Can do in Canada: The Irish films competing in Toronto

The rude health of the film industry in this country is underlined by the presence of 10 Irish offerings at the prestigious festival, writes Esther McCarthy

TORONTO International Film Festival (September 7-17) has firmly established itself as one of the world’s most prestigious, with some of the world’s top filmmakers using the festival as a high-profile launchpad for awards season. The Oscar race begins here.

And the Irish are coming. No fewer than 10 Irish productions have been selected to feature in the TIFF programme, which is an achievement in itself.