Ireland’s love for Lourdes centre stage in new movie

Ireland’s love for Lourdes centre stage in new movie Laura Linney and Maggie Smith in a scene from The Miracle Club released by Sony Classics. Photo: OSV News

Hitting cinemas this week with an all-star cast, The Miracle Club follows a group of women from Dublin travelling to Lourdes on a pilgrimage.

Set in 1967, famous actresses Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates play best friends Lily (Smith) and Eileen (Bates) who are preparing to journey from Dublin to the sacred destination in the company of a third pal, Dolly (Agnes O’Casey).

The film has been commended by some reviewers for its faith-focus.

The latest offering from Irish director Thaddeus O’Sullivan, The Miracle Club appears in cinemas, Friday.