The Capanagh Turfman cutting Peat and Turf filmed in a bog in Co. Antrim Northern Ireland

The Capanagh Turfman cutting Peat and Turf filmed in a bog in Co. Antrim Northern Ireland
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This video was filmed in Co Antrim Ireland.
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This film was made on location at the Capanagh boglands
and at the “Knowe” farmhouse in Co. Antrim,
Northern Ireland, during the summer of 2018.
The objective of the film is to record the fast
disappearing tradition of cutting turf by hand.
The skill and labour required should be
preserved for future generations to reflect on.
The Turfman, Sam Woodside, has been cutting turf at
Capanagh since 1975 and before that at his
home in Co.Fermanagh. Mr.Woodside proved to be
an excellent subject and we are indebted to him
for his time and efforts in the making of this film.
Merglan Media hopes that this short film faithfully
describes the skill, culture, art and tradition
of hand cutting turf. Additionally, we would
want the film to be informative and easy on the eye.
Please note that ‘Capanagh Turfman, was filmed
in high definition.
To maintain the resolution, clarity and integrity of HD,
the film has been placed on a DVD disc in mp4 folder format.
Please navigate to the folder in the usual way.
For further information regarding this film please contact:
Shaun-Paul linton. 07730700375.
Thank you. The Merglan media team,

[@chrismartin9905]

I am an American and I got to read a letter my great-great-great-grandfather (Andrew Blair from Ahoghill, Co. Antrim) wrote to his son in Kansas, and he mentions cutting the turf. Thank you for showing how this labor/tradition that has been done in Ireland / Northern Ireland. It is grand!

[@roddymccloy6938]

Great wee video, great to see my favourite teacher from LGS, a true gentleman

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