Discoveries...Series
Discoveries...Ireland.

3 program series. Music, dance, people, history, castles, cathedrals…the myth and the magic of the Irish brought to life. Stunning pictures and in-depth video essays bring to life the rich culture and heritage of this remarkable country. Narrated by Arthur Riordan, an award-winning Irish narrator, this series explores a wide variety of topics from the vanishing family farm to Gaelic folk life and song. The Discoveries...Ireland programs are designed to educate, entertain and provide a fresh look at Ireland in the 21st century.
Available on VHS and DVD for purchase in the Bennett-Watt eStore
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REVIEW (Library Journal): “Armchair travelers will thoroughly enjoy Discoveries...Ireland.  The three DVDs, filmed in wide-screen digital high-definition (HD) Dolby stereo, are filled with rich color and excellent cinematography against a background of traditional Irish music and soft, unobtrusive narration. Each disc can be viewed in its entirety or in segments.  The main portion of each disc covers a variety of topics, including historic and modern Dublin; inland waterways and fishing holidays; organic farming and cheese-making; the Kilrush Music Festival; prehistoric mounds; Irish castles; the legend of the Blarney Stone; the Waterford Crystal Factory; luxurious accommodations at Waterford and Markree Castles; unique bed and breakfast establishments; the Old Lammas Fair; beaches along the Irish coast; and music and dancing throughout the land. Two “extra scenes” included on each disc have no narration, only lovely Irish music and expanded coverage.  Each disc includes “Castles & Ruins,” featuring close-ups and pans of the various castles and ruins discussed.  The Emerald Isle includes an extended performance by the Bru Boru dance troupe, focusing equally on the musicians with their traditional instruments and the dancers.  On A Mystical Journey, we revisit the Waterford glassworks and see the entire process, from the initial glass blowers’ tasks to setting up the design for cutting the crystal and finally cutting the beautiful patterns. A Celtic Treasure features a spoken performance in Gaelic and English, along with traditional music and dancing at the Rathcairn Pub.  Highly recommended for general viewers.”

REVIEW (Book Reader): “...The narration by Arthur Riordan creates a rich picture of Irish life. Beautifully shot, the colors, the people, the tales resonate with brilliant images, skillfully presenting an Ireland flushed with modern success but still carrying the scars of age-old poverty and the pride of a special historic grandeur.”

AWARDS: Telly Award - 2002 Best Television Documentary Category, The Videographer Award of Excellence - 2002 Travel Category, The Videographer Award of Distinction - 2002