St Loman’s have great actors as well as fine footballers
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Rachel Mulvaney, Shauna O’Hara and Amy Quigley on Friday.Image 2 of 18
Senator Aidan Davitt, Declan Barden, Marie Barden, Gary Devine and Tony Robinson at the film awards fundraiser on Friday night.Image 3 of 18
Mary Hughes, TJ McManus and Marion McManus from Mullingar.Image 4 of 18
James Davitt, Polly Martin and Shirley Daly from St Loman’s.Image 5 of 18
Alison Keogh and Gillian Davitt.Image 6 of 18
Deborah Halligan and April Kennedy.Image 7 of 18
Noel Marshall, Stacey Sweeney, Tommy Thompson and Jennifer Meehan at Bloomfield House Hotel.Image 8 of 18
Eoghan Kenny, Traic Ó Braonáin, Gary Devine, Finn Sheahan and Tadhg Kenny from Mullingar.Image 9 of 18
Gerry Farrell and Dermot Mullen from Mullingar.Image 10 of 18
Anne Marie Davitt, Teresa Thompson and Sinead Hussey at the St Loman’s Film Awards night.Image 11 of 18
Anne McGurran and Tony Kelly at the St Loman’s Film Awards.Image 12 of 18
Seany Bracken and Warren Harte (Mullingar).Image 13 of 18
Jenny and Alan Bracken from St Loman’s GAA.Image 14 of 18
Geraldine Lynott from Killucan and Sheila Bode from Multyfarnham.Image 15 of 18
Roswitha, Rodney and Zara Martin on Friday evening.Image 16 of 18
Carmel, Emmett and Laura Cahill at Bloomfield House Hotel for the Film Awards night on Friday.Image 17 of 18
Lizzie and James McDonnell and Jenny Scally, Mullingar,at Bloomfield House Hotel on Friday.Image 18 of 18
Cllr Aoife Davitt with Marie and Paul Devine.The biggest surprise at the St Loman's GAA Film Awards Night, held on Friday at the Bloomfield House Hotel, was the fact that the club has so many fine dramatic talents among its numbers.
Held as a fundraiser for St Loman's, the evening saw audiences treated to seven mini films, all versions of real films or TV dramas but with the roles on screen filled by members of the club.
"The films were really high quality, with awesome acting and production - everything of the highest standards," says Paul Devine of St Loman's.
The audiences loved what was produced, and the different acting teams greatly enjoyed seeing what their opponents came up with.
"It was a great night for the club," says Paul, adding that the feedback was hugely positive.
"Everyone said it was an amazing night. There was a serious reaction from the audience for all the films."
An added layer of excitement came from the fact that towards the end of the night, four out of the seven members of the club who are on the Westmeath winning team were there - Jason Daly, John Heslin, Danny McCartan and Owen Hogan. "They were brought up on stage and honoured," says Paul.
On Saturday, there a matinee arranged for the children of the actors. "And that night, the well-earned after party for all the actors, took place in Kerrigan's.
Mr Devine concluded by extending thanks to the sponsors, David Smyth Catering and to Kevin Rowe events, as well as to Bloomfield House Hotel.
RESULTS
Best Comedic Performance, Romy Sheahan, Erin in Derry Girls
Best adaptation of an All Time Classic, Bridesmaids
Best female Supporting Actors, Carmel Cahill, Mrs Doyle in Fr Ted
Best Male Supporting Actor, Aidan Lynch, agent Frawley in The Town
Best female Actor, Teresa Thompson, Annie in First Wives Club
Best Actor, Alan Martin, Alan in The Hangover
Best Film The Full Monty