Schedule Of Events

March 5, 2025

Craic Session: CraicFest Kick Off 

Craicfest kicks off with a performance by acclaimed Irish step dancer Kait Sardin and special guest performers, promising an electrifying start to the festival

March 6, 2025

CraicFest Opening Night - NYC Premiere: Mrs Robinson

Join us for the highly anticipated New York premiere of the award-winning documentary Mrs Robinson-a powerful portrait of leadership, activism, and resilience. A Q&A with producer Cormac Hargaden will follow the screening. Afterparty at SOLAS Bar from 9pm, where complimentary Powers Whiskey and Stella Artois will be served.

March 7, 2025

NYC Premiere: King Frankie

Don't miss the New York premiere of King Frankie which follows the gripping story of a man navigating the complexities of life, loyalty, and survival. Written and directed by Dermot Malone and starring Peter Coonan (King of the Travellers / Love/Hate). Afterparty at BAR 13 from 9pm, where complimentary Powers Whiskey and Stella Artois will be served.

March 8, 2025

11:30am : Kids Fest Live at CraicFest

A family-friendly program showcasing Irish animated shorts, comedy, and Irish step dancing with the McManus Dance Company.

3pm : Housewife of the Year

Step back in time to an era where domestic skills were put on display in a surreal, must-see-to-believe televised competition. Between 1969 and 1995, women across Ireland vied for the title of Housewife of the Year, a contest celebrating cookery, nurturing, and household management-broadcast live on RTÉ from 1982 onwards. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Ciaran Cassidy. 

5pm : Best of Shorts

Featuring Oscar-qualified Room Taken, executive produced by Colin Farrell, plus The Big City (Dir. Cian O’Connor) and Trouble (Dir. Maura McDonnell).

7pm : Closing Night: Words on Canvas

Dive into David Keenan's creative journey, exploring artistry in the age of "algorithm & blues." Screening followed by a live performance by David Keenan at Village East by Angelika. Don’t miss it! Afterparty at The Factory 380 from 9pm, complimentary Powers Whiskey and Stella Artois will be served.

Date : March 5-8, 2025

Time :

March 5, 2025 at 7:00pm

March 6, 2025 at 7:00pm

March 7, 2025 at 7:00pm

March 8, 2025 at 11:30am

Locations :

Paddy Reilly's Music Bar, 519 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

Village East by Angelika, 181-189 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

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