Witty Brit Ian Wright is the affable host of this gorgeous, spirited tour through the Emerald Isle that--in a novel twist on the usual Irish itinerary--begins in Northern Ireland, where peace has reigned long enough for Belfast and surrounding towns to attract a healthy tourist trade. Heading south, Wright encounters a game of "roadball" near Dublin, pays his respects to the Lusitania's dead in Cobh, explores ancient fertility stones in Kerry, and sails to the Aran Islands in time for a local festival. Part of the popular Globe Trekker series, Destination: Ireland also includes wonderful footage of the sometimes fierce Irish coast, as well as enjoyable interviews with a peat carver, a fisherman, and the king of remote Tory Island, a nice fellow who personally greets visitors right off the boat. DVD extras include handy tourist information about travel, climate, and festivals in Ireland. Highly recommended. Aud: P. (T. Keogh)
Destination: Ireland
(1999) 60 min. DVD: $24.95. Pilot Productions. PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 1-932702-03-2. Volume 19, Issue 3
Destination: Ireland
Star Ratings
As of March 2022, Video Librarian has changed from a four-star rating system to a five-star one. This change allows our reviewers to have a wider range of critical viewpoints, as well as to synchronize with Google’s rating structure. This change affects all reviews from March 2022 onwards. All reviews from before this period will still retain their original rating. Future film submissions will be considered our new 1-5 star criteria.
Order From Your Favorite Distributor Today: