The 16th Annual
Irish Film Festival
Presented by the Baton Rouge Irish Club, inc
On sale: July 3
When and Where: Saturday, August 1st. Located in Manship Theatre
Day Pass Ticket Price: $82.35 (price includes tax and fees), call for discounts
Single Film Screening: $21.58 (price includes tax and fees), call for discounts
About the film festival
The Day Pass gives you access to all films as well as exclusive access to the reception and entertainment.
A day at the Manship Theatre as we start off the festival day with Documentaries, Shorts, a reception with food, music and Irish Dancers, a cash bar and closing with a feature film. Tickets will be available for all-inclusive or separately for each showing.
Schedule
10:00am - 12 pm: Veteran Appreciation Feature Film and Reception (Light Refreshments)
Free to Veterans and all Day Pass Holders. Capacity limited, please reserve a ticket through the link to ensure a seat.
12:30pm - Feature Film - “Horseshoe” (2025)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Directors: Edwin Mullane, Adam O'Keeffe
Writer: Adam O'Keeffe
Stars: Carolyn Bracken, John Connors, Lalor Roddy
Synopsis: All families are mad. Four estranged siblings must reunite to settle their late father's will. Things get even more complicated when he shows up.
2:00pm-5:00pm - Wee Irish Shorts
2:00pm-5:00pm - Wee Irish Shorts
Retirement Plan (2024)
In the throes of his overstimulated, energy poor midlife, Ray fantasizes about everything he’d love to do in retirement, once he finally has the “time.”
Genre: Animation/Comey
Mary Is Missing (2025)
When care worker Mary vanishes without a trace, Detective Foley arrives at the Yellow Tree Day Service, and investigations begin. As reports from the eyewitnesses become more and more confounding, we are asked to explore the reliability of truth, the strangeness of fiction, and the people we choose to believe.
Total Running Time: 24:39
Genre: Drama
Director: Aisling Byrne , Writer: Aisling Byrne and Caitríona
Ciorcal Kitty (2026)
A bored young woman, stuck in a crap job and living back at home with her parents, sharing a bedroom with her younger sister gets caught up in some unhealthy obsessions including and addiction to attending the Irish Conversation Circles (Ciorcals), and her life is changed forever.
Genre: Dark Comedy
James & Dolores (2025)
James & Dolores is a touching short film about loneliness, friendship and the unexpected moments that change us.
When James meets Dolores on a bench outside his local shop, a chance encounter becomes a conversation neither of them will forget. Through laughter, honesty and shared memories, James begins to rediscover the courage to embrace life once more.
A gentle and deeply moving story about human connection and the people who find us when we need them most.
Genre: Comedy
5:00pm-7:00pm - Reception:
Only available to Sponsors and All-Day pass holders.
7:00pm - Feature Film - “Once Upon a Time in Cinema” (2026)
Genre: Drama
Director: David Gleeson
Writer: David Gleeson
Stars: Colin Morgan, Calam Lynch, Clara Crichton
Synopsis: A beleaguered cinema owner's worst Friday night becomes his crowning moment of glory when a packed show descends into chaos and unites the community. Told in real-time during the movie playing ('Breathless' starring Richard Gere).
About the Baton Rouge Irish Club
The Baton Rouge Irish Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Irish culture, music, dance, and history. We host a variety of events throughout the year to bring people together and celebrate our culture.
At the heart of our mission is to provide a platform for Irish heritage and culture to be shared and enjoyed. We invite you to join us and experience the joy of Irish culture through music, dance, and storytelling.
Find out more about the Baton Rouge Irish Film Festival HERE.
Check out our theatre!
Take a 3D tour of Manship Theatre! No matter where you sit, you'll feel close to the action. The first and second mezzanines are positioned over the orchestra ring, so every seat offers an intimate, exciting view of the stage.
Tickets to this event are sold directly by Manship Theatre. Third party tickets purchased outside Manship Theatre’s Website may not be valid. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend performances. Please carefully consider whether a performance is appropriate for children before planning to attend.