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21 Jan 2026

In pictures: Buncrana Pantomime Society celebrates golden anniversary, 1976-2026

Buncrana Pantomime Society is celebrating a major milestone this year as the much-loved organisation marks 50 years of bringing music and laughter to the town

Buncrana Pantomime Society is celebrating a major milestone this year as the much-loved organisation marks 50 years of bringing music and laughter to the town.

Founded in 1976, the society was established by Neil Doherty and a group of like-minded pantomime enthusiasts who wanted to give local people the chance to perform on stage.

Current chairperson and producer, Neil’s brother Willie -who has been there from the start - says the original vision was simple but powerful.

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Barry Stephenson is surrounded by, front, Rosemarie McLaughlin and Louise Crossan and back, (from right) Sadie Duffy, Ms Porter, Paula Fletcher, Cindy Quinn, Jeanette Arbuckle, Elizabeth Anne Nelson and Eilish Barrett

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