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FilmOffaly is Offaly's film commission and a project of Offaly County Council. We offer support for visiting filmmakers, and develop local talent in the screen industry.

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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 21h
Fresh off the news that FilmOffaly-supported doc Closed For Lunch is showing at Disappear Here this weekend, we've just heard it's also in the lineup for the Clones Film Festival on 25th October. This free screening also features another Offaly-produced doc A Vinyl Goodbye. Congratulations to all!
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The OFFline Film Festival begins today! There's so many exciting screenings and events, but we want to shout out about BIGFOOT LOVER - FilmOffaly's 2025 Film Award winner. It's Midlands premiere is part of the Made In Midlands closing gala at Birr Theatre on Sunday 11th October at Birr Theatre.
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
If you missed the deadline for our event at OFFLine on Saturday - FEAR NOT! - it has been extended to Thursday morning - head here for more info and to sign up: www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Offaly-made documentary Closed For Lunch will screen at the Disappear Here Film Festival on 17th October. This film tells the personal stories behind Offaly’s peat industry and was produced by Mixed Bag Media as part of FilmOffaly’s Documentary Mentorship Scheme www.disappearherefilmfest.com
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
<24 hrs to register for our OFFline Festival and National Talent Academies panel on feature film making, together with a screen networking session for attendees. The event is this Saturday, and is free, but you need to register before 10am tomorrow: www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
There's still time left to register for our OFFline Film Festival and National Talent Academies panel on feature film making in the Midlands, together with a networking session for attendees. The event is on 10th October, and is free: www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New Filming Location Added to Our Site: Tommy Clarke’s Barbers has been an established business in the heart of Tullamore since 1862 It is film-friendly and has excellent, versatile and timeless interiors which will stand in for most traditional barbershops. www.filmoffaly.ie/locations/to...
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Tommy Clarke’s Barbershop, Tullamore | Locations | Film Offaly
Tommy Clarke’s Barbers has been an established business in the heart of Tullamore since 1862, making it one of the oldest Barbershops in the country. →
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Don't miss our event with National Talent Academies at OFFline on October 10th. The panel goes behind the scenes of Irish feature film One Sweet Hour, and will be followed by coffee, and a supportive and social networking session. Register by 06/10 www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's just a week to go until the OFFline Film Festival !!! More details and tickets are at: www.offlinefilmfestival.com Register for the FilmOffaly panel and networking session with the National Talent Academies at: www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In the second of our series looking at Offaly’s film festivals, we speak to OFFline Festival Director Emma Hanley on the eve of the 2026 Festival, which runs from 7th-11th October 2026 www.filmoffaly.ie/news/offline...
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OFFline Festival: The Bigger Picture | News | Film Offaly
In the second of our series looking at Offaly’s film festivals, we speak to OFFline Festival Director Emma Hanley on the eve of the 2026 →
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There's still time to register for our filmmakers panel at networking event at the OFFline Film Festival on October 10th. Hear more about the making of Irish Feature One Sweet Hour and make connections with the local screen community. Register at: www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today is the deadline to sign up for our Set Etiquette course on Friday 9th October with the National Talent Academies and OFFLine. Places are limited and guests must apply/register via www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“The Irish are ripe pickings for horror” - In the first of a mini-series about Offaly's film festivals, we talk to Esker Arts' Lee Hamill about Eagla Fest and this year's halloween highlights. www.filmoffaly.ie/news/eagla_26/
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
DEADLINE MONDAY!! You've only a few days left to register on the National Talent Academy's Set Etiquette Workshop as part of the OFFLine Festival on 9th October! Register at: www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The National Talent Academy is holding a Set Etiquette Workshop at the OFFline Film Festival on Friday 9th Oct. These event is free, but numbers are limited and guests must register by Monday 28th September. www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We're delighted to hear that there's soon to be another Bigfoot sighting in Ireland - the FilmOffaly Award Winner for 2025 "Bigfoot Lover" is going to be screened at the Kerry International Film Festival on October 16th 3:30pm in Killarney Cinema. Congratulations to the team.
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We've teamed up with the National Talent Academies to bring you a Panel and Networking event at the OFFline Film Festival on 10th October. The last one was a great success, so be sure to register at www.nationaltalentacademies.ie before 6th October.
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We're really pleased to see that CLOSED FOR LUNCH - produced by our amazing Documentary Mentorship Scheme last year - has been selected for the Disappear Here Film Festival. This will be an excellent showcase for the film, so congratulations to all involved!
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We're pleased to announce that Bigfoot Lover will receive it's Midlands premiere at the OFFline Film Festival on October 11th as part of the MADE IN MIDLANDS closing gala. Tickets are available at: offline.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We've just added this gorgeous video of Offaly's Croghan Hill to our website's Locations page. Many thanks to Mixed Bag Media and Offaly Heritage for sharing the footage with us. You'll find many more amazing Offaly filming locations on our site! vimeo.com/1225609944?s...
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Croghan Hill - FilmOffaly Location Video
This is "Croghan Hill - FilmOffaly Location Video" by Film Offaly on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
FilmOffaly have teamed up with the National Talent Academies and OFFline Film Festival to hold a course in Set Etiquette on 9th October, and a panel discussion with industry networking on 10th Places are limited - please register at the NTA's website www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/.../midlands....
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's monthly newsletter time - hear more about the OFFline Film Festival and the events we're hosting with the National Talent Academies Ireland. We also go behind the scenes of How To Bury An Imaginary Friend (Director Maura Foley pictured here between takes.) www.filmoffaly.ie/news/news_26/
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Newsletter – September 2026 | News | Film Offaly
It’s time for another FilmOffaly Newsletter, and this month it’s jam-packed with lots to share with you. First up, we were extremely happy to be →
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
FilmOffaly, with The National Talent Academies and OFFline Film Festival, have announced two events as this year’s OFFline Film Festival - a workshop on set etiquette, and a filmmakers panel discussion followed by a networking session. Details at: www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
FilmOffaly's August Newsletter has just dropped on our site. To catch up on our monthly updates, be sure to head to our News Section, or subscribe to get it directly to your mailbox. www.filmoffaly.ie/news/newslet...
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Newsletter – August 2026 | News | Film Offaly
We’re almost into September and it feels like Summer’s gone quicker than Matt Damon can fire a bow and arrow. (Hopefully you get that reference!) →
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Some great news to end the week! FilmOffaly Short Film 2025 Award Winner Bigfoot Lover has been selected for the FilmQuest festival, which is going to take place in Utah in the United States at the end of October. For further details: www.filmquestfest.com/2026-officia...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Tonight's Shortscreen on RTE2 is Bunker Baby - the debut film from Conor McCormick, who went on to direct For The Cure, and produce Bigfoot Lover for FilmOffaly. RTE2 at 23:35. Don't miss!
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Banagher actor Michael Hough is making headlines for his performance in Netflix's Little House on The Prairie. He was great in 2014's FilmOffaly Short Film Award Winner STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT. We love this film, and think you will too! Check it out on our site - www.filmoffaly.ie/winners/stra...
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Strangers In The Night | Previous Award Winners | Film Offaly
Strangers In The Night is comedy horror packed full of spookiness and laughs. The Fitzgerald family have been cursed for centuries to hear the banshee’s →
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
If you're worried about missing today's deadline for the Birr Animation Residency - then FEAR NOT! - the deadline has been extended to this Thursday (20th August). Further details are via the link: www.animationresidency.ie
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Home | Animation Residency
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A reminder that applications for the 2026/27 Birr Animation Residency close next week. This programme offers animators the chance to develop their own short films/TV series with free accommodation, studio space and mentoring. For more info - check out their site: www.animationresidency.ie
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Home | Animation Residency
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Offaly Council, together with project partners has announced a call for an experienced videographer/filmmaker to document Sólás: Midlands Circle of Care, a tri‑county Creative Health and Wellbeing initiative supported through Creative Ireland. For application details please go to: submit.link/5d
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
FOR THE CURE- the Film Offaly Short Film Award winner for 2024 has won Best Short Film as part of the Made in the Boyne Valley strand at the Boyne Valley Film Festival. The film has also been slated to be part of August's NOT Film Fest in Santarcangelo, Italy Congrats! www.notfilmfest.com/onfilm
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Congratulations to Mixed Bag Media for receiving an Honourable Mention at the Boyne Valley International Film Festival for their doc "A Vinyl Goodbye" www.filmoffaly.ie/made-in-offa...
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A Vinyl Goodbye | Made in Offaly | Film Offaly
Grammy winning record producer PJ Curtis reflects on a life in music as he prepares to donate his lifelong vinyl collection. Winner of an Honourable →
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
There less than a week left to submit your films to our friends at OFFline Film Festival. Since 2010, they've been screening Irish and International films in quirky array of venues around Offaly. The late deadline for 2026 is August 17th For more info: filmfreeway.com/OFFlineFilmF...
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OFFline Film Festival
Based in the heritage town of Birr, Co. Offaly, OFFline Films Festival is an exciting five-day event for film lovers and makers alike. Since 2010, we've been...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
OPPORTUNITY ALERT! We're working with a film crew in need of an HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST in the Birr area on 7th-9th September. If you are experienced and interested in hearing more, then be sure to contact us with your CV and details – filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie www.filmoffaly.ie/opportunitie...
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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
“There’s a can-do attitude and sense of optimism in the air.” From award-winning TV series to short film funding schemes, Esther McCarthy reports on the next wave of Irish language stories on screen for @irishexaminer.bsky.social.🎬 💚
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Gael Linn: Irish language films aiming to make the most of a golden era
In the wake of the success of An Cailín Ciúin and Kneecap, a number of other Irish language films are hoping to also have an impact on audiences, writes Esther McCarthy
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
A reminder that the 2026/27 Birr Animation Residency is still open for applications. This unique programme offers animators the chance to develop their own short films/TV series with free accommodation, studio space, mentoring and a creative, supportive environment. www.animationresidency.ie
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
FilmOffaly takes a dive into the programme for this year's Boyne Valley Film Festival, uncovering more than a few gems from Offaly's filmmaking community. www.filmoffaly.ie/news/boyne_v...
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Boyne Valley Film Festival – Offaly’s Highlights | News | Film Offaly
The Boyne Valley International Film Festival (BVIFF) returns from the 7-9 August for its fifth year. This year’s lineup looks like a great opportunity for →
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Tonight's episode of the acclaimed Building Ireland series features Offaly. Filming locations include Clonahenogue Canal, Victoria Lock, Meelick Weir and Banagher's Fort Eliza. Watch it at 7pm on RTE1 and on the RTEplayer shortly afterwards, www.offalyindependent.ie/2026/07/28/o...
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Offaly to feature on RTÉ show ‘Building Ireland’ this evening | Offaly Independent
An RTÉ show exploring Ireland's building and engineering achievements will focus on Offaly in the next episode of its new series this evening (Tuesday).
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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Interested in writing about film? Apply now for our Film Journalism Mentorship Programme, supported by CnaM. Whether you're an aspiring critic, cinephile, or emerging journalist, this allow you to refine your writing, gain industry insight & get published. www.filmireland.net/apply-now-fo...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Interested to see what our Newsletter subscribers get each month? Fear not! - you can also catch up with our monthly news online via our new website (pictured: Bigfoot Lover Actor Enya Donohue and Writer/Director Megan Murphy on the Galway Film Fleadh red carpet) www.filmoffaly.ie/news/newslet...
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Newsletter – July 2026 | News | Film Offaly
The 2026/27 Birr Animation Residency is officially open for applications. This unique programme offers animators the chance to develop their own short films/TV series with →
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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris and the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan have confirmed that the new Enhanced Credit for Visual Effects to the Section 481 Tax Credit has come into effect today. Learn more ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/tanaist...
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The 2026/27 Birr Animation Residency is open for applications. This programme offers animators the chance to develop their own work with free accommodation, studio space, mentoring and a supportive environment. (photo: Residency Graduates at Offaly's Animation Day) www.animationresidency.ie/apply
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
A great day and a large Galway Film Fleadh crowd ready to unleash BIGFOOT LOVER onto the world. Congratulations to everyone involved with the production- in particular the film's Writer and Director Megan Murphy- seen here in attendance with lead actor Enya Donohue. Well done everyone!
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Finally, the 2025 FilmOffaly Short Film Award winner Bigfoot Lover is being shown at the Town Hall Theatre as part of the Irish Fiction programme on 8th July: Tickets available at: www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/iris...
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Irish Fiction 1 - Galway Film Fleadh
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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🎬 The Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Producing programme is seeking ambitious early-career producers for the next intake starting in late September 2026. Designed by TU Dublin School of Media, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland & funded through Springboard+. Learn more & apply ➡️ bit.ly/3RedZQV
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Time for our second Offaly-related highlight at this year's Galway Film Fleadh: Nicky Larkin's project To This I Belong screens at the Palas on 8th July- a documentary following the creation of an ambitious, island-wide dance project.  www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/to-t...
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To This I Belong - Galway Film Fleadh
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Today we're sharing some of the Offaly-related highlights in this year's Galway Film Fleadh: A Vinyl Goodbye screens on 9th July - Record producer PJ Curtis reflects on a life in music as he prepares to donate his lifelong vinyl collection Dir: Garret Daly Producers: Martina McGlynn, Garret Daly
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Irish Documentaries 1 - Galway Film Fleadh
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Bigfoot Lover will receive its premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh. The film was shot in and around Tullamore last year. Filming was made possible thanks to FilmOffaly’s Short Film Award The premiere will take place at the Town Hall Theatre at 12pm on Weds July 8th. www.galwayfilmfleadh.com
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
OPPORTUNITY! ESB and Dublin International Film Festival are giving filmmakers (age 18-28) the opportunity to pitch a short film to a panel of industry professionals. One of the projects will receive an €18,000 award to turn their script into a finished film. www.diff.ie/esb-short-fi...
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ESB Short Film Award | Dublin International Film Festival
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FilmOffaly @filmoffaly.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We are looking for a Hair and Make-Up artist for a short film due to shoot in Offaly from 7th-9th September. If you are OFFALY BASED and interested, be sure to contact us with your CV and details – filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie
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