Tributes paid after death of Waterford costume designer
Tributes are pouring in for Blánaid MacCann, a prominent Waterford-based costume designer and co-founder of Nomac Productions. Her death follows a career defined by significant contributions to the Irish theatre and arts scene.
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Marks the passing of a notable figure in the Irish cultural and creative industry.
Tributes have been paid following the death of well-known Waterford costume designer and businesswoman, Blánaid MacCann.
Ms MacCann, who lived in Dunmore East and was originally from St Luke's in Cork city, died yesterday.
She was best known as the co-founder of Nomac Productions, a successful costume creation and design business, which she established with the late Cathy Nolan in 1988.
For almost 40 years, Ms MacCann was synonymous with the theatre and entertainment scene in Waterford and beyond, providing costumes for productions and events across the country.
She was heavily involved with many different groups throughout her career, including Waterford Panto Society since its foundation.
Ms MacCann also recently received the Waterford News and Star Green Room Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to the arts.
Earlier this year, Nomac Productions was among the several businesses that were destroyed in a major fire at Tycor in Waterford city.
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