"Delightful - it's often said that the Irish, blessed with the gift of the gab, can be splendid raconteurs. You'll find generous evidence to that effect here. And a bit of poetry as well " - New York Times (Critics Pick)

Older Than Ireland is a landmark feature documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty Irish centenarians.

It was one of the most successful Irish documentaries of all time in terms of domestic and international box office having played theatrically in multiple territories including: Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Won various awards including Best Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh, The Irish Times Ticket Awards, the Director's Choice Award at the Boston Irish Film Festival and was nominated for two Irish Film and Television Academy Awards (IFTAs), including the Rising Star Award for Alex Fegan.

It was also uniquely invited to play twice in the National Gallery of Ireland and featured on ARTE among multiple international broadcasters and is currently a prescribed film on the Junior Cycle School curriculum.

Director Alex Fegan

Producer Garry Walsh

Executive Producer for Screen Ireland Kieth Potter

Funded by Screen Ireland