The Clare Champion

Mick Jordan talks to Aisling Byrne about her new film, which won the Oscar Qualifying Grand Prix Best Irish Short at the Cork International Film Festival.

Interview: 'Everything came from improvisation.' Aisling Byrne on Directing Mary is Missing ↗

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As '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' hits cinemas, Conor Bryce wields his axe at this year’s brutal buffet of blood.

Article: The Biggest Horror Releases In 2026 … And Five To Look Out For ↗

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This is an excerpt from the latest book by film historian and contributor Aubrey Malone, Poisoned Chalice: How Fame Ruined Richard Bruton.

Article: When Dick and Liz Came to Dublin - Excerpt from New Book on Richard Burton ↗

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From podcasts to in-depth discussion and reviews, here's where we take a look at the Irish films released or broadcast in 2026.

Irish Films of 2026 ↗

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At the BFI London Film Festival last November, correspondent Shannon Cotter caught up with co-writer and director Chloé Zhao and star Jessie Buckley to talk about their powerful and highly-acclaimed drama 'Hamnet' which lands in cinemas today.

Article: 'Magic only happens when artists collide' Chloé Zhao & Jessie Buckley on making Hamnet ↗

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As 2025 closes its curtain, Film Ireland contributors take a look back at some of their favourite films from the year.

Article: Our Favourite Films of 2025 ↗

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This is an excerpt from the latest book by film historian and contributor Aubrey Malone, Poisoned Chalice: How Fame Ruined Richard Bruton.

Article: When Dick and Liz Came to Dublin ↗

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In this State of the Arts, Des Doyle sits down with exec producer, director, writer Neasa Hardiman to discuss her career across feature film & TV, & transition to large-scale, big-budget projects.

State of the Arts Podcast: EP, Director, Writer Neasa Hardiman (Jessica Jones, Untamed, The Day Of The Jackal) with Des Doyle ↗

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