Rossmore centre of drama festival

Feverish preparations are under way for the influx of 3,000 fans to the tiny West Cork village of Rossmore which annually hosts the country’s biggest drama festival.

The 53rd West Cork Drama Festival, which was launched last night opens in Rossmore Theatre on Friday, March 7, and runs until St Patrick’s night.

“At 11 nights, this festival has the longest duration of any festival in Ireland. It offers top-class entertainment and great comfort to our audiences in our magnificent refurbished theatre,” said festival chairman Ger Finn.