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Congo: An Irish Affair

Brendan Culleton, 90 minutes, 2011

Investigating the experiences of Irish soldiers and diplomats during the intervention of the UN in the Congo Crisis of the 1960s, Congo: An Irish Affair seeks to restore the story of an Irish battalion whose heroic actions were forgotten. Irish…

Conradh Na Gaeilge, Glaschu

Brendan Culleton, 90 minutes, 2011

September 20th The Conradh Na Gaelige, Glaschu are screening the documentary The Irishmen: An Impression of Exile in St. Helen's Hall as part of a night of traditional Irish music & entertainment. 

Continuing Traditions

Dónal Ó Céilleachair, 80 minutes, 2022

Acclaimed Indian classical musician and composer Ustad Wajahat Khan and much-loved and renowned Irish musician and composer Peadar Ó Riada come together in a unique exploration of the shared musical heritage of their beloved native traditions. Compiled from over 40…

Corduroy

Hugh O'Conor, 11 minutes, 2009

In the aftermath of a suicide attempt, autistic woman Jessie (Caoilfhionn Dunne) is brought to a house by the sea where she is encouraged to learn surfing by kindly carer (Domhnall Gleeson). Writer/Director Hugh O’Conor is astute in his mirroring…

Corporate Monster

Ruairí Robinson, 17 minutes, 2019

After being phased out of his job, a dangerously unstable man’s life spirals out of control when the prescription pills he takes start to have a side effect, allowing him to see the parasitic beings that have long been puppeteering…

Cowboys and Angels

David Gleeson, 89 minutes, 2003

Set in Limerick City, Cowboys and Angels explores the alienation of Shane Bulter (Michael Legge), a young adult who moves away from home for the first time. His introverted personality is transformed by his outgoing, gay roommate Vincent (Allen Leech),…

Crash and Burn

Seán Ó Cualáin, 81 minutes, 2016

For a fleeting moment in the early 1980s Tommy Byrne was the world’s greatest Formula 1 driver, a man who looked set to rival Senna and Schumacher with his fearless style and his record-breaking speeds. Coming from humble Dundalk roots…

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane McGowan

Julien Temple, 124 minutes, 2020

Crock of Gold - A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan deep dives into the life of the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of The Pogues, who famously combined traditional Irish music with the visceral energy…

Croi Trodach

Des Kilbane, 56 minutes, 2013

Croi Trodach (A Fighting Heart) is the epic story of Johnny Kilbane (1889 – 1957), poet, politician and the longest reigning World Featherweight Champion of all time. It’s a rags-to-riches story which begins on Achill Island, from where his ancestors…

The Crush

Michael Creagh, 15 minutes, 2010

An Academy Award-nominated short from first-time director Michael Creagh, The Crush is an entertaining story of young passion set in a strangely violence-soaked world. Eight year old Ardal’s (Oran Creagh) crush on his teacher appears endearing, but when he meets…

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