# Event Details - **Event Name**: IAHM’S IRISH FILM CLUB: Irish Short Films (2) Screenings/Discussion - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Screenings of two Irish short films, followed by a discussion with Irish Writer/Director Cian O’Connor and Actor Katherine O’Sullivan.About this EventThe Irish American Heritage Museum thrilled to commence its 2026 IAHM Film Club Series with two Irish short film screening, followed by a discussion about the films with Writer/Director Cian O'Connor and Actor Katherine O'Sullivan. The Irish American Heritage Museum has convinced Cian to stay up late in Ireland and join the IAHM community for a conversation after the screenings. Katherine will join us at IAHM for the screenings and discussion.Big City (An Chathair Mhór). New York's first Irish language film tells the story of Éanna O Connor, a lost twenty-something, who moves away from home in search of a new life in the big city. In need of money, Éanna takes a job minding his distant relative Brida. The two, distant at first, find themselves more alike than they realize. But how can they express this? An Chathair Mhór is a film about connection, the power of language and the city of New York.Sit Down and Shut Up. 1980: Ireland is in the midst of recession, the world is locked in the Cold War and football royalty Real Madrid travel to play local football club Limerick City FC in world football’s premier competition, the European Cup. This is the David Vs Goliath tale about the opera of football, the city of Limerick, and a game that no one remembers that three men will never forget.Cian O'Connor is a writer/director from the West of Ireland based in New York City. The Kerryman newspaper has described Cian's work as "stories from the West of Ireland, with echoes of the past and lessons for the present." Cian has won awards from the Irish Arts Council, Garden State Film Festival, Indie Cork Festival, Kerry Film Festival and many more. Cian's work has also screened at the Galway Film Fleadh, Cambridge Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival and DOC NYC. Cian's work has been covered by major news outlets such as The Irish Examiner, Irish Central and The Daily Star. Cian strives to tell unique stories and rural tales, with a distinctive visual flair.Katherine O'Sullivan is Dublin born. Katherine's work includes The Artist (2025), Birdman (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)(2014) and The Emperor's Club (2002).IAHM is grateful to sponsors of this event: Metroland Now, Common Roots Brewing Company, ParkAlbany and the Flanagan family.Show your ticket the day of the show at Common Roots Brewing Company and get the Common Roots’ special “IAHM Buy One / Get One” beverage deal!!! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/206a39d0-e0cf-11f0-b8a6-8b8a7e1d2def-rimg-w1098-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/20c3cb80-e0cf-11f0-a73f-5d85fb447479-rimg-w894-h740-dcfef5f0-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/21e8ea90-e0cf-11f0-9cf0-7b9cfd6f49de-rimg-w1150-h740-dcbfa992-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/226a9db0-e0cf-11f0-9cf0-7b9cfd6f49de-rimg-w1200-h673-dc797a7c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/22e8ce60-e0cf-11f0-9cf0-7b9cfd6f49de-rimg-w636-h740-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/23b56d30-e0cf-11f0-b8a6-8b8a7e1d2def-rimg-w1200-h225-dc040608-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/241e8f40-e0cf-11f0-9cf0-7b9cfd6f49de-rimg-w572-h740-dcfef6ed-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/iahm’s-irish-film-club-irish-short-films-2-screenings-discussion/100001978830191371 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, festivals, football, sports, literary-art, theatre, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Albany - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Irish American Heritage Museum - **lat**: 42.6542839 - **long**: -73.74825 - **full address**: Irish American Heritage Museum, 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IAHM’S IRISH FILM CLUB: Irish Short Films (2) Screenings/Discussion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/bb454d37e669afe7e3408e15c2f6637495e6d72a58f97ac27461b47d6668c21d-rimg-w1200-h993-dcfdf6ef-gmir.jpg?v=1766584085 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IAHM’S IRISH FILM CLUB: Irish Short Films (2) Screenings/Discussion being held? - **A:** IAHM’S IRISH FILM CLUB: Irish Short Films (2) Screenings/Discussion takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Irish American Heritage Museum, 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing IAHM’S IRISH FILM CLUB: Irish Short Films (2) Screenings/Discussion? - **A:** IAHM’S IRISH FILM CLUB: Irish Short Films (2) Screenings/Discussion is organized by Irish American Heritage Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IAHM’S IRISH FILM CLUB: Irish Short Films (2) Screenings/Discussion is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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