Six ideas for March

Celebrate Ireland on film

March brings with it two patron saints days; St David (1st March), and St Patrick (17th). In this issue, we’re sharing some foodie ideas for anyone celebrating the former, but for those looking to mark St Patrick’s Day, you could watch some Irish cinema that will transport you to the Emerald Isle.

Try three music-focused films: , directed by John Carney, is a coming-of-age drama about a boy starting a band to impress a girl. , based on the book by Roddy Doyle, is tells the story of a record shop in Belfast during The Troubles. Meanwhile, animation fans will love Oscar-nominated , from Irish studio Cartoon Saloon, and those with an eye on the awards scene should check out , the latest movie from director Kenneth Branagh.