As the tour concluded, Guckian announced a plan: to rebuild Gralton’s Hall in Effrinagh. Photograph: Enda O'DowdThe story of Gralton’s Hall – or Jimmy’s Hall, as the title of Ken Loach’s 2014 film goes – is well known. Gralton's Hall, formally known as Pearse-Connolly Hall, was used for dances and educationThirteen years ago, one of the greatest filmmakers of our time, Loach, came to Leitrim to make his film. Now Guckian and a group of eight others are determined to bring Gralton’s Hall back to Effrinagh. Bringing back Gralton’s Hall is a great collective new year’s resolution.

Source: The Irish Times January 06, 2026 01:01 UTC