Cill Stuifín // Film Screening
Off the coast of West Clare lies Cill Stuifín, a village long believed to have been swallowed by the sea—some say by a freak wave, others by an ancient curse. In this cinematic documentary, folklorist Aindrias de Staic follows in his late father’s footsteps to uncover the truth behind the legend. As haunting stories
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collide with scientific discovery, geologists reveal evidence of a cataclysmic event, while big-wave surfers confront the powerful reef that guards its secrets. Blending Irish folklore, marine science and the raw energy of the Atlantic, Cill Stuifín explores the mystery of a lost village and the urgent warning it holds in the face of climate change and rising seas. WINNER // Best Irish Language Film Award Galway Film Fleadh 2026 This screening is being presented as part of Féile na Gaeilge / Irish Language Day. Admission to Cill Stuifín is free to all Féile na Gaeilge ticket holders. This film is in Irish with English subtitles. Purchase full-day Féile na Gaeilge tickets here. Presented with generous support from Culture Ireland, CIE Tours, the Emigrant Support Programme, National Endowment for the Arts, the St. Patrick's Day Foundation, and the Mary Lavelle Grein Fund.