Mill Theatre Dundrum

A collage of four photos shows groups of people posing at an indoor event at the Mill Theatre Dundrum, a stage with The Hegartys of The Laurels displayed on a screen, and people standing beside an event banner.

On Thursday 6th November we were delighted to screen “The Hegartys of The Laurels” as part of a charity fundraiser for the Mill Theatre and The Rosemount Family Resource Centre in Dundrum.

Cllr. Fiona Murray opened the event and spoke about the role the theatre plays in the community and the opportunities it gives to so many to become involved in community performances and projects. The Rosemount Family Resource Centre offers a wide range of services including family support, counselling and social gatherings.

Jim Hegarty gave some background to the family story behind the film and the connections to so many other brave families whose descendants were also in the audience.

Mr Cathal Brugha finished the evening by encouraging others to discover and honour their own family histories and to remember how brave the Hegartys and so many others were.

We were delighted to receive some wonderful feedback after the screening. The audience found the story very moving and could relate very easily to it as many of them had connections to the Hegarty family or had family members featured in the film.

Thank you to the Mill Theatre for hosting the screening and we were delighted to hear that the funds raised will help both the theatre and the Rosemount Family Resource Centre continue the fantastic work they do.

A group of people standing next to a sign.
Four children stand smiling in front of a pink backdrop with Mill Theatre logos. They are behind a table displaying programmes or brochures related to the theatre.
An older man and a woman with blonde curly hair sit at a small round table with drinks, smiling at the camera. They are indoors with a wooden door and posters visible in the background.
Five women sit around a high table in a bar, smiling at the camera. Drinks including Coke and wine are on the table. The background shows a bar counter and other customers. The setting looks casual and friendly.
Four people stand together indoors, posing and smiling at the camera. They appear to be two women, one younger girl, and one man, dressed in semi-formal attire, with a staircase and a large pillar in the background.
Two smiling men pose together at a bar or restaurant, each holding a glass of beer. One man has his arm around the other, and they sit at a small table with a lamp and drinks, with other people visible in the background.
A man in a checked jacket and glasses stands next to a smiling woman in a light-coloured coat and scarf, both looking at the camera indoors near a staircase.
A bald man in a dark jumper stands next to a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair in a light grey jumper, both smiling at the camera in a dimly lit indoor setting.
An elderly man with glasses, wearing a blue jacket and shirt, sits at a table in a dimly lit room. Other people are seated in the background, and posters are visible on the wall behind him.
A smiling older woman with fair hair pulled back, wearing a cream-coloured jumper and earrings, sits indoors near a bannister and a lamp.
An elderly man with white hair, wearing a grey suit, sits at a table and smiles at the camera. Behind him are posters with event and theatre information.
Two women are sitting at a dark table in a dimly lit room. One woman is wearing glasses and a light-coloured jacket, the other a grey jumper. There are drinks and a mobile on the table. Both are looking at the camera and smiling.
Two smiling men stand close together indoors; one has his arm round the other. A poster for the Rosemount Family Resource Centre is visible in the background.
A smiling older man and woman stand together in a warmly lit bar or restaurant. The man wears a dark puffer gilet and the woman wears a black jacket. Bottles and glasses are visible on the bar behind them.
Three men stand together indoors, smiling at the camera. Two wear blue blazers and glasses, while the man in the centre wears a patterned shirt. One man holds a clear cup. A staircase is visible in the background.
Two men standing next to each other.
Three people sit together at a table in a restaurant or bar, smiling at the camera. There are drinks on the table, including wine and a tin, and the background shows a softly lit interior with other patrons.
Two middle-aged men smile at the camera. One has his arm around the other’s shoulder and holds a plastic cup. Both wear blazers and collared shirts. A pink backdrop with logos is visible behind them.
Four children stand together smiling indoors. Three boys and one girl pose in front of a wooden door and a pink banner with The Mill Theatre logo. The kids are dressed casually and appear happy.
A woman, a teenage boy, and a man stand together smiling at an indoor event, with a branded backdrop behind them. Another young boy stands near a door in the background.
A man standing between two girls, with one arm round each of them, all smiling at the camera. The background is a plain, textured wall.
A smiling woman in a leopard-print blouse stands next to a smiling man in a light blue checked shirt, with shelves of glasses and bottles in the background.
Two older men in blue checked blazers and button-down shirts stand side by side at an indoor event. One holds a clear plastic cup. People and purple lighting are visible in the background.
An older man with short grey hair and a checked shirt stands indoors at a social gathering, with other people and drinks visible in the background.
A smiling woman and man sit at a table in a dimly lit bar or café, with drinks in front of them. The man has curly grey hair and glasses. Other people are seated in the background.
Four adults stand together indoors, dressed in formal attire. Three men wear suits and ties; one is wearing a chain of office. The woman wears a patterned black outfit. Framed artworks are visible on the wall behind them.
Six people stand together indoors, dressed in formal attire, posing and smiling in front of a banner that reads The Hegartys of the Laurels.
A man in a suit wearing a ceremonial chain stands beside a woman in a black sequinned top. They are posing together indoors against a dark background with faint text projected behind them.
Six people stand together on a stage beside a lectern and an Irish flag. Three women wear dark or glittery outfits, two women wear white tops, and two men wear suits. They are smiling and posing for the photo.
Four people stand smiling together on a stage. The background is dark with a screen displaying faint text, images, and a QR code. The group includes three women and one man, all dressed in formal or business attire.
A woman with long curly blonde hair, wearing glasses and a black sequin jacket, speaks at a wooden lectern with a microphone. A green flag and red curtain are in the background.
A large, diverse audience of adults and children sits in tiered rows inside a theatre, facing the camera. The room is dimly lit, with a spotlight shining from the ceiling above the back row.
A man stands at a lectern on stage next to an Irish flag, addressing an audience. A large blue screen behind him reads, Welcome THE HEGARTYS OF THE LAURELS and displays a website link and vintage photos.
An older man wearing glasses and a suit jacket stands at a wooden lectern, reading from papers. An Irish flag is visible beside him, and a projection screen is in the background.
An older man wearing glasses and a blue blazer speaks at a lectern, holding a paper. A flag is partially visible beside him, with a blue-lit background showing blurred images and text.

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