afterwards at Raheen House Hotel, Clonmel. Many of the long-time Quarry Players members were in attendance for the occasion, and apparently, a great time was had by all. Here are some pictures of the day that were taken by guests.

14th to 18th November 2007

Quarry Players present Dolly West's Kitchen at the Belltable

From the 14th to the 18th November, 2007, Quarry Players presented Dolly West's Kitchen, by Frank McGuinness, at the Belltable Arts Centre Limerick. The show was very well attended, and critically acclaimed by various journalists and theatregoers. On Saturday the 17th November, we were delighted to welcome the Minister for Defence, Willie O'Dea T.D., to the performance. He came back stage afterwards, to give some words of encouragement to the cast and crew.

Pictured with some of the cast and crew, is Willie O'Dea, T.D., Minister for Defence,

who attended the show on the 17th November 2007

From left to right: Zeb Moore (Chairperson, Quarry Players Limerick), Michael MacCurtain, Jonathan Caffrey, Jeffrey Rockett, Wayne Dignam, Bernie Fitzgerald, Geraldine O'Dea, Senan Moore, Willie O'Dea, Michelle O'Flanagan, Therese Hayes, Jim Deery, Niamh Kearney, Cian Moore, Michael Kearney, Niamh O'Mara, Jade Moore, Zoe Kearney, Sylvia Moore, John Gibbons, Laura Danaher, Cathy Ryan

See the production page for more pictures

2nd November 2007

Press Launch for Dolly West's Kitchen

On the 2nd November, Quarry Players Limerick held its press launch for Dolly West's Kitchen, by Frank McGuinness, at the AbsoluteHotel.com - which was attended by Willie O'Dea T.D., Minister for Defence, and Peter McNamara, Managing Director, Belltable Arts Centre, along with other special guests and members of the media.

21st October 2007

Presentation to Chernobyl Children's Project

Quarry Players Limerick proudly showed their support to The Chernobyl Children’s Project by donating the proceeds of their recent one-act production of The Music Lovers, by George Feydeau, which was showcased in the AbsoluteHotel.com on July 29^th of this year.

Pictured are Bella from the AbsoluteHotel.com, Brian O'Mara and John Quaid of The Chernobyl Children's Project,

and Zeb Moore, Chairperson, Quarry Players Limerick, who presented the cheque

13th October 2007

Group member Loren Harnett, elected Chairman of the Drama League of Ireland

On the 13th October 2007, former Chairperson of Quarry Players, and current committee member, was elected as Chairman of the Drama League of Ireland, replacing Karen Carleton of Balally Players, Dublin, who had served for the maximum of two years. Loren addressed the meeting upon being being elected, and thanked his fellow group members in Quarry Players Limerick. The incoming address, which was published in the Drama League of Ireland magazine, is shown below.

25th August 2007

The One Act Play,

with Scott Marshall

On the 25th August, Quarry Players hosted a drama workshop on "The One Act Play", with internationally known adjudicator, Scott Marshall. The workshop was way over subscribed, and 21 people participated, from all parts of the country, including Dublin, Cork, Clare, Waterford and Limerick. Scott came from Belfast for the day, and we were also delighted to welcome the Chairman of the Drama League of Ireland, Karen Carleton, who came from Dublin.

The picture shows the participants and the tutor (Scott Marshall) at the One Act Play workshop - August 2007

5th to 12th August 2007

Drama League of Ireland Summer School

For the week between the 5th and the 12th August, 2007, Niamh O'Mara, Michelle O'Flanagan, Niamh Kearney, Loren Harnett, Noel Dillon and Jean Fay participated in the 42nd DLI Summer School, which was held at the University of Limerick. Niamh, Michelle and Niamh did an acting course, specialising in the techniques of Stanislavski, Loren did a directing course and Noel did a movement and voice course. Jean provided her services to the DLI for the week, helping to organise the evening entertainment activities.

29th July 2007

The Music Lovers, by Georges Feydeau at the AbsoluteHotel.com

On the 29th July, Quarry Players performed The Music Lovers, by Georges Feydeau, for the second and final time, at the AbsoluteHotel.com, Limerick. The show was well attended, in spite of the competition from the hurling match also on that day, and the cast and crew had a great day, enjoying the facilities of the hotel.

21st July 2007

Tom and Catherine Hickey have a blessing of their marriage - The Anglers Rest, Doonass, Co. Clare

Tom and Catherine, both life members of Quarry Players, had a blessing from Fr. Joe Young, of their recent civil marriage, at The Anglers Rest, Doonass. Many of the older Quarry Players members were in attendance for this great occasion, along with Tom and Catherine's families and friends.

22nd June 2007

Quarry Players Annual General Meeting

Na Piarsaigh GAA Club, Limerick

On the 22nd June 2007, Quarry Players held their Annual General Meeting, and a new team of officers and committee members were elected as follows:

President...Michael Kearney

Chairman...Zeb Moore

Vice Chairman...John Ryan

Secretary...Niamh O'Mara

Treasurer...Jim Deery

PRO...Jimmy Leonard

Promotions Officer...Niamh Kearney

Other Committee members:

Loren Harnett, John Gibbons, Kitty Garry,

Michelle O'Flanagan, Barbara Clinton, and Maura Reidy

22nd June 2007

The Music Lovers, by Georges Feydeau at Na Piarsaigh GAA Club

On the 22nd June 2007, the same night as the AGM, Quarry Players performed the Limerick premiere of The Music Lovers, by Georges Feydeau, adapted by Reggie Oliver, at Na Piarsaigh GAA Club, Caherdavin, Limerick, directed by Zeb Moore. See all the pictures on the production page.

17th April 2007

Bringing the Characters in Shakespeare's Comedies to life, with Joan Sheehy

On the 17th April 2007, Quarry Players teamed up with Teaspach to organise an evening workshop with Joan Sheehy, which was provided at no cost, as part of the tour of smallone, by John Anthony Murphy. Nearly thirty people took part, and the theme of the workshop was "bringing the comedy in Shakespeare's comedies to life", which gave some material to the participants to work on.

24th & 25th March and 31st March & 1st April 2007

Four day workshop on "Exploring and Developing Dramatic Expression", with Antoinette Duffy

Quarry Players, in association with the Drama League of Ireland, organised a four day workshop, over two weekends at the end of March and the beginning of April, 2007. The tutor for the event was Antoinette Duffy, and drama teacher and practitioner, and was held at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. The participants came mainly from Quarry Players, and other drama groups in the city, including Teaspach, with some participants from Dublin, and was organised by Loren Harnett and Jean Fay. Some pictures: