The admirable Dingle Film Festival is to host a European premiere in September. Spirit of the Marathon, a 2007 film following six competitors at the Chicago Marathon, will be screened at the same weekend as Dingle's own marathon.

Jon Dunham, the picture’s director, is expected to attend. The Dingle Film Festival runs from September 10th to 13th. www.dinglefilmfestival. com, 087-9139962