12:00 (noon)
Scéal na Laoch (2011)
The story of the parents who overcame the opposition of the Department of Education and the Archbishop of Dublin to set up an Irish-medium school, Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch, in Ballymun, Dublin, in 1973 and its growth and development since then. Directed by Deirdre Bhreatnach.
12:35 pm
Mise Éire (1959)
The ground-breaking documentary film about the struggle for independence, using rare archival material together with the stirring music of Seán Ó Riada. Produced by Gael-Linn; written by Seán Mac Réamoinn; directed by George Morrison. Narrated by Pádraig Ó Raghallaigh and Liam Budhlaeir.
2:15 pm
Saoirse? (1961)
The sequel to Mise Éire that brings the story up to the period of the Civil War and beyond. Produced by Gael-Linn; written by Seán Mac Réamoinn; directed by George Morrison. Music by Seán Ó Riada; narrated by Pádraig Ó Raghallaigh and Liam Budhlaeir.
3:55 pm
Waiting for the Light (2008)
The life and work of George Morrison, the film director who made Mise Éire and Saoirse? Written, produced and directed by Ciarín Scott.
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