Four films will be screened on March 20 and 21 as the Irish Film Festival returns to the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square.

• Fri., March 20 at 7:30 p.m. – “Báite,” directed by Ruán Magan: A woman’s body is found under the waters of a lake in the countryside, and the arrival of a detective from Dublin is the last thing Peggy, the owner of Casey’s Pub, needs as she tries to save her business and her family. 
• Plays with 2026 Oscar Nominee for Best Animated Short Film “Retirement Plan,” directed by John Kelly: In the throes of his overstimulated, energy-poor midlife, Ray fantasizes about everything he’d love to do in retirement, once he finally has the “time.”
• Sat., March 21, at 5 p.m. “Beat the Lotto,” directed by Ross Whitaker (in person): When downtrodden 1980s Ireland inaugurated a National Lottery, it became an obsession for Stefan. Seeing a flaw in the system, he attempted to fix the draw but the heist became public and the lottery tried to stop him, dividing the nation. This screening will be followed by an in person Q&A with director Ross Whitaker.
• 7 p.m.- “Christy,” directed by Brendan Canty: Two estranged brothers with checkered childhoods in the care system suddenly find themselves living under the same roof. They must now reconcile with their pasts and make decisions about the future.

Tickets are now on Sale, and a $50 All Access Pass will guarantee access to all screenings within this.  More at Irishfilmfestival.com