Ballyduff Drama Group, directed by Ger Canning, were crowned RTÉ All Ireland Drama champions at the Gala Awards ceremony in Athlone's Radisson Blu Hotel last night.
They scooped the top prize for their performance of 'The Ferryman' by Jez Butterworth as the curtain came down on this year's festival.
Dalkey Players were placed second for their presentation of 'The Crucible' by Arthur Millar and directed by Emma Jane Nulty.
First-time qualifiers Ballycogley Players, directed by Pat Whelan, who performed the farce 'Out of Order' by Ray Cooney were placed third.
No strangers to Athlone, Ballyduff Drama Group last won the All-Ireland in 2022. Their director Ger Canning also won the Best Director award.
In addition John Stack, who played Quinn Carney, won the award for best actor and Mary Colbert won the award for the best actress in a supporting role.
Waterford acting group scoops top drama award
Ballyduff Drama Group, directed by Ger Canning, were crowned RTÉ All Ireland Drama champions at the Gala Awards ceremony in Athlone's Radisson Blu Hotel last night.