TG4, 4 March 2026 By Sylvie Kleinman It is safe to say that until this deftly constructed documentary few of us had heard of the so-called ‘Blue Blouses’. Supporters of Cumann na nGaedheal and then Fine Gael (1933), they have remained hidden from history, and not only behind their infamous male counterparts. Their story is … Read more
925 Productions, directed by Brian Durnin By Seán Patrick Donlan Spilt Milk arrived in cinemas in March 2026 after a long and successful festival run. It’s an accomplished film, well written and directed, wonderfully acted, and beautifully designed and shot. But like last year’s Christy (2025), it’s also evidence of fresh cinema talent and a … Read more
By Joseph E.A. Connell Jr On 16 May 1926 Éamon de Valera founded the Fianna Fáil (‘Soldiers of Destiny’) Party from opponents of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which established the Irish Free State. Its expressed main aim was to create a united Irish republic, politically and economically independent of Britain. Originally abstentionist, the following year de … Read more
By Clare Ryan The Clayton Woollen Mill Collection, housed in the Meath County Archive, preserves over a century of records (1888–1969) and offers a rare, documentary view of one of Ireland’s most significant textile enterprises. The Clayton Woollen Mill, on the banks of the River Blackwater in Navan, operated from 1867 to 1968 and became … Read more
By Neil Moxham Terence McDonald (1926–2001) was an amateur film-maker from Derry active from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. A teacher by profession, he completed over twenty films under the banner of Fairview Films, taking on all aspects of film production and covering a huge range of genres and subjects. His collection represents … Read more