Bairbre Dowling Spirit Of The Festival Award
“Ciaran Byrne, who produced and directed the star-studded 50th anniversary commemoration of Bloody Sunday at the Irish Arts Center on Jan 30, was selected as Origin Theatre’s 2022 Spirit Of The Festival recipient, for bringing us together to remember the innocent victims of Bloody Sunday, with great affection, warmth and respect. Ciaran was presented with the Bairbre Dowling Spirit Of The Festival Award, given on behalf of Origin’s board of directors to standout participants who made unique contributions, and who exemplify the very spirit of 1st Irish.”