I spoke with Colm Quinn about his new documentary on Charlie Bird, Ransom ‘79, opening Fastnet Film Festival in advance of its release by Break Out Pictures. Plus: other highlights coming to Fastnet next week.

Charlie Bird’s final inquiry reveals gang who held Ireland to ransom. Today's The Sunday Times Ireland. Bird's swan song, the new theatrical documentary Ransom '79, is moving and riveting Colm Quinn Break Out Pictures thetimes.co.uk/article/charli…

THIS!!!! Go see this in the cinema this weekend! Amazing work Colm Quinn! Fitting Tribute to the legend Charlie Bird, Beannacht Dé lena anam. #IrishFilm #SupportIrishFilm

Can’t wait for Ransom ‘79 to open in cinemas all over Ireland from Friday. We’ve been blown away by the response so far and can’t wait for people to see it. Screen Ireland Coimisiún na Meán Virgin Media Television

NEW | Screentime 🎬 John Fardy talks to director Colm Quinn about ‘Ransom 79’, the new documentary that details Charlie Bird’s last big story about a massive ransom plan against the Irish State. Listen now.

Colm Quinn, the director of the new documentary Ransom '79, has paid tribute to the late Charlie Bird for his indefatigable spirit and determination to tell his last story on the big screen. rte.ie/entertainment/…

Don't miss Charlie Bird's thrilling final investigation on the big screen. Ransom '79 - playing in cinemas nationwide.

I am trying to pull on anger but I am grief stricken. My stomach turns when I try to speak. How do I explain that burning children alive in tents is bad? Who does not know that? What is this system we’ve built that has normalized advanced tech barbarism & dares to lecture us?

"A testament to Charlie Bird as a journalist to the end - ever determined, faithful to the story" Entertainment.ie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RANSOM ’79 is #NowShowing 🎟 lighthousecinema.ie/film/ransom-79

"An absolutely gripping feature about a criminal gang who attempted to pull off one of the most audacious heists this country has ever seen." June Butler investigates Ransom 79, where journalist Charlie Bird and his determination break one final story. filmireland.net/2024/05/25/iri…

Loved this chat with Ross Whitaker

RANSOM '79 Legendary Irish journalist Charlie Bird chases to uncover his final story. A ransom note that was sent to the Irish government in 1979. Threatening the country with a virus. Director Colm Quinn creates a thrilling and touching film. TICKETS: docsireland.ie/programme/what…

This chat between two great doc directors Ross Whitaker and Colm Quinn is a must listen for anyone interested in making documentary. The series is a bit of goldmine in general.

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It was an honour to have worked on this powerful and important film. It was and is quite the privilege also to know and collaborate with the legendary Margo Harkin who made the film. Rte Monday 9.35

Legendary Irish journalist Charlie Bird's final story Ransom '79 coming to NewportBeachFilmFest October 22nd. Tix here nbff2024.eventive.org/films/66cf6058… Consulate General of Ireland, Los Angeles CIACLA The Irish Outreach Center

Our film with the late, great Charlie Bird, Ransom '79, is heading Stateside NewportBeachFilmFest

Delighted that Ransom '79 will have its North American premiere at NewportBeachFilmFest. It plays on Oct 22nd and producer David Power will be in attendance. Tix available here nbff2024.eventive.org/films/66cf6058…

Really pleased to share that Ransom '79 will be screening in Piccadilly at the Irish Film Festival London on Saturday Nov 16th. Colm Quinn Colin Murphy John Kelleher and myself should be chatting after too. Tix here - eventbrite.co.uk/e/ransom-79-if…

Excited our film Ransom ’79 is on the tele later. It goes out at 9pm on Virgin Media One 🙌