Community Language

Seán Ó Riada - Mo Sheanathair

Part of Féile na Gaeilge / Irish Language Day 2025

Past Event

Details

$15 (inclusive of fees)

90 mins

Date(s)

Sat, Mar 29, 2025

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Contact

info@irishartscenter.org

Location

Irish Arts Center
726 11th Avenue
Hell's Kitchen, NYC

Overview

50 years after his death in 1971, Seán Ó Riada's granddaughter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin resolves to find out more about the divisive and iconic composer in Seán Ó Riada - Mo Sheanathair. Exec produced by Jim Sheridan, this award-winning documentary features performances from Iarla Ó Lionáird, Barry Douglas, Nell Ní Chróinín, and Peadar Ó Riada.

This screening is being presented as part of Féile na Gaeilge / Irish Language Day. Admission to Seán Ó Riada - Mo Sheanathair is free to all Féile na Gaeilge ticket holders. This film is in Irish with English subtitles.

Presented with generous support from Culture Ireland and the Emigrant Support Programme.

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Featuring

Doireann Ní Ghlacáin

Say a Song Project

Féile na Gaeilge / Irish Language Day 2025

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