Home by Carol RooneyDirected by Anna Nugent ‘Home’ is a monologue play following three generations of a Dublin family during the first half of 2020. Eileen a Clontarf native is enjoying every moment of retirement and all the social activity she can, her niece Niamh is heading into her 50’s and feels overwhelmed with her familial and work commitments and is concerned with her son Adam’s disinterest in the impending leaving certificate. Eileen falls and is admitted to hospital, due to her injuries she is sent to convalesce in a nursing home and lockdown then ensues, her positive outlook dwindles over the months as she unable to leave. Niamhis still mourning the loss of her own parents from recent years and is unable to realise the reality of the struggles facing her aunt and son. Adam has recovered from childhood cancer and the loss of freedom and opportunity through lockdown impact heavily on his mental health. Adam and Eileen share a bond not defined by age and in a time of intolerable anguish he assists her to make her own decision about her care. Cast Eileen - Helen Roache Niamh - Fiona Browne Adam - Adam Gallagher Made with the support of the Coimisiún na Meán’s Sound and Vision scheme through the Television License Fee.