Tag Archive for Ireland

BINGE and Screen Ireland Announce New Drama Series

BINGE, Screen Australia and Screen Ireland have announced a new original drama, Mix Tape – an international co-production between the Foxtel Group, acclaimed Australian production company, Aquarius Films and one of Ireland’s leading TV and film production companies, Subotica. Mix Tape is a four-part event miniseries adapted from the popular and critically acclaimed novel by…

Irish Film Festival 2022 – Young Plato

Directed by Declan McGrath & Neasa Ní Chianáin Rated PG Score 6/6 An observational documentary set in post-conflict Belfast’s Ardoyne, where a marginalized, working class community has for generations been plagued by poverty, drugs and guns. This film charts the dream of Headmaster Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team illustrating how critical thinking and…

Irish Film Festival 2022 – Love Yourself Today

Director Ross Killeen Starring Damien Dempsey Rated PG Score 5.5/6 The film centres around the music of Irish singer songwriter Damien Dempsey but also turns the lens onto his fans. Every Christmas in Dublin, the crowds gather for Damo’s Christmas gig at Vicar Street. For many, these shows have become a cathartic ritual, a safe…

Irish Film Festival Announces 2022 Program

The 8th Irish Film Festival Australia have announced their full cinema program for 2022. The 2022 festival will showcase a total of 16 films, including 13 Australian Premieres.10 of the films will be screened in Palace Cinemas in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra from 25 August – 25 September and online festival from 30…

Clegg announces Plastic bag charge from autumn 2015

Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg recently announced that a five pence mandatory charge for single use carrier bags will be introduced from autumn 2015. Environment Minister of England Lord de Mauley explained that last year, over seven billion carrier bags were issued by supermarkets in England. Far too many ended up in landfill or scattered…