Solas Nua, in collaboration with Dupont Underground,
is proud and excited to present
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF IRELAND TODAY
RADHAIRC AGUS GLÓRTHA NA HÉIREANN FAOI LÁTHAIR
A new Irish documentary: Poc na nGael (Puck of the Irish)
Thursday Mar 29, 2018, 7:00 PM
Tickets $8
Dupont Underground, 1500 19th Street NW
Irish and English with subtitles
In Eamonn ó Cualáin's fascinating documentary, Irish hurling legend Ger Loughnane reveals the little-known origin story behind the Canadian obsession that is ice hockey. Loughnane discovers how the sport evolved into 'ice hurling' and ultimately morphed into Canada's national sport. Beyond giving new Irish immigrants a perennial connection to their cultural roots, the sport also established them in Canadian society, leading to success beyond the rink, in business, employment and politics. From the early amateur era to the birth of professionalism and the creation of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1917, Irish teams and players of Irish descent have been revered for their skill and tenacity on the ice.
Poc na nGael GET TICKETS
Dupont Underground will be open from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. The film will start right after an introduction by Paddy Meskell at 7 pm. The film is about an hour long. We invite you to stay and enjoy the wonderful exhibition of contemporary Irish video art until 9:00pm
