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07 Sept 2025

PICTURE SPECIAL: New musical play a big hit with audiences in Tullamore

The show, described as 'a new musical play for the Midlands' is the latest work by Offaly artists Cormac & Lorraine Reilly.

The Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore played host to an artistic debut last week, as the first production of 'Croí' took place. The show, described as 'a new musical play for the Midlands', is the latest work by Offaly artists Cormac & Lorraine Reilly.

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A love story, family drama and mythology set against the beauty of the bog landscape, Croí begins with an unusual wake on Croghan Hill and an ancient pagan ritual.

Directed by Colin Hughes, the play features original songs including ‘Mo Chroí Ochón’ - semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, Nashville.

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