How The West Wasn't Won
The 2002 Davitt College Production
A Milestone Frontier Production
Saddle up for a wild frontier ride! Relive Davitt College's milestone 20th consecutive annual musical production from 2002.
■ The Story & Setting
Written and directed by Peter Kennedy, How the West Wasn't Won brings chaotic lawlessness, classic comedy, and unforgettable musical numbers to the rugged frontier. From cowboy showdowns to lively camp numbers, this original wild west production showcased the boundless comedic and musical talents of our students.
■ The Production Milestone
Marking Davitt College's 20th consecutive annual musical production under Principal Patsy Noone, Producer Tommy O'Malley, and Musical Director Phil Duffy, this massive Transition Year project involved students deeply across staging, set design, wardrobe, and publicity to maintain a proud tradition of school excellence.
Consecutive Show
Celebrating a proud milestone record of 20 consecutive annual musical productions by Davitt College.
Year Collaborating
Marking the third consecutive year with writer, director, and choreographer Peter Kennedy.
Student Project
Driven entirely by Transition Year students handling stage, sets, costumes, and publicity.
Orchestra
Musical Dir. Phil Duffy
Featuring live musical accompaniment led by orchestra leader John Flatley with guitar and percussion.
Musical Numbers
Relive the energy, comedy, and country rhythm of Peter Kennedy's original frontier score performed across every 2002 show.
Act One
12 NumbersStep Into the Cowpath
Belle (Clare O'Mahoney) and Chorus
As Nice as Right Here
Calamity Jane (Aisling Rice) and Chorus
My Old Guitar
Roy Rodgers (Kian Egan)
Making Blankets for the Tourists
Broken Feather (Declan Neary) and Indians
Doing What Comes Naturally
Annie Oakleaf (Tracey Gannon) and Calamity Jane (Aisling Rice)
The Girl I'll Marry
Butch Chastity (John Fadden)
You Can't Get a Man with a Gun
Annie Oakleaf (Tracey Gannon)
I Cried
Roy Rodgers (Kian Egan)
I Can Do Anything You Can
Annie Oakleaf (Tracey Gannon) and Calamity Jane (Aisling Rice)
Keep It Under Your Hat
Belle (Clare O'Mahoney) and Girls
Honky Tonk Cowboys
Doc (Shane Lawless) and Boys
And He Cried
Gene Autry
Act Two
9 NumbersThe Good, the Sad and the Ugly
Broken Feather (Declan Neary), Mini Ho Ho (Rebecca Rice) and Suntan Kid (Derek Hopkins)
Indian Mumbo Jumbo
Mini Ho Ho (Rebecca Rice), Broken Feather (Declan Neary) & Indians
Me
Butch Chastity (John Fadden) and Girls
Hoedown
Whatt Twerp, Cowboys and Indians
A Woman's Touch
Annie Oakleaf (Tracey Gannon) and Mini Ho Ho (Rebecca Rice)
And He Cried
Jim Reeves
I Feel a Song Coming On
Belle (Clare O'Mahoney) and Chorus
Now I'm Singing to a Cow
Calamity Jane (Aisling Rice)
Never Oklahoma
Butch Chastity (John Fadden) and Chorus
Frontier Archive Gallery
Explore highlights from our historical photo archive showcasing the cast, dancers, Indians, cowboys, and classic 2002 performances.
Clare O'Mahony & Shane Lawless
Western Dancers
The Indians
The Cowboys
The Cowboys
The Production Team
The creative leaders, directors, designers, and stage crew who brought How the West Wasn't Won to life.
Peter Kennedy
Tommy O'Malley
Phil Duffy
Peter Kennedy
Padraig Moran & Ian O'Callaghan
Seamus Swift and Trans Year
Phil Duffy, Tommy O'Malley & Seamus Kelly
Seamas Swift and Agnes Nyland
Agnes Nyland, Aisling Fleming and Trans Year
John Flatley& Co.
Michael Buckton
Donal Hoban
Tracey Britton
Tracey Britton
Caitriona O'Donnell & Bernie Rowland
Ger King, Deirdre Gibbons & Aisling Walsh
Martin O'Boyle
Seamus Kelly
Niamh McDermot
Mary Greally & Padraig Walshe
Administration & Support
Joe McGowan & Padraic Walsh
Mary Nugent & Rita Connor
Mr. Patsy Noone
Joe McGowan
The Cast
Meet the talented student cast who brought the frontier comedy, wild characters, and chaotic lawlessness of How the West Wasn't Won to our stage.
John Fadden
Clare O'Mahoney
Derek Hopkins
Brian Costello
Shane Lawless
Declan Neary
Rebecca Rice
Tracey Gannon
Kian Egan
Aisling Rice
Padraig Lally
Siobhan McDonnell
Keith Roache
Michael Barrett
Martin McLoughlin
Enda Mulloy
Stephen Moran
Nuala Burke, Karen Cunningham, Sandra Walsh, Anita Connor, Irene Munnelly, Amanda McNally, Ciara McGowan, Cathrine Kennedy, Dawn Flynn, Karen Jordan, Rachel McNulty, Michelle Duffy
Breda Moylette, Michelle Beirne, Lisa Doyle, Fiona Gannon, Suzanne Dawson, Lisa Butler, Mary Corcoran, Ann-Marie Kelly, Eilis Duffy, Amanda Hoban, Mary O'Meara, Amy Conlon, Therese Carney, Claire Butler, Caitron McGowan, Claire McKenna, Sinead Heneghan, Joanne McGrath, Ann-Marie Moran, Xandra Goggins, Rebecca Sharkey
Stephen Moran, Gary Durcan, Seve Carolla, Pat Boyle, Anthony Boyle, Noel McDonagh, Jason Tierney, Stephen Quinn, Martin Gibbons, Patrick Corcoran, Kevin McDonnell, Joe Gibbons, James Kelly, Eric Carney, Danny Gannon, Enda Geraghty, Ciaran Canning, Paul Gibbons
Martina O'Boyle, Jacqueline McGuinness, Ann-Marie Short, Michelle Rooney, Jennifer Cresham, Lorraine Burke, Lisa Bartley, Tina Jennings, Ita Hughes, Tara McDonagh, Sorcha Lyons, Michelle Moran, Lorraine Duffy, Kathleen McGowan, Aisling Hunt, Catherine Hyland, Emer Murray, Jacqueline Rice, Laura Moran, Siobhan McDonnell, Philip Kearney, David Redmond, Tsung Ho Lam, Aiden Mannion, Nicky Canning, Fergal O'Boyle, Paul Connelly, Anthony Carolan, Keith O'Malley, Kieran Horan, Ronan McEllin, Joe McHale, Enda Mulloy, Mich. O'Donnell, Michael Barrett, Declan Neary, Shane Lawless, Padraig Lally, Derek Hopkins, Stephen Moran
Special Thanks
With sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and contributed to our 2002 production of How the West Wasn't Won.
School Community
Principal Patsy Noone, Transition Year Coordinator Joe McGowan, staff, and students for making our milestone 20th consecutive annual production a success.
Stage & Construction
Pádraic Moran, Ian O'Callaghan, Seamus Swift, and Transition Year students for set building, staging, and backstage construction.
Music & Orchestra
Musical Director Phil Duffy, orchestra leader John Flatley, guitar player Michael Buckton, percussionist Donal Hoban, and our talented student musicians.
Sponsors & Audience
Our many generous advertisers, sponsors, and the audience for their support and encouragement throughout the year.
