Ironing the land

[heirflick]

hi lads, dont know if ye seen this before on the box, but it is a series worth looking at. 'Ironing the Land' is a six part series shown by RTE some time back. great info and excelent video clips of trains, past and present, with commentry by Dick Warner. stick on the kettle and have a look when ye have a moment.....

 

 

 

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[heirflick]

and the final episode....

 

[BosKonay]

[burnthebox]

That's mega heirflic, well done posting those, will certainly need a cup or glass of some thing to while away the time while watching those,

cheers to all,

[RedRich]

I have it on VHS, that's how long ago it was first broadcast. Dick Warner also did a series on the canals. Lot's of the series was reused for Irish Railways in the 21st century even the commentary. Thanks for uploading it Seamus it is well worth a watch.

 

Rich,

[Broithe]

Dick Warner also did a series on the canals.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1qlV7TNhXo etc...

[heirflick]

that was another great series - one which i was captivated by the commentry of Mr Warner. in one episode he paused outside mullingar and made boxty cake.....what great memories that brought back -- happy days!

[minister_for_hardship]

ITL was certainly better than RTE's more recent offerings of a railway nature. The theme tune sung by the late Ronnie Drew with just about every railway cliche in the world was the one thing that stuck in my craw.