Bríd Ní Neachtain
Birthday: Born in in Galway, Ireland
Deathday: Alive
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An Klondike
Character: Belinda Mulrooney
The story of the Connolly Brothers; three Irish emigrants who travel from Montana to the Yukon during the Klondike gold rush of the 1890’s in the hope of striking it rich where they become embroiled in a deadly feud with the man who runs the town....
Storyland
Character: Mags
Storyland is an award-winning initiative by RTÉ.ie and Screen Ireland, a program that develops and showcases new, original Irish short dramas by emerging talent in writing, directing, and acting. It operates as a competitive call-out for scripts, with the top finalists receiving funding and support to produce their 25-minute short dramas, which are then broadcast on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player....
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Cré na Cille
Character: Caitríona Phaidín
Caitríona is dead and eagerly awaiting the death of her sister, Nell, so that the war between them in life can continue....
Róise & Frank
Character: Róise
Grief stricken Róise lost her husband, Frank, two years ago. Her son, Alan, worries about her but the arrival of a mysterious dog seems to bring happiness to her life once more. Róise soon comes to believe that the dog is, in fact, Frank reincarnated. He has come back to be with her again… and to coach the local sports team…...
Advent
Character: Peggy
A famed writer comes home to an Irish castle to complete his long overdue second novel, but is plagued by a rogues' gallery of local villagers who refuse to leave him alone. As time passes and he struggles to finish his book, their intrusions become increasingly disruptive and eventually, more sinister....
Fréwaka
Character: Peig
Care worker Shoo, who is haunted by a personal tragedy, is sent to a remote village to care for an agoraphobic woman, who fears both her neighbours and the Na Sídhe – sinister folkloric entities she believes abducted her decades before....
The Christmas Break
Character: Nadine Reilly
A married couple travel from Chicago to spend Christmas with the wife's family in a small town in Ireland. This is a holiday which will test their patience—and their marriage....
Minghun
Character: Lihua
After the loss of his daughter, Jurek, together with his father-in-law Ben, decides to perform the Chinese minghun ritual....
Song of Granite
Character: Teacher
The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965....
The Banshees of Inisherin
Character: Mrs. O'Riordan
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them....
Frankie
Character: School Principal
Frankie is 15 and preparing for fatherhood. He is determined to be the best dad ever, but as his day goes on, he starts to realize how impossible this will be for him....
Lipservice
Character: Sile Ni Chinneide
A look at exam day in a modern Irish school, where students try to pass their oral Irish language exams, even though they have little knowledge and less affection for the subject....
Clare sa Spéir
Character: Clare
A neglected and overworked housewife reaches her record-breaking point. Attempting to break a world record, mother and wife Clare is determined to live in a tree for 32 days. In her absence, her reluctant husband is forced to take on the heavy burden of her domestic duties....
Clodagh
Character: Mrs Kelly
A lonely priest's housekeeper discovers a young Irish girl of exceptional promise....
Muide Éire
Character: Herself
Muide Eire / We are Ireland documents the history of Ireland on screen. From the horse drawn carriages of Dublin's yesteryear, to the latest summer blockbuster, this film takes an intimate look at film making in Ireland - as a visual expression of Irish culture, celebrating contemporary filmmakers in both the Irish and English languages. From the glamour of the red carpet to behind the scenes 5am starts, We are Ireland invites the viewer into this world where art and industry exist in delicate b...