The 39th Claremorris Drama Festival began on Friday 13th of March 2009 with an official opening at 8:20pm in the Town Hall in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. For nine nights (every night except Thursday March 19th) audiences enjoyed a host of wonderful performances. The festival took place at 8:30pm nightly in the Town Hall except 8:45pm on Saturday nights and 8:00pm on final night (Sunday 22nd of March) when that night’s performance was followed by the presentation of prizes. Click here to see more photos from the 2009 opening night.