Capital Irish Film Festival

The Washington D.C. Gaels are proud sponsors of Horseshoe, screening at the 2026 Capital Irish Film Festival. This darkly funny, emotionally charged Irish comedy-drama follows four estranged siblings who reunite in their childhood home in the West of Ireland, confronting grief, inheritance, and long-buried family secrets. As an East Coast premiere and award-winning debut feature, Horseshoe is a powerful celebration of contemporary Irish storytelling — and the Gaels are delighted to support Irish culture on screen in the heart of Washington, D.C. 

Capital Irish Film Festival:

For 20 years, Solas Nua has presented Irish film to audiences in Washington, D.C., celebrating the contemporary culture and rich heritage from across the island of Ireland on screen. Its Capital Irish Film Festival (CIFF) is one of the largest programs of Irish cinema in North America, showcasing the latest narrative and documentary features, shorts, art films, and animation releases by Irish and Ireland-based filmmakers.…