A story about Irelands' prominent role in the tobacco industry and Irelands' oldest tobacco shop. You can now visit Cahill's online store at cahillsoflimerick.com/
I've passed this wee shop many times in my truck,it always caught my eye,now that I've taken up the pipe I'll have to call in,thanks for this wonderful video!
This brings a tear to my eye, and a smile to my face. I cry for the continual disappearance of the old ways, and I smile for the people of yesterday that gave us the old ways that we are trying to hold on to and bring back today.
There is some sort of truth to the old ways. Sharing a pint or a bowl with friends somehow seems more true and more solid than just sitting around, talking. It makes the bonds stronger. It speaks to something very ancient in us. This is why I think that the concerted effort we're seeing these days to ban alcohol and tobacco and everything else that is good and traditional cannot possibly have any good intentions.
I am from the United States, and an amateur pipe smoker. This was a a wonderful documentary to watch. The tobacco shop is lovely, and the woman is a beautiful spirit. It is a shame how so many countries have forgotten their heritage and lost their ways. Shame on governments for smothering things like tobacco business with their taxes and over reaching arm.
I am very frustrated by the apparently international inability to distinguish between pipe men, the cigars and the cigarette industry. Cigars and pipes are not the same game as the fags. We don't deserve the same treatment.
Oh, please go back to her and the shop for more stories and time to pass! The knowledge is getting rarer and rarer and there are a lot of new, younger pipe smokers. Would love to be able to visit her shop one day
Running a small shop has always been a dream of mine, like she said, you get to know people and their mannerisms. It’s a study in humility and a many faceted learning experience. ✌️🇺🇸
Been a pipe smoker for nearly 30 years now, since my early 20's. I'm an old soul, and the old ways speak to me. There's a wonderful little pipe shop in my town that I've frequented since i first started for their butter rum blend. The owners are now quite old, and they've seen me go from my youth to completely grey. Great video. Gonna smoke and have a beer now because of it!
I don't know of Cahill's but every year as children we went across to Ireland, so my father could visit his family. As a South East County Claire man Limerick was the city to shop in. I do remember Clune's tobacconist. My dad was a miner, so I knew full well about snuff. I've no idea if for practiced users the snuff cleared the nasal passages as much as for a child but anything to bring up dust was a benefit. I remember the solid bar pipe tobacco the shopkeeper mentioned. Every year my dad would take a 2oz block back of Clunes No2 Plug(?) for a work friend. Help on whether I have remembered this correctly or not would be appreciated. I have just had a look on streetview because I was looking for a few other shops I remember. I see Carew's is still there on William St and the rougher leather goods saddlery and hurling sticks and balls from O'Connells. There was a really rural style hardware shop off William St to the far side of Carew's and O'Connell's I do remember that but suppose the utility of such a business is long gone. Not wanting to belittle or demean anyone I remember uncles who were flat cap and tweed jacket men with leather patches on the elbows and nonetheless for that. For good or ill perhaps a time now lost
@Dolmen Films Hi Hope All Is Well, I Was Just Wondering If You Come Across One Of The Owners Of The Chaill's Could You Please Ask Him/Her Would They Have Any Old Stock For Sale That They No Longer Use Willing To Buy To Help Them Get trough Hard times i'am located here in ireland regards paul
What a wonderful video. I will watch this over and over again. At 74 years of age I have been smoking a pipe since I was 24 years old. Never smoked a cigarette in my life: probably can"t even spell the word properly. Thanks!
Hello, my dear sir. I am 33 years old and I started smoking pipes when I was 20. I was fascinated by natural tobacco. I used to smoke cigarettes. But I quit three years ago. Now I smoke a pipe once a day. Pipes make me calm, peaceful and comfortable. I don't pursue any master's pipe. I just like tobacco. Taste the wonderful taste of natural tobacco. I wish you a happy life. Greetings from Shanghai.
This was a grand video. I’m a dub myself but lived in England for years now. I’m also a young pipe smoker. This takes me back to watching my Granda smoke his pipe in front of the fireplace. Fair play to you for the great content. I’ve subscribed
Good god, I was almost certainly born in the wrong era. My mother’s family were from Roscommon and her grandfather would always have a pipe on, sat in front of the open fire at home. I myself smoke Irish twist. I really do need to go and visit Ireland, and M.Cahill and son will be on the list of places to visit for sure.
Wonderful to see these shops still around in various places around the world. Of the new world locations I count myself lucky to live near enough Boston to be able to frequent LJ Peretti's, the oldest in-house blenders in the country and a wonderful old shop that reminds me of this one. God bless those who keep these places going as they were. Excellent video
Warm greetings from Scandinavia. Smoking Blue Pall Mall. American/,British tobacco company. Soon Im buying a Savinelli Pibe and I will put Virginia, Burley and Cavendish in it ❤☕️🚬💜👍😎
Did someone mention Irish Butter? Yes please, on the taters. Ahh...the American crops that have brought tears, turmoil, joy to the island. I hope I can visit someday. I suspect the Gulf Stream has something to do with success of Irish tobacco. Who would have thought Ireland was a good spot for surfing? Apparently it is. I want to spend a rainy afternoon in that shop exploring blends of pipe weed and tea and head for pints and good 'crack' by the fire of a pub. Slainte, from just south of Chicago.
I remember attending a n old Aunt's wake in the late 1960's in Belfast. Lots of her old friends snuffed. I also remember the handkerchiefs they kept close just before they sneezed. I was just a kid at the time.
Great video. I have been a passionate pipe smoker for 40 years and member of a very active pipe club. I would very much enjoy a visit to this old, traditional tobacconist in Limerick. Kind regards, Patrick (Switzerland)
This made me tearily nostalgic for the good old days at the local general store and pub I remember the owner would cut off the portion of "Crowbar", with the same Butchers knife that she would cut a slice of meat or cheese. When I was young and we ploughed a field there would always be clay pipes turned up with the sod, unfortunately I never thought to collect them, they usually had some kind of advertising imprinted onto the front and I believe they were sold pre loaded with tobacco and were only meant to be used once and then discarded, thoughts.
A lot of clay pipes - though you may also be right - were like the glasses in pubs: to be used by a customer (in England they used to ask for a pint and a ha'penny smoke), then cleaned...usually by just shoving them in a fire and burning them clean!
We have afew clay pipes we found around an old ruin of a cottage on our land I remember when the shop keepers butchers didn't need to be as fussy about hygiene as they are now makes you wonder how we survived back then I don't know I used to get cigarettes off my fathers cousin as a kid on the meadow and he'd let me have a puff of his pipe which is probably why I smoke a pipe now.
It's a beautiful shop, there's nothing like it anymore in Cork for the past 15 years at leased. I'm a smoker myself of cigars and cigarettes and enjoy snuff now and then, I'll have to take a trip up to Limerick in the new year for a stick up of some good cigars. This lady certainly knows her stuff.
Thank you SO very much for this film, most appreciated! A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Marcus Garvey
Fascinating. I recall when I first started smoking a pipe almost 50 years ago, my father commented that it was a very “Irish “ thing to do, and sure enough, my old grandfather from Wicklow was a pipe man with a vengeance! In my time I’ve converted a couple of non-smokers to the pipe - not sure if that’s anything to be proud of…… not that I encouraged them - they were fascinated by the ritual and relaxation involved. Here in Scotland pipe-smoking lingered on in the country places after it more or less died out in the cities, so there was a rural connection there. People stare now when I’m smoking in the street, especially youngsters who’ve never seen a pipe….. although on occasion I’ve been approached by complete strangers who tell me they like to see a pipe smoker, and enjoy the scent of pipe tobacco in the open air. Thanks for the entertaining presentation.
Excellent little film.. I never knew tobacco was grown in Ireland.. I'm smoking a pipe since I was 14..i bought some items in Cahills in the mid 80s when I delivered to an Electrical shop opposite Cahills on Wickham St in Limerick.. I'm still smoking a pipe and loving it... no matter what anyone thinks 👍👍 Herb
Hi Herb, thanks for the comment. Yes pipe smoking is by far the best hobby. You should check out PSOI on Facebook. Pipe Smokers of Ireland. Great group
Funny how people will revile ciggarette smockers, yet flock to us rare pipe smockers with stories of there old relativies. :-)And yes, by chance, I'm smocking my pipe whilst watching this.
My dad's first cousin thought me to smoke a pipe when I was about 12 and I loved the sweet tast and smell of the tobacco he used forget what it was called it was a plug tobacco in a light green wrapper. I smoke condor original ready rub now.
@@51WCDodge I bought a packet of clan just before Christmas and read some reviews about it that were very negative so I was thinking oh great I'll end up having to throw it out but i actually liked it and will probably buy it again sometime but condor is my favourite.
Was very happy to stumble across this video. As a somewhat younger pipe smoker and snuff taker, I found this a good watch. I take a pinch in the morning of mentholated snuff to wake up and clear the head, a few more during the day, and then enjoy a pipe in the evening.
Fantastic old tabacconist. Worth a trip to Ireland just to visit this shop. I can imagine the smell from here. I’ve got my great uncles snuff box, he as was a miner. Thanks for this interesting documentary
Great video Fascinating stories of a better time. I have never smoked in my life,but loved the smell and culture of pipe smoking. Hopefully,it will come back in fashion and find a place in pubs to return.. Like a purposely,well ventilated room.
Great film. The tobacco police have taken things to far. Nothing wrong with pipe smoking. I smoked my first pipe 50 years ago and still do! Cigarettes are not the best although I do miss them. I do roll one up on occasion with some pipe tobacco though. I hope that little shop doesn’t close up!
What a wonderful video. When I think of Ireland, I think of IRA. More than that, Ireland is also rich in tradition. From this video, I came to understand Ireland's tobacco tradition. Such a wonderful video. Thanks mate...
Amazing. Thank you so much for this history. I hope M Cahill will be able to remain in business. Looks like a wonderful shop with a lovely staff. Absolutely loved the final shot of the old man drowning a pint of stout.
I'd pay just to smell that shop for a couple hours. Best aroma period. I remember when the tobacco shops were predominantly filled with the smell of pipe tobacco and cigarettes, cigars were sold, but the pipe tobacco aroma was overwhelming.
When I think, Mertylford Victoria was prime tobacco growing land. Now it’s these stupid Laws against growing tobacco and Taxes at $120.00 per 50grams of rolling tobacco because it was out cheaper than ready rolled cigarettes, smoking an enjoyable blend has. Become a thing of the past, sadly. Rubbing a few savings of plug was a fragrance perfumeiers try to replicate for Aftershave. A wonderful fragrance. My mind swims to the lessons in Snuff taking. How wonderful. Thank-you so very much.🇦🇺
Great little documentary. Tobacco was in very short supply in Ireland during the second world war due to rations. I remember hearing that some people would try to make one cigarette last a whole day. Also heard that smokers resorted to smoking black tea and other smokable materials when they ran out.
I grew up in the 80s and was surrounded by smoking and smokers, i smoke myself and I love the smell of the tobacco shop. Would love to have a shop like this, i smoke the other wonderful weed also
Mine of information, love the shop could spend all day in the shop love it 😍 great video, my two Grandads smoked pipes , I remember thick twist was one tobacco they used to smoke , don't know what it tasted like but I loved the smell of it .
The rubbing of the tobacco seems similar to Indonesian tobacconist making Clove Cigarettes. The workers also rubbed the tobacco dried leaves before mixing with clove and the sauce.
When I was a child in Chicago snuff was still sold. I can’t find it now any more. I did take it once. I really wasn’t into it. I am of Cuban decent on my father’s side so learned to smoke a cigar through him. I also like pipe smoking. Thanks for posting this.
Wow! Great video! I lived in Ireland for a few months in 2020, but didn't get to go to Limerick; wish I would've known about it! I DID get a chance to go to the Peterson store in Dublin, though, and acquire a nice new pipe!
Thank you for creating this and sharing it to the world. I hope i have the opportunity to afford the trip to Ireland one day to experience and support this buisness and the rich and intriguing history of Ireland. 🍻
There is no more pensive and peaceful moment one can create than carefully and quietly keeping a pipe burning. Many national health agencies have admitted over the last few years that the dangers of pipe and cigar smoking have been vastly overstated. For example, the US FDA has the opinion, based on scientific study, that up to two handrolled cigars per day causes absolutely zero increase in the detectable levels of smokong related diseases.
Really interesting video! It gives even more depth to the pipe smoking tradition. On a sidenote, the last clip from the pub I recognize from my childhood. I think they used to air that show on Swedish state television when I was a child and I watched it at my grandma and grandpa's house.
What a great little film, about a wonderful store. A world away from me in western Canada, but if i were in the area i would definately stop by. As others have said it makes one nostalgic for the small corner stores that are so rare now. Thanks, and happy New Year.
I hate government overreach. We are dealing with ridiculous tax on tobacco in the USA as well. What a shame. Ive I ever get to Ireland I’ll be sure to stop in this shop.
I really enjoyed my Peterson pipe. But when it went to £22.50 for 50g it got beyond my means. My grand children treat me at Christmas and I really look forward to my pipe then
A very unusual and interesting film. I had no idea that it was possible to grow tobacco in Ireland. So, there's hope yet! I was fascinated by Eleanor Purcell's plug-cutter. I'm a Condor plug smoker, even though Condor plug is now made in Poland, not by Gallaher's in Ballymena. A small, freshly-sharpened kitchen knife does the job for me (after steeping the plugs in a small amount of whiskey). I see Dolmen Films' Turlough Ó Cinnéide smokes a Peterson "System" pipe, as do I. Regarding M. Cahill & Son, I am in Co. Galway and wish I was nearer Limerick. Thank you for a most enjoyable piece of film-making.
Hi William, thanks for the lovely comment. If you use Facebook then join PSOI (Pipe Smokers Of Ireland) which is a lovely group and you can connect with me there if you would like that. Turlough
My man excellent 👏 please keep up this amazing channel im from navan and a kean TH-camr im just so happy to have found your channel love the new algorithm massive respect and much love ✌❤👍
Really interesting. We all know that there are health risks with tobacco but it does make you think why these days so many people are depressed and on synthetic drugs that something like pipe smoking could possibly been a alternative. These days we have sugar and fat consumption killing people and excessive drinking so I’m not sure what the benefits are banging on about tobacco have fully done . Being human is a hard slog and most people need a little something to ease it.love those old shops
Thanks for the support and great comments You're all so good. Here's the new website where you can access Cahill's store.
cahillsoflimerick.com/
I've passed this wee shop many times in my truck,it always caught my eye,now that I've taken up the pipe I'll have to call in,thanks for this wonderful video!
This brings a tear to my eye, and a smile to my face. I cry for the continual disappearance of the old ways, and I smile for the people of yesterday that gave us the old ways that we are trying to hold on to and bring back today.
There is some sort of truth to the old ways. Sharing a pint or a bowl with friends somehow seems more true and more solid than just sitting around, talking. It makes the bonds stronger. It speaks to something very ancient in us. This is why I think that the concerted effort we're seeing these days to ban alcohol and tobacco and everything else that is good and traditional cannot possibly have any good intentions.
@@CristiNeaguIt had purpose and ritual to it.
I feel like the only pipe smoker in New Zealand, I was born out of my time 😢
Brilliant and informative video, thank you ❤
@@thothtahuti5509fellow piper here in Idaho U.S. I’m the only one I know that smokes one regularly
Tony ferguson is breaking into my apartment tonight with spinning elbows
I am from the United States, and an amateur pipe smoker. This was a a wonderful documentary to watch. The tobacco shop is lovely, and the woman is a beautiful spirit. It is a shame how so many countries have forgotten their heritage and lost their ways. Shame on governments for smothering things like tobacco business with their taxes and over reaching arm.
I am very frustrated by the apparently international inability to distinguish between pipe men, the cigars and the cigarette industry. Cigars and pipes are not the same game as the fags. We don't deserve the same treatment.
Not to mention migration
Oh, please go back to her and the shop for more stories and time to pass! The knowledge is getting rarer and rarer and there are a lot of new, younger pipe smokers. Would love to be able to visit her shop one day
As a pipe smoker I found this extremely entertaining. Thank you for posting this. Cheers from Canada
You must live outside Quebec, where pipe tobacco is illegal.
@@MarquisDeSang yes I live in Ottawa I get all my tobacco online from the US
@@alastairgreen1709 I live in Quebec province and I also order from USA.
@@MarquisDeSang I think most Canadians order from the US I can't afford to buy in Canada too much tax.
Try nasal snuff buddy
Running a small shop has always been a dream of mine, like she said, you get to know people and their mannerisms. It’s a study in humility and a many faceted learning experience. ✌️🇺🇸
Been a pipe smoker for nearly 30 years now, since my early 20's. I'm an old soul, and the old ways speak to me. There's a wonderful little pipe shop in my town that I've frequented since i first started for their butter rum blend. The owners are now quite old, and they've seen me go from my youth to completely grey. Great video. Gonna smoke and have a beer now because of it!
When I finally get to travel to Ireland I can't wait to visit that store.
Hi everyone. Thank you for all the kind words and views. Please Like and Share to help Cahill's gain more recognition in this tough time. Thank you
I don't know of Cahill's but every year as children we went across to Ireland, so my father could visit his family. As a South East County Claire man Limerick was the city to shop in. I do remember Clune's tobacconist. My dad was a miner, so I knew full well about snuff. I've no idea if for practiced users the snuff cleared the nasal passages as much as for a child but anything to bring up dust was a benefit. I remember the solid bar pipe tobacco the shopkeeper mentioned. Every year my dad would take a 2oz block back of Clunes No2 Plug(?) for a work friend. Help on whether I have remembered this correctly or not would be appreciated.
I have just had a look on streetview because I was looking for a few other shops I remember. I see Carew's is still there on William St and the rougher leather goods saddlery and hurling sticks and balls from O'Connells. There was a really rural style hardware shop off William St to the far side of Carew's and O'Connell's I do remember that but suppose the utility of such a business is long gone.
Not wanting to belittle or demean anyone I remember uncles who were flat cap and tweed jacket men with leather patches on the elbows and nonetheless for that. For good or ill perhaps a time now lost
@Dolmen Films Hi Hope All Is Well, I Was Just Wondering If You Come Across One Of The Owners Of The Chaill's Could You Please Ask Him/Her Would They Have Any Old Stock For Sale That They No Longer Use Willing To Buy To Help Them Get trough Hard times i'am located here in ireland regards paul
@@casper9373 Hi Paul. Here is their number. You'll be talking to Finton, Jane or Eleanor if you ring.
(061) 311 821
Thanks for reaching out :)
@@dolmenfilms9160 thank you so much for your help ill keep you in touch to let you know how i got on
@@casper9373 please do Paul.
What a wonderful video.
I will watch this over and over again. At 74 years of age I have been smoking a pipe since I was 24 years old. Never smoked a cigarette in my life: probably can"t even spell the word properly. Thanks!
Good man yerself , keep 'er lit.
Hello, my dear sir. I am 33 years old and I started smoking pipes when I was 20. I was fascinated by natural tobacco. I used to smoke cigarettes. But I quit three years ago. Now I smoke a pipe once a day. Pipes make me calm, peaceful and comfortable. I don't pursue any master's pipe. I just like tobacco. Taste the wonderful taste of natural tobacco. I wish you a happy life. Greetings from Shanghai.
I’m a WORLD TRAVELER in welding! I’ve worked with a guy that introduced snuff to me, best brother I ever worked with. RIP Jesse we miss ya!
Very cool showing! That big tub of snuff was amazing looking. I wonder if those tobacco bars were the original War Horse bars!
My family when they came to the US from Ireland they planted and worked Tobacco in Enfield Connecticut.
This was a grand video. I’m a dub myself but lived in England for years now. I’m also a young pipe smoker. This takes me back to watching my Granda smoke his pipe in front of the fireplace. Fair play to you for the great content. I’ve subscribed
Thanks a mil, for that Fidel. Keep checking back as new content is on the way. Also check out our website www.dolmenfilms.com to see what we're up to.
What blend did he smoke??
@@englishmanpipesmoker3425 He smoked “Peterson Old Dublin” and “Capstan Navy Cut”
@@Eire_Go_Deo thank you for the reply! I have some Capson Flake and old Dublin in my cellar. I am letting the Flake age a bit.
Tobacco is everywhere, but Snuff is very underrated
I stopped in there while studying abroad a couple of years back! Thrilled to see it featured here.
As an American tobacco farmer, I had no clue it was raised there!
Good god, I was almost certainly born in the wrong era. My mother’s family were from Roscommon and her grandfather would always have a pipe on, sat in front of the open fire at home. I myself smoke Irish twist. I really do need to go and visit Ireland, and M.Cahill and son will be on the list of places to visit for sure.
Wonderful to see these shops still around in various places around the world. Of the new world locations I count myself lucky to live near enough Boston to be able to frequent LJ Peretti's, the oldest in-house blenders in the country and a wonderful old shop that reminds me of this one. God bless those who keep these places going as they were.
Excellent video
Warm greetings from Scandinavia. Smoking Blue Pall Mall. American/,British tobacco company. Soon Im buying a Savinelli Pibe and I will put Virginia, Burley and Cavendish in it ❤☕️🚬💜👍😎
Purely magical. This was wonderfully put together.
Thank you Charlie for your kind words. Happy Christmas :)
Born bread and buttered in Ireland and never knew you could grow tobacco here.
I'd have said you needed a great deal more sun and a mite less rain. But you learn something new every day.
Did someone mention Irish Butter? Yes please, on the taters. Ahh...the American crops that have brought tears, turmoil, joy to the island. I hope I can visit someday.
I suspect the Gulf Stream has something to do with success of Irish tobacco. Who would have thought Ireland was a good spot for surfing? Apparently it is.
I want to spend a rainy afternoon in that shop exploring blends of pipe weed and tea and head for pints and good 'crack' by the fire of a pub.
Slainte, from just south of Chicago.
I remember attending a n old Aunt's wake in the late 1960's in Belfast. Lots of her old friends snuffed. I also remember the handkerchiefs they kept close just before they sneezed. I was just a kid at the time.
Great video. I have been a passionate pipe smoker for 40 years and member of a very active pipe club. I would very much enjoy a visit to this old, traditional tobacconist in Limerick.
Kind regards,
Patrick (Switzerland)
This made me tearily nostalgic for the good old days at the local general store and pub I remember the owner would cut off the portion of "Crowbar", with the same Butchers knife that she would cut a slice of meat or cheese.
When I was young and we ploughed a field there would always be clay pipes turned up with the sod, unfortunately I never thought to collect them, they usually had some kind of advertising imprinted onto the front and I believe they were sold pre loaded with tobacco and were only meant to be used once and then discarded, thoughts.
A lot of clay pipes - though you may also be right - were like the glasses in pubs: to be used by a customer (in England they used to ask for a pint and a ha'penny smoke), then cleaned...usually by just shoving them in a fire and burning them clean!
We have afew clay pipes we found around an old ruin of a cottage on our land I remember when the shop keepers butchers didn't need to be as fussy about hygiene as they are now makes you wonder how we survived back then I don't know I used to get cigarettes off my fathers cousin as a kid on the meadow and he'd let me have a puff of his pipe which is probably why I smoke a pipe now.
It's a beautiful shop, there's nothing like it anymore in Cork for the past 15 years at leased. I'm a smoker myself of cigars and cigarettes and enjoy snuff now and then, I'll have to take a trip up to Limerick in the new year for a stick up of some good cigars. This lady certainly knows her stuff.
Thank you SO very much for this film, most appreciated!
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.
Marcus Garvey
Thanks for the great comment. Glad you enjoyed it :)
Wonderful tobacco shop. I am a pipe smoker. If I ever get to Ireland I want to visit. Thank you for sharing.
Magical. How those times sound so much better albeit tougher . Great video greetings from Co Cork
Fascinating. I recall when I first started smoking a pipe almost 50 years ago, my father commented that it was a very “Irish “ thing to do, and sure enough, my old grandfather from Wicklow was a pipe man with a vengeance! In my time I’ve converted a couple of non-smokers to the pipe - not sure if that’s anything to be proud of…… not that I encouraged them - they were fascinated by the ritual and relaxation involved.
Here in Scotland pipe-smoking lingered on in the country places after it more or less died out in the cities, so there was a rural connection there. People stare now when I’m smoking in the street, especially youngsters who’ve never seen a pipe….. although on occasion I’ve been approached by complete strangers who tell me they like to see a pipe smoker, and enjoy the scent of pipe tobacco in the open air.
Thanks for the entertaining presentation.
Excellent little film.. I never knew tobacco was grown in Ireland.. I'm smoking a pipe since I was 14..i bought some items in Cahills in the mid 80s when I delivered to an Electrical shop opposite Cahills on Wickham St in Limerick.. I'm still smoking a pipe and loving it... no matter what anyone thinks 👍👍 Herb
Hi Herb, thanks for the comment. Yes pipe smoking is by far the best hobby. You should check out PSOI on Facebook. Pipe Smokers of Ireland. Great group
Funny how people will revile ciggarette smockers, yet flock to us rare pipe smockers with stories of there old relativies. :-)And yes, by chance, I'm smocking my pipe whilst watching this.
My dad's first cousin thought me to smoke a pipe when I was about 12 and I loved the sweet tast and smell of the tobacco he used forget what it was called it was a plug tobacco in a light green wrapper. I smoke condor original ready rub now.
@@Minime163 Funnny how we all have a favourite, mine is Clan, never smoke anything else.
@@51WCDodge I bought a packet of clan just before Christmas and read some reviews about it that were very negative so I was thinking oh great I'll end up having to throw it out but i actually liked it and will probably buy it again sometime but condor is my favourite.
Was very happy to stumble across this video. As a somewhat younger pipe smoker and snuff taker, I found this a good watch. I take a pinch in the morning of mentholated snuff to wake up and clear the head, a few more during the day, and then enjoy a pipe in the evening.
Fantastic old tabacconist. Worth a trip to Ireland just to visit this shop. I can imagine the smell from here. I’ve got my great uncles snuff box, he as was a miner. Thanks for this interesting documentary
Thanks for the lovely comment and it's lovely to hear you have such a precious heirloom. Happy New Year 2021
Great video
Fascinating stories of a better time.
I have never smoked in my life,but loved the smell and culture of pipe smoking.
Hopefully,it will come back in fashion and find a place in pubs to return..
Like a purposely,well ventilated room.
What a charming woman, excellent information, great film
Great film. The tobacco police have taken things to far. Nothing wrong with pipe smoking. I smoked my first pipe 50 years ago and still do! Cigarettes are not the best although I do miss them. I do roll one up on occasion with some pipe tobacco though. I hope that little shop doesn’t close up!
Very well done. Brought me back to a much better time. We are now living in an authoritarian nightmare.
What a wonderful video. When I think of Ireland, I think of IRA. More than that, Ireland is also rich in tradition. From this video, I came to understand Ireland's tobacco tradition. Such a wonderful video. Thanks mate...
Sitting here smoking a Peterson pipe and watching this! :)
What better thing to do , enjoy relax
Amazing. Thank you so much for this history. I hope M Cahill will be able to remain in business. Looks like a wonderful shop with a lovely staff. Absolutely loved the final shot of the old man drowning a pint of stout.
I'd pay just to smell that shop for a couple hours. Best aroma period. I remember when the tobacco shops were predominantly filled with the smell of pipe tobacco and cigarettes, cigars were sold, but the pipe tobacco aroma was overwhelming.
When I think, Mertylford Victoria was prime tobacco growing land. Now it’s these stupid Laws against growing tobacco and Taxes at $120.00 per 50grams of rolling tobacco because it was out cheaper than ready rolled cigarettes, smoking an enjoyable blend has. Become a thing of the past, sadly. Rubbing a few savings of plug was a fragrance perfumeiers try to replicate for Aftershave. A wonderful fragrance. My mind swims to the lessons in Snuff taking. How wonderful. Thank-you so very much.🇦🇺
Lovely comment and thank you :) Happy New Year Deborah
I remember seeing old white clay pipe heads in newly ploughed fields when I was a kid.. I had a collection of them..
Damn I just made the same comment!!!
Superbly done! A story that needed to be told. I do remember the old Irish tobacco brands fondly.
Brilliant you learn something new everyday never knew that Ireland had tobacco growing in its fields ☘️
Bought a few anniversary zippos from Cahills. Still have um. 1992& 1993
Look at that beautiful plug tobacco!! I bet it tastes amazing.
Very good documentary, I would never have thought that tobacco was grown in Ireland, thank you .
Great little documentary. Tobacco was in very short supply in Ireland during the second world war due to rations. I remember hearing that some people would try to make one cigarette last a whole day. Also heard that smokers resorted to smoking black tea and other smokable materials when they ran out.
Thank you :) Yes they even used turf in the trenches
I heard about people smoking tea too.
Perique is a process of burley tobacco fermented, and pressed in barrels. There is no such thing as a Perique plant
The lady from the shop had some great stories and information.
I grew up in the 80s and was surrounded by smoking and smokers, i smoke myself and I love the smell of the tobacco shop. Would love to have a shop like this, i smoke the other wonderful weed also
Superb production. I look forward to seeing more from Dolmen Films
Man I could sit and listen to that tobacco shop woman forever❤
Mine of information, love the shop could spend all day in the shop love it 😍 great video, my two Grandads smoked pipes , I remember thick twist was one tobacco they used to smoke , don't know what it tasted like but I loved the smell of it .
The rubbing of the tobacco seems similar to Indonesian tobacconist making Clove Cigarettes. The workers also rubbed the tobacco dried leaves before mixing with clove and the sauce.
When I was a child in Chicago snuff was still sold. I can’t find it now any more. I did take it once. I really wasn’t into it. I am of Cuban decent on my father’s side so learned to smoke a cigar through him. I also like pipe smoking. Thanks for posting this.
An absolute gem! Thanks for producing this.
Wow! Great video! I lived in Ireland for a few months in 2020, but didn't get to go to Limerick; wish I would've known about it! I DID get a chance to go to the Peterson store in Dublin, though, and acquire a nice new pipe!
Thank you for creating this and sharing it to the world.
I hope i have the opportunity to afford the trip to Ireland one day to experience and support this buisness and the rich and intriguing history of Ireland. 🍻
You know what I really liked about this video it was 14/15mins and had tons of information. Really well put together and enjoyable!
BELLISSIMO FILMATO COMPLIMENTI UN SALUTO dala ALL KAALINA BÈRGÈM NORTH ITALY.BUNE PIPADE.🇮🇹🏉🇮🇪👏
Oh i would love to visit that shop !
I could spend a fortune there.
And I'll bet they would love to have you too .
There is no more pensive and peaceful moment one can create than carefully and quietly keeping a pipe burning.
Many national health agencies have admitted over the last few years that the dangers of pipe and cigar smoking have been vastly overstated. For example, the US FDA has the opinion, based on scientific study, that up to two handrolled cigars per day causes absolutely zero increase in the detectable levels of smokong related diseases.
Fascinating and so educational! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊 I smoke a pipe myself and just loved the interview with the Mrs Cahill of Limerick 😄👍👍🇮🇪
Really interesting video! It gives even more depth to the pipe smoking tradition. On a sidenote, the last clip from the pub I recognize from my childhood. I think they used to air that show on Swedish state television when I was a child and I watched it at my grandma and grandpa's house.
What a great little film, about a wonderful store. A world away from me in western Canada, but if i were in the area i would definately stop by. As others have said it makes one nostalgic for the small corner stores that are so rare now. Thanks, and happy New Year.
I just stumbled across this video. I enjoyed this very much! Thanks for posting!
Great little movie! Thanks!
What a great video. And good history on Ireland's tobacco heritage. I shared this video with one of my friends that is Irish but lives in Australia. 💚
Such a wholesome documentary. Thank you so much for making it.
I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Im sad because I know you have a true passion for the old days,and traditional ways,Is the shop in Jackson, Mississippi still in operation?
Wonderful to find this thank you and cheers from Canada.
I hate government overreach. We are dealing with ridiculous tax on tobacco in the USA as well. What a shame. Ive I ever get to Ireland I’ll be sure to stop in this shop.
Very well done!
Thanks for this. A delight to learn.
Great 👍 video thanks for sharing! Best regards, SF
Fantastic documentary on such a dear hobby. I appreciate the you putting the work into this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really interesting. Currently researching tobacco history for a book and tobacco connection with North West England where our tobacco factory is.
Turlough is a big fan of your company. Maybe we can do a short doc on your story sometime?
@@dolmenfilms9160 Sure, sounds a great idea.
This was really brilliant
A 50g of pipe tobacco in New Zealand can set you back around $140 depending on what brand you get all because of stupid government taxes
Do they allow you to grow it yourself or do they burn your gardens?
@@YaketyYakDontTalkBack we're allowed to grow 15kgs worth of tobacco for personal use, but it is illegal to sell
I really enjoyed my Peterson pipe. But when it went to £22.50 for 50g it got beyond my means. My grand children treat me at Christmas and I really look forward to my pipe then
Love the video. Keep 'em coming.
A very unusual and interesting film. I had no idea that it was possible to grow tobacco in Ireland. So, there's hope yet! I was fascinated by Eleanor Purcell's plug-cutter. I'm a Condor plug smoker, even though Condor plug is now made in Poland, not by Gallaher's in Ballymena. A small, freshly-sharpened kitchen knife does the job for me (after steeping the plugs in a small amount of whiskey). I see Dolmen Films' Turlough Ó Cinnéide smokes a Peterson "System" pipe, as do I. Regarding M. Cahill & Son, I am in Co. Galway and wish I was nearer Limerick. Thank you for a most enjoyable piece of film-making.
Hi William, thanks for the lovely comment. If you use Facebook then join PSOI (Pipe Smokers Of Ireland) which is a lovely group and you can connect with me there if you would like that.
Turlough
@@dolmenfilms9160 Thanks, Turlough. I've applied. William.
Awesome story. Thanks 🙏🏻
What a fantastic video.Thanks for posting
Love that theme. Greetings
Excellent!
wonderful video, thanks for sharing
Was carrols an Irish tobacco company way back ?
Little gem of a video thanks boi 🇮🇪☘
Yep my father used smoke Carroll's cigarettes PJ Carroll was the owner.
My man excellent 👏 please keep up this amazing channel im from navan and a kean TH-camr im just so happy to have found your channel love the new algorithm massive respect and much love ✌❤👍
Thanks so much. We'll be putting up a lot more once this pesky virus is over
Really interesting. We all know that there are health risks with tobacco but it does make you think why these days so many people are depressed and on synthetic drugs that something like pipe smoking could possibly been a alternative. These days we have sugar and fat consumption killing people and excessive drinking so I’m not sure what the benefits are banging on about tobacco have fully done . Being human is a hard slog and most people need a little something to ease it.love those old shops
Absolutely.
Thank You
Thank you.
It's nice to see that the government back then was as inept as they are today and do everything in their power to destroy home industry
Great film.
Thank you and Happy Christmas :)
Very good film. I'm living in Asia now but I'm planning a trip to Cahill's next time I go back home to Éire.
It's a great shop
Nice video, thank you
Fantastic video thank you
2:37 I think that song is actually Scot Gaelic not Irish Gaelic. For what little difference it makes. Two sides of the same coin.