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Matthew Briody talks to the writer/director of Grace about the essential subject matter of her film.
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Irish Films of 2026
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 2025
From podcasts to in-depth discussion and reviews, here's where we take a look at the Irish films released in 2025.
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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.
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