A CHILLING radio drama
based on a true story of love and obsession in
Carrigans in 1938 will be aired on ICRfm on Easter
Monday, April 13.
‘The Tragedy of Dunkeer House’ is based upon actual
events that took place in 1938 on the outskirts of
Carrigans and tells the story of a mother's
obsessive love for her only son and the shocking
lengths to which she is prepared to go to prevent
his marriage. The drama, written and directed by
Stan McGowan, recently enjoyed hugely successful
sell-out runs at The Playhouse Theatre and The
Millennium Forum in Derry.
The story follows Richard McPherson, son of Alice
and Colonel Robert McPherson, who is engaged to be
married to the beautiful Helen Kirkwood. The news is
not met with approval by his over-protective mother.
When Richard is severely injured in a horse riding
accident it seems that the wedding will be
cancelled, however no-one has anticipated the young
lovers’ determination to marry.
Soon the stage is set for a terrible and shocking
denouement as Alice, driven to the edge of despair
and madness, takes matters into her own hands to
prevent the wedding in any way she can.
The radio version of ‘The Tragedy of Dunkeer House’
was produced for ICRfm by Marie McDonald who works
at the station. The drama was adapted for radio in
the ICRfm studios in Carndonagh. "All members of the
cast from the stage production were more than
enthusiastic about becoming involved in creating the
play for another medium and thoroughly enjoyed the
experience," said Marie.
The drama will be broadcast on ICRfm - 105 and
107.6fm - on Easter Monday at 12pm or log on to
www.icrfm.ie and
click on ‘Listen Live’. |
