The Forest Midwife

What begins as one woman’s midlife calling becomes a poetic story about renewal, courage, mothering, and our fragile relationship with the land.

Filmmaker Beta Bajgart follows writer and social entrepreneur Catherine Cleary on her extraordinary journey to transform 30 acres of neglected farmland in Roscommon into a thriving native woodland.

Through the film we hear a voice of an ancient speaking ash tree written by Kerri Ní Dochartaigh and voiced by Mary McEvoy that weaves intimate interviews with Catherine, her family, neighbours, and local farmers and revealing the tensions, hopes, and humour within Ireland’s afforestation debate.

Blending documentary realism with lyrical storytelling, 'The Forest Midwife' reflects on what it means to root oneself in nature, to listen

to the earth, and to plant for generations yet to come. The film premiered at the Light House Cinema in Dublin and has since been screened across Ireland.There are over 27,000 trees now growing in Corry, near Hillstreet and they are a reminder that healing the planet begins with listening and respect to nature.

The screening will follow with a talk with Beta Bajgart & Catherine Cleary

Duration for film and talk: 1 hour | Non-allocated seating

Bookings via Boxoffice 0504 90204

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