Our new Famine documentary DVD has been released.

skibbheritagecentre — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:16:11 +0000

The Great Irish Famine: Remember Skibbereen’ is a 55-minute documentary by award-winning production company Harvest Films which tells the story of the Great Famine in Skibbereen and, in the broader context, in Ireland generally. Concentrating on the human aspect of this defining period of Irish history, it includes interviews with Dr Larry Geary of UCC, Professor Joe Lee, Professor Mark McGowan, Dr. Marita Foster and Gary White Deer as well as local historians Fr. Patrick Hickey, Philip O’Regan and Gerald O’Brien.

DVD available in all world formats.

Also included on the DVD is the 120-minute special feature of the events of the National Famine Commemoration Week, the first held outside Dublin, which Skibbereen town hosted. This features highlights of the week of Famine-related events; music, drama, talks and walks by local and international participants. (Click here for programme.) There are excerpts from 9 talks, 3 musical events, 3 drama presentations and 4 special events, including the National Commemoration ceremonies in Ireland and Canada, offering an overview of this historic week and a wonderful souvenir.

Retails at €20: available from Skibbereen Heritage Centre:
email info@skibbheritage.com or call 028-40900
or purchase up to 5 copies below and we will post worldwide to you.
(For 6 or more DVDs, please email to get special rates)

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Our new Famine documentary DVD has been released.