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April 13, 2026
entertainment

One Wife Too Money comedy opens at Corn Mill Theatre

The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging a new comedy play called 'One Wife Too Money' written by Jimmy Kiri, featuring a landscape gardener who faces complications when an old flame appears during his proposal. The production features local talent including journalist Marie Kamboy in her acting debut, and is directed by Sonya Silverbeck from Enniskillen, making her first time directing amateur actors.

Brian Murray, Marie Kamboy, Liz Dune
Preview held last night (date unspecified). This weekend performances. Next weekend has Thursday night tickets available. More dates to be added. Check Corn Mill Theatre online for full schedule.
entertainment

One Wife Too Many opens at Corn Mill Theatre this weekend

The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging 'One Wife Too Many', a comedy about a landscape gardener whose proposal is interrupted by a woman claiming a one-night stand. The play features a strong cast including Brian Murray, Marie Kamboy (journalist with Leitrim Observer), and Liz Dune (who won best actress at oil aeerings). First-time director Sonya Silverbeck from Enniskillen brings fresh energy to the production.

Brian Murray, Marie Kamboy, Liz Dune
This weekend and next weekend performances. Thursday night has some tickets remaining. Check Corn Mill Theatre online for full schedule and booking details.
politics

Councillor Roisin Kenny balances election campaign with theatre debut

Councillor Roisin Kenny, representing Ballion & Moore Municipal District for Sinn Féin, is juggling local election preparations with her role in the Corn Mill Theatre production. She joined the amateur drama group in 2019 and describes acting as a form of escape and community involvement. Kenny praises amateur drama as inclusive and welcoming to all participants.

Roisin Kenny
Local elections coming up; Councillor Kenny joined amateur drama in 2019.
health

FND Awareness Month: Local Stories of Functional Neurological Disorder

Aemann McPartland, founder of FND Ireland from Manorhamilton, and 16-year-old Molly from Kiltum discuss living with functional neurological disorder (FND), a condition affecting how the brain and body communicate neurological symptoms. Both speakers share their diagnosis journeys and highlight the lack of treatment services outside Dublin, with Molly having to travel to Temple Street Children's Hospital and losing access to care at age 16 due to catchment restrictions.

Aemann McPartland, Molly
FND Ireland runs peer support meetings around the country with local meetings in Carrick-on-Shannon. Temple Street Children's Hospital provides multidisciplinary treatment (psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy). New clinic opened at St James's Hospital Dublin this year. Molly received treatment at Temple Street from December through June before being discharged at age 16.
health

FND Awareness Month: Local stories of functional neurological disorder

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Month is being marked with interviews from two local people affected by the condition. Aemann McPartland, founder and chairman of FND Ireland from Manorhamilton, and 16-year-old Molly from Kiltum discuss how FND—a condition affecting how the brain and body communicate neurological symptoms—impacts their daily lives. Both have experienced seizures, mobility issues, tremors, and fatigue, with significant gaps in Irish healthcare provision for treatment.

Aemann McPartland, Molly, Owen
FND Awareness Month; peer support meetings run by FND Ireland in Carrick-on-Shannon; new multidisciplinary clinic opened at St James's Hospital Dublin in 2024; Temple Street clinic serves Dublin postcode only; no adult FND services in Ireland outside Dublin