Private Project

On The Ball

A story about two rival 5-aside football teams in which their league is no more, With a tempting option of a competition to play against a "League of Ireland" team.... can these two teams put their rivalry behind them and join forces for the opportunity for the big time?

  • Len Bird
    Director
  • Desmond Bird
    Director
  • Len Bird
    Writer
  • Desmond Bird
    Writer
    End in Tears , The Celtic Demons, Of Legions Past , Inner Lament
  • Desmond Bird
    Producer
  • Len Bird
    Producer
  • Joe Rooney
    Key Cast
    "Deco Quinn"
    Fr Ted , Kilinaskully
  • Desmond Bird
    Key Cast
    "Frank O Donnell"
    End in Tears, Creepy Charlie
  • John Billy Kennerk
    Key Cast
    "Billy Driscoll"
    Thank You Come Again
  • Mark Sherlock
    Key Cast
    "Tony / Rob Sherlock"
  • Barry Stanley
    Key Cast
    "Oscar Hannon"
    Don't Forget Me
  • Lyndsey Alyson Riddall
    Key Cast
    "Niamh Behan"
    Sodium Party
  • Wesley Doyle
    Key Cast
    "Gary Doyle"
    Fair City
  • George Bracebridge
    Key Cast
    "Jerry Gallagher"
    Deep Shock, Thaw my Heart
  • Graham O Neill
    Key Cast
    "Johnny Hart"
    Thank You Come Again
  • Aislinn Ni Ullachain
    Key Cast
    "'Mad' Mary"
    Dominion Creek
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Irish
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 38 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 20, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Dublin
    Ireland
    July 20, 2018
    Underground Film Festival 2018
    Official Selection
Director - Len Bird, Desmond Bird
Director Statement

On the Ball is a tribute to all 90s era Irish films and tries to capture the magic of the Barry town trilogy. We wanted to create something humble and warm for everyone to enjoy. Football fans and non fans alike. Its something for everyone