The first play performed in Swords Castle is heading for America in what is a tremendous boost for the potential of the Swords Cultural Quarter to deliver a positive platform for the arts in Fingal.The award-winning playwright and performer David Gilna from Swords will make his playwright debut in New York with his award-winning play My Bedsit Window starring Sarah Ryan, Alan Kelly & Michael Mellamphy.David has been involved and supported by Fingal Arts for many years, his play ‘The Unsung Hero’ launched the renovated Atrium in County Hall and his play ‘My Bedsit Window’ was the first play staged in Swords Castle in 2014.

My Bedsit Window’ was described in reviews as ‘Wrapped up in a myriad of mesmerising characters who - through Gilna’s energetic vocal agility - burst open the emotional highs and lows of this true story “My Bedsit Window” is a play for today - highly charged - highly recommended.’Fingal Arts Officer, Rory O’Byrne said: 'Fingal Arts Office is committed to supporting our local artists and is delighted to see and support the success of local playwright David Gilna with his play 'My Bedsit Window'.”David has sought to build relationships between Fingal artists and the Irish American community through the work of his plays.The opportunity to showcase his work in New York city is an opportunity of a lifetime.David Gilna said about the news: “I was honoured to have my first rehearsed reading of my play with The Irish American Writers & Artists Salon this week introducing my work as a playwright.The people and places of Fingal inspire my work as a playwright. I would thank all those who have helped me achieve all of this.”The two other actors cast are, star of stage and screen Michael Mellamphy and another Fingal local Alan Kelly.