Áine Ryan is an actor and playwright from Upperchurch, Co Tipperary. On Saturday 29th February, her latest work 'Paddy goes to Petra' will premiere at The Source in Thurles. The play tells the story of Paddy, played by Cork actor Brendan Dunlea, who, grieving the sudden loss of his son, decides to travel to the ancient city of Petra to escape his heartache, and so begins his journey of recovery.

Visit www.thesourceartscentre.ie for tickets

Here's a clip from previous work 'Up the Hill Jackie' starring Aine and her sister Erin to give you an idea of Aine's style - https://youtu.be/5ym8fxfK0aE

Her first play 'Kitty in the Lane' was performed Edinburgh Fringe Festival to five-star reviews and transferred to San Francisco International Arts Festival. Another play Up the Hill Jackie was performed at Bedlam Theatre for Edinburgh Fringe Festival.