Féile John Ford – An Spidéal
Celebrating One of Our Own- Ag Ceiliúradh Duine Dár gCuid Féin
Féile John Ford is a unique new festival in An Spidéal honouring Hollywood legend John Ford and his Cois Fharraige roots.
The festival celebrates John Ford’s films and legacy with:
- Classic screenings (taispeántais scannán)
- Live music (ceol beo)
- Panel discussions (plé painéil)
- Storytelling workshops (ceardlanna scéalaíocha)
- Themed exhibition (taispeántas)
PROGRAMME / CLÁR (Subject to Change)
Féile John Ford 2026 – Events
| Date | Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 11 Sept | 11:00am | An Cailín Ciúin | 2022, 95 mins. Directed by Colm Bairéad. Educational screening with introduction & discussion. |
| Friday 11 Sept | 7:00pm | The Quiet Man | 1952, 129 mins. Directed by John Ford. Gala Opening, with participation from Ceoltóirí Óga Chois Fharraige and others. Booking link-Nasc le clárú |
| Saturday 12 Sept | 10:30am | Aistear: The Irish American Experience | 60 mins. Conversation with Cormac Ó Gráda, Breandán Mac Suibhne and Mary Concannon, chaired by Mártan Ó Ciardha. Free. Booking Link – Nasc le Clárú |
| Saturday 12 Sept | 1:00pm | The Plough and the Stars | 1936, 72 mins. Directed by John Ford. Followed by discussion with Prof. Adrian Frazier. Booking link -Nasc le Clárú |
| Saturday 12 Sept | 4:00pm | The Quiet Men | 60 mins. One-man theatrical show written and performed by Morgan C. Jones, directed by Conall Morrison. Booking Link -Nasc le Clárú |
| Saturday 12 Sept | 7:00pm | The Informer | 1935, 91 mins. Directed by John Ford. Followed by discussion with members of the Liam and Tom O’Flaherty Society. Booking Link-Nasc le Clárú |
| Sunday 13 Sept | 1:30pm | Hangman’s House | 1928, 71 mins. Directed by John Ford. Silent film with live musical accompaniment by Silent Cinema Galway. Booking Link -Nasc le Clárú |
| Sunday 13 Sept | 4:00pm | Scéal: New Irish Language Filmmakers | 60 mins. In association with TG4 / Fís Éireann. New short films and discussion with emerging filmmakers. Free. Booking Link-Nasc le Clárú |
| Sunday 13 Sept | 7:00pm | My Darling Clementine | 1946, 97 mins. Directed by John Ford. Booking Link -Nasc le Clárú |
Other festival events/ Imeachtaí Eile
Horizon – Íor na Spéire
A photography competition for students exploring Home / Place / Community, inspired by John Ford’s connection with Cois Fharraige. Sponsored by Creative Ireland.
John Ford Workshop – Young Filmmakers Workshop
For filmmakers aged 15–17, exploring visual storytelling inspired by John Ford. Taking place the weekend before the festival – 5th/6th September. Sponsored by Coimisiún na Meán and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland.
Francis (Feeney) Ford
An event featuring Michael Ford, grandson of John Ford’s older brother Francis “Frank” Ford. Michael will be interviewed by Tony Tracy before the screening of Hangman’s House on Sunday.
Venues/ Láthair na Féile
Beidh na scannáin, na cainteanna agus an plé ar siúl i Halla Scoil Éinne H91 N9C9. Beidh taispeántas na féile ar siúl i Stiúideo Cuan, H91 FT67
Details
- ADDRESS: An Spidéal
- EMAIL: feilejohnford@gmail.com
- Start Date: September 11, 2026
- End Date: September 13, 2026
Location
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