RTÉ Documentaries

Another Island: Oileán Eile – A Portrait Of The Blasket Islands (2009x1)

Fecha de emisión: Dic 12, 2009

Documentary on the Great Blasket Islands which was evacuated in 1953 from whence the inhabitants moved onland to Dún Chaoin. The historical and literary legacy of the island is explored. Appearing are many of the islanders, including writers Peig Sayers and Muirís O Súilleabháin – and archive materials present the island as it was at the beginning of the century.