

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Saipan: A World Cup Feud - CraicFest Opening Night!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: CraicFest 2026 officially opens on March 5 with the New York City Premiere of Saipan at Village East by Angelika.About this EventThis special opening night screening marks the film’s first-ever presentation to NYC audiences, making it a landmark moment for both the festival and Irish cinema in New York City.SAIPAN revisits the infamous events surrounding Ireland’s 2002 World Cup campaign, when tensions between team captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy erupted into one of the most controversial moments in Irish sporting history.Set against the pressure of international competition, the film explores how preparation, professionalism, leadership, and personality collided - creating a moment that split public opinion and became etched into Ireland’s cultural memory.More than a sports story, Saipan is a powerful examination of standards, principles, and what it means to represent a nation on the world stage.The screening will be followed by a Q&amp;A with Directors Glen Leyburn &amp; Lisa Barros D’SaTicket includes After Party at Solas E. 9th St. off 2nd Ave with complimentary beer, 9p-11pm.CreditsDirected by: Lisa Barros D’sa &amp; Glenn LeyburnProduced by: Macdara Kelleher, John Keville, Trevor Birney, Olly ButlerScreenplay by: Paul Fraserhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2DrUDmZwUs
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/saipan-a-world-cup-feud-craicfest-opening-night/100001980339222925
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, contests, sports, festivals, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fsaipan-a-world-cup-feud-craicfest-opening-night-tickets-1980339222925
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.85, max: 33.85, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: New York
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Village East Cinema
- **lat**: 40.73095550000001
- **long**: -73.98621170000001
- **full address**: Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Avenue, New York, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Craic Fest (https://allevents.in/org/craic-fest/23551789)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Avenue, New York, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 33.85 up to 33.85 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Craic Fest
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, contests, sports, festivals, parties
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Saipan: A World Cup Feud - CraicFest Opening Night! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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