The film will be introduced by Ronan Browne, grandson of Delia Murphy.

This month’s gem from the IFI Irish Film Archive tells the story of a Blasket Island love triangle between Neal (Cecil Ford), a Trinity College medical student, Island woman Eileen (Eileen Curran) and the fisherman Liam (Brian O’Sullivan).

The impressive footage makes it a valuable visual document of louche student life in Trinity and of a now largely extinct way of life on the islands, showcasing currach racing, fishing and delightful performances at a céilí. The film features fine performances from Gabriel Fallon and other Abbey Theatre actors, and from Delia Murphy, the popular Mayo singer/songwriter who was known as the ‘Queen of Connemara’ for her remarkable voice.

IFI has changed from a monthly schedule to a weekly schedule. Screening times of New Releases and IFI Classics will now be announced on a weekly basis. Read our news item here.