Commons Lane Films Blog!!

Eamonn Norris a finalist at the 2015 Live Life video awards

2015-03-19T13:30:00.001-07:00

Eamonn Norris' video entry for the Donal Walsh, Live Life Awards has been selected as a finalist at the 2015 awards.
Here is the shortlisted video about what living life means to a bunch of different people.

Epic Dublin has a look at St Stephen's Green Dublin!!

2015-01-16T02:28:00.002-08:00

St Stephens Green is one of the most popular places in all of Dublin City. Much loved by the people of Dublin and tourists visiting, it has a mix of fascinating buildings and a spectacular Victorian park as well as a deeply rich social history.

This episode touches on the Guinness family, the 1916 Rising, the film director Steven Soderbergh, James Joyce and University College Dublin.

Architect, Stephen Wall takes us on another journey through the great Dublin city.

Check out the 8th video in the Epic Dublin series.

Eamonn Norris wins at Kerry Film Festival 2014

2014-11-14T04:20:00.002-08:00

Eamonn Norris of Commons Lane Films along with his fellow film makers John McCarthy, Fred O'Connor and David Pembroke recently won the "50 Hour Film Shoot" at the Kerry Film Festival 2014 with their film 'The Deadline'.
Congratulations!!

Fred O'Connor, John McCarthy, Michael Kelly (50 Hour Film Shoot organiser), Eamonn Norris and David Pembroke at the awards ceremony.

EPIC DUBLIN RETURNS WITH THE CHARMING PARLIAMENT STREET

2014-07-08T07:48:00.003-07:00

Parliament Street in the heart of Dublin's city centre is a proud example of the success of Dublin's rejuvenation scheme.
Rich in history, bars and cafés it is one of Ireland's most charming streets.

Some highlights on the street include City Hall, Grattan Bridge and The Sunlight Chambers..

Architect, Stephen Wall takes us on another journey through the great Dublin city.

Check out the 7th video in the Epic Dublin series.

Sound Operator and additional camera work by Kevin Condon.

Popular U.S. website WWW.IRISHCENTRAL.COM feature 'Home to Ireland' music video...

2014-05-24T08:38:00.005-07:00

http://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/Home-to-Ireland-music-video-filmed-on-the-streets-of-NYC-and-Ireland.html

The tv show Ireland West Music TV on SKY channel 191 feature 'Home to Ireland'

2014-05-14T15:47:00.000-07:00

Great to see our music video airing on SKY...
Thanks to West Music TV... Great to see it...

Here is a link to the station...
http://www.irelandwestmusictv.ie/

Epic Dublin is back with Thomas Street... Famous for Guinness, Robert Emmett, NCAD and more...

2014-05-12T09:23:00.000-07:00

Our Epic Dublin series is back! This time focusing on Thomas Street which is associated with Arthur Guinness, the revolutionary Robert Emmet, The National College of Art and Design, Vicar Street and more...

Stephen Wall brings us on another great journey through our beloved city...
Kevin Condon did sound and additional camera work.
Check it out if you have 2 free minutes... and please help us by sharing this post on Facebook if you enjoy it...

UCC 98.3FM radio station, The Clare Champion and The Nenagh Guardian newspapers all feature 'Home to Ireland'...

2014-05-01T06:45:00.002-07:00

A big thanks to UCC 98.3FM radio station, The Clare Champion and The Nenagh Guardian newspapers for featuring our music video 'Home to Ireland'.
Here are the links :-)...

UCC 98.3FM https://www.facebook.com/pages/UCC983FM/117881798289994

The Clare Champion https://www.facebook.com/theclarechampion

The Nenagh Guardian https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nenagh-Guardian/270819652958817

And here is the direct link to the music video 'Home to Ireland'.

Radio Station West Limerick 102 FM share 'Home to Ireland' music video.

2014-04-30T07:41:00.001-07:00

A special thanks to West Limerick 102 FM for sharing our video 'Home to Ireland' on their facebook page.
Here is the link
https://www.facebook.com/westlimerick102/posts/10154081553805585?fref=nf

And the link to the music video on YouTube :-)...

Our 1st Music video is now live... 'Home to Ireland' by Brendan & the Blacksticks

2014-04-24T15:00:00.003-07:00

Check out 'Home to Ireland' by Brendan & the Blacksticks.
Shot in New York City and Navan, County Meath, it tells the story of a man away from home.
Set to a great melody written by Breandán O'Ceallaigh... and featuring the vocal talents of him and Lorcan McEvoy.

Our short film 'The Countryman' will be featuring at the Arizona International Film Festival 2014

2014-04-07T07:19:00.000-07:00

Delighted to announce that our short film 'The Countryman' will be featuring at the Arizona International Film Festival on April 21st.
Special thanks to the great cast John McCarthy, Fred O'Connor and Liam O Mochain and to DP David Pembroke.
Funniest shoot I was ever on...

http://www.filmfestivalarizona.com/film-detail.php?id=256

Notre Dame Vs Navy - But What does the average Irish Person Know About American Football reaches 10,000 views on YouTube

2014-03-27T09:04:00.002-07:00

Notre Dame and Navy played in Ireland on 1st September 2012 and it was an amazing time for all involved.

Video exploring what the average Irish person with no experience of the great game knows about American Football and the past times associated it.
Like Tailgating... What is that?

New Highland Divas video - The trio play New York this summer...

2014-03-08T07:41:00.003-08:00

The Highland Divas are playing New York!
Check out the latest video by Commons Lane Films about this beautiful Celtic trio...

They will be performing at the famous Metropolitan Room on July 23!
Feel free to like and share the video to spread the word about their great Celtic music.

Dublin People | Dublin streets featured in YouTube series

2014-02-19T16:21:00.001-08:00

The Dublin People Newspapers featured our Epic Dublin series this week which we are delighted about...
Check out the online version of the article here if you get a chance... It's short and there is a link to the latest Epic Dublin video if you have yet to see it...

Written and presented by architect Stephen Wall the series aims to entertain viewers by highlighting the historical, cultural and architectural points of interest around the great city.
The series also includes contributions from Caoimhín C Condún,Lorcan McEvoy and John Kennedy.

Dublin People | Dublin streets featured in YouTube series

Epic Dublin returns!! This time the focus is on Parnell Square!!

2014-01-31T19:21:00.001-08:00

Architect Stephen Wall brings us on another journey through Dublin City this time focusing on the iconic Parnell Square.

Check out the fifth video in the Epic Dublin series.

IT Tralee:College Student Life - Ireland reaches 5000 views on YouTube!!

2014-01-21T09:45:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to all involved in our IT Tralee video which today reached 5000 views on YouTube...

It is about two foreign exchange students enjoying their time at the Institute of Technology.

Check it out if you havent seen it... :-)

Epic Dublin | Henrietta Street reaches 2000 views on YouTube

2013-11-22T07:28:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to writer and presenter Stephen Wall as our 1st Epic Dublin video has reached 2000 views on YouTube.

Check it out here if you have not already seen it...

My short film Timeless to screen at The Kerry Film Festival, October 9th 2013

2013-09-29T15:37:00.001-07:00

Am delighted that my short film Timeless will be screening at the Kerry Film Festival this year.
Here are some details

http://www.kerryfilmfestival.com/index.php/festival/screening/made-in-kerry

New 40 second video for Berminghams Bar in Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland now live :-)

2013-05-17T11:32:00.000-07:00

Check out this short video for Navan towns oldest bar. Established in 1884, it is a fascinating little pub that has a really great atmosphere by day and by night. It also has a very impressive collection of authentic old Irish antiques.

Music by local band Trigger and the Hitmen.

Our latest Epic Dublin video is now live - O'Connell Street

2013-04-24T04:52:00.003-07:00

Architect Stephen Wall brings us on another journey through Dublin City this time focusing on Ireland's most famous Street, O'Connell Street.

Check out the third video in the Epic Dublin series.

Additional camera work by Kevin Condon and John Kennedy.

Epic Dublin | Merrion Square - Our 2nd video in the Epic Dublin series is now live

2013-04-03T05:24:00.001-07:00

Check out the 2nd video in our Epic Dublin series about the wonderful Merrion Square

Merrion Square is one of the most beautiful areas in all of Dublin. It is notable for it's fine examples of Georgian town houses, Leinster House, its museums and the famous people that lived and worked on it.
Check out the 2nd short documentary in the Epic Dublin series written and presented by architect, Stephen Wall.

Our 1st video in the Epic Dublin series is now live - Epic Dublin | Henrietta Street

2013-04-03T05:16:00.000-07:00

Check out the new video in our Epic Dublin series about the famous Henrietta Street.

Henrietta Street is Dublin city's earliest Georgian Street. It is famous for its fine examples of Georgian architecture and for all the tv shows and movies filmed there.

Check out the 1st informative short documentary in the Epic | Dublin series written and presented by architect, Stephen Wall.

TIMELESS Poster 1 unveiled!!

2013-03-07T14:56:00.000-08:00

Timeless is premiering at
The Dingle International Film Festival,
15th March 2013

If you would like to check out new videos by Commons Lane Films, follow the link here to the YouTube channel...
http://www.youtube.com/user/CommonsLaneFilms?feature=mhee

NEW VIDEO of the Beautiful Town and Countryside of Killarney, County Kerry in Ireland

2013-02-01T11:36:00.001-08:00

Killarney is one of the most beautiful places in Ireland... It is located in County Kerry in the south west of the country. For many years it has been one of the most visited places. Find out why...

To remind us all of how amazing Ireland can be on a nice day here is a short video I shot...

Congratulations to IRISH FOLK FURNITURE on winning at the Sundance Film Festival

2013-01-23T05:29:00.002-08:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrfDAIqn6KE

Irish Folk Furniture has won the highly prestigious Best Animation award at the Sundance Film Festival. It was shot in Tipperary by the banks of Lough Derg which is one of the most beautiful places in all of Ireland.