Donegal tipple providers to feature on new A Sip of Irish film

Two staples of Donegal feature as highly anticipated film A Sip of Irish will have its premiere at Century Cinemas in Letterkenny at 8.30pm on Thursday September 25th at 8.30pm.

A Sip of Irish, directed by Frank Mannion, celebrates the incredible story of Ireland's contribution to the drinks and culinary world. It features Deirdre O'Carroll the Jameson whiskey blender and Rory Guinness with cameos from Pat Shortt, TV presenter Laura Whitmore, Una Healy, Ryan Tubridy, Michael Flatley (founder of Flatley Whiskey) and Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who grew up in Tyrone.

The feature documentary has a strong local Donegal connection and was partly filmed there, with Muff Liquor Co - in which Russell Crowe is a proud investor -  and Kinnegar Brewing being featured - Pat Shortt even reveals that Scraggy Bay IPA is his favourite tipple! To celebrate, Kinnegar Brewing will give a free drink to everyone who attends the premiere! And the audience will also get the chance to sample Muff Liquor too. 

The Sunday Times called the film "enchanting", the Guardian "a cheerful celebration of beloved tipples of Irish origin" and the Mail “poured to perfection - raise a glass to this cinematic gem!"

Filmed in spectacular locations around Ireland including Ballymaloe House (with renowned chef JR Ryall), Ballyfin and Midleton Distillery and Chateau Margaux in Bordeaux (once owned by the Irish). 

It will surprise viewers who think of Ireland as just the home of stout and Irish stew. It is the fourth film directed by Carlow-man Frank Mannion, after his acclaimed debut Sparkling: The Story of Champagne featuring Stephen Fry and the hit Quintessentially British with Ian McKellen and Judi Dench and Quintessentially Irish with Pierce Brosnan. 

Director Mannion says "my last film Quintessentially Irish featured Ricky Simms, a proud Donegal man who is the sports agent for two super-stars, Mo Farah and Usain Bolt. I am delighted that my new film also shines a spotlight on two amazing Donegal businesses – Kinnegar Brewing and Muff Liquor”.