President Higgins with his back to the camera speaks to a group of actors on stage.

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins with the DruidO'Casey company on stage after a performance, photo by Ste Murray.

Join us for a celebration 50 years in the making—and help shape the future of Irish theatre.

In 2025, we proudly celebrate half a century of Druid, bringing world-class Irish theatre to audiences at home and abroad. Since our founding in Galway in 1975, we have staged over 300 productions, earning worldwide acclaim for our creativity and innovation.

This anniversary is a tribute to everyone who has shaped Druid’s journey—our artists, audiences, and supporters. As we look ahead, we invite you to play a part in our future. Whether you make a one-off donation or become a Friend of Druid, your support ensures that we can continue creating bold new work, nurturing emerging talent, and sharing extraordinary theatre with audiences far and wide.

Thank you for your support. Together, let’s create the next 50 years of extraordinary theatre.

<p>Naima Swaleh, Anna Healy and Bosco Hogan in The Last Return by Sonya Kelly, photo by Ste Murray.</p>

Become a Friend

Play a special part in supporting our work and experience Druid like never before.
<p>Amy Molloy and Marty Rea in The House by Tom Murphy (2024), photo by Ros Kavanagh.</p>

Make a One-off Donation

As a registered charity, every donation—big or small—ensures we continue creating bold, world-class theatre.
Aaron Monaghan pushes Marie Mullen into a large trashcan in a scene from Samuel Beckett's Endgame.

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Your love of Irish theatre can have a lasting impact.