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Eugene O’Neill

International Festival of Theatre

October 5-12, 2025 | New Ross, Ireland

A Festival Rooted in Story & Heritage

The Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre is a unique celebration of the deep cultural ties between Ireland and the United States, inspired by the life and legacy of America’s most celebrated playwright. Set in O’Neill’s ancestral hometown of New Ross, the festival brings together world-class theatre, Irish heritage, music, and scholarship.
Theatre, Music, and Moments to Remember

This Year’s Line-Up

  • October 9, 2025
  • St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross - 8:00pm | €25

The Memory Room

by Sheila Forsey

A haunting new play where memory and truth are forced to meet and the past begins to unravel. When Eileen is moved into a nursing home after a fall, her grip on reality begins to fade and old memories are unearthed. Memories that her son Joe believes may be better left buried….

  • October 10, 2025
  • St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross - 8:00pm | €25

A Celebration of the Music of the Carrig on Bannow area of County Wexford

Presented by Kieran Hanrahan
Renowned Presenter of RTE’s Ceili House
Founding Member of Stockton’s Wing
Featuring
  • Bar of Lough
  • Tulua
  • Danescastle Music Group
  • John , Pip, Tanya and Oliver Murphy with Fergal O’Hanlon
  • PJ Sinnott
  • Ryan Stafford
  • Mick Harper
  • Sinead Cassidy
  • Cillian Cullen
  • October 11, 2025
  • St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross - 8:00pm | €25

The Hairy Ape

Directed by Eric Fraisher Hayes

Robert “Yank” Smith is the master of all he surveys until an encounter with a mysterious woman in white turns his world upside down. The experience sends him on a quest to find her and ultimately where he belongs. Eugene O’Neill’s 1922 theatrical fantasy will be brought to life by a dynamic ensemble of six actors in this highly imaginative production of an O’Neill classic…

  • October 11, 2025
  • October 11th 11 am to 2 pm Tickets €30

Festival Cruise on Board the Barrow Princess

Board at the New Ross Marina 10.45 am

You are invited to join us for the festival cruise on board the Barrow Princess. As well as enjoying all the beauty of the Barrow Estuary , you will be entertained by the talented Hayley Crosbie and have a light lunch

  • October 12, 2025
  • St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross - 8:00pm | €25

The Memory Room

by Sheila Forsey

A haunting new play where memory and truth are forced to meet and the past begins to unravel. When Eileen is moved into a nursing home after a fall, her grip on reality begins to fade and old memories are unearthed. Memories that her son Joe believes may be better left buried….

Experience a true Irish Welcome
Festival Tour Packages
Our special festival tour package invites our international visitors from the US and beyond to enjoy the local historical sites during the day as well as our Eugene O’Neill events by night.
Transport, accommodation, visits and attractions all included.
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South St, New Ross,
Co. Wexford
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