Slieve Aughty on screen at Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The world premiere of Marina Levitina’s latest documentary, on the people and beauty of the Graney Valley in East Clare, will be screened next Wednesday, July 9, as part of the 37th Galway Film Fleadh.

Almost 100 feature films at this year’s Fleadh

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

The 37th Galway Film Fleadh will feature 31 world premieres, and 11 European premieres from 44 countries, plus 46 Irish premieres, totalling 96 feature films overall.

REVIEW: 28 Years Later

Films Reviews Thu, Jun 26, 2025

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The colour of healing

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Catherine’s life is changed the moment she discovers her husband dead, alone and motionless inside their glasshouse. What unfolds over the following days is a raw exploration of grief, financial hardship, isolating rural loneliness, and a fierce emotional awakening that challenges everything she thought she knew.

‘The Last of Us’ director to give movie masterclass

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Born in Iran and based in Denmark, Abbasi’s fourth feature, The Apprentice, premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival — his third Cannes selection—and was nominated for two Oscars, two Golden Globes, three BAFTAs, and three Independent Spirit Awards.

Film Fleadh to re-open Pálás in July

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

The Galway Film Fleadh has struck an agreement with Galway City Council to manage the recently shuttered Pálás for the duration of the festival.

MOVIE REVIEW: 'The Phoenician Scheme'

Films Reviews Thu, May 29, 2025

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Rewatching The French Dispatch (2021) recently reminded me just how singular Wes Anderson is as a filmmaker. The detail infused into each frame ensures that your attention never sways. There is so much to feast on.

Galway short selected for Cannes

Thu, May 22, 2025

The Irish feature film Learning to Breathe Under Water, filmed in Galway last September and co-produced by Galway-based production company Éiru Films, has been officially selected for the prestigious Great 8 Showcase at this week's Cannes Film Festival.

The tyranny of doors

Thu, May 08, 2025

The film is a fictionalisation of part of the life of its writer/director, and deals with issues of access, especially the daily struggles she experiences with doors – na doirse.

Ireland viewed through a Confession box

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Sins of Ireland, directed by Alex Fegan (Older Than Ireland, The Irish Pub), will be released at cinemas around the country this Saturday, April 18, including the Eye Cinema and IMC Cinema in Galway.

Four nights of Japanese cinema for Galway

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

The Japanese Film Festival of Ireland will return for its 16th edition in April, with a line-up of films exhibiting the best of Japanese cinema for Galway audiences.

NICE film event in Galway

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Italian Institute of Culture, the fourth edition of this Italian movie showcase will tour four Irish cities, featuring films by some of Italy’s foremost contemporary directors.

Broadcast firms get slice of €7m funding

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Three creative companies from Galway are set to receive financial support from Coimisiún na Meán as part of its €7m Sound and Vision Scheme.

Action-packed Irish animation series on RTÉ2

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

What happens when three totally mismatched teens from Planet Eire crash-land on an ancient prison planet? Chaos, danger, and the fight of their lives. Welcome to HOLT, the new action-packed Irish animated series premiering this April 7 on RTÉ2.

The award winning Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle opens in the EYE Cinema

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle, the award winning Irish language film is coming to the Eye Cinema on Friday, March 7 with three subtitled screenings at 1:40pm, 4:15pm and 8:20pm.

Coastal communities to screen Palestinian fishing documentary

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Cocktails and ice-cream for Valentine’s movie night

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

For starters, Renée Zellweger is reprising her role of Bridget Jones in the much anticipated Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (15A) out at the EYE Cinema this evening, February 13, just in time for Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day.

Increased funding for science documentaries

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Science on Screen, a partnership between CÚRAM Research Centre for Medical Devices and Ardán, its documentary commission has been increased to €40,000.

Ardán and CÚRAM are teaming up with Diabetes Ireland and the Health Research Board’s (HRB) Diabetes Collaborative Clinical Trial Network (DCCTN) to make a documentary about clinical trials, for the 10th Science on Screen documentary.

Galway Film Society urges support for Pálás

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

After a memorable 60th anniversary year of celebrations in 2024, Galway Film Society will begin its Spring 2025 Season, this weekend.

Galway team behind new detective drama

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Crá, beginning Monday, November 11, is a six-part crime mini-series on Garda Conall Ó Súilleabháin’s forbidden investigation into the murder of his mother, whose body is discovered 15 years after her disappearance.

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