Liam Weldon : Dark Horse on the Wind

Subject: Liam Weldon : Dark Horse on the Wind
From: GUEST,Peter Laban
Date: 16 Jul 22 - 10:30 AM

A week ago I saw a special screening of Miles O'Reilly's feature length documentary 'Dark horse on the wind'.

The film was produced by Lorraine Kennedy and Colm Keating (who's always brilliant photographs were used extensively in the film).

The film is emotional, compelling and beautiful. Really a must see.

I can't recommend it high enough to anyone interested in its subject.

Dark horse on the wind : Trailer

The film was screened in the presence of Liam's widow Nellie and one of their son's, Shane. Songs were sung (by Tim Dennehy, Macdara Yeates and others).

O'Reilly has put some material taken during the shooting on youtube:

Thomas McCarthy sings in tribute to Liam Weldon

So there you have it.

Subject: RE: Liam Weldon : Dark Horse on the Wind
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jul 22 - 11:37 AM

RTE1 spoke to Myles O Reilly and Macdara Yeates before the film's premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival (diff) in March:

RTE 1 Arena

Subject: RE: Liam Weldon : Dark Horse on the Wind
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 17 Jul 22 - 02:48 PM

I met Liam Weldon and learned a lot from him. I have played the Taylors Hall. I would love to see the film, is it available?

Subject: RE: Liam Weldon : Dark Horse on the Wind
From: GUEST,Peter Laban
Date: 17 Jul 22 - 03:06 PM

It has been going around the film festivals and there have been online screenings. I don't know what the plans are but there was talk of a distributor. So keep an eye out for it, it's a gem.