Travel with us as we journey through Ireland from County Meath, to Dublin, to County Cavan to County Galway. And all of this without boarding an airplane or riding a coach. It will happen all through Irish films which remind us of the “ties that bind.”

Each of these films shows the Irish in the above listed counties and the characters all in unique situations Our free Irish film series will be held on three consecutive Wednesdays and a Thursday beginning on January 25, 2012.

January 25  “The Secret of Kells” is set in County Meath.(2009) This animated feature tells the story of the illuminated Gospel book in Latin. Magic, fantasy and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. It features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Evan McGuire and Christen Mooney. Elms College Professor Jason Murphy will host and introduce the film.