Rocky Ros Muc 
From humble beginnings, to competing for a world title crown. From the quiet Gaeltacht village of Ros Muc, Galway, to the criminal underworld of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger and the mean streets of Boston.
Rocky Ros Muc examines the spirit inside the ring and the troubles outside, as well as the reality of emigration and its impact on identity.
In the mid-1970s Seán Mannion left Galway for Boston.
In October 1984, Sean stood in the boxing ring in Madison Square Garden, New York City, fighting for a WBA world title crown. His rise up the professional ranks was not straightforward. Neither was his descent.
Rocky Ros Muc is Seán Mannion's story: his life, boxing career, and the ups and downs of both. This is a story of survival, determination, honour and strength. A story about identity and community, not just for Seán Mannion, but for thousands of emigrants like him.
Winner: Best Documentary, Boston Irish Film Festival
Please note: the 6.10pm screening on Sun 26 Nov will be the full Irish language version of the film with English subtitles. All other screenings are in English and Irish and partially subtitled.
The 6.40pm screening on Fri 24 Nov will be followed by a Q&A with director Michael Fanning and biographer/author Rónán Mac Con Iomaire.
