# Wake by Irene Kelleher

An episode of [Drama On One](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/401654912), 9 Oct 2026, 48 min.

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Wake by Irene Kelleher In this touching comedy we eavesdrop on the thoughts of a young woman during her mother’s wake in the family home, in a play that explores the indeterminacy of grief and family relationships, amidst a motley crew of mourners determined to talk about anything except loss. Cast & Production Credits Irene Kelleher (Lily) Gary Murphy (Dad) Dawn Bradfield (Lily’s Mam, Bridget Fogarty, Aunt Rachel, & the Sexy Top!) Mark O’Regan (Father Sean, Tommy Riordan & Uncle Danny) Denis Conway (Toothie Teddy & Uncle Gerry) Norma Sheahan (Aunt Jess & Aunt Sally) Alex Murphy (Michael Sweeney) Liz Fitzgibbon (Aoibheann & Cousin Aileen) Composer: Cormac O’Connor Director: Conall Morrison Sound Supervision and Sound Design: Damian Chennells Image: Marcin Lewandowski Producer for RTÉ: Kevin Brew The original stage production of Wake was directed by Geoff Gould. It premiered in 2021 at West Cork Fit Up, and has toured extensively since then. If you or anyone you know has been affected by the issues raised in the piece, you can find helpline information at rte.ie/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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