Dungarvan girl Emily shines at LauraLynn Oscars Project
Emily Ahearne, (14) from Dungarvan and her family pictured on the red carpet for the LauraLynn Oscars at the Odeon Cinema in Charlestown. Picture Andres Poveda
A girl from Dungarvan achieved Oscar glory at The LauraLynn Oscars awards in Dublin.
Emily Ahearne and her family took to the red carpet at the Odeon Cinema at Charlestown for the dazzling event.
The 14-year-old played the starring role alongside her family in her movie titled ‘Emily Saves The World Cup’ which won the Best Drama Movie Oscar.
The LauraLynn Oscars is a digital storytelling initiative providing LauraLynn children with life-limiting conditions and their families a platform to create their own special story through film.
The Oscars Project is now in its 8th year and began life as a workshop for siblings of the children who avail of LauraLynn services.
Emily's mum Ann called the night 'amazing': "It was absolutely amazing. I can’t even put into words what it mean to all of the family. We just made incredible memories that money can’t buy. We’ll never get to replicate this again. It’s just been so incredibly special”
Michelle Harnett, Senior Play Therapist at LauraLynn said: "The LauraLynn Oscars is a truly unique therapeutic initiative that goes far beyond traditional filmmaking. It offers families an extraordinary opportunity to explore their relationships, share creative stories, and collaborate in ways they may never have imagined. With guidance from experts across different disciplines, each family becomes the creator of their own cinematic masterpiece."
"This project is about so much more than making a film; it’s about building deeper connections, creating lasting memories, and strengthening the bonds between family members, extended family, and the wider community."
She added: "The experience culminates in a spectacular Oscars style celebration, where families proudly showcase their films and share in the joy of recognisingâ¯each other’s creativity and contributions. It’s a powerful celebration of unity, imagination, and the enduring strength of family bonds.
"What makes this initiative so important is that it empowers families to become active storytellers and see their own narratives come alive on screen. Most importantly, it gives the families and their guests a magical day to stand in the spotlight together, creating moments of joy and beauty that will be cherished for a lifetime.”
