Drama: The Cable

“The Cable”

The Cable

Written and Performed by Mike Kelly,

Set during the Launch of the Transatlantic Cable from Valentia in South Kerry in 1866.

The Cable is deeply moving, funny and will live long in the memory.

A captivating story, powerful, emotional and also funny bringing together our past history but so relevant to the present time.

About Valentia Transatlantic Cable Station

Valentia Transatlantic Cable Station is the world’s oldest Atlantic cable station. It was on Valentia Island that the first cables were laid by the Anglo-American Cable Company in 1857 and, despite this initial attempt being unsuccessful, the concept later took hold.

At its peak at the turn of the century, the station was the workplace of some forty telegraphers plus support staff and was a community unto itself.

Today, some of the white painted buildings of the station can still be viewed from the outside along the main street of Knightstown, with a plaque commemorating their history.