Cartlann Christy Moore screening and Q&A

As part of Heritage Week, ITMA will host a screening of 'Cartlann Christy Moore' followed by a short Q & A in the Lighthouse Cinema, on Thursday August 20th.

After turning 80, Christy Moore generously donated his entire personal collection to the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) in Dublin. This collection contains a vast store of rare manuscripts, recordings, letters, setlists and unseen lyrics that opens a window into a creative spirit and social conscience that has shaped generations.

Cartlann Christy Moore, a new documentary produced by ITMA commissioned and funded by TG4, uses these collections to explore the life and music of Christy at a level never captured before. Directed by Ciarán Ó Maonaigh (Brendan Gleeson’s Farewell to Hughes’s, Sé Mo Laoch), the film features new interviews and recordings of Christy, along with contributions from some of Ireland’s best-known artists.

The film will be followed by a short Q & A discussion with Virginia Teehan, CEO of Heritage Council, Director Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, and members of ITMA staff who will chat about the documentary and Christy's incredible contribution to the arts and cultural sector through his collection.