Coolera Dramatic Society

Coolera Dramatic Society Coolera Dramatic Society is one of Sligo's most prolific community drama companies in existence since 1974. http://www.cooleradrama.ie/home.html C.D.S.

Welcome to Coolera Dramatic Society’s Homepage. Coolera Dramatic Society (C.D.S.) is one of Sligo's most prolific community drama companies located in the scenic Coolera/Strandhill peninsula on the West coast of Ireland. The present company has been in existence since 1974 producing one and three act plays, youth theatre as well as presenting Sligo’s Annual Christmas Pantomime since 1979. has been

participating in Drama Festivals since 1991 and have played in theatres all over Ireland in 18 counties from Derry to Kerry culminating with appearances in 11 All Ireland Drama Festivals including winning the All Ireland confined Drama Finals in 1993 and achieving 2nd placing in the 2000 All Ireland Open Drama Final in Athlone. Youth Theatre is a very central part of the Society’s busy annual schedule with over 25 productions to date. has also performed at the Dundalk International Maytime Festival on two occasions and was invited to perform at the Listowel Writers week in 2000 and 2005. In 2000 C.D.S. was also delighted to be invited to an official reception with Ireland’s President Mary McAleese at Arus án U’Achtaráin. CDS performed in Chicago in 2007. As the Society goes from strength to strength new members are always most welcome to contribute and participate in its various productions.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected Mayor of Ransboro Paul Scanlon, and to all of the other candidates Bernie Flynn, Myra McDaniel and Willie Rafter; following a fantastic campaign by each to raise much needed funds for a fantastic cause.

We’re delighted to welcome Orla McSharry and Niamh McGrath to Kilmacowen Hall on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th June with...
04/06/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Orla McSharry and Niamh McGrath to Kilmacowen Hall on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th June with their new comedy Medium Rare. Booking open at 071 9133289. Book early as it’s sure to be a great show!!!

Forthcoming Performances:
Coolera Dramatic Society will be performing 2 One Act Plays in July in Kilmacowen Hall (16,17 and 18) All By Myself and All By Themselves. Directed by Gerard Bellew. Further details to follow.

01/06/2026
01/06/2026

June 26 @ 18:30

01/06/2026

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Coolera Panto Chorus!

We wish you the very best of luck and can’t wait to see you at auditions.

Please note:
•Have 30 seconds of a song prepared to perform.
•Dress comfortably and wear trainers, as there will be a dance audition.
•Auditions are expected to run for approximately 2 hours.

Date: June 26th
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Fitness For All, Strandhill

📝 Please complete our audition form before attending:

https://form.jotform.com/261506813631049
(Select and Open Link)

Best of luck, and most importantly, have fun!

Coolera Dramatic Society

Great opportunity
27/05/2026

Great opportunity

🎥 CREW CALL 🎥
We are looking for talented creatives to join the team for an upcoming documentary film project!
Roles needed:
1️⃣ Director of Photography
2️⃣ Sound Recordist
Email [email protected] to apply!
Deadline: 5 June, 5pm

Just in case you don't have it pencilled in the diary, here's a timely reminder that this Wednesday at 8pm, Coolera Dram...
24/05/2026

Just in case you don't have it pencilled in the diary, here's a timely reminder that this Wednesday at 8pm, Coolera Dramatic Society presents 'Sip and Scene' at Kilmacowen hall.
For further details please contact Meadhbh on 085 243 7999 or email [email protected]

This day next week, Coolera Dramatic Society presents 'Sip and Scene.' For more information please contact Meadhbh on 08...
20/05/2026

This day next week, Coolera Dramatic Society presents 'Sip and Scene.'
For more information please contact Meadhbh on 085 243 7999 or email [email protected]

Really looking forward to 'Sip and Scene' at Kilmacowen hall next Wednesday 27 May
18/05/2026

Really looking forward to 'Sip and Scene' at Kilmacowen hall next Wednesday 27 May

Address

Kilmacowen Hall
Sligo
F91D425

Telephone

+353876126944

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