Irish Playwright
[Courtesy Derry News, September 12th 2002]
Extract taken from “Wising Up:Part II”, “The myth of alcohol as a ‘clean’ drug”, by Jack Houlahan
In “Wise Up Da”, the community drama I wrote about last week, the father says, “There’s nothing wrong with drink. When you take a drink you can put your hand to I mouth and [...]
[Taken from flyer for the event, June 2002]
A COMMUNITY DRAMA, BY IRENE MELAUGH
A production from Shantallow Community Support Partnership in association with Greater Shantallow Community Arts
Is there a drinking culture?
How does it affect our community?
Can the community do anything about it?
Where do we begin?
Our families – Who supports them?
Our young people – Who talks to them?
The night [...]