Once We Were Punks

BBFC RatingOnce We Were Punks

Showing: 22 May 2026 until 24 May 2026

Show Times

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Fri 22 May 2026
Sat 23 May 2026
Sun 24 May 2026

CertificateNot Rated
Year2025
GenreDocumentary
Director(s)Frank Shouldice
LanguageEnglish
CountryIreland
Running Time1HR 36MINS
Extra InfoRecommended 12+
Season Main Programme

Frank Shouldice (The Man Who Wanted to Fly) has found another bunch of witty Cavan men to beguile us as they reignite friendships and revisit their musical youth.

1980s Bailieboro, Co Cavan, four school friends form a punk band and set their sights on world domination. When the big breakthrough never comes, careers, adulthood, and emigration intervene. But when they meet up at a funeral 25 years later they pick up where they left off. 

The Panic Merchants were originally made up of Justin Kelly (vocals), David Meagher (guitar), Paddy Glackin (bass), and Noel Larkin (drums). The band's leaders, Kelly and Meagher, now perform as Sons of Southern Ulster.

The 6.00pm screening on Sat 23 May will be followed by a Q&A with director Frank Shouldice.


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