Kick-Off Film Festival

Ireland's first ever football film festival - coming July 2022 and based at Newry Showgrounds - the home of Newry City AFC

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We're auctioning this specially designed artwork of Peter McParland signed by the great man himself in aid of @hospiceSAHS

Bids can be made via DM to the page.

Auction closes at 5pm Friday

Let's try and raise as much as we can for an amazing charity. 💙

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We've had a late bid of £80 for the signed Peter McParland artwork.

All donations to the Hospice!

Bidding is about to close!

[Kick-Off Film Festival @KickOffFilmFest]

We're auctioning this specially designed artwork of Peter McParland signed by the great man himself in aid of @hospiceSAHS

Bids can be made via DM to the page.

Auction closes at 5pm Friday

Let's try and raise as much as we can for an amazing charity. 💙

[Kick-Off Film Festival @KickOffFilmFest]

UPDATE: BID CURRENTLY AT £70

[Kick-Off Film Festival @KickOffFilmFest]

We're auctioning this specially designed artwork of Peter McParland signed by the great man himself in aid of @hospiceSAHS

Bids can be made via DM to the page.

Auction closes at 5pm Friday

Let's try and raise as much as we can for an amazing charity. 💙

[Kick-Off Film Festival @KickOffFilmFest]

@BeebsyMcA @FilmHubNI It was lovely to meet you over the weekend Bronagh and thank you for all your support. 🙂

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THAT'S A WRAP! 🎬⚽️
3 days. 7 screenings and almost 150 people at the festival.
We finished with the superb The Three Kings - a fitting end to a great weekend.
Thanks to everyone who came down, helped out or supported us

Until next year...possibly (we're all pretty tired!) ❤️

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A huge thank you to @NewryCityAFC Manager @ncr72 who took time out of his hectic schedule 3 days in a row to support the festival.
Greatly appreciated. 💙

[darren mullen @ncr72]

Massive credit to @Gareth_McCull Ally & James for putting this film festival together. Not an easy task but very well organised and a pleasure to have lunch with the great Peter McParland who had some brilliant stories about his career…….

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We're all set up and ready to go for tonight's screening of Jonny Owen's brilliant documentary, The Three Kings. ⚽🎬

Man United, Liverpool and Celtic fans, this is not to be missed.

Only a few tickets still available, get them here:
https://t.co/XbUBfne2zL

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The Football Monologues was the first screening of our final day.
An alternative take on the beautiful game
One more screening left with Jonny Owen's 'The Three Kings' tonight at 8pm.
A limited number of tickets remain.
Get yours here ⬇️
https://t.co/ymmQDQzGjL

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We were delighted to welcome Archie Cunningham and Killeavy/Killean Youth Group as our guests today.

Two more left to go for the third and final day of the festival.

12pm: The Football Monologues
8pm: The Three Kings

Tickets: https://t.co/ymmQDQi5sd

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DAY 2 DONE!

We had the fantastic John Reavey with 'Why Are There No Openly Gay Footballers?'

Then 'The Play Off' with Darren Mullen & Darren King.

Rounding off the night was 'I Believe In Miracles' followed by a chat with former Nottingham Forest player Ray Byrne.

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Reunited after 64 years!
The last surviving member of the Northern Ireland 1958 World Cup team, Peter McParland, meets again with Billy Hunter who was there to support the team in Sweden.

Billy spoke of his time at the World Cup being the 'best time of his life!'

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THANK YOU! ❤️
What an opening night. A packed house, a fantastic film and two wonderful guests

Thanks to everyone who came along

Peter McParland was a joy to listen to and we got to meet NI supporter Billy Hunter who was there in Sweden in 1958

We hope you all enjoyed it ⚽️🎬

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Our Six-Yard Box Cafe will be serving tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks and is CASH ONLY 🙌

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🎬⚽️ Ready to go for opening night!

Here's a quick peek at what awaits when you arrive at The Showgrounds for the screening of Spirit of '58 with special guests Peter McParland & Evan Marshall.

We can't wait to see everyone!

REMINDER: We are completely sold out for tonight

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⚽️🎬 We're delighted to announce that 'The Football Monologues' will kick things off on Sunday at 12PM.

Greg Crutwell's unique film tells the stories of seven different people living in and around the beautiful game.

Tickets available ⬇️ https://t.co/ymmQDQi5sd

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📣COMPETITION WINNER 📣

And the winner of our giveaway for a pair of Weekend passes is...Tony McCartan!

Congrats Tony.

Give us a shout and we'll sort our your passes and look forward to seeing you. 🙌

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🚨 SOLD OUT 🚨
Our opening night screening of Spirit Of '58 now officially SOLD OUT!
We still have tickets available for our other screenings over the weekend.
⬇️
https://t.co/ymmQDQi5sd

And remember to enter our competition for a pair of weekend passes for EVERY film!

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THE SCENE IS SET...

We're almost ready for opening night on Friday!
A few finishing touches to come ahead of The Spirit of '58 with special guests Peter McParland and filmmaker Evan Marshall.

See you all there! ⚽️🎬

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🚨GIVEAWAY TIME 🚨
We've a pair of weekend passes for the festival to give to one lucky winner.
It gives you entry to all 7 screenings over the weekend PLUS access to the NI memorabilia exhibition.

All you have to do it retweet this post!
Entires close at 5pm tomorrow.