A Cry from Heaven is a 2005 play by  Irish playwright Vincent Woods. It retells the story of the beautiful Deirdre and the Sons of Usna which is one of the great tragedies of Irish myth. The birth of a girl heralded by omens of a vulture-shrouded sky begins the drama of  King Conchobar mac Nessa and his obsession with Deirdre which led to a land divided.
A Cry from Heaven is a 2005 play by Irish playwright Vincent Woods. It reimagines the story of the stunning Deirdre and the Sons of Usna, one of Ireland's most iconic tragedies. The birth of a girl foretold by ominous signs in the sky sets the stage for King Conchobar mac Nessa's all-consuming passion for Deirdre, which ultimately leads to a land torn apart.