Written and directed by Kieran Kelly
Jan/Feb 2011
Ever wondered why Letterkenny has a Glencar Scotch and a Glencar Irish? Or why there’s a Castle Street but no castle? And we bet you’ll be surprised when you find out just how old ‘Old Town’ really is!
Echoes of Time offered a bite sized guide to the origins of Letterkenny.
In just 30 minutes Danny the Townie and his ancestors give you an overview of what effect the Ulster Plantation had on the development of the town and how its influence continues to this day in our accents and place names. Each performance was followed by an optional question and answer session. The show was recommended for family audiences and anyone interested in the history of Letterkenny.
Written and directed by Kieran Kelly, The Echoes of Time was a Living History schools project supported by PEACE III Programme managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by Donegal County Council.
The project was developed to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Letterkenny in 2011.
In addition to the play a cd recording of the famous song Letterkenny Town was produced as well as an educational booklet giving an overview of the impact that the Ulster Plantation had in forming Letterkenny and how traces of that history can still be found in present day Letterkenny such as in place names and even accents.
Cast
Danny Buchanan – Daniel Conaghan
Dad/Robert Buchanan – Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhrighde
Millie Buchanan – Nora Kavanagh
Creative Team
Writer/Director – Kieran Kelly
Set Design – Guy Barriscale
Costume Design – Joanne Quigley
Stage Manager – Paul Rooney
Producer – Martina Murphy
Tour Dates 2011
Scoil Colmcille, Letterkenny
Mon 31 January
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Letterkenny
Tues 1 February
Ballyraine National School, Letterkenny
Wed 2 February
Moyle National School, Newtowncunningham
Wed 2 February
Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Illistrin, Letterkenny
Thur 3 February
St Eunan’s National School, Raphoe
Fri 4 February
Glenswilly National School, Letterkenny
Mon 7 February
Termon National School, Termon
Tues 8 February
St Mary’s Primary School, Strabane
Wed 9 February
Lurgybrack National School, Letterkenny
Thur 10 February
St Patrick’s National School, Drumkeen
Thur 10 February
Woodlands National School, Letterkenny
Fri 11 February
An Grianán Theatre
Sat 4 June
Project supported by PEACE III Programme managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by Donegal County Council
