45 years ago Clonmel Theatre Guild was formed on 23 February 1969 when a group of dedicated people with a passion for drama came together for a meeting in Hearn’s Hotel. When asked about that fateful meeting one of the founding members Margo Prendergast recalled “Nowdays when an organisation is being formed, there are matters to be considered beforehand, viz, venue, funds and members. We had the members but no venue and no funds! However, we had what we considered important – talent, commitment and a passion for drama. We quickly formed a committee and very soon we had two plays in rehearsal”.