Private Project

From the Woods to the Water

Documentary Croí an Ċladaiġ 'From the Woods to the Water'.
Produced by Galway based filmmaker Tony Walsh.

The Galway Hooker was a traditional fishing boat, carrying turf and goods across Galway Bay from Galway City, Connemara, the Burren and the Aran Islands.
This documentary captures the revival and the building of the iconic Galway Hooker, the first in it's class built in Galway city since the early 1920's, by Bádoirí an Cladaigh (Claddagh Boatmen), using traditional skills and tools.Keeping a great tradition alive.

Stunning scenery, traditional singing and dancing and inspirational characters make this story a truly emotional journey for the audience, showing the true heart of Galway, Ireland.

  • Tony Walsh
    Director
  • Tony Walsh
    Producer
  • The Claddagh Boatmen
    Key Cast
  • Pete Ray
    Edit
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 7, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    hd
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 27th Galway International Film Festival
    Galway
    July 9, 2015
    New Irish Documentary
Director Biography - Tony Walsh

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Keep it real and make a difference.