The Miracle Club 2023

Lourdes, a charming country town nestled at the foot of the stunning French Pyrenees, serves as a beacon for around 6 million visitors each year, drawn by its reputation for miracles. Meanwhile, in Ballyfermot, Ireland during the vibrant year of 1960, a lively community pulsates with life. This outer Dublin locale is known for its offbeat rhythm—fast, frenetic, and full of spirit—yet is deeply anchored in traditions of loyalty, faith, and togetherness. The residents battle daily hardships but share a steadfast resolve to live life to the fullest, even with limited resources.

For the women of Ballyfermot, there is a singular dream that glimmers like hope amidst their struggles: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, a chance to escape their domestic routine, completely free of charge. Thanks to some mischievous intervention by their spirited priest, the close-knit friends - Lily Fox, Eileen Dunne, Dolly Hennessy, and Sheila - find themselves the fortunate winners of this life-changing opportunity at a raucous local raffle night.

Having never ventured beyond Dublin, this journey offers our heroines an exhilarating chance to unwind, embrace freedom, and relish a taste of independence. However, the trip is not merely a joyride; the women have a vital mission ahead in Lourdes—to serve as ‘pushers’ for sick and disabled pilgrims seeking to bathe in the town’s famed healing springs. This journey also serves as a moment of self-reflection, with each woman yearning for her own personal miracle.

The reunion with Chrissie Ahearn, who has returned from a long exile in the USA, stirs up old wounds and unveils bitter truths that have long been buried. As they confront their past and each other, the women come to a profound realization: the miracle they seek has always been within their grasp, found in the strength of their friendships and the unwavering bonds that unite them.

The Miracle Club is a truly joyous and uplifting narrative that invites audiences to connect with characters who are just as messy, vocal, and imperfect as we are. It empowers us all to communicate openly, love fiercely, and laugh heartily, reminding us that our true strength lies in the friends and family who stand steadfastly by our sides.