The Jesuits of Tullabeg tells the story of an ambitious group of philosopher’s who founded a College in Ireland in the early 1800’s. Featuring unseen archival material and a rare interview with one of its original founders, this strikingly modern and moving documentary shines a light on a world only very few were privileged to see. Filmed over four years, this feature length piece is the first in a two-part series following a group of Jesuits who came from relative obscurity and went on to become Lawyers, Doctors and Generals and more…

Through a colorful mosaic of stories, this documentary aims to demystify Jesuit life and offers a rare insider glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked in Tullabeg College during the famine years. You’ll hear about the Jesuit who was buried 3 times and the extraordinary work of one Irish man who created a lasting legacy in Australia as the founder of Riverview College in Sydney.