IRISH & GAELIC TITLES
. . . just a few special titles
celebrating Ireland's fantastic heritage
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| UC 1 |
DUBLIN : MEDIEVAL CHARM ~ GEORGIAN SPLENDOUR . . . an award winning film, pres. & narr. by one of Ireland's best respected documentary film presenters, Cathal O' Shannon. Vikings, Normans, the Church, all are lovingly told in Cathal's superb narration, together with realistic illustrations, capturing the atmosphere of these turbulent periods in Dublin's long history.
Christ Church & St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College - home of the Book of Kells - plus The Custom House, Four Courts and Parliament Buildings. Take a horse and carriage trip around the great Georgian Squares Fitzwilliam and Merrion and feel their history. The rise and fall of Charles Stewart Parnell, Phoenix Park murders of 1882, 1913 workers strike, Howth Gun Running episode culminating in the events of Easter Week, 1916, all shown through a superb collection of photographs courtesy of the various national archives.
In Kilmainham Gaol, Cathal tells the tragic story of Joseph Mary Plunkett, who married Grace Gifford only hours before his execution. The War of Independence, the leadership of Michael Collins, and the Irish Civil war, in Dublin, are also included. Finally, Cathal visits some of Dublin's most famous pubs associated with great Irish writers and relaxes with a pint at Ireland's oldest pub, The Brazen Head Inn, and tells of some famous visitors who frequented it over the centuries. In all, a striking film.
PAL ~ NTSC ~ SECAM . . for DVD, please add £4
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12.99
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| UC 3 |
HOWTH : PORTRAIT OF A PENNINSULA . . . This award winning film by Aidan Doyle depicts the history of Howth from the first settlers through the Viking and Norman invasion on the Peninsula. The film also covers the Howth Gun-Running episode and includes a section on the Hill of Howth tram.
PAL ~ NTSC ~ SECAM . . for DVD, please add £4
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12.99
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| UC 3 |
MALAHIDE CASTLE TO THE VELVET STRAND . . . The Talbots and Malahide Castle ~ Blimps (Airships) at Malahide Demense ~ First World War: sinking of the Leinster in Oct. 1918 (Associated With Blimps) ~ world famous Aviators and their flight from Portmarnock Strand during the 1930s. ~ Malahide Castle / Gardens ~ Malahide Abbey ~ St Dhoulaigh's 12th Century church, and much more. This film by Aidan Doyle won the Best Documentary at the Cork International Film / Video Festival in 1998, and the Fuji Award at the Guernsey Lily International Film / Video Festival also in 1998.
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12.99
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| UC 4 |
FERRIES OF DUBLIN BAY . . . is a unique documentary giving an exclusive insight into the daily operation of some of the most sophisticated vessels that ply our waters. Included in the film are the world's largest fast ferry, The Stena Exployer and the worlds largest car ferry, The M.V. Ulysses. Interviews are featured with Captain Tom Joyce of the Ulysses and Captain Steve Hutson of the Jonathan Swift. Exclusive footage includes the view from the Ulysses Bridge as she makes her final approach and berths in the port of Holyhead.
PAL ~ NTSC ~ SECAM . . for DVD, please add £4
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12.99
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| UC5 |
YORK : CITY OF HISTORIC SPLENDOUR . . . is one of England's most historic cities. Narr. by presenter Cathal O'Shannon. The City of York has a history that spans 2000 years. The Romans established a base here in 71 A.D. and York became an important centre of Roman power for more than three centuries. After the Romans, Anglo Saxons ruled for almost 400 years. York was taken over by the Vikings, in turn displaced by Normans, led by William the Conqueror, and 600 years later besieged by Cromwell's forces in 1644. York has survived centuries of turmoil and trauma. See the splendour of York Minster, it's history, the Minster fires of 1829, 1840 and 1984. The Bars and Walls, St. Mary's Abbey. Treasurer's House, Stonegate and The Shambles, the story of Clifford's Tower, the Seige of York, the Georgian period and much more.
We realise the DVD looks out of place here . .. could Vikings be the connection ?! The reason we've included it is because it comes from the same excellent studio as the titles above.
PAL ~ NTSC ~ SECAM . . for DVD, please add £4
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12.99
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IRELAND ~ LAND OF MAJESTY SERIES
Two bewitchingly beautiful titles . . and that's no blarney !
Available as a double DVD, or separately
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QLDVD
6163
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DISCOVER IRELAND . . Land of Majesty : Vol 1 .. Landmarks In Time
The first volume in this series of programmes telling the cultural and social history of Ireland explores some of the island's more prominent landmarks in context with their place in Irish cultural history. Such natural attractions as the Blarney Stone and the Curlew Mountain are examined as well as the man-made structures that have become as famous as the times of change in which they were built. Covers many of the saints and scholars of the Celts and the majesty of Tara, St Patrick and St Colmcille. Many ancient sites are included in the tour as well as more modern ones, including: the Curlew Mountains, Kerry, Connemara, Dublin and Wicklow.
Even better value than previously offered videos of same title .. also extra titles on this volume, including previously offered "Discover Your Irish Heritage".
| 156 | 
DVD
15.99
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QLDVD
6165
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DISCOVER IRELAND . . Land of Majesty : Vol 2 .. Green Green Grass Of Home
Discover the history and magic of Ireland.
Covers the Giants Causeway and sites in the south with Celtic links. A place with rich cultural interest, beautiful scenery and unique character, this film provides a personal guide to the Emerald Isle.
| 102 | 
DVD
15.99
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| QLDVD
6161
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DISCOVER IRELAND . . Land of Majesty : Vols 1 & 2 . . . Landmarks in Time & Green Green Grass Of Home
Both of the above volumes in 2xDVD box
Discover the history and magic of Ireland. Covers many of the saints and scholars of the Celts and the majesty of Tara, St Patrick and St Colmcille. Many ancient sites are included in the tour as well as more modern ones, including: the Curlew Mountains, Kerry, Connemara, Dublin and Wicklow.
The second disc covers the Giants Causeway and sites in the south with Celtic links. A place with rich cultural interest, beautiful scenery and unique character, this film provides a personal guide to the Emerald Isle, Irish Heritage and Irish Humour.
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DVD
19.99
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