.Jim and Catherine McCarthy at a screening of their documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was a packed theatre for the screening of the new film by local producer James McCarthy and his wife Catherine at Siamsa Tire on Friday night.
The couple from Fenit were delighted with the turnout for the two-hour film, ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’, which was two years in the making and explores a village is steeped in history, from St Brendan the navigator to Roger Casement, and much more.
In the documentary, they take the viewer back in time and reveal some of what was discovered during the archaeological excavations carried out on Ardfert Cathedral, the ruins of which still stand proud today.
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They also take you through the history of the friary, Banna Sea Rescue and discover a little more about Roger Casement.
If you missed the screening, you can find DVDs of the film in Centra Ardfert, Maguire’s Fruit Store Ardfert and Kirby’s Bar, Ardfert. Scroll down for photos…
Mike, Sinead and Bradley McCarthy at the screening of the documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Paula Counihan and Siobhan Wright at a screening of their documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSuzanne Doyle and Christine Gallagher at a screening of their documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Lisa Campbell, John Joe Roche and Katie Roche at a screening of their documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCora Walsh and June Williams at a screening of their documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jack, Mike and Niall McCarthy at a screening of their documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMary McQuinn and Bernadette Slattery at a screening of their documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Monica and Siobhan Healy at a screening of their documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSandra Griffin, Patricia Griffin and Sheila Cremins at a screening of their documentary film ‘Ardfert — A Historical Gem’ at Siamsa Tíre on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
