We met another great little woman in Liz Kenny.

Last night on stage in New York.

New York Irish Center

Long Island City

Long Island City

We had our last show last night. Sad to leave Jimmy and Crystal behind us here, it was lovely to work with the both of them. After all the laughs we've had in the show, we were a bit tearful when Brid Foley made a lovely speech last night. It has been a privilage to be part of this tribute to Michael Foley, and we look forward to continuing producing his plays in the future. We'll keep you informed of where and when and what we're at. See you all at home on Wednesday morning EARLY! Rock on!

New York New York, so good we had to play it twice

It's great to be back on stage in New York. It's also great staging a comedy here. We're enjoying meeting and chatting with members of the audience after the show. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Liz and Father Campbell for all of their help and support throughout this venture. They have been fantastic. Liz is another great little woman! Grainne is doing a wonderful job directing us and we're all pulling together, we hope that Mick would be happy with our efforts. Two shows down, two to go. That's all for now.

New York Show

PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

Upcoming Show: 1st and 2nd September 2008

Venue: Town Hall Theatre, Galway, Ireland Time: 8.30p.m.

New York Irish Center, Jackson Avenue, New York: 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th September.

"A Great Little Woman" by Michael Foley

The structure of the story is loosely based on 'A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich' by Solzhenitsyn, who'd have been one of Michael's favourite writers along with Steinbeck.

A fast moving story line covers one whole day in the life of James Carroll. This is a day like no other, where events more rapidly, from danger to comfort, from peace to unbearable excitement, all the while teetering on the edge of chaos.

More about Yelof

Background information.

"A Great Little Woman" is the last play that Michael (Mick) Foley produced. Mick's dream was to bring this comedy to New York.
The play was last staged in the Town Hall Theatre in November 2007. Unfortunately Michael was not well enough to see the packed house each night but the reports of the plays success lifted his spirit. Sadly after a courageous battle Michael passed away on the 25th April 2008. His love of drama and the theatre has been an inspiration to all of us in Yelof Productions.

Yelof Productions was formed in 1999 by Michael Foley and consistently produced plays over the last nine years. This was a great achievement considering he had to raise every cent himself. Despite repeated applications to the relevant funding agencies, no grants were forthcoming. We have always been funded from private sources. This support has been given willingly and without promise of repayment. It has allowed us to perform in Galway, Tubbercurry, Clifden, the Aran Islands, Claremorris and New York (2006). We believe that our contribution to the arts in Ireland is important, if unacknowledged.

We would like to continue Michael’s work and therefore we would appreciate any form of support. Come along and see the play in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway on the 1^st and 2^nd of Sept. 8.30p.m.

Many thanks from the cast and crew of Yelof Productions.

Sean Foley, Gráinne Moore, Henry Bryan, Michael Daly, Bríd Ní Chualáin, Ruairí Ó Cualáin, Rory T Quinn, Reamonn Ó Conghaile

Become a friend of Yelof Productions.

Help us get "A Great Little Woman" to New York :

You can make a donation directly to Yelof Productions at the National Irish Bank, Eyre Square, Galway. Alternatively post a cheque made out to Yelof Productions to Aidan, National Irish Bank, 30 Eyre Square, Galway.

We also have a page at fundable.com to raise money for the trip to New York.
Send your email address to cualain@eircom.net

We appreciate your support.

Friends of Yelof:

Platinum: Bríd Foley, Pearl Finn
Silver: Niamh OByrne, Edan Foley, Róisín & Máirtín Ó Cualáin
Bronze: Iola Foley & Thomas Edwards, Stephen Foley, Geraldine Walsh , Michael D. Higgins, Noel Grealish T.D., Dara Foley
Iron : L. Maguire, Máirín Myler, Tomás Seoighe, Máire Foley, Bob Proctor, Maggie Proctor, Kate Proctor, The House Hotel, Fergus McGinn, Monroes, Marie Nalty, Aine Uí Almhain

PRESS RELEASE

Upcoming Shows: September 2008

Town Hall Theatre, Galway, Ireland: 1st & 2nd September
New York Irish Center, Jackson Avenue, New York: 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th September.

"A Great Little Woman" by Michael Foley

The structure of the story is loosely based on 'A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich' by Solzhenitsyn, who'd have been one of Michael's favourite writers along with Steinbeck.

A fast moving story line covers one whole day in the life of James Carroll. This is a day like no other, where events more rapidly, from danger to comfort, from peace to unbearable excitement, all the while teetering on the edge of chaos.