Montserrat: Emerald of the Caribbean (Part 6 of 9)

[darragh1980]

@3:16. Irish masters??????

[Doolstar1]

I think the historical facts are not fully correct. Irish People were sent there as Slaves and indentured servants I doubt very much they were Slave Masters! But I am thoroughly enjoying this mini film! It was actually the Irish which encouraged the African Slaves to Revolt in 1798!

[riastrad]

@Doolstar1 That's what I thought as well?! Maybe we were regarded as masters by the african slaves because we had a greater degree of freedom on the island? Maybe even land rights? I dunno...

[Doolstar1]

@riastrad Yea maybe but probably as time went on and the British became more opposed to slavery as wel that being of white skin they were intergrated into society. I doubt much irish survived the climate anyway. most irish were half starving at the time of deportation and with out things such as sun cream etc they probably got heat stroke. whos know! hardly any records kept to know what really happened with the irish. they were regarding as less worth than black slaves

[Doolstar1]

I think the historical facts are not fully correct. Irish People were sent there as Slaves and indentured servants I doubt very much they were Slave Masters! But I am thoroughly enjoying this mini film!

[dbermingham]

Im bringing over a traditional irish band for St Patrciks day and we can combine dat music with the steel band music, the carib with the guiness, the rum with the whiskey!!!!

[wackybumcheek]

great video mate. im loving the Carib slant on "Dublin in the rare 'auld times" at the end there! I was in Sint Maarten for the last 2 St Patricks days, I wish I had gone over to Monserat, someday I will.

[trollfinger]

I don't think many people in Ireland know how connected we are to this lovely place. I'd love to go at some stage.

[davidwseitz]

@trollfinger Thanks very much for watching. Please feel free to spread the word about my film. Thanks, and happy St. Patrick's Day!

[sakeena12]

You all look lovely in green

[Thelrishman]

i am going to montserrat !!

[JermimaSweet]

hello to all the O'GARRO,

[Irishfianna]

your culture on your island is unique to have irish heritage and african at the same time it should be used to the good

[nahukas]

Very nice documentary. Greeetings from Argentina, I hope one day I could visit your country.

[OneMove33]

guiness i love guiness..... came across this vid randomly people look happy whats it all about.

[ForgottenFaces001]

great vid did you make it?

[davidwseitz]

@ForgottenFaces001 Thanks for the compliment! I did make it, with the help of a small team of friends.

[trydreamin]

It is glorious to see my good friend, Titus. I cannot tell you the history of this great man, but I know him in 1981 and 1982 when he was a guard at AUC on the south slope of Soufriere Hills. I would go to St. John's on the north end of the island where he lived and bring what little food I could afford. He would provide joy and companionship whenever I saw him. I am happy he is well and will soon be contacting him to say I am well. God bless Montserrat.