The Dublin Theatre Festival, this year sponsored by Ulster Bank, was launched recently at a garden party in Merrion Square where guests were treated to music, food, wine and performances. Details of the festival were announced and, running from 27th September – 14th October 2007, it is set to be bigger than ever. Pictured at the party were: Cormac McCarthy of Ulster Bank, Pauline McGlynn and Peter Crowley; Roddy Doyle and Sean McGinley; 3. Slaine Kelly, Norman Pratt and Rachel Kavanagh; 4. Sean McGinley and Marie Mullan.