The 16th Annual
Irish Film Festival
Presented by the Baton Rouge Irish Club, inc
On sale: July 3
When and Where: Saturday, August 1st. See full schedule on the main Irish Film Festival Page HERE. 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 event
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 of the shorts
2:00pm-5:00pm - Wee Irish Shorts
Retirement Plan (2024)
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
INTERMISSION
Bridget (2024)
Bridget is the true story of Bridget Cleary who became known as the last witch burning in Ireland in 1895. This film sets out to tell the true story and once and for all vindicate the 26-year-old who was a woman way ahead of her time.
Genre: Drama, Non-Fiction
Baby’s Last Ride (2024)
Short film by Oonagh Quinn
10min 35 seconds
Genre: Drama, heartfelt
The Homecoming (2018)
This film was inspired by some ‘love’ letters between the writer/ directors parents during the war years when they were separated for some time when his
father was stationed in the Aer Corps, Baldonnel, Dublin and my mother at her parent’s farm in Galway.
Genre: Drama, War, Non-Fiction
Joe's Finale (2026)
13 minutes, 53 seconds
Joe’s Finale Synopsis: A dying pianist, hampered by aching arthritic hands, struggles to play one last piece. A visit from an unorthodox Reaper brings a glimmer of hope
Genre: Heartfelt
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.
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.