Castleisland Film-maker’s Work ‘Premiered’ in Boston

Castleisland Film-maker’s Work ‘Premiered’ in Boston

Kerry filmmaker Shaun O’ Connor was in attendance at the Boston Irish Film festival last month where his new short film,  Pat had its world premiere. Written by Tadhg Hickey, Pat is the story of a retired postman, played by former D’Unbelievables star Jon Kenny. Pat can’t let go of his daily routine and who…

Award-Winning Team Launch New RTE Comedy & The Castleisland Connection

Award-Winning Team Launch New RTE Comedy & The Castleisland Connection

‘(R)onanism’ has the answer to Valentines that never came.  A new short comedy series made in Cork city is being premiered on the RTE Player from today, Monday February 16th as part of this year’s RTE / Irish Film Board ‘Storyland’ commission. ‘(R)onanism’ is the newest project from the multi award-winning Cork filmmaking team of…

Castleisland Film-Maker’s ‘Uisce Beatha’ on TV Tonight

Castleisland Film-Maker’s ‘Uisce Beatha’ on TV Tonight

Uisce Beatha is the title of a short film from the Cork-based creative team of Castleisland native, Shaun O’ Connor and Tadhg Hickey. You can see the film just after mid-night tonight on Shortscreen on RTÉ Two 12:05 am. Set in 1912, ‘Uisce Beatha’ is the true story of Tom, a young man who leaves his home in rural…