FOOTLOOSE IN IRELAND
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Now David and Debra have gone as far west as you can go in Europe... in this 110 minute widescreen DVD they walk the beautiful Dingle Way in Kerry to Dunquin, the last parish before America! In part two they explore Dublin's historic streets and grand Georgian buildings.

These 2 films are part of a twenty-two episode "Footloose in Europe" television series for international distribution ...see Broadcast 
Original music by Barnaby Smith


   
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Part one ~ WALKING THE DINGLE WAY
Dave and I walk 55 kilometres in County Kerry, on one of Ireland's prettiest trails. With advice from local experts Claire and Kevin, we set out from the village of Camp down fuschia-lined lanes, across a lonely peat bog and reach the wild coast at Inch Strand, an exquisite location for the classic 70's film 'Ryans Daughter'. 
 
            
 At Annascaul we meet Eileen at the South Pole Inn, who tells of ex- landlord and Antartic explorer Tom Crean. Our trail then takes us past Minard Castle and through the lanes and fields to the delightful fishing and tourist town of Dingle with almost 40 pubs! Publican John Benny tells of the colourful life and gaelic music in this pretty and isolated town. We ride out on a boat to see Fungi the Dolphin before heading out to Ireland's most westerly point. After crossing Ventry Strand, ancient remains, beehive huts and wonderful views are to be had as we round the breathtaking coastline to Slea Head and finally arrive at Dunquin, the tip of the Dingle Peninsula and the edge of Europe.    More on DEBRA'S DIARY 		Part two ~ DISCOVERING DUBLIN
After sound advice from Tourism Director Frank McGee, Dave and I begin our Dublin trail on the banks of the river Liffey. First stop is the No.1 tourist attraction: the Guinness Storehouse where I learn to pull a perfect pint. Our walk continues, first to historic O'Connell Street and then Trinity College.

  
 
Well-known author and Dublin guide, Pat Liddy tells of his city and its long history from the Vikings to Independence from British rule. Our trail takes us next to the castle where we are shown round the magnificent State Rooms.
            
Dublin is home to two cathedrals, both have medieval origins, we continue by them down to busy Grafton Street and St Stephens Green where a Georgian city starts to unfold. Pat tells us of life in those times.
Useful Links:     

 MAP OF DINGLE PENINSULA
   
http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie
        
 http://www.celticnature.com

MAP OF DUBLIN
http://www.visitdublin.com
               
http://www.vikingsplash.ie
     
  

                     © Grindelwald Productions 2008 		Our trail ends at Merrion square and the Parliament building, but all is not over... as a finale we take a ride on a Viking Splash tour, not on your average tour bus though: we board a 60-year old American DUKW amphibious vehicle! Lynn the Red is our host as this amazing machine plunders the streets of Dublin and finally takes a dip in the Grand Canal Basin!

 
                  
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                More on DEBRA'S DIARY
Also included in the Footloose in Ireland DVD is a bonus chapter with a rail trip to Dublin Bay, Malahide Castle, Howth and Dun Laoghaire.