Writing Home

Writing Home explores a programme of creative engagement for homeless service users developed by poet Colm Keegan to improve understanding around issues of homelessness while supporting social integration. The programme was supported by Creative Ireland, Poetry Ireland and Kilkenny County Council.

Arcade Films/ 44 mins/ 2022

Being Put Back Together

Irish filmmaker David McDonagh follows his brother Kaylen as he discovers photography and learns how it can help with life’s difficulties. Winner of Best Short Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh.

David McDonagh/ 11 mins/ 2023 

This programme will be followed by a panel discussion with Colm Keegan, David McDonagh and Kaylen McDonagh, hosted by Senator Lynn Ruane.

Notes by Sunniva O’Flynn

Screening as part of IFI & First Fortnight 2024.