The film on Abbeyleix's Emma Fogerty and actor Colin Farrell's preparations for the Dublin Marathon.
Compassionate, empathic and funny - that's how a Laois rare disease campaigner is describing the crew of a new documentary about her life.
'The Slightest Touch' is a film directed by Rachel Fleit about Abbeyleix's Emma Fogerty and actor Colin Farrell's preparations for the Dublin Marathon in 2024.
Ms Fogerty is the oldest living person in Ireland with EB, a rare skin condition, with the duo also raising a million euro for Debra Ireland.
The world premiere is set for the Dublin International Film Festival on February 28th.
Ms Fogerty says she's made lifelong friends as a result:
Director of the documentary Rachel Fleit is also paying tribute to Emma, saying she is full of warmth for those around her:
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