UP THE DÉISE
Up The Déise is a comedy with heart about a group of young Waterford hurlers with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities chasing the dream of an All-Ireland Inclusive Five-a- Side title. It will be staged at the Theatre Royal Waterford from 21st to 24th October 2026.
Supported by the Arts Council’s Arts and Disability Connect Scheme managed by Arts & Disability IrelandThank you to all of our sponsors and supporters
Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters who contributed to the success of our Golf Classic and Gala Cabaret on Friday 5thJune. We raised just over €7k after expenses which will all go towards the production costs of Up The Déise, and providing opportunities in Theatre for our adults with intellectual disabilities.

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart. "
Helen Keller


