Documentary on Old Money discovering inequality at Film Fleadh
Thu, Jul 09, 2026
All About The Money will be screened at 6pm this Saturday, July 11, at the Town Hall Theatre as part of the Galway Film Fleadh.
Read more ...Film records Galway’s campus life
Thu, Jul 09, 2026
Documentary The SU will have its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh this Sunday, July 12, at 3pm, in the Town Hall Theatre.
Read more ...First acting gig for O’Rourke at Film Fleadh
Thu, Jul 09, 2026
Irish singer Declan O’Rourke will make his screen acting debut at the Galway Film Fleadh tomorrow, Friday, July 10.
Read more ...‘Kneecap’ star in story shaped by attack
Thu, Jul 02, 2026
His response is An Mháthairi, starring Simone Kirby (Kneecap) alongside newcomer Oisín Thompson (Trespasses), which receives its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh next Thursday, July 9, at the Town Hall Theatre.
Read more ...Plenty to 'Feed' on at Film Fleadh
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
The 2026 festival will showcase 35 new Irish films, major world premieres, international guests and over 130 short films from Thursday, July 7, to July 12.
Read more ...Athenry teen scoops €1k for comedic film
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
A teenage movie maker from County Galway has triumphed in a prestigious industry competition at the Fastnet Film Festival, where Hollywood meets West Cork.
Read more ...Twisted tale to turn stomachs, yet bring belly laughs
Films Reviews Thu, May 21, 2026
****
Curry Barker is the latest of a fresh, new generation of film directors putting their stamp on the horror genre, along with others such as Zach Cregger (Weapons) and Danny and Michael Phillipou (Bring Her Back).
A flawed sequel that recaptures some of the original’s magic.
Thu, May 14, 2026
***
It’s a crowd-pleaser designed to make people feel good. The original, which I first watched recently, has developed a devoted following which can easily recall Meryl Streep’s memorable lines: “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking…”. And despite my belatedness, I instantly saw why.
Stunning visuals overlay unsatisfying account of an intriguing relationship
Films Reviews Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Before fans are reacquainted with her character from the beloved fashion-oriented comedy however, this film offers the chance to see Anne Hathaway in a more haunted light.
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Impressive debut is authentic and emotionally compelling
Films Reviews Thu, Apr 16, 2026
****
Premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, it received the Camera D’Or for outstanding first feature. My Father’s Shadow (streaming on Mubi soon) was another Iraqi film which won a Special Mention award at the same festival; a brilliant film that depicts the country’s tumultuous history through children’s eyes.
Students shine at short films project
Thu, Apr 02, 2026
On March 20, the school in Wellpark hosted the Walking with Ethos Through Our School video initiative for students under the aegis of the Galway-Roscommon Education & Training Board.
Read more ...Technically spectacular, charming and moving, but just not satisfying
Films Reviews Thu, Mar 26, 2026
***
Project Hail Mary is the directorial return of Phil Miller and Christopher Lord, the filmmaking duo behind buddy cop comedy, 21 Jump Street (2012) and The Lego Movie (2014).
Unpredictable awards season has few certs
Films Reviews Thu, Mar 12, 2026
****
This Sunday night, March 15, the 98th Academy Awards will take place with many observers anticipating an historic first: an Irish Best Actress winner to be announced towards the ceremony’s conclusion.
Pub parable film released online
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
The Pub That Refused To Die, premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival last week, captures the true story of a village’s fight to save its last boozer.
Read more ...Film covers last phone call of murdered 6yo
Thu, Mar 05, 2026
It takes place in the HBB-G019 lecture theatre in the Human Biology Building at the university.
Read more ...The Testament of Ann Lee
Films Reviews Thu, Mar 05, 2026
****
Ever since I was lucky enough to snag a ticket to the world premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee in Venice last September, I have been anticipating its release in Irish cinemas.
An intelligent, suspenseful thriller
Films Reviews Thu, Feb 26, 2026
****
It was a great feeling to be back in the Eye Cinema again after its extended closure.
Donegal cowboy film in college
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
The feature documentary film tells the true story of Ollie Hepburn, better known as ‘Texas Ollie’, and a chance encounter that transported him from watching cowboy movies in 1950s Donegal, to working in dude ranches in America, and performing at equestrian showcases across the world.
Read more ...Culturally relevant yet sadly stale
Films Reviews Thu, Feb 19, 2026
**
Writer-director Emerald Fennell has followed-up her provocative, Saltburn (2023), which despite its iterative social-class storyline, became a cultural talking point, with an adaptation of a signature work of English literature – Wuthering Heights.
