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Dhonall (Unregistered Guest)
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Dia duit-

The 'Hands' series of documentaries on traditional Irish crafts and lifestyles date from the 70's and were first shown on RTE television. A generation grew up watching and loving these films, giving a glimpse into how things 'used' to be in Ireland. The 37 films are now available to the public in a box set with 20 hours of viewing. All the films deal with Irish crafts, from wool spinning through to boat building, whose practitioners have either died off or that their indigenous production has become eclipsed by cheap foreign imports and suffered consequently.

The films are or archival Irish importance, and therefore would be relevant to people proud of their Irish heritage and ancestry. Anyone who is interested in Irish heritage would probably have further interests in films made during a relatively recent time, but due to recent huge economic shifts, seems like a world away.

Please visit our website- www.irelandstraditionalcrafts.com

where you'll find more information.

Is mise Dhonall Mac an Gabhann



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