Amateur Drama Council of Ireland
The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (A.D.C.I) is the federation of amateur drama festivals for the whole of Ireland – North and South. A.D.C.I was founded in 1952 and has coordinated the running of preliminary drama festivals and All Ireland festivals ever since.
Amateur Drama Council of Ireland
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland. The ADCI recently celebrated its 70th Anniversary having been founded in 1952.
The first meeting of the ADCI took place on 26th October 1952 when members of drama festivals from across Ireland met in Athlone to discuss plans for an All-Ireland Drama Festival as part of the 1953 An Tóstal celebrations.
Despite the many challenges it has faced over the years, the ADCI continues to be a thriving organisation in Ireland today, working to host drama festivals in communities across the country, featuring drama groups who travel from near and far to entertain audiences.
We look forward to many more years of success for the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland.
Festivals
Drama Festivals
The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (ADCI) is a voluntary organisation. The ADCI currently has 37 Full-Length member festivals and 9 One-Act member festivals across the island of Ireland.
As festival season continues, Clare Drama Festival opens tonight.
Best wishes to all involved.
There's lots of opportunities across the country to visit a drama festival near you for a wonderful night of entertainment. Check out our website for further information adci.ie/full-length-circuit/festivals/festivals-2026/
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The festival trail continues tonight on the 2026 ADCI Full-Length Festival Circuit with the opening of New Ross Drama Festival. Best of luck to all involved.
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Congratulations to Kilmeen Drama Group who have qualified for the 2026 RTÉ All Ireland Open Finals in Athlone.
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Congratulations to all 👏
Congrats Kilmeen - a stunning production!
Congratulations Kilmeen drama group. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎭🎭🎭
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West Clare Drama Festival Results 2026
Open Section
1st - Kilmeen
2nd - Corofin
3rd - Ballycogley
Confined Section
1st - Sliabh Aughty
2nd - Clann Machua
3rd - Memory Lane
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Congratulations Clann Machua 🏆
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The winners of Enniskillen Drama 3 Act Festival 2026 ... See MoreSee Less
The winners of Enniskillen Drama 3 Act Festival 2026
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