First Look at Galway Film Fleadh

Galway Film Fleadh, one of Ireland's most popular cultural events, announces World, International and Irish Premieres from the 36th edition of the film festival taking place from 9 – 14 July in the Town Hall Theatre and Pálás Cinema. 

Highlights from the festival program for 2024 will include World, International and Irish premieres including the World Premiere of the Screen Ireland-supported MRS ROBINSON which tells Mary Robinson’s story, in her own words, for the very first time - illuminating battles for justice and equality over half a century; on the streets, in the courts, at the ballot box, and in backroom corridors of power. MRS ROBINSON from director, Aoife Kelleher will premiere on the 13th of July at 4:30pm at the Town Hall Theatre. 

Irish Premieres will include FIDIL GHORM an Irish language drama that tells the story of 10-year Molly who believes that if she learns to play the fiddle like her dad, she can wake him up from a coma and so Molly begins her journey to find the magic in the music that she believes may heal her Dad. From director Anne McCabe, FIDIL GHORM will premiere on July 10th at 6:30pm at the Town Hall Theatre.

Speaking about the 36th edition of the Galway Film Fleadh, Director of Programming, Maeve McGrath noted, “The 36th edition of the festival features the very best of new Irish Cinema, alongside award-winning films from around the world. Irish language film is prevalent throughout the week with KNEECAP opening the Fleadh and we have introduced new sections including a film lovers program called CineFleadh Collection. With the UEFA Euro 24 finals the same week as the Fleadh, we have a program called The Beautiful Game featuring new football themed films. We continue our Architecture on Film program and Artist on Film, alongside our award-winning strands World Cinema, Peripheral Visions and Generation Fleadh. Our Country of Focus is PALESTINE where we will showcase the work of film artists who bring the stories of Palestine to the screen. 

Films in the Defender program provoke discussion and inform us with themes around social inequality, war and the battle for land rights while What The Fleadh?! returns with a genre cinema program where anything might happen. With an exciting shorts film program and the Galway Film Fair running alongside the Fleadh, there is something for both audience and film maker at the Fleadh this July.”

Full program details will be announced on Tuesday June 25th with hundreds of events including screenings, Q+A’s and filmmaker interviews, panel discussions, and more.     

Go to galwayfilmfleadh.com to book tickets for these films or contact Town Hall Theatre box office on 091 569777.    

The Galway Film Fleadh is supported by the Arts Council, Screen Ireland, Failte Ireland and Galway City Council.