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#BelfastLough - A pop-up film festival will form part of Belfast City celebrations to mark Sir Kenneth Branagh being made a freeman of the city on Tuesday January 30.

The ‘Branagh in Belfast’ programme of events reports The Irish News will be delivered in partnership with Film Hub NI (see filmhubni.org) and will be staged in venues across the city.

Fans will also have the opportunity of being in the audience at a special ceremony in the Ulster Hall that evening, when the Belfast-born actor will officially receive the honour. Applications can be made online via the council website belfastcity.gov.uk/branaghinbelfast – free tickets will be allocated to Belfast residents via computerised draw. The deadline to apply for tickets is 5pm on Friday January 19.

Festival highlights include screenings of Cinderella at Belfast Castle – where the audience is being encouraged to dress up as their favourite princess – and Dunkirk, which is being shown onboard the HMS Caroline.

Into Film and Cinemagic are also coordinating screenings in schools across the city so children and young people can enjoy some of Branagh’s work.

The actor and director has described being made a freeman of his home city as an “incredible honour".

For more on the film-director actor click here.

In addition to Afloat's coverage of an Irish Sea ferry with an on board Orient Express Lounge Bar following the release last year of Branagh's film 'Murder on the Orient Express'. 

Published in Belfast Lough

About Arklow Shipping

Arklow Shipping Limited, one of Ireland's leading shipping companies, has marked over 50 years of operation following its establishment in 1966.

The company, which began with a fleet of seven ships, has grown steadily over the years and now boasts a fleet of 59 vessels.

The company was founded by Captains James Tyrrell, Michael Tyrrell, and Victor Hall, who collaborated to create an umbrella company to operate their ships. This move allowed them to reduce overheads and strengthen their position in the market. The original fleet comprised seven ships, namely Tyrronall, Murell, Marizell, Valzell, Kilbride, River Avoca, and Avondale, all of varying sizes.

The shipping industry in Ireland underwent a significant transformation in the 1960s, with the replacement of traditional auxiliary schooners with modern crafts.

Arklow Shipping was at the forefront of this change, and the founders recognized the need for a new approach to shipping in Ireland. They built a company that could adapt to the changing market demands, and this has been a key factor in the company's continued growth.

Over the years, Arklow Shipping has bought, sold, and built ships, facing the challenges and opportunities that come with operating in the shipping industry. Despite these challenges, the company has remained committed to meeting market demand and providing high-quality services to its clients.

Today, Arklow Shipping is a leading player in the shipping industry, with a strong reputation for reliability and professionalism. The company's success story is a testament to the vision and dedication of its founders, who laid the foundation for a company that has stood the test of time.