CLARE ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL 2019
5th to 8th SEPT.
THURSDAY EVENING 5th
GIG AT THE STONE BARN CAFE
Pre-festival intimate gig with the fabulous Áine Tyrrell and Emily Wuramarra. Áine is releasing her second album which she recorded on a road trip around Ireland and is the talented daughter of Seán Tyrrell. Emily is an incredible Aboriginal singer songwriter, from the Australian island of Groyte Eylandt. They are both living and creating in Australia full time so we are extremely lucky to have them join us on Clare Island. They will be joining us direct from Electric Picnic and heading on to Clonakilty Guitar Festival with a few stops in between!
Don’t miss this special, lovely double headline show at a stunning venue, the lovingly and ecologically restored Stone Barn Cafe. Entry €10 on the door.
FRIDAY 6th
Join us for the opening night reception and screening in the Bard Room on Friday evening.
SATURDAY 7th
Short Film Screenings throughout the day in the Bard Room.
SAT EVENING 7th “MAN OF ARAN”
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE HALL
The iconic 1934 film “Man Of Aran”, directed by Robert Flaherty will be screened with a live, original, contemporary score featuring pedal steel guitar, cello, guitars and electronics by Simon O’Reilly and Alec Brown.
The film isabout life on the Aran Islands off the western coast of Ireland. It portrays characters living in premodern conditions, documenting their daily routines such as fishing off high cliffs, farming potatoes where there is little soil, and hunting for huge basking sharks to get liver oil for lamps to name but a few.
For a unique film and music experience come join us on Sept 7th. Event sponsored by Blakes Always Organic
SUNDAY MORNING 8th AT SECRET VENUE
Last year’s Filmmakers Brunch was such a success we couldn’t not do it all again!
