Irish Examiner view: Tribute to drama that never ends

Some 120 years of the National Theatre of Ireland is an inspirational reminder that drama is never far from our daily lives

Domhnall Herdman and Ciara Berkeley in 'Emma.' An Abbey Theatre production. The National Theatre of Ireland is celebrating 120 years. Picture: Ros Kavanagh

This weekend’s celebration of 120 years of the National Theatre of Ireland was an inspirational reminder that drama is never far from our daily lives.

The first performances took place at the Abbey Theatre, which was created from the conversion of the former Mechanics Institute on Abbey St and an adjoining building on Marlborough St, in Dublin, on December 27, 1904.