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22/08/2026

02/06/2026

A wonderful celebration of Cecily's contribution to Drama in Education takes place this July in Dublin.
'Where Imagination Becomes Experience' at Trinity College, 24 - 26th July - The conference celebrates the life and work of Cecily O’Neill, one of the most influential figures in drama education worldwide, marking her 90th birthday as an outstanding scholar, practitioner, mentor, and guide.

A wonderful celebration of Cecily's contribution to Drama in Education takes place this July in Dublin.
'Where Imagination Becomes Experience' at Trinity College, 24 - 26th July - The conference celebrates the life and work of Cecily O’Neill, one of the most influential figures in drama education worldwide, marking her 90th birthday as an outstanding scholar, practitioner, mentor, and guide.
https://www.tcd.ie/education/news-and-events/2026/where-imagination-becomes-experience-conference/

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20/05/2026

We're delighted to announce this year's recipient of the Lady Gregory Bursary, an award for emerging playwrights, supported by Abbey Patron and AD of 2TimeTheatre, Cecily O'Neill. Ciara Hanley came to the Abbey Theatre for the announcement and to meet members of the Abbey team and Rachel, who was representing Cecily.

Full article here:

'The Abbey Theatre has today announced playwright Ciara Hanley, as the recipient of the 2026 Lady Gregory Bursary for Playwrights, awarded for her play Dublin Underground.

The Lady Gregory Bursary for Playwrights provides space and time for the recipient to work on their play in the Abbey Theatre Artists’ Studio with dramaturgical support of Literary & New Work Associate, Rían Smith. Every script submitted via the Abbey’s year-round script submissions process is automatically considered for the bursary opportunity. Lady Gregory’s creative values of energy, intensity, a belief in the power of community, and a sense of justice are all considered when selecting a suitable recipient.

Commenting, Patron of the Abbey Theatre, Dr Cecily O’Neill, said: “We were presented with six very promising scripts, and it was quite a challenge to select one writer to receive the Lady Gregory Bursary. Our final choice was Dublin Underground, by Ciara Healy. Inventive and poetic, it presents a unique perspective on Dublin. Surreal at times, the play shows a deep understanding of female friendship. We wish Ciara every success in the future.”'

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