Irish news cryptic, could i get some help please

[countrywalksgirl]

Stuck as usual on a few
9 down putting on a film thats outstanding p???e???n?
11 ac ...and some of the locals obviously ?l??
18 ac one of the main engagements (3-5) ?e?f?g??

I say thank you now because you never fail to reveal the answers.

[bookbinder]

11 also
18 sea fight

[sandyRoe]

11a Also
18 Big fight?

[Frank97]

9d projecting

[sandyRoe]

Bookbinders sea fight looks more likely

[JoolsTwo]

18a Sea Fight

[mazie]

9d Projecting

[chelle7272]

presenting?

[chelle7272]

Of course - projecting will be right :)

[countrywalksgirl]

You are all stars,...........many many thanks. I did wonder if it was sea fight but i didnt get projecting.