Greatest Irish Movies Ever

Irish cinema is undoubtedly a small affair, however that doesn't mean it doesn't have its gems and hasn't made some impact. There have been a number of excellent Irish films in the last couple of decades - so which are our favourites and what do we see as the top Irish films ever?

The Commitments

Whether it's the feel good, but muddled, The Van, or real Dublin in The Snapper, Roddy Doyle for one has certainly had his say on Irish cinema. The Commitments is probably the best of all of these. The film is based in late 80s Dublin and is about a number of down and out Dubliners who set up, what else but a soul band. The strange, but loveable characters go from clashing personalities to almost making the big time under a certain Jimmy Rabitte. However, they fall apart when just at the edge of fame. Made with a cast of unknowns at the time, the movie was a huge success and went on to see a number of its actors achieve fame in a wide range of show biz areas.

The Quiet Man

An oldie but a goodie, as they say. This mid 20th century movie, starring Maureen o'Hara and Mr John Wayne is the story of Sean Thornton, a retired boxer who returns to Ireland to reclaim a family farm. He ends up falling in love with Mary Kate Danaher and it all continues from there. Made during the heyday of Hollywood, its's a big film, with a big heart and a favourite both sides of the Atlantic. It was directed by infamous Hollywood man John Ford. Now with the likes of Netflix in Ireland, why not take advantage of an Ireland deal and see all the films you wanted to but never have.

In the name of the Father

This Oscar nominated movie is based on Guildford Four man Gerry Conlon, who was wrongly imprisioned for the bombing of a pub in the aforementioned town in 1974. The film is based around onlons 15 year struggle to show what really happened and right the wrongs done to him and the other men. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards and starred Daniel Day Lewis as Conlon in a heart aching portrayal of one man's struggle with injustice.

The Guard

Starring none other than Mr Brendan Gleeson, one of the greatest Irish actors of all. Gleeson is a racist Garda situated in the middle of nowhere. After a huge drugs find in the west of the country Gleeson ends being teamed up with Don Cheedle - a FBI agent. Trouble ensues and a dark comedy finds its feet in a hilarious but extremely dark buddy story, with plenty of Spag Western influences. A great Irish film and probably the best of the 2010s and perfect for watching with a Netflix, or Lovefilm deals Ireland from a daily deal's site.

Adam and Paul

If you're looking for dark movies, well this one about two junkies Adam and Paul is probably it. Based on Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett, the play shows the pairs pointless lives as they move from one hit to the next, doing little in between other than just existing. Though a very depressing film, it's brilliantly shot, shows a wonderful ,if depressing impression of junkies lives in Dublin and is just an all round fantastic movie.

Walking Ned Devine

If you ever wondered what happens in small Irish villages with the chance to defraud a lottery win, well this is it. Upon winning the lottery Ned Devine dies from shock. However, the local villagers step in to fool the lottery winners and show him as still alive. What ensues is a cat and mouse game of tomfoolery as the locals try and defraud the lottery man. It's one of the most heartwarming and funny Irish films of all time and with deals in Ireland on streaming sites a must see.

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