Come to Leitrim - It could change your life!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2020
- “Come to Leitrim - It could change your life!” says Michael Harding in a beautiful new video showcasing Leitrim as a place to visit, enjoy, explore and experience but also as an invigorating and vibrant place to live and work.
The video was created by Edwina Guckian of Dreoilín Productions along with artists Michael Harding, Eleanor Shanley, Seamus O Rourke, Charlie McGettigan and Garadice who each share their thoughts and values of what makes this county such a treasure.
“The piece is a very honest, artistic response to our county. Each of us involved are very passionate about our home and promote it across the world wherever we are performing. And it is when we are on the other side of the world we really feel the draw of Leitrim calling us home.” - Edwina Guckian
It’s not until you slow down and take the time to explore it that you really see Leitrim’s hidden treasures. The land, the water, the people, the communities, the towns and villages, the lilt of our language, the music, song and dance, the easy pace of life, the welcome; we tried to capture it all and show the world the wealth of what Leitrim gives us and how lucky we are to live here. What we have is very special. As Seamus O Rourke said, In Leitrim you’re allowed to breathe, and be the better for being yourself.”
We are calling on the people of Leitrim, near and far, to share this video on their social media using the hashtag #EnjoyLeitrim to show the world what we have to offer as a community and as a diverse county.
“This video articulates the wonderful way of life in Leitrim; in nature, in landscape, in environment and people. It goes hard in hand with sustainable tourism which is one of the most important elements of our economy, supporting local employment, food producers, farmers and the hardworking Leitrim business owners. We want to share the message that Leitrim is a wonderful and safe place to visit, work and live.” - Joe Dolan of The Bush Hotel.
This project was made possible by the support of: The Bush Hotel, The Landmark Hotel, Lough Rynn Castle, The Shed Distillery, Leitrim Vintners Federation, Leitrim County Council & Leitrim Tourism. - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
My father John Willie Faughnan was born in Dromod, Co. Leitrim on the 9th July 1916. He was a very proud Leitrim man. I am now 69 years of age. My father died in the 22nd July 1974, and my mother, Mary Ellen Faughnan, nee O'Mahony died on the 1st April 1991. My brother died on 6th January 1918. They are all buried in Cloonmorris Cemetery, Bornacolla, Co. Leitrim. I am 69 years of age, but I miss them all terribly.
Where are you now Sir?
My granddad came from Addagold township, Dromahair. To think his kin farmed the land for two hundred years with the nearest neighbours miles away. Such an isolating existence, yet so in tune with nature. My mother told me how he would often think back to memorable meet ups and music at the crossroads .
Absolutely love Leitrim- stunning beautiful county with fantastic friendly people
I love Leitrim. My father is from Newtowngore. Life was rough when he was growing up right after the War of Independence and Civil War, but his happiest times were spent on Garadice Lake. I've sat on her shores and couldn't agree more!
Ive been going to County Leitrim for fishing holidays when ive had the chance for over 30 years.
I stayed in Ballinamore many times and it was brillant.
Eleanor Shanley your voice is amazing one of the true great singers of Ireland.
Was in Leitrim last week for a few days from Scotland, it made me fall in love with Ireland all over again, to the point im in the process of applying for my citezenship through decent. 🇮🇪🇮🇪
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I’m an American and I lived in Leitrim many years ago for a year when I was 12. It was a lot different to life in the US. Leitrim was fantastic! Great people, great countryside. I don’t remember it being as sunny as in this video, it rained quite a bit.
What part of Leitrim?
Great video. Well done to all. Leitrim Abu!
Wow--my mom's (Carrigallen-McPartlin) ancestral homeland. I hope to get there someday. My mom never made it, but my aunts/her sisters, went and connected with cousins and it was one of the greatest things in their lives. Glad I found this--thanks for sharing.
Beautiful video!
Leitrim is lovely. I lived in Antfield near Dromod when I was small. The little cottage is long gone sadly but I have very happy memories of that time.
One of my long-term goals is to get through this pandemic and dance in Leitrim! 😍
I come from Leitrim aaa lovely Leitrim
Absolutely breathtaking! My ancestors left Ireland in the 1600's, and I would totally move back if given the chance! My kids would love it! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Just came across your video. Will be traveling there next time my wife and I go to Ireland. Just beautiful! Thank you for posting this. All the best
Wonderful to see my home county of Leitrim showcased. I recognised all the landscapes, I've been up the mountains and hills and have hiked the forests and glens. Glenade is truly special. I highly recommend that you get on your hiking books and explore for yourself.
i thought nobody lived there
Thats a terror, it looks horrid well... yis had the drone out on a toppin day.
Awesome. My ancestors home 👍🙂 .
My ancestors are from Leitrim, my great great grandparents John and Anna Kelly née Fox. They came to Western Australia arriving January 1862. He had been pensioned from the crimea war. The music and accent makes me think how sad the culture is not always handed down to generations. I would love to visit my families homes.
My mother spoke of her grandmother like she was a dream.
Hope to get to Mohill one day ❤
Fantastic video.
My grandad Eddie Flood was from here. Cloone specifically and I really want to go.
I came to Leitrim never want to leave it .
Mommy is from Drunshambto Left in the 50’s after never seeing beyond her mountain. While I spent so much time on her mountain she still never knows the beauty beyond her small place. His bless her and All the Morans
Beautiful place
How beautiful, I found this by surprise and now I simply have to visit, it looks like paradise on earth.
Susan.
I went there in the early 80's for a fishing holiday and fell in love with the place.
The County is stunning and the people are just brilliant.
If you get a chance to go take it.
@@robertturner9303 I certainly plan to Robert, thanks.
Nice
Good video, nicely put together:-)
Ahhhh yes BUT ONLY AFTER WEXFORD XXXX
My heart is in Leitrim. My wee Da was born in Mohill, he passed away last year. I lost my role model and best friend.
🙏 RIP
A1 :)
I have been lucky enough to spend a LOT of time in Leitrim since 1959. Video captures what makes it the special place it is. It survived, for the most part, the rush to change what made Leitrim special during the rabid Celtic Tiger days and she continues to beat to their own drum.
Shout out to Sheffield, my mom's townland in Kilclare and Mohercrieve, Daddy's home place in Drumshanbo.
Leitrim rocks.
Very proud to be a first generation descendant of this county.
My humble life goal is to live in Leitrim.
It seems we could learn a thing or two from you guys across the pond here in England!
However beautiful Leitrim is (and it certainly is) please don't knock poor old England. The same things are happening in Ireland sadly.
@@susie360 I appreciate that! I was speaking rhetorically but that being said, my experience with strangers from Ireland has been disproportionately positive compared with the average English stranger. Also, Irish music and dance are difficult to beat!
I'd pack up and move today, what a beautiful place my ideal lifestyle as a healer & giant breed dogs, we'd be in our element all the natural swimming....would a single englsh lady need residency? Don't think I do just passion to live remote. ❤️
Those feckin onions 🥺 Oh mo Grá, it is my Lovely Liatroma 💚💛
Where my Irish family came from, Reynolds.
Jesus Saves
For God so love the World that he gave his only begotten son
Oh my. I think this is my new life goal.
My great grandfather Patrick Kerrigan grew up here
I was told my Grandmother was born in County Litrum, seems there are no record of her birth, so sad.
If The woman i love,take me there, and her sister and rest of them.
My great great grandfather James O'Connor came to America from County Leitrim in the mid 1850s. He married Catharine Behan, and I believe she was also from there. My grandfather was so proud of his Irish heritage, but I have no clue how to trace my O'Connor line in Leitrim as I don't know what town, village or parish they were from. There must have been hundreds of James O'Connors who were born and lived in that area over the centuries. Could anyone possibly give me an idea where to begin?
I hope someone helps you. I've ancestors from Manorhamilton, coming over in the 1810s and face a similar challenge. I did recently find a video with some suggestions I plan to follow up on. It might be helpful for you too. If you're interested, it's on the channel called Genealogy TV and has a title "How to Research Your Irish Genealogy"
Its very cold there - average july daily high temp is 16 and in january is 5
It’s been 20 degrees here every day for at least the last two weeks. Ok there’s been rain but nobody could say it’s been cold.
green orb at 1:29 ?
So sad and heartbreaking to have just seen what is happening in poor Leitrim, the devastation of forests, vast amounts of land decimated, I hope someone higher up can put a stop to this barbaric treatment of such a beautiful, special, place.
Can you share more information? Or point me to where I can learn more?
What are you blowing about. I live in leitrim...were doing just fine thanks.
This is a delightful video, and I really WANTED to hear the voices of the people. BUT DAMMIT! Who put 50p in the EEJIT doing the soundtrack? The music is too loud by far and I lost half the words of the soft-spoken narrators.
Save me a seat in "the" pub, I'll be there as soon as the dust on all this virus nonsense has settled!!!!
Loved your video Edwina! I made my own Irish staycation video with some ideas (for holidaying in the North) - check it out if you get a chance!
Larry Coningham funeral
Whimsy crap by alot of people about this video. Come and stay in the place in winter and see if ye still think its some kind of magical place....its not.
Happy to do a switch, you come to Western Australia and live in the towns my Leitrim ancestors lived in, I know who would be the first to quit. I can’t imagine them arriving here in our summer when it’s 40 degrees. Then travel north and 40 feels cool. But our tourism videos show how beautiful it is too
Never trust "come here" videos. I'm from Ireland and unless you like a lot of rain, very high cost of living and a nanny state bending you over any time it wants without a courtesy spit I suggest you do some in-depth research on Ireland before falling for the sales pitches