Robe Cinema Presents Saipan at Ballinrobe Library – Friday, 20th February!

Robe Cinema is delighted to announce a special screening of:

Saipan

(The Roy Keane/Mick McCarthy dramatic World Cup Story)

at 

Ballinrobe Library on 

Friday night, 20th February. 

Doors open at 7.30pm, 

with the film commencing at 8.00pm sharp.

Book for the Saipan screening now!

*Early booking is strongly advised as capacity is limited.*

About Saipan

Join us for an exclusive screening of SAIPAN, with exceptional performances from Eanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan

Running Time: 90mins Age Rating: 15

On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team’s preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy.

The thrilling story of the infamous confrontation between iconic Republic of Ireland football captain Roy Keane (Éanna Hardwicke) and his national team manager Mick McCarthy (Steve Coogan) during the Irish team’s preparations for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

The intense rivalry between these two personalities transcended the game, gripping an entire nation and the sporting world as a whole. On the surface, the feud was all about standards, but deep down it was an incredible story of two men whose rivalry and contempt surpassed the sport they loved. This is the definitive account of one of the most fractious fallings-out in the history of sport.

  • Directors:Lisa Barros D’Sa, Glenn Leyburn
  • Cast:Éanna Hardwicke, Steve Coogan, Alice Lowe, Harriet Cains


Read more about Robe Cinema Below

This latest screening follows on from Robe Cinema’s highly successful run of films, including That They May Face the Rising SunAn Cailín CiúinKneecapMrs. Robinson, and Small Things Like These. Since its establishment, Robe Cinema has built a reputation for bringing quality Irish and international cinema to local audiences in an intimate and welcoming setting.

Robe Cinema has also been honoured to host special guest appearances and engaging post-screening Q&A sessions with acclaimed actors and filmmakers such as Seán McGinley, Andrew Bennett, and Fionnuala Flaherty, further enriching the community cinema experience.

Saipan promises another memorable evening for film lovers in Ballinrobe and the surrounding areas. Audiences are encouraged to secure their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Robe Cinema extends special thanks to St. Colman’s Credit Union for their valued support through the Community Development Programme, which has helped make Robe Cinema possible and continues to support its mission of bringing cinema back to the heart of the community.

Mick Donnellan’s acclaimed plays now available for amateur and professional production through the Drama League of Ireland

Donnellan’s writing conveys rural Irish turns of phrase and behaviour patterns with striking authenticity...” Irish Theatre Magazine.

I am thrilled to announce that several of my plays are now accessible for both amateur and professional production through the esteemed platform of the Drama League of Ireland. It brings me immense joy to see my works made available to theatre enthusiasts and companies alike, and I am eager to witness the creative interpretations that will emerge from these productions.

The plays now available for production include:

  1. Sunday Morning Coming Down (Sold out Irish Tour 2011)
  2. Shortcut to Hallelujah (Sell out show -loosely based around Curse on the Mayo team.)
  3. Velvet Revolution (Galway Fringe pick of the Week by Irish times.)
  4. Radio Luxembourg (adapted for screen as Tiger Raid)
  5. Nally (Rural crime/isolation -produced as Youtube performance during the Lockdown)
  6. Checkpoint Charlie (Latest Play – 2024 – gathering strong interest.)

These plays have had tremendous success in Ireland and around the world and I am excited to see them brought to life on stage by talented performers and directors. I believe they offer a wealth of creative opportunities for exploration and interpretation, and I look forward to witnessing the unique voices and perspectives that will emerge through these productions.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Drama League of Ireland for their collaboration in making this possible. Their dedication to fostering theatrical excellence and promoting the arts is commendable, and I am honoured to have my works included in their repertoire.

For inquiries regarding the production rights and licensing of my plays, please contact: office@dli.ie

Read more about the Drama League of Ireland here: https://dli.ie/

For more information about me and my works, please visit http://www.mickdonnellan.com