Celtic Voyage - [DVD]

Take a closer look at the people of Ireland, which examines the bed and breakfast establishments peppered along the Irish landscape and their owners, who supply millions of tourists not only with accommodation, but also with conversation and insight into Irish home life. Learn about Ireland’s Gaelic roots with a visit to the small village of Rath Cairn in County Meath, one of the few places recognized as an official Gaelic area, where residents have made a living teaching others about the Irish language, its music and traditions. Also get a stunning insight into the remarkable island economy of Ireland, which has progressed from one of Europe’s poorest to one with the second largest GNP per capita in Europe. It begins in Dublin and then explores Ireland’s canal system, the rock of Cashel, the historic village of Colonel and, of course, the ubiquitous Irish pub. Finally, we experience the last day of races in the coastal village of Tramore and visit the famous stud farms of County Clare. CELTIC VOYAGE takes viewers through the past and present of Ireland, by exploring famed sites such as the passage tombs of Knowth and Dowth and the famous megalithic mound at Newgrange. Learn about Ireland’s deep connection to the sea with a visit to the Moy River in Ballina, County Mayo, one of the most famous salmon and sea trout rivers in Ireland, and explore ancient castles like the Blarney Castle, home of the famous “Blarney Stone.”