An Irish Weaver's Rugged Remote Life

We are delighted to showcase an extract from The Weavers episode of "Hands", the award winning Irish documentary series screened on RTE in the 70's.
RTE is Ireland's National Television and Radio Broadcaster.

David and Sally Shaw Smith have kindly agreed for us to publish and premiere this work online on YouTube as part of the Wyllie O Hagan St Patrick's Day Online Film Festival.

We thank them for that, and for providing us with this valuable historic document.

If you would like more information on the series and the film-makers, the website is here.

http://www.irelandstraditionalcrafts.com/
Say hello from Wyllie O Hagan when you visit:)


All the best
Wyllie O Hagan

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[mickygraham2005]

Hi,

I have just ordered this episode of the Hands series. The supplier's number is 00353 (94) 9360370.

Michael

[wyllieohagan]

@mickygraham2005 good to hear that, enjoy:)

[bondgirl321]

There was a episode in this series featuring the box accordion player Johnny o Leary - is this episode in the DVD? I have been trying (pardon the pun) hands on it for along time as my father is in the tuft cutting scene.

[wyllieohagan]

@bondgirl321

Thanks for your comment, follow the link in the description you will find contact details there there for the producer / director of the series. They will be able to answer your questions, and you can buy the dvd's direct from the makers. thanks and all the best.

[mousiemul]

what a brilliant programme,i used to watch it everytime it was on back home,does anybody know where i could get my hands on this collection,problem is im in australia

[wyllieohagan]

Details of where to buy the dvd's are included in the description of this video.

Enjoy

[shanecronogue]

Ireland soon will be like this again! Bring on the Downturn!

[WatashiWaNekoDesu31]

This series is made by my grandparents. I'm so happy that people enjoy it! Thank you guys for watching! Please buy the DVDs! *shameless plug*

[Arniceous]

ashame traditions are being lost today but there are folks like us that try to pass them on =D

[Brie217]

I'll come and help..just say the word!

[vivaloriflamme]

@mickygraham2005 You are indeed fortunate to have been acquainted with them and visited such a beautiful place. John was a handsome man. He lived the kind of life I still struggle to achieve. I still have to make my living in-city while making a life in the mountains.

My regards to Jimmy.

[vivaloriflamme]

@shanecronogue  The downturn is here.

[mickygraham2005]

Hi,

I'd really love to buy a copy of this video.Can you let me know where to buy it please. I'm not sure what you mean by "the dvd's are included in the description of this video" . I often spent my summers with the 3 brothers as a child. Sadly only Jimmy is still alive.

Thanks,

Michael

[eddieconnors]

Hi,

Great video,

Please have a look at our utube video on Building a Wind Turbine.

We have courses on our website imecofarm com. for more !

Thanks

Eddie Conors

[jodagab]

Does anyone know the name of the tune played at the very start of the video, before it changes into "The geese in the bog"?