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What is the top Irish movie of all time?
That is what Jameson whiskey in conjunction with 'The Dubliner' magazine asked 10,000 people in a July 2005 poll. Throughout these pages we have marked the top ten at the top of each and its ranking.
A headstrong, fast-talking, ambitious young Dubliner fancies himself a promoter of talent and sets about assembling and packaging a local Irish R&B band. His group of self-absorbed, backbiting, but stunningly talented individuals begin to succeed beyond his wildest dreams, until petty jealousies and recrimination threaten to scuttle the whole deal. That part of the review is from Amazon. For our part, we love this movie! The music is terrific, the cast of unknown actors is great, and, overall, it's pure entertainment from beginning to end.
Click here for The Commitments
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Featuring the legendary Frank Patterson and other glorious voices, this video features many of the hymns I remember my dad singing when I was a little girl.
Click here for Faith of Our Fathers
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The rich and poignant traditions of Irish and Irish-American music are masterfully showcased by some of today's greatest musicians in The Kennedy Center Presents: The Irish Gala. Artists such as Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Carlos Nunez, and Ricky Skaggs join such Irish luminaries and performers as Mary Black, Nollaig Casey, Maighread and Triona Ni Dhomhnaill, Liam O'Maonlai, Riverdance, Sharon Shannon, and Donal Lunny and Coolfin. Noted actress Anjelica Huston, who was raised in Ireland, and author Frank McCourt, host this celebration of Irish music, dance, and culture. Amazon Review
Click here for The Irish Gala
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Yankee Doodle Dandy
From his early days as a child-star in his family's vaudeville show up to the time of his comeback at which he received a medal from the president for his special contributions to the US, this is the life- story of George M. Cohan, who produced, directed, wrote and starred in his own musical shows for which he composed his famous songs.
Click here for Yankee Doodle Dandy.
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The Galway Hooker
This unique vessel, with its distinctive curved lines and bright red sails, originated in the village of Claddagh. During the 19th century, hookers supported a significant fishing industry and also carried goods, livestock and fuel. Seán Rainey is remembered for building the last of the original boats, the Truelight, for Martin Oliver who was to become the last king of the Claddagh; as king, he was entitled to white sails on his boat. Since the mid seventies, many of the old sailing craft which were on the verge of extinction have been lovingly restored and new ones have been built. During the summer months they can be seen at festivals such a Cruinniú na mBád - the Gathering of the Boats - in Kinvara.
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Can't Find it?!
Our Library is compiled from what we know and like. If you can't find what you're looking for read on.
First: go to Amazon -
There's no escaping the fact that they are the largest catalog.
Note: There are multiple Amazons and they do not carry exactly the same items. Any one of the U.S., U.K. and Canada sites may not have the item but another Amazon will. Each site will ship anywhere in the world. Try them all before you give up.
Click here for Amazon.US.
Click here for Amazon.UK.
Click here for Amazon.Canada.
Second: Amazon doesn't have it? Alright, try ALibris they are the place for 'books you never thought you'd find'. They now carry videos. The prices vary, since they are offered from various sources.
Click here for ALibris.
Last: Nothing Worked?
E-Mail us, we'll give it a go. Click for Russ & Bridget.
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