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Anatomy of an audience

Some of the audience queuing for a Galway Film Fleadh screening at the Town Hall yesterday share their thoughts on a damp western…

JOHN FALLON
Thu Jul 8 2010 - 01:00

Some of the audience queuing for a Galway Film Fleadh screening at the Town Hall yesterday share their thoughts on a damp western afternoon.

1 Eleanor Flynn

Researcher, from Cork

The best thing about the fleadh:The choice of films is vast and getting the chance to see Irish and international movie premieres is the highlight.

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Looking forward to: The Illusionistand Monica and David

2 Gerard Minogue

Works at Clare Institute Research Group, from Miltown Malbay, Co Clare

The best thing about the fleadh:I'm delighted that a movie about people with disabilities is being shown.

Looking forward to:The atmosphere around the festival.

3 Kathleen Ryan

From Kilrush, Co Clare

The best thing about the fleadh:The good mix of films on offer.

Looking forward to: Monica and David

4 Thierry Michel

Musician, from Belfast

The best thing about the fleadh:I'm visiting the film fleadh for the first time, but I am impressed with the variety of films.

Looking forward to: Monica and Davidand Leonard Cohen Live at the Isle of Wight.

5 Jo Rynne

Principal social worker from Ennis Co Clare

The best thing about the fleadh:Great to get a chance to come here with a group with learning difficulties for the fleadh.

Looking forward to: Monica and Davidand the discussion afterwards with Fergus Finlay.

6 Rob Hopkins

Research co-ordinator, from Kilrush, Co Clare

Looking forward to: Monica and David

The best thing about the fleadh:Social inclusion films and great mix of films from around the world.

7 Mary Williams

Social care worker, from Swinford, Co Mayo

Looking forward to: Monica and Davidand any film which helps raise awareness.

The best thing about the fleadh:It brings people together and deals with sensitive issues.

8 Eilish Campbell

Staff manager, from Maunsell’s Road, Galway

Looking forward to: Monica and David

The best thing about the fleadh:Great atmosphere.

9 Laure Doucelance

Cultural manager, from Marseilles, France

Looking forward to: Snap, Man of Aranand any Irish documentary.

The best thing about the fleadh:Great diversity, very good presentation of Irish films.

  • Photographed before yesterday's screening of Monica and David(Alexandra Codina, USA, 2009), a documentary about the marriage of two adults with Down syndrome. The 22nd Galway Film Fleadh continues until Sunday. galwayfilmfleadh.com