Extra date added for An Cailín Ciúin at the Mermaid Arts Centre

Mermaid Arts Centre have added an extra screening of award-winning Irish film ‘An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl)'

Nine-year-old Cáit (Catherine Clinch) is sent by her family to spend the summer with an aunt and uncle she has never met before. Through the tender care of her aunt Eibhlín (Carrie Crowley) Cáit finally feels loved and safe.

Despite himself, her uncle Sean (Andrew Bennett) forges a bond and for the first time, Cáit experiences the warmth of a loving home. The once quiet Cáit blossoms in their care, but in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one.

‘An Cailín Ciúin’ is adapted from Claire Keegan’s acclaimed story ‘Foster’.

The film won  the Best Feature Film, Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury at the Berlin International Film Festival, 2022

‘An Cailín Ciúin’ won two awards at the IFTAs including best film and best director for Colm Bairéad,

A screening of the award-winning film on Monday, June 13 has sold out and Mermaid Arts Centre has added an extra date on Friday, June 17 due to huge demand.

‘An Cailín Ciúin’ will be screened on Friday, June 17 at 8 p.m.   

Tickets cost €9/€7 .

For more information or to book tickets, see mermaidartscentre.ie.