Pettigo-based Borderline Players celebrated the theatre group's 25th anniversary with celebrations culminating in a formal gala ball at the village’s Termon Complex which has served as the home venue for the talented group since 2014. Click on the arrows to see a gallery of photos from the evening: Patrons and supporters joined 170 current and former group members on the evening to reflect on the achievements of the group and its contributions to community life in Pettigo and Tullyhommon over the last 25 years. Founding member and group chairperson, Siobhan O’Brien said the night had exceeded her hopes and expectations and she reflected that organising the event had been more emotional than expected. Following a career on both sides of the Atlantic in hospitality, Siobhan began teaching drama in Pettigo in the late 1990s and one evening following a youth drama class she spoke to two parents about the possibility of staging a pantomime. The idea took legs and a first meeting of what would become Borderline Players was held in September 2000. Little Jack Horner was the group’s first production, staged in April 2001 following a protracted rehearsal period due to the foot and mouth crisis. READ NEXT: Flashback - Looking back over Borderline Players' 25 years of fabulous entertainment Siobhan reflected upon late night rehearsals and the challenges of having no money to put on the show, but the overwhelming success of the production and the sense of community and camaraderie that had been established with people from both sides of the border taking part, she knew that this was just the beginning of the group’s journey. Since the group’s debut they have produced over 30 pantomimes and plays, hosted the annual Pettigo and Tullyhommon Cultural Festival between 2002 and 2020 and welcomed members from communities including Ballyshannon, Belleek, Belturbet, Derrygonnelly, Ederney, Enniskillen, Garrison and Irvinestown. Donal Monaghan was just 14 years old when he joined the group and following acting roles
In Pictures: Gala ball in Pettigo celebrates Borderline players 25 years
Families of three cherished past members were presented with posthumous Hall of Fame awards
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