Clonfin – Irish War of Independence Documentary
This film tells the story of the Clonfin ambush and the North Longford Flying Column through a combination of interviews with historians and relatives of those who took part in the action; the use of images and archival footage; and dramatic reconstructions. Professor Marie Coleman of Queen’s University Belfast, an expert on County Longford in the revolutionary period, was the historical advisor on the project, and Dr Mel Farrell (Royal Irish Academy) and Professor Diarmaid Ferriter (UCD) also contributed to it.
The film was produced with Harp Media, which was co-founded in 2018 by Longford filmmakers Patrick McGivney and Robert Higgins. In addition to providing marketing, training and videography, the company makes films. In 2020, they wrote, produced and directed ‘Drifting’, a short film starring Paul Mescal (Normal People). This year, they made their feature entitled ‘Lakelands’, which was shot in Granard, will be released in cinemas in Ireland and Britain. It won Best Irish Film at both this year’s Galway Film Fleadh and Kerry Film Festival.
Credit to : Longford Library Heritage & Archives