Ireland has been the setting for many magical movies throughout the years. From classics such as IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER and THE COMMITMENTS, to quirky hidden gems like FRANK, to the undeniable charm of THE GUARD and THE SECRET OF KELLS, Ireland has formed the beautiful background. Our pick is FRANK, starring Michael Fassbender with a big fake head over his head.
The rollout of IRELAND, the new film narrated by Liam Neeson, is a reminder that, after the many hardships of the pandemic, Ireland is open to visitors once again. the film follows writer Manchán Magan in the company of four Irish teenagers as they crisscross Ireland to visit some of the most iconic tourism spots on the island.
Sponsored by Tourism Ireland, the new film is directed by Shaun MacGillivray of MacGillivray Freeman Films and features immersive 3-D IMAX camera work that most tourism departments can only dream of.
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday where people cheerfully celebrate Irish culture and enthusiastically honour their Irish roots. There are several ways to celebrate Irish culture and recognize Irish history on St. Paddy’s Day in the comfort of your own home, and hosting a movie marathon filled with the best Irish movies is one everyone will enjoy.
RTÉ television turned 60 on New Year’s Eve, and RTÉ is marking the occasion with a special photographic exhibition at the National Photographic Archive in Dublin. Ireland on the Box explores six decades of television in Ireland, through entertainment, drama, sport, music, education and news and current affairs programming. Curated by RTÉ Archives, and supported by the National Library of Ireland, the exhibition tells the story of a nation through the television it consumed.
Paying homage to the literature, scenery and music that has shaped Irish culture, the new series VOICES OF IRELAND will take us on a tour of the island of Ireland, where Imelda may will be joined by Ireland’s most illustrious, contemporary creatives; singers, musicians, spoken word poets, actors and writers.
A new PBS travel series hosted by Emmy-nominated Irish tenor Michael Londra will feature the island of Ireland and its music. The new six-part series IRELAND WITH MICHAEL premieres on PBS this month. Set amid stunning Irish scenery, the series will tell the story of Ireland through the eyes and hearts of its greatest assets – its creators, painters, singers, dancers and storytellers.