RTÉ ALL IRELAND DRAMA FESTIVAL

Under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland

Last updated 8/2/2025

 

Dates for your diary:

RTÉ ALL IRELAND DRAMA FESTIVAL

8th MAY 2025 – 16th MAY 2025

DRAW

13th APRIL 2025

ATHLONE FILM FESTIVAL

3rd MAY 2025

SCHOOLS PLAYWRIGHT

6th MAY 2025

SHOP WINDOWS

7th MAY 2025

CONFINED PERFORMANCE

7th MAY 2025

HODSON BAY LAUNCH

8th MAY 2025

GALA AWARDS

17th MAY 2025

 

Sponsor

We couldn’t do all of this without the fantastic support of local businesses in funding this long running national event which draws groups and supporters from all parts of Ireland.

As one of our proud sponsors, we will endeavour to promote your business and to show how much we value your sponsorship.

Contact us for more information.

Volunteer

We currently have a limited number of volunteer vacancies to fill and we welcome new members to join us for what will be an exciting programme of events. If you love the theatre and are local to Athlone, see if there’s a role that interests you. We welcome people of all ages with a range of skills and experience.

Contact us for more information.

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See the full list of 2025 festivals and ADCI league table of qualifying groups:

Get your ticket from the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone to see the plays competing for the prestigious RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival Award.

 

Friends of the Festival & Sponsorship

We thank all those who are friends of the RTE All Ireland Drama Festival and welcome you to join our wonderful world!

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Learn more about us

The RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival has been exciting audiences for over 70 years.

In 2004 RTÉ stepped on board with the festival getting major prominence thanks to the facilities provided by the national broadcaster. RTÉ continues to work closely with the local committee offering professional expertise with marketing and universal branding. The Festival features prominently on RTÉ media platforms including Radio, Television and online.