CLIFDEN GETS NEW ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Date Published: 26-Nov-2007

Residents in Clifden and people who visit the Connemara town will have plenty to do over the coming months now that a new entertainment centre has opened thereThe theatre, which can be used for performances, a cinema or an exhibition area is part of the old railway station goods storeIt originally opened in 1895 and was later used by Millers Tweed Mills as part of a hat factoryThe new theatre has hosted a concert by Sharon Shannon and a performance of John B. Keane's 'The Matchmaker, starring Mick Lally and Geraldine Plunkett, since it opened It's the first purpose built theatre of its kind in ConnemaraWell-known hotelier and businessman John Sweeney is behind the new theatre