Screening of TRAD, directed by Lance Daly Following West Cork Distillers Whiskey Sampling!

TRAD will be screened at the festival on Friday 22nd of May, followed by Q&A with Dir Lance Daly, actors Megan NicFhionnghaile & Dallán Woods and moderated by director Paddy Breathnach.

Written and directed by Lance Daly, TRAD follows gifted fiddle player Shona McAnally and her young brother Mickey as they leave their home in the Donegal Gaeltacht and take to the road with a troupe of wandering musicians. They head off on a cross-country journey of adventure, romance and musical exploration. The cast includes Sarah Greene, Peter Coonan, Aidan Gillen, Ann Skelly and features new talents, Megan NicFhionnghaile and Cathal Palmer. Winner of the Audience Award at the Galway Film Fleadh, expect to see electrifying trad sessions!

West Cork Distillery Drinks Reception

Please join us for a welcome drink on arrival for the screening of TRAD. West Cork Distillery will be serving refreshing West Cork Whiskey Highballs, a bright mix of whiskey, tonic, bitters, ice, and a slice of fresh orange to start the evening in good spirits. Prefer your whiskey neat? No problem at all. Pure  pours will also be available.

Many More Incredible Guests to be Announced at the Full Programme Reveal at The Crane Lane, Cork on Thurs 30th of April 6pm - 8pm. Free Entry and all Welcome!

Drop in, enjoy a drink and some finger food, kindly provided by Benny & Cliona McCabe and Rising Sons Brewery. You’ll also have the chance to watch exclusive film clips and be among the first to see the full festival lineup.