Linda Bhreathnach

Linda Bhreathnach (born 1983) is an award-winning Irish writer, director and actress.

Publicity photo of Linda Bhreathnach (2018)

From Ros Muc, Conamara in the west of Ireland, she is a former Miss Galway (2007) and a runner up for Miss Ireland in the same year. She is best known for her award-winning films.

She played the part as "Róise de Burca" in the long-running soap opera Ros na Rún. While in character Bhreathnach participated in the first Lesbian kiss episode on Irish television.. Bhreathnach also had a starring role in the critically acclaimed political drama The Running Mate " and in the BBC/TG4 drama Seacht / Seven.

In 2016. Bhreathnach wrote and directed award winning short film Adulting [1][2]

In 2017, Bhreathnach wrote and directed Native,[3][4][5][6] a short film shot in Ireland starring Patrick Bergin.[7] Native was nominated for Best Cinematography by Sean T. O'Meallaigh[8] and Best National/International Short Film by Linda Bhreathnach[9] at the Richard Harris International Film Festival.[10] Native was produced by Linda Bhreathnach and by Marina Donahue[11][12] of Corner Bar Pictures.[13][14]

In 2018, Bhreathnach[15] released the short film My Mother is my Priest.[16] The film is described as a 'celebration of mothers' and was released by Linda Bhreathnach Films.[17] Bhreathnach created, wrote, directed and performed in the film.[18]