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Look out for hit Irish play by Tommy Marren, co-writer of the runaway musical On a Wing and a Prayer heading for USA in March 2012.  It’s called The Real McCoy….

Dates are:

Friday, March 9th, Irish American Heritage Centre, Chicago

Saturday, March 10th, Irish American Heritage Centre, Chicago

Tickets from venue – telephone (001)773-282-7035

Sunday, March 11th, Irish Cultural and Heritage Centre, Milwaukee  (3.00pm)

Tickets from venue, telephone (001)414-345-8800 . Make sure you see it! Great night guaranteed.

On a Wing and a Prayer The Musical DVD is currently being featured on CatholicTV in America. Check it out. CatholicTV is featuring groups of family friendly premieres Thanksgiving week. On A Wing an a Prayer will air during the week on Tuesday on 11/22 at noon and 8pm and on Thanksgiving day at 10:30am. See a beautiful segment which is airing to promote it.   The movie will have other airdates but this is a special week so CatholicTV wanted to focus it in these airtimes to start. Pass on the word.

We will also add some info on Facebook and Twitter to encourage people,

Balla: Roches Centra; Ballina: Rouse Jewellers; Ballinrobe: Murphys Newsagents; Ballymote: Lavins; Ballaghaderreen: Towey’s; Ballyhaunis : The Gem; Ballyheane: Stauntons; Bangor Erris: Brogan’s; Belmullet: Brogan’s; Charlestown: Bargain Box Bellaghy; Claremorris: Smyths; Castlebar: Castle Books/McLoughlins; Castlerea: John Tully, Pharmacy; Crossmolina: Quinns; Knock: Hospice Office Knock/J.J. Byrnes/Heneghans; Manorhamilton: O’Maras Pharmacy; Roscommon: McGuinness Pharmacy; Strokestown: Hanleys Spar; Tubbercurry: Gillespies; Westport: The Book Shop, Bridge St/Hobans Centra; The Hospice Shops in Swinford, Castlerea & Roscommon, and Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Knock:  see web page www.hospice.ie (paypal facilities available on Hospice site,)

 See also: http://www.facebook.com/pages/On-a-Wing-and-a-Prayer/149664825052658

Pictured at the show were, front from left: Frankie Forde-Waldron (cast), Liam Scollan, Chairman Ireland West Airport Knock, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Christina Fahy. Back from left: Jim Fahy, Western Editor RTE, Terry Reilly, Co-writer On a Wing and a Payer The Musical, Mary Reilly, John Tully, secretary Mayo Roscommon Hospice and John Murphy, chairman Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his wife Fionnuala were given a rousing reception when they attended On a Wing and a Prayer The Musical in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Saturday night.
The Taoiseach said it was a wonderful production and he took time out to meet the cast and members of the audience after the show.
Also in attendance was Jim Fahy, Western Editor RTE and his wife, Christina, while on the Thursday night the attendance included RTE newscaster Michael Murphy.
All expresed themselves as highly impressed by the show which was co-written by Terry Reilly and Tommy Marren, and has a 125-strong cast of talented volunteers.
Proceeds from the show and the DVD which has just been launched, go to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice.

NEW YORK: Three of my Hanley relatives (currently living in Dublin) saw the Musical this time around and absolutely loved it; the story line and music were quite memorable for them.  I offer my congratulations to all, creator, writers, the cast and all involved. I know that the Play may be too big to take on the road but if you ever need a connection over here, I would be happy to be that person (or one of them anyway).

TENNESSEE: Wonderful to hear about all the packed shows, and gor such a great cause. A wonderful piece of art has been created!

 DUBLIN: What a great show! Travelled from Dublin and came away lifted. Bring it up to Dublin and let them see what the West is capable of.

 LONDON: Flew over for the show, into Knock. Fantastic night. Monsignor Horan would have smiled. Long live the dream. The West End surely beckons!

Congratulations to all involved on another three night run Jan 20 to 22nd, 2011. Again a packed theatre with standing ovations, and more support for Mayo Roscommon Hospice. The support from the public has been truly amazing, as have the performances on stage, backstage and amongst all connected to the show. Most heard comments: FANTASTIC! What great talent! When are ye taking it to Dublin, London, Manchester, New York?

Stay tuned as the story evolves….Meanwhile look out for and VOTE for two stars of the show Patrick Lacken and Cian Harrison who are appearing on Ireland’s Got Talent as Politically Correct on Sunday, February 13 on RTE 1 at 6.30. Also join them on Facebook!  Go for it, lads! Break a leg!!!

Attending the Show in January 2011? Book your special offer at Knock House Hotel, Knock. Tel 0949388088. Web www.knockhousehotel.ie

Other hotels in area may also be offering special offers for the weekend. Chck them out. Come to Mayo. Enjoy the craic and the show everyone is talking about, On A Wing and a Prayer. Proceeds in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice.

On a Wing and a Prayer Young Stars of On A Wing and a Prayer on RTE TV: Please vote for Politically Correct (Patrick Lacken and Cian Harrison), representing The West in The All-Ireland Talent Show 2011. See live show on 13th February give them all the support you can. -Terry Reilly

On a Wing and a Prayer An ideal Xmas Present: Signed copies of the book On a Wing and a Prayer by Terry Reilly …for paypal facilities see www.terry-reilly.com    Also on sale Castle Book Shop, Castlebar; Easons and Clarkes, Ballina, Knock Airport and Knock Shrine.

BREAKING NEWS:  MAY SHOWS!!!  Back by popular demand- The Musical On A Wing and A Prayer Show is to be performed again at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on THURSDAY May 5th and , SATURDAY, May 7th, 2011. at 8pm nightly.  Shows to mark centenay of birth of Monsignor James Horan. Also launch of spectacular DVD featuring the Musical On A  Wing and a Prayer and details on the remarkable life of Monsignor Horan.  A must have. Tell your friends. Send a lovely present abroad!    Spread the word!!!