In 'LITTLE IRELAND' Tom Kelly drives into the past to discover the Irish connection in Jarrow today.
The film looks at the influx of the Irish into the town from the nineteenth century, their impact and how they helped shape the community.
Using archive material, photographs and interviews the film provides a unique look at a town and it's people.
Filmed at the end of 2008 'LITTLE IRELAND' captures for the first time the Irish in Jarrow.
The 40 min film is on sale now for £10 at The Central Library and the Museum/Tourist shop, South Shields.
Or from NORTHEASTERN FILMS Suite 14, 7 Beach Road, South Shields, NE33 2QA.
T:0191 455 8395 or gary@northeasternfilms.co.uk
See a clip on youtube
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