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Ennis actor, Kelly Gough, will star in the Irish television premier of a new feature film in the Irish language later this week. Tarrac, which was written by Eugene O’Brien, tells the story of Aoife Ni Bhraoin, played by Gough, who returns home to Kerry when her father becomes ill. Her father, Brendan ‘The Bear’ O’Briain, played by Lorcan Cranitch, is in recovery following a serious heart attack and Aoife must return home to look after him. While at home, Aoife is forced to face the grief of her mother’s death, which she has been ignoring for years. A lot has been left unsaid between Aoife and her father and this must be rectified before Aoife can truly start to heal. While all of this is happening, Aoife reconnects with a group of rowers who form an all-female rowing team. Against all odds, the team decides to take on the high-stakes Naomhóg rowing competition. Set on the Dingle Peninsula, the …

A NEW film featuring Clare award winning writer and poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa has been released this week, and people in the Banner county will have the opportunity to see it on the big screen in Ennis. Described as an intimate exploration of Doireann’s world and creative process, Aisling Trí Néallaibh: Clouded Reveries is a film about memories, motherhood and the mysterious nature of creativity. The acclaimed poet and essayist, raised in Kilnamona, was catapulted into the international literary spotlight in 2020 with the publication of her debut novel A Ghost in the Throat. Lauded by critics from the New York Times to the Guardian, it went on to win the Irish Book of the Year. Aisling Trí Néallaibh: Clouded Reveries is an exploration of Ní Ghríofa’s world and creative process. Captured through intimate performances of her own work and in-depth interviews, the film reveals Ní Ghríofa’s creative impulses and journeys with her to the heart of her inspiration, her home place …

THERE were several Clare hurlers involved in the Underdogs programme which concluded last week, when the side played against Davy Fitzgerald’s Waterford. Shannon’s Cian O’Rourke was one of the Underdogs best players on the day, contributing 1-6 to their tally, all but the goal coming from frees. Speaking this week, Cian said that he had been surprised what involvement in the show meant. “When we started I think it was a selfish thing, just wanting to showcase your own talents and show that you are up to the level. But when you go to the camps and there are lads there sharing experiences it was a complete shock to me, that that was the show I was on. “I thought it was going to be all hurling but it was more people opening up, who were in my own age group. That was a big shock. Stemming from that there was a really strong bond come match day.” He said …

FIVE Clare hurlers will be looking to show they have what it takes as the latest series of popular TG4 show Underdogs comes to the boil. Next Saturday, the Underdogs take on the winners of the 2022 Allianz National Hurling League, Waterford live on TG4. This week, Cian O’Rourke, Wolfe Tones Na Sionna, Cillian O Fionngusha, Clonlara, Dan Cunnane, Ogonnelloe, Evan McMahon, Feakle and Tommy Barry, Kilmaley will be pressing for starting spots for the big game which takes place under lights at SETU Arena, Waterford This will be the debut game for returning Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald, as he takes charge of the Deise for the second time. The excitement in Waterford will be palpable as everyone asks the question – Will the return of Davy Fitz spell defeat for all-star management team John Allen, Claire O’Connor and Jamie Wall? The Underdogs is a unique group of hurlers, assembled from different clubs all across the country – the only …

THE Walsh family in Kilrush whose treaured Ann was murdered in 2005 have given emotional and personal interviews as part of a TG4 series that airs next Wednesday. The latest in the Marú inár measc, true crime documentary series by Midas Productions for TG4, features the Walsh family who recall the night Ann was murdered and how this tragedy has changed them profoundly. On August 24 2005, Ann was strangled by her former boyfriend, Raymond Donovan in the grounds of the local church in Kilrush. Shortly after 1am in the morning, the Walshes woke to the devastating news that their beloved daughter and sister had been murdered. Gardaí arrested the man who committed the crime at the scene. Despite confessing to killing Ann, Raymond Donovan remained defiant when Gardaí charged him with her murder, however he was found guilty after a short period of time and sentenced to life. Although Donovan was convicted of Ann’s murder he remains one step …

THE killing of North Clare woman Emer O’Loughlin will feature in the next episode of Marú Inár Measc at 9.30 on Wednesday, May 25, on TG4. Marú Inár Measc is a true crime documentary series, which shines a light on the effect that fatal crimes have on society, local communities and on the victim’s families as they are left without answers. A talented artist, Emer was killed on April 8, 2005. Her body was subsequently found in the burnt out remains of her neighbour John Griffin’s mobile home. Shortly after her death, Griffin, who had a history of violence and drug abuse, was found on Inis Mór, having barricaded himself inside Dún Aengus fort. He was eventually persuaded by Gardai to come out, and taken to Ballinasloe for psychiatric care. However, he was allowed to sign himself out of hospital after five days and his whereabouts now is unknown. After leaving hospital, and now shorn of his distinctive dreadlocks and …

IN February 2021, Ennis artist Susan O’Neill embarked on her directorial debut. One year after the global pandemic began, Susan brought twenty-four multidisciplinary artists together over five days to collaborate in a very unique way in the historic Bunratty Castle. ‘The Space between- An Spás Eadrainn’   multidisciplinary art documentary will have it’s broadcast premiere on Friday March 18 on TG4. After a year of a pandemic, our social norms and structures were hastily broken down into the unknown now to be rebuilt again.  ‘The Space Between’ asks questions encompassing where the human connection and human condition sit within our creative process, Susan invited an array of musicians, authors, actors, dancers, tai chi masters, milliners, painters, potters and much more to collaborate with unlikely matches within the great hall of the extraordinary Bunratty castle. The space between journeys with Clare milliner Margret O’Connor forging colourful headpieces while immersed in a sound bath of Tibetan singing bowls conducted by Gráinne McCormick. Visual artist Myra O’Reilly paints to the sounds …

A CLARE farmer and teacher will appear on TG4 later this month, as part of a six-episode observational documentary titled Contractors, writes Conor Clohessy. The show will air on Thursday, February 24, at 9:30pm, and will explore the working lives and personal narratives of seven agricultural contracting families from diverse locations over the critical period between April and September. Eoin Collins, who teaches Irish at Ennis Community College, is part of Collins Agri, a business his father started in 1994; Eoin specialises in silage, baling, tillage and slurry alongside his father and three brothers. Eoin said: “The camera crews came around first in April and stayed with us until the end of October. They were in no way invasive; they were able to be a fly on the wall, shooting as we went about the day’s business from morning to evening. It’ll be very true-to-life and straightforward.” He admitted that the process was a busy experience, to have the camera …