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Robert Shaw was an Oscar-nominated actor, celebrated author, father of 10 children, and husband to three wives. He battled James Bond in 'From Russia With Love' and a great white shark in 'Jaws.' He won rave reviews for his performance as Henry VIII in 'A Man for All Seasons' and was the memorable foil for Redford and Newman in 'The Sting.' He wrote novels, plays, and screenplays, appeared in 56 movies, and died on an Irish roadside in a Gaeltacht community he had come to call home. This documentary tells the extraordinary story of legendary actor Robert Shaw and his adopted home of Tuar Mhic Éadaigh.

25 years after an acrimonious split, Ireland's greatest traditional band, Fir Bolg, decide to hit the road again.

MAUREEN O'HARA is the definitive account of the life and career of the great Irish actress.

Family, friends and admirers discuss the life and career of one of Ireland's greatest actors. Niall's daughters begin the task of documenting and archiving the huge collection of movie and theatrical memorabilia which Niall has collected over his long career. As they look back over these memories, the documentary celebrates Niall's life and career through a series of interviews with fans and colleagues and a huge amount of wonderful archive.

The title 'No Béarla' means 'No English' in this adventure style documentary Manchán Magan travels around Ireland trying to see if he can live speaking only in Irish and buying only Irish made goods.

Constance Smith was an Irish actress who had it all. She was hailed as the next Grace Kelly and could have been one of the biggest stars in the world. The only thing that stood in her way was herself.

In 1970, Richmond Park in Inchicore, Dublin, hosted Ireland's first ever outdoor rock music festival. An audience of 1,500 paid to see a one-night bill headlined by Mungo Jerry and also featuring a handful of emerging Irish 'beat groups', a nascent Thin Lizzy among them. The event was a commercial disaster. But by the end of the decade, following examples set in the U.S. and in Britain, a handful of other rock music festivals had taken place across Ireland, most notably at Dalymount Park in Dublin, Macroom, County Cork, Lisdoonvarna in County Clare, Leixlip, County Kildare and Carnsore Point in County Wexford. This documentary looks at the evolution of the festival circuit in Ireland during the 1970s, a decade in which rock music - national and international - began to take real root here. Against a backdrop of political instability, the greater penetration of popular culture into Ireland saw, by the end of the 1970s, the development of a nascent national scene and the emergence of a golden generation of local bands primed for export. Featuring rare archive footage and stills, the documentary includes exclusive interviews with festival favourites, rockers and rebels, moonlight dancers and chancers, key figures who created, documented and promoted the 70s sounds of Ireland.

Actor, writer, director, singer, poet, sportsman and one of the most notorious hell-raisers of all time, Richard Harris lived one hell of a life. For the first time ever, that life is explored and celebrated in a documentary packed with drama, intrigue, fun and hilarious stories exploring a larger than life character who lived his eccentric life to the full and left behind a body of work unrivalled by any other Irish actor.

This documentary tells the unique story behind Roger Corman's film studio in Connemara. When Corman arrived in Ireland, he brought with him an unrivalled career, which guaranteed him a place in cinema history. This was the man who launched the cinematic careers of Coppola, Scorsese, Nicholson and De Niro. The name 'Corman' meant low budget, but it also meant cult, and crucially, it meant fun. He was never concerned with awards or creating anything of aesthetic value. Instead, he churned out cheap exploitation flicks in the 50's, which quickly established Corman as a producer and director who gave the audience what they wanted. His Irish films were designed to do just that. By the 90's, Corman had set his sights on Ireland. His time making movies in Connemara would be marred by controversy as he managed to upset the unions and the tastes of cinephiles. But, those who worked for him adored the experience. Corman gave them an opportunity to learn the film industry and a chance to progress through the film making ranks. He helped to launch many production careers in Ireland and there are many who credit him with their success. The Corman Connemara Studios employed hundreds of people throughout its few years in production and released almost 20 feature films, all shot in Connemara by Irish crews with Irish actors. Yet, the story of the studios and the movies Corman made there has never been told. With unique access to Corman and his archive of Irish films, along with behind the scenes footage and stills, as well as interviews with many of the cast and crew who worked at Concorde Anois, this documentary tells the whole story of what came from Connemara during those five gloriously gruesome years.

This documentary looks at the long and distinguished career of actor, poet and playwright Cyril Cusack.

On the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Royal Canal, three of Ireland's leading musicians take a nostalgic trip down the waterway, exploring its rich musical heritage along the way. The Royal Canal opened in 1817. 200 years later and following a serious decline, the Royal has been restored to its former glory. The 145 km waterway connects the Liffey to the Shannon meandering through Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Westmeath and Longford. As well as passing through some stunning and historical landscapes, the Royal flows through some of our richest musical heritage. This series celebrates the bicentenary of the Royal Canal by taking a trip along it in an old barge. Three generations of Irish musicians, Jim Lockhart (HORSLIPS), Fiachna Ó Braonáin (HOTHOUSE FLOWERS) and singer/songwriter Fiach Moriarty travel the Royal Canal. Throughout their journey they explore some of the historical sites along the way and stop off to play music with some of Ireland's leading musicians. Travelling at 5 km/h on an old barge while negotiating 46 locks, the pace of this series is dictated by the mode of transport. This is a nostalgic, gentle trip down a musical memory lane celebrating the songs of our past in a vessel from a bygone age.

2020 marks 50 years in the music business for the first lady of Celtic music, Moya Brennan. The scope of Moya Brennan's success as a performer is staggering. As a solo artist, she has won an Emmy, been nominated for two Grammys, performed for Presidents and Popes and has featured on the soundtrack of the biggest movie of all time, TITANIC. As a member of Clannad, she recorded 17 albums, won a Grammy, a BAFTA and an Ivor Novello Award. She has collaborated with everyone from Bono to Bruce Hornsby and the Theme from Harry's Game remains the only Irish language single to make the UK top ten. Bono once said of her "I think Máire has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced". The scope of her international success is incredible and yet she has remained committed to her Donegal roots and Gaeltacht heritage. In this deeply personal documentary, Moya looks back on a fascinating 50 years of song. Featuring exclusive interviews and performances with Moya and her family as well as contributions from the cream of Irish musical talent, including Bono, Paul Brady, Imelda May, Damien Dempsey, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and many others, this is a landmark musical documentary.

Brendan Grace set out to put on a variety show but passed away before completing the task. However, his family and friends finished the job for him.

This documentary looks at the evolution of the festival circuit in Ireland during the 1980s. It is the story of how Rock and Roll offered hope and inspiration to a despairing youth during a dark decade.

Peter O'Toole was known throughout the world as Lawrence of Arabia, as a hell-raising actor and as an Irishman. His distinguished career saw him conquer the stage and screen as one of Ireland's greatest movie stars. This documentary explores his life story both on and off the screen and looks at his deep affection for Ireland.

As Brendan Grace celebrates 50 years in the entertainment business, this documentary looks back over the brilliant career of Ireland's favourite funny man.

The extraordinary story of how two Irish rebels became Hollywood stars. George Brent was a debonair leading man and Arthur Shields a reliable character actor. However, becoming Hollywood actors wasn't the only thing these men had in common. They shared a love of Ireland and freedom, which lead them to join the fight for Irish Independence.