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This poignant short documentary follows Owney, a 93-year-old Irish man reflecting on his life as he approaches its final chapter. Through his gentle narration, Owney shares heartfelt memories of the place he has called home for his entire life, weaving a tapestry of gratitude and quiet solitude. His words carry a bittersweet tone, filled with wisdom and longing, as he offers touching advice to younger generations: to pause, take in the beauty of the world around them, and cherish the simple blessings life has to offer. With a deep sense of appreciation for all he has experienced, Owney’s story is a tender reminder of the importance of gratitude and the fleeting nature of time.

This observational feature– at times intimate, at times epic – embeds itself in the Big Wave surf community to present a thoroughly engaging and visually stunning portrait of the ever-changing life at land's end. Against the backdrop of Ireland's stunning west coast, this film digs deep into the day to day lives of the surf community, taking the audience beyond the bluster of the typical adrenaline fueled film to create a very real portrait of those who choose the surf lifestyle.

Tom Donahue, a New York traffic cop, wins a trip to Europe in a newspaper contest, and he decides to visit relatives in Ireland. Arriving in Dublin, he learns that he is an exact double for Lord Fitzhugh, a young Irish aristocrat with whom he becomes friends. The Earl of Killarney, Fitzhugh's uncle, who is on his deathbed, wishes to see his favorite nephew and wipe out past animosities. Fitzhugh, in the meantime, has disappeared, and his sister, Lady Gwendolyn, persuades Tom to take his place.

A lonely, simple-minded barman's fleeting encounter in a rural Irish pub, with a difficult customer highlights his need for intimacy.

A modern Irish comedy western set in sleepy rural Sligo.

An Blascaod Mór, Great Blasket Island, is an islet off the southwest coast of the Irish mainland. For years, a declining population and treacherous waters had made life there risky. In 1953, the Irish government evacuated the 22 remaining residents of An Blascaod Mór to the nearby village of Dún Chaoin. This documentary examines aspects of the island's history and literary legacy, and features interviews with former islanders.

Small town teens Diana and Sol are graduating. Diana once dreaded this day, fearing a mundane future, but now has a plan for adventure among the stars with her best friend Sol. When doubt starts to set in, they have to decide whether to pursue their dream or remain in their familiar world.

In 1960 Frank Glynn, a west of Ireland shopkeeper, bought an 8mm film camera. He would go on to record the social history of his village and much more besides.

This documentary explores the intriguing symbiosis between Buckfast and Ireland's vibrant youth culture. Once solely available in pharmacies and revered as purely medicinal, Buckfast has evolved into a cultural phenomenon with each bottle revealing its own regional identity. Crossing borders and transcending generations, this film embarks on a journey to uncover the universal acclaim and cherished tradition it has become synonymous with, igniting countless unforgettable (and some forgettable) nights out!