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At 80, Ken Loach was inspired to come out of retirement for his Newcastle-set tale. Winning at Cannes was a nice bonus too, writes Helen Barlow

Wed, 19 Oct, 2016

The incredible story of Jimmy Gralton’s dancehall hits the silver screen

Ken Loach and Paul Laverty tell Padraic Killeen about the incredible story of Jimmy Gralton and how his dancehall became a source of conflict with conservative forces.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Kilkenny town eats up the competition

Few towns in Ireland have the arts-and-crafts profile of Thomastown, in Co Kilkenny.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2013

English film director keeps focus on Ireland

KEN LOACH’S new film, which won the 2006 Palme d’Or in Cannes, has been described as British while simultaneously being condemned as anti-British.

Wed, 31 May, 2006

Civil War film given funding boost

Ken Loach’s Irish Civil War drama has been awarded essential funds for its Co Cork shoot under a new scheme to aid films made in Ireland, it was confirmed today.

Thu, 19 May, 2005