Welcome

The Glen Theatre is situated in the heart of Duhallow. It was originally the Banteer National School. Built in 1840, it continued as a national school until 1976.

It is now the home of The Glen Theatre Drama Group. The centre is used extensively for Theatre and Live Music events

The Glen Theatre Banteer is Community Owned, Community Developed and Community Run!

In the early 90s’ a locally formed committee purchased the derelict school and set about developing and refurbishing the old limestone building. It is now wonderful Theatre facility that can accommodate up to 150 people, with telescopic seating for 110.

The venue is the pride of the Banteer and Duhallow areas, with all the initial renovation completed at a cost of approximately £200,000, with no debts existing.

Such was the high standard of this work that the theatre featured on RTEs’ ‘Nationwide’ programme in December 1996 as an example of a rural community carrying out a vital restoration so as to ensure the survival of a historical building as a living part of the community in the future.  The theatre was also featured on NBC super channel and has received an AIB Better Ireland Award.

Facilities & Specifications
Main space dimensions 70’x21′. Stage 25’x20′
Full P/A system including 8 channel mixing desk, 8 mikes, 2 speakers, 2 monitors.
Tiles in Bar area, wooden flooring in main stage and main floor area.
120 fully retractable tiered seating.
Bar facilities, tea & coffee making facilities.
P.A System.
Lighting.