THE Irish premiere of ‘Wildfire’ is to be screened in Clones, the home town of the film’s late star, Nika McGuigan.

Hosted by Clones Film Festival and presented by Wildcard, the film will be shown on Sunday, August 29 at Barry McGuigan Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan, with special guests in attendance.

The real tragedy of Nika’s short life makes this early showing of Wildlife a poignant moment for the McGuigan family and all those who are attending this special event, said a spokesperson on behalf of organisers.

Wildfire follows sisters Lauren and Kelly, whose lives were shattered with the mysterious death of their mother.

Left to pick up the pieces after her sister abruptly disappeared, Lauren is suddenly confronted with the family’s dark and traumatic past when Kelly returns home after being reported missing for a whole year.

The intense sisterhood reignited, Kelly’s desire to unearth their history is not welcomed by all in the small town, as rumours and malice spread like wildfire, threatening to push them over the edge.

The film is directed by Cathy Brady and stars Nora-Jane Noone alongside the late Nika McGuigan.

Wildfire was produced in Ireland in 2020 and is rated 15A. The screening is free, but registration is required via Eventbrite. Viewers are advised to arrive at 5.30pm with the film to start at 6pm sharp.

In early July, Nika, daughter of Olympic boxer Barry McGuigan, posthumously won Best Actress Film at the 2021 IFTA Film and Drama Awards for her performance in ‘Wildfire’, which was in post-production when the actress passed away.

Accepting the award on her behalf, Nika’s father, Barry, and mother, Sandra, said they were “very, very proud and overwhelmed”.