SUNDAY night May 13 sees the welcome revival of one of the best loved traditional plays in the Irish canon. Written by J M Synge in 1903 it tells the story of the young and still attractive Nora Burke trapped in a loveless marriage to old Dan Burke, a sheep farmer from the top of the glen.

Nora sees her youth fading as she spends her days "looking out from a door..... and seeing nothing but the mists rolling down the bog, and the mists again, and they rolling up the bog."

Into the lives of Nora and Dan come the mysterious yet dignified 'man of the roads' and the young and lanky local sheep herd. By turns, tragic and also comic, this is a play that is sure to captivate both young and old alike as oul Dan tries to catch his wife out.

The cast includes four of Clanabogan's most experienced actors who between them have won many awards at drama festivals throughout the country. Playing the part of Nora is Cathy Quinn, while her scheming husband Dan is played by Tom Timoney, recently returned from a year's voluntary work in Zambia. Eugene Floyd, who many will remember for his portrayal of the tramp in 'The Paddy Pedlar' again takes on the role of the mysterious travelling man. The young and handsome farmer is appropriately played by Aaron Boyd. The play is directed by John McDermott.

The night will be introduced by a session of traditional music by local musicians and the session will be interspersed with storytelling, readings and craic.

Proceeds will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.