Comment by Ann V Quinlan on August 2, 2014 at 2:34pm

That should read PLAYWRITE.  Sorry about that!  

Comment by Ryan O'Rourke on August 2, 2014 at 2:37pm

Actually, Ann, "playwright" is correct! :-)  

Comment by Ann V Quinlan on August 2, 2014 at 2:42pm

Thanks Ryan - you know that is what was in my head.  Somehow - my Irish English ( I am native Irish) and my American English get in the way!! 

Comment by Gerry Regan on August 2, 2014 at 3:01pm

Ann, did you Dad direct the New York production. I don't recall -- did you grow up in the US or in Ireland, BTW? I know you live in Maine now. Perhaps you'd post on your specific and very colorful Irish story.

Comment by Ann V Quinlan on August 2, 2014 at 5:13pm

Gerry -

I was born in Monaghan, Ireland.  Raised and educated in Co. Meath, Dublin and England. I will write a little bio about growing up in Ireland. No.  My Dad did not direct the New York production.  We did a lot of amateur theater together.  My parents were always involved in community theater so this was a large part of my growing up years in Ireland.  Will continue later, on this. Thanks Gerry! 

Comment by Ann V Quinlan on August 2, 2014 at 5:17pm

PS - 

Did you know that part of the new Star Wars is being filmed in Ireland? They are using The Skelligs - in particular Skellig Michael (6th century monastic settlement) It is a magnificent place.  All of the dwellings (beehive huts) are at the top.  I have climbed those 142 steps and it is well worth it for the energy and view! 

Comment by kimberly on August 5, 2014 at 5:37pm

Great story of Irish folks having so many connections..it is wonderful to hear these kinds of stories. Thanks for sharing.

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