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This evocative film follows the traditional way of life of the three McNelis brothers from Ardara, Co. Donegal. Connal and Jimmy are weavers, outworkers for the well-known woollen mill and shop ‘Magee’s’ of Donegal Town. We see the setting up of the loom, and weaving the fine tweed. John, the third brother, makes wholemeal bread baked in a pot-oven over the open fire, milks the cows, churns butter, and cultivates the shamrock, Ireland’s national symbol. Made in … More >>
Originally posted 2011-04-07 16:36:18.
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These Irish woven goods used to sell goods on St. Pat’s Day here in the states on QVC, television program. I didn’t see them in 2007.
I am looking for an online purchase or catalogue of Irish woven woolen jackets. I’d appreciate any info. Thanks.
They used to sell goods on St. Pat’s Day here in the states on QVC, television program. I didn’t see them in 2007.
I am looking for an online purchase or catalogue of Irish woven woolen jackets. I’d appreciate any info. Thanks.
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. www.irelandstraditionalcrafts.com Say hello from Wyllie O Hagan when you visit:) All the best Wyllie O Hagan
July 2010, Clancy’s, Cork city.
