▌ Potato Gathering in the fields of Donegal
Linton Film Productions have the great pleasure introducing this well worth watching local interest DVD. This DVD tells the story of potato gathering in Donegal through the often heart-rending story of a family of seventeen – how they survived and grew up in those difficult times. Their only means of making a living was gathering potatoes at a time when potatoes were the backbone of the society we lived in. Now, with friends and relations, they re-enact those days – capturing on film the toil, traditions and craic of the old ways! From the spade to the modern day potato harvester – and including the growers, gatherers and merchants – this film chronicles the methods of potato harvesting in Ireland from 1900 to the present day. Filmed in Donegal with authentic equipment and a unique squad, this DVD is a must-have for all farmers and history enthusiasts. DVD runtime main film 66mins plus extra scenes 41mins Proceeds of this DVD goes to: Donegal Down Syndrome Association Oncology Unit Letterkenny Buncrana Nursing Unit Please note that this is not a Linton Films Production. |
