New Year Wishes

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Created: 01 January 2026

ATG and AYTG wish all our members and supporters  an exciting , productive and fun filled 2026.

HAPPY & PEACEFUL 2026

The start of 2025  saw the completion of the new build and alterations in Abbey Lane making the theatre

accessible for wheelchair users with new pathways and new suite of toilets. We were able to extend the

seating for audiences and new dressing room/green room for actors.

Open Mic Nights continued into a tenth year with the final one being a packed John Hewitt Summer School night.

The launch of Folk Club @Abbey Lane by Eoin Kelly has proved to be a great outlet for local musicians, poets and singers

contuning on the last Friday of the month. 

Productions during the year   Mini Plays in Feburary ; Market Place Theatre Silver Anniv celebrations;

Trip to Sligo as film extras for 'You'll never believe who's dead'  arranged by our own Aisling Kelly.

Armagh Youth Theatre Group presented 'Treading the Boards' in May/June 

Over the year we had in house Improv evenings with Sophia Kelly and Adam taking the lead.

Rehearsals for 'Toxic Relationships' got in to full swing during the summer and staged in Market Place Nov1st tp full house.

A wee poetry book launch in Abbey Lane by two leg ends of the group Malachi AND Tim has to be recorded here.

And Saran Mackle performed with his band 'Blues Christmas ' evening in December.

Decision to enter 'Toxic Relationships' into the Ulster Festivals for 2026 with first new script reading on 18th Dec and Christmas get together for cast and members.

We seen the sad passing of two member/ friends of the group - Dudley Marjoram and Sean Boylan. To both families may they  rest in peace.

Ceili Dancing Club in An Port Mor

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Created: 27 December 2025

Dancing of any sort is one of the best exercises you can do for your heart and mind.

Ceili dancing is a great way to get fit meet new friends and have great craic.

Put it on your bucket list for twenty twenty six.

'Christmas Blues' songs of the season @ Abbey Lane

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Created: 07 December 2025

Great night, great music, great audience  all in a great venue.

The 'BOOGIE MONSTERS ' rocking the rafters in Abbey Lane Theatre.

Final Call to grab the last of the tickets!

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Created: 05 December 2025

https://www.skiddle.com/e/41496460 

Folk Club @Abbey Lane Theatre Armagh November bash

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Created: 01 December 2025

Folk Club @Abbey Lane Theatre Armagh

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Created: 25 November 2025

Hey folks we have a great line up for the last Folk Club in Abbey Lane of 2025… this Friday 28th November with special guests -
Pauline, Terry and Heather;
Paul & Stevey;
Mandy & Jessica;
And who knows who else may call in on this fine November weekend? 

BYOB event £10 @ door  Singers, poets, musicians, storytellers all welcome.  From 8.30pm to late. Doors open 8pm.

Abbey Lane Theatre Abbey Lane Armagh City BT617DW

BLUES CHRISTMAS — ONE NIGHT ONLY!

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Created: 14 November 2025

BLUES CHRISTMAS — ONE NIGHT ONLY! 

 

 

Start off your festive season in style with an evening of smooth blues, soulful swing, and holiday sparkle. The Boogie Monsters are bringing their Christmas magic to the intimate Abbey Lane Theatre, Armagh, creating the perfect cosy setting for a night of unforgettable music.

The Band:

• Michael Murtagh – Bass & Vocals

• Shane McDonald – Drums

• Saran Ó Machail – Guitar, Tenor Sax & Vocals

• Frankie McIlvanna – Lead Guitar

Special Guest: To Be Announced!

Tickets: £12

Limited seats available — Abbey Lane is an intimate venue and this show will sell out. Buy your tickets below

Don’t miss this magical night of festive blues! Remember it's BYOB!

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Library starts Chess Club hour

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Created: 11 November 2025

Two oul chancers flog their book.

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Created: 10 November 2025

Eoin Kelly moonlighting as a billboard during poetry reading. 

For your copy click on link to Amazon  thank you.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poet-Mr-Malachi-Kelly/dp/B0FTMRRCZ5 

Biggest fan celebrates the overdue arrival with 'the boys'

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Created: 25 October 2025

 The arrival of Malachi and Tim's long-awaited 'baby' was celebrated with their biggest fan at an emotional 

box opening ceremony this weekend.

Feeling very moved, and choked up at the time, was the photographer and Godmother Byddi -  (who apologises for the slightly out of focus snap). 

We can assure guests at the launch, The Unknown Poet is well in focus.

REMEMBER All welcome to the 'christening- launch' to wet the baby's head, namely The Unknown Poet!

Special launch night price of £12 for this poetic artistry. Drinks reception, music from Eoin Kelly  and FREE RAFFLE for a framed copy of the cover poem!!!