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THE IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM TO HOST SPECIAL SCREENING OF AWARD-WINNING FILM AND DISCUSSION LED BY FOUNDER OF PROJECT CHILDREN
Nobel Peace Prize-Nominated Denis Mulcahy and 2026 Project Children Participants to Lead Discussion at 6:00 PM, followed by movie screening at 7:00PM.
Feature Documentary Screening Celebrates the Extraordinary Legacy of Project Children and Its Impact on Peace in Northern Ireland
“How to Defuse a Bomb: The Project Children Story” is a powerful and deeply moving feature documentary that chronicles the unwavering dedication of the Project Children charity and one of its founding members and chairman, Denis Mulcahy, a highly decorated, retired NYPD Bomb Squad officer.
This inspiring film tells the story of how a grassroots effort transformed into a groundbreaking peace initiative that helped pave the way for reconciliation in Northern Ireland, one child at a time. From 1975 onward, Project Children offered over 23,000 - TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND!!!! - young people a six-week summer reprieve from the sectarian violence of “The Troubles.” The program gave them not only a break from conflict, but a vision of what peace could look like.
Marking 50 Years of Peace Through the Eyes of Children
In 2025, Project Children proudly marks its 50th anniversary, a monumental milestone in the charity’s history of peacebuilding and reconciliation.
Narrated by Liam Neeson, "How to Defuse a Bomb: The Project Children Story" chronicles this remarkable journey through interviews, archival footage, and firsthand accounts from those who witnessed and participated in Project Children's extraordinary success, including President Bill Clinton. Denis Mulcahy has twice been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of Project Children's contributions to the Northern Ireland peace process. The film explores how ordinary people can change the course of history through compassion and courage.
Why It Matters
“How to Defuse a Bomb” is more than just a historical documentary but is a timely reminder of the power of empathy, connection, and grassroots activism in resolving conflict. While its focus is on Northern Ireland, the message of the film resonates globally. It speaks to the urgent need for vision, unity, and cross-community dialogue in today’s world.