Some of our upcoming programme highlights...

Drama 'Tom Crean- Antartic Explorer' with Aidan Dooley

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Tom Crean - Antartic Explorer. Written and performed by Tom Dooley

Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901 – 1904); Terra Nova (1910 – 1913); and Endurance (1914 – 1916).

Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of Antarctic, his 36 mile, solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova expedition to rescue his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashly has been described by Antarctic historians as “the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration”.

About Tom Crean, The Man

Born 1877 in Kerry, Ireland. Joined the Royal Navy at 15 years of age. Served on “Discovery” from 1901 – 1904 and “Terra Nova” 1910 – 1913 under Captain Robert Scott and from 1914 – 1916 served on “Endurance” under Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Survived for months trapped on the ice floes after the ship was crushed and journeyed with Shackleton and four others in a 21-foot lifeboat, across the South Atlantic (800 miles). They scaled the uncharted glaciers of South Georgia to reach help for their stricken colleagues left behind. Received the “Albert Medal” for bravery.

Returned to UK in 1916 to serve out the remaining time of WW1 and was medically discharged in 1919. He married a local Irish girl from Annascaul called Nell, and returned home to Ireland. They brought up two daughters Mary and Eileen. Sadly their middle daughter Kate died aged 4 in 1924. He remained in Annascaul, where he ran a public house with Nelle, until his death in 1938 of a burst appendix, aged 61.

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Film 'Fisherman's Friends' ( 2019) (UK) ( 112mins) (12A)

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'Fisherman's Friends'.

A fast-living, cynical London music executive (Danny Mays) heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he’s pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy). He becomes the ultimate ‘fish out of water’ as he struggles to gain the respect or enthusiasm of the unlikely boy band and their families (including Tuppence Middleton) who value friendship and community over fame and fortune. As he’s drawn deeper into the traditional way of life he’s forced to re-evaluate his own integrity and ultimately question what success really means.

Starring: Daniel Mays, Tuppence Middleton, James Purefoy

September/ October Exhibition- Children's Art 'Cruinniu na nOg'

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Cruinniu na nOg

These works were created by the children who attended the ‘Cruinniu na nOg’ art workshop at the Carnegie on June 15^th. Ask at reception if you wish to purchase one. All proceeds go to Carnegie visual arts programme.

Poetry Workshop - Haibun and Prose Poetry with John W.Sexton

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Haibun and Prose Poetry - Writing for the Single Page- A workshop facilitated by John W. Sexton

A three-hour workshop on the writing of haibun and prose poetry. The workshop will cover the writing of complete narratives in the shortest space and in the shortest time.

John W. Sexton is an internationally recognized haiku poet and his haiku, tanka, renku and haibun have appeared in Acorn, Ginyu, Modern Haiku, Frogpond, Simply Haiku, Contemporary Haibun, The Heron’s Nest, The 58^th Basho Festival Haiku Anthology, bottle rockets, Ribbons, Roadrunner, THE SHOp, Triptych Haiku, Chrysanthemum, Shamrock Haiku Journal, The Mainichi Daily News, Hermitage, Moonset, Haiku Scotland, Albatross, paper wasp, World Haiku Review, LYNX and verbsap. His work has also appeared in many international haiku anthologies.

Autumn Film Schedule at Carnegie

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Autumn Film Schedule- Screenings start 12th September

We are delighted to release our selection of new and exciting titles for all our film enthusiasts. Screenings are open to everyone including the Kenmare Film Club titles. Don't forget to bring your movie Loyalty Card with you. Don't have one? Ask at reception on your way in. See you soon.

Film 'Everybody Knows' (2018) (Spain) Crime/Drama/Mystery(15A) (2h13mins)

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Everybody Knows (Subtitled)

Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns to her hometown outside Madrid with her two children to attend her sister's wedding. However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open.

Director: Asghar Farhadi. Starring Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem.

Film 'The White Crow' (UK/France) (Biography/Drama) (2018) (15A)

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The White Crow -The Incredible True Story of Rudolf Nureyev

The third directorial endeavour from actor/director Ralph Fiennes explores the incredible life of Rudolf Nureyev, the most celebrated ballet dancer of the 20^th century. The film centres on the events that took place during a trip to Paris in 1961 at the height of the Cold War where the Kirov Opera Ballet were performing, which culminated in Nureyev’s defection to the West. 

Moving from this pivotal event back to his impoverished childhood and through to his training under ballet master Pushkin (Fiennes), the film examines Nureyev’s rebellious determination and infamous single-mindedness to overcome all obstacles. Scripted by David Hare, (The Hours, The Reader) this is the story of a fascinating enigma who gave up everything to allow him the freedom to dance.

Director: Ralph Fiennes and featuring Oleg Ivenko, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Ralph Fiennes, Raphaël Peronnaz

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Film 'Rocket Man' (2019) (Bio/Drama/Music) (15A) (2hrs)

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Rocket Man

A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.

Director: Dexter Fletcher. Stars Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell and Richard Madden.

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'Stories for Aoife' An Evening of Story, Song & Verse

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Stories for Aoife- An Evening of Story, Song and Verse featuring Cork Yarnspinners and local singers.