Vancity Theatre
returning local, to English-born Adrienne McCarthy of McCarthy’s Bar, Castletownbere, Co Cork, whose father, a qualified doctor, left Ireland on the eve of the Second World War. The so-called ‘brain drain’ which Ireland recently experienced will add an extra layer of poignancy to such scenes among younger viewers.
SUN 1ST DEC, 14:45 Liam Aherne, Willie Aherne, Bobby Blackwell
76 mins
Clocking in at a succinct 76 minutes, The Irish Pub far from outstays its welcome. Indeed, viewers may pine further for the sense of camaraderie displayed throughout its running length. Yet short of a visit to your own local watering hole, a viewing of Alex Fegan’s thoughtful, witty and unexpectedly tender documentary make for an invaluable antidote.
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