Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive is a free public access resource for teachers, students, historians and anyone who has an interest in moving images. Spanning from 1897 to the present day, the films in the Digital Film Archive cover all aspects of life in Northern Ireland and includes everything from dramas to documentaries, newsreels and features, animation to amateur footage.
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The Creel
Brandy McManus, a practitioner of the disappearing art of creel basket making, shares the secrets of the craft.
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Overview
The process of making creel baskets, the materials used and even the purpose of the creel can vary greatly from region to region. Whilst creel baskets in many places are used primarily by fishermen to hold their catch, for example, as lobster pots, in Ireland they were commonly used for the carrying of turf, or firewood. This material is courtesy of Victor McManus.
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