Hidden Treasures

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Cot, Coracle and Currach - Hidden Treasures

Hidden Treasures is a four-part documentary series examining the history of Irish folklife. The series combines restored 16mm field recordings (produced by the National Museum of Ireland from the 1950s to the 1970s) with contemporary recordings of traditional rural crafts and rituals. These images emphasise the self-sufficiency of rural householders and craft specialists, as they utilise everyday materials to make practical objects for use in their daily lives. Episode one explores the traditional craft of boat-making in Ireland – from small wicker coracles to sturdy wooden currachs which are still used in parts of Ireland today. Hidden Treasures is part of The Loopline Collection Volume 2.

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Living in the Landscape - Hidden Treasures

Hidden Treasures is a highly acclaimed four-part documentary series examining the history of Irish folklife. The series combines restored 16mm field recordings (produced by the National Museum of Ireland from the 1950s to the 1970s) with contemporary recordings of traditional rural crafts and rituals. These images emphasise the self-sufficiency of rural householders and craft specialists, as they utilise everyday materials to make practical objects for use in their daily lives. Episode two delves into the history and creation of traditional tools used in everyday life – tools used for weaving bird cribs; thatching rooves, woodturning cart-wheels, and crafting spades, shovels and horse-drawn ploughs. Hidden Treasures is part of The Loopline Collection Volume 2.

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Gathering In - Hidden Treasures

Hidden Treasures is a highly acclaimed four-part documentary series examining the history of Irish folklife. The series combines restored 16mm field recordings (produced by the National Museum of Ireland from the 1950s to the 1970s) with contemporary recordings of traditional rural crafts and rituals. These images emphasise the self-sufficiency of rural householders and craft specialists, as they utilise everyday materials to make practical objects for use in their daily lives. Episode three explores community participation in a range of rural activities such as  harvesting, hay-making and turf-cutting.  It includes a  traditional performance by a group of Strawboys at a wedding in County Mayo. The appearance of these revellers disguised in straw costume and wearing conical straw hats is believed to bring luck, wealth and health to the newlyweds. Hidden Treasures is part of The Loopline Collection Volume 2.

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Rod, Rhyme and Spinning Wheel - Hidden Treasures

Hidden Treasures is a highly acclaimed four-part documentary series examining the history of Irish folklife. The series combines restored 16mm field recordings (produced by the National Museum of Ireland from the 1950s to the 1970s) with contemporary recordings of traditional rural crafts and rituals. These images emphasise the self-sufficiency of rural householders and craft specialists, as they utilise everyday materials to make practical objects for use in their daily lives. Episode four examines the production and use of baskets in rural life; presents a demonstration of wool spinning on Achill Island and explores traditional clothes worn by islanders. The Enniskillen Mumming Festival is shown as  where Mummers wearing straw costumes and hats perform plays and songs as part of an ancient tradition. Hidden Treasures is part of The Loopline Collection Volume 2.