Following a sold-out premiere last November, ‘The Last of the Name’, the documentary about Charles McGlinchey, the Clonmany story-teller, will be screened in the Colgan Hall, Carndonagh tonight at 8.15pm.
The film is directed by Culdaff’s father-daughter team of Paul and Kate McCarroll. They are assisted by a talented local team, including Seamus O Donnell, Greta McTague, and Paul Kelly in the role of McGlinchey.
The film also includes the finest of Inishowen music – with compositions from Finbarr Doherty, Tom Byrne, and the Henry Girls.
According to Kate McCarroll, “this is a really important Inishowen story, and the nicest thing for us is to be allowed to make a film about it. And even better – to do so with a team who are almost all from the locality. From the music to the acting, it’s a magical array of talent!”
The film traces the book from its inception, to the role played by Ireland’s literary giants, Seamus Heaney and Brian Friel, in its publication. A number of key individuals are interviewed, including Des Kavanagh, Nollaig Mac Congail, Marius Harkin and Margaret Farren.
The impact and significance of the work – particularly with regard to the Irish Language – are examined, as is its legacy: from the McGlinchey Summer School to a recent Multi-media interpretation.
According to Paul McCarroll, “We were really happy and surprised with the response at the premiere. A lot of people have been asking about additional screenings, so it’s great to have these dates arranged. And we’re hoping to release the film on DVD in July.”
Tickets at €7 are available from Fintan’s Newsagent and on the door.
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