Naas Musical Society held their annual Open Night last week at the Town House Hotel, Naas. The society welcomed their old members and lots of new faces from the town. They were delighted to see so many attend. Pictured above is Teresa O'Donovan, Sharon Ryan and Teresa Daly. The production team gave a speech to the crowd on the night, filling them in on what is to come in the season ahead. Sharon McNamara, who will be directing the show, was so excited to meet everyone on the night, alongside Grace McGrath and Mairead McKenna. The society has chosen to put on the well known Dolly Parton Musical "9 to 5" which will be staged in the Moat Theatre March 9-15 2024. Director Sharon McNamara told the crowd "there is loads in it for the chorus and you will have so much fun from start to finish"Following the speeches on the night, a minute silence was held by NMS Chairperson Shane Byrne in honour of the society's dear friend Eileen Flannery who recently passed away. The committee is busy planning loads of FUNdraisers throughout the year. NMS will perform a Musical Gala Concert which will be staged in the Moat Theatre Naas November 6 to 8. Directed by Mona Conroy, Assisted by Cian McKeon, Choreographed by Grace McGrath and Musical Director Mairead McKenna. All funds on the first performance will go to society friend and Moat Manager Celine Garvey. Click on the link to donate and read Celine's journey. Fundraiser by Kathleen Smith : Celine's Cancer Quest (gofundme.com) If you would like to be involved email Jim (NMS Secretary) - naasmusical@gmail.com and check out the society facebook and Instagram page. Photos by Aishling Conway. — Naas Musical Society held their annual Open Night last week at the Town House Hotel, Naas. The society welcomed their old members and lots of new faces from the town. They were delighted to see so many attend. Pictured above is Teresa O'Donovan, Sharon Ryan and Teresa Daly. The production team gave a speech to the crowd on the night, filling them in on what is to come in the season ahead. Sharon McNamara, who will be directing the show, was so excited to meet everyone on the night, alongside Grace McGrath and Mairead McKenna. The society has chosen to put on the well known Dolly Parton Musical "9 to 5" which will be staged in the Moat Theatre March 9-15 2024. Director Sharon McNamara told the crowd "there is loads in it for the chorus and you will have so much fun from start to finish"Following the speeches on the night, a minute silence was held by NMS Chairperson Shane Byrne in honour of the society's dear friend Eileen Flannery who recently passed away. The committee is busy planning loads of FUNdraisers throughout the year. NMS will perform a Musical Gala Concert which will be staged in the Moat Theatre Naas November 6 to 8. Directed by Mona Conroy, Assisted by Cian McKeon, Choreographed by Grace McGrath and Musical Director Mairead McKenna. All funds on the first performance will go to society friend and Moat Manager Celine Garvey. Click on the link to donate and read Celine's journey. Fundraiser by Kathleen Smith : Celine's Cancer Quest (gofundme.com) If you would like to be involved email Jim (NMS Secretary) - [email protected] and check out the society facebook and Instagram page. Photos by Aishling Conway.

placeholder image — Naas Musical Society held their annual Open Night last week at the Town House Hotel, Naas. The society welcomed their old members and lots of new faces from the town. They were delighted to see so many attend. Pictured above is Teresa O'Donovan, Sharon Ryan and Teresa Daly. The production team gave a speech to the crowd on the night, filling them in on what is to come in the season ahead. Sharon McNamara, who will be directing the show, was so excited to meet everyone on the night, alongside Grace McGrath and Mairead McKenna. The society has chosen to put on the well known Dolly Parton Musical "9 to 5" which will be staged in the Moat Theatre March 9-15 2024. Director Sharon McNamara told the crowd "there is loads in it for the chorus and you will have so much fun from start to finish"Following the speeches on the night, a minute silence was held by NMS Chairperson Shane Byrne in honour of the society's dear friend Eileen Flannery who recently passed away. The committee is busy planning loads of FUNdraisers throughout the year. NMS will perform a Musical Gala Concert which will be staged in the Moat Theatre Naas November 6 to 8. Directed by Mona Conroy, Assisted by Cian McKeon, Choreographed by Grace McGrath and Musical Director Mairead McKenna. All funds on the first performance will go to society friend and Moat Manager Celine Garvey. Click on the link to donate and read Celine's journey. Fundraiser by Kathleen Smith : Celine's Cancer Quest (gofundme.com) If you would like to be involved email Jim (NMS Secretary) - [email protected] and check out the society facebook and Instagram page. Photos by Aishling Conway.

PHOTO GALLERY: Naas Musical Society open night success

By Daragh Nolan

Published 6th Sep 2023, 20:33 GMT

Shane Byrne, Lorraine Bolton, Teresa O'Donovan and Niamh Irwin

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Shane Byrne, Lorraine Bolton, Teresa O'Donovan and Niamh Irwin

Mary and Jim O'Reilly

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Mary and Jim O'Reilly

Ciara Dooley, Lorraine Bolton, Niamh Irwin, John Dooley, Trisha Corrigan, Brona Dunne and Claire O'Reilly

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Ciara Dooley, Lorraine Bolton, Niamh Irwin, John Dooley, Trisha Corrigan, Brona Dunne and Claire O'Reilly

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Cian O'Dowd, Teresa Lynch, Tom Kavanagh and Aideen Leacy

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