Happenings to celebrate Irish film and history with epic 'Centenary Cinema' programme

The programme will involve a collection of open air cinema screenings scheduled between August and October.

Special guests attending such as Jim Sheridan, Ed Guiney and Lenny Abrahamson will discuss the historical, cultural and political challenges that Ireland has faced throughout the decades.

Then the guests and Happenings will make donations to charities of their choosing and will work alongside the selected charities to heighten awareness for their cause.

Here is a list of the venues, films and guestspeakers:

In the Name of the Father
Saturday, August 13th at 7:30pm
Merrion Square, followed by a panel discussion with Director Jim Sheridan

Michael Collins
Saturday, August 27th at 7:30pm
Emmet Square, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Adam and Paul
Friday, September 16th at 7:30pm
Herbert Park, Dublin, followed by a panel discussion with Lenny Abrahamson.