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.
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
