Credit Crunch / 2025

Premieres September 13th, 2025 at St Patrick’s Hall, Corofin
Part of From Page to Parish Stage: A Celebration of Drama in Corofin

About the play

Set in 2009, as the Celtic Tiger lies in ruins and Ireland is plunged into recession, Credit Crunch drops us into a small village pub where everyone is trying to cope with job losses, scandals… and relentless loan repayments.

Locals gather to share their worries and drown their sorrows — but when a menacing stranger walks in, secrets bubble to the surface. Add an indebted farmer, a love-hungry barmaid and the village simpleton, and you have the perfect recipe for chaos.

Directed by John Clancy, this sharp and hilarious one-act comedy by local writer Gerard Kennedy reminds us that when times are tough, it’s always better to ask than to assume!

Cast and Crew

Cast

• Martin O’Donohue … Seanie Mack
• Judith Davoren … Betty Duggan
• Stephen Birmingham … Hopper Kelly
• Noreen Lynch … Gerry Dempsey
• Alan Maguire … Driver

Crew

• Directed by … John Clancy
• Set … Frank O’Donohue, Thomas Kearney
• Lighting … John Clancy
• Sound … Clare Foley
• Stage Manager … Mary O’Donohue
• Makeup ... Rona Lyons

Come along on Thursday September 18th for an evening of laughter, nostalgia and community spirit as we celebrate 80 years of drama in Corofin — and enjoy the first performance of this brilliant local comedy!

Free admission · Doors 7:15pm · Show starts 8pm