Into The Spotlight: An Exploration of Irish-Language Film and Music
This day of talks from leading experts will explore various facets of modern Irish-language media, from the diverse world of Irish popular music to the rise and rise of the Irish film industry.
The last few years have seen a flourishing of Irish-language music, television and film. From
the international attention won by Irish rap group Kneecap to the first ever Oscar nomination
for an Irish-language movie (An Cailín Ciúin in 2023), it is clear that Irish media is popular
as never before.
Note: There is no need to know any Irish to attend – all are welcome! Talks will either be in
English or any Irish elements will be translated.
SEE BELOW FOR OUR SPEAKERS
11:30 AM
Tickets: £7
Carrie Crowley is an actor, best known to international audiences for her role in the Oscar-nominated film An Cailín Ciúin.
Alan Esslemont is director general of TG4, the Irish-language TV station, and the driving force behind Cine4, founded in 2017 to develop original feature films in the Irish language.
Cian Mac Cárthaigh is a TV presenter and producer, and the founder of Dublin-based musical collective IMLÉ.
Tríona Ní Shíocháin is Professor of Modern Irish in Maynooth University and an expert in Irish-language poetry, oral tradition and popular song.
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