Digital Film Archive

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thumbnailWith the North and South Irish at the Front , Part 2

Part Two of a two-part compilation showing Irish Guards, 16th (Irish) Division and 36th (Ulster) Division on the Western Front between late 1915 and the middle of 1917, and a Canadian battalion touring Ireland, 1917. Source: Imperial War Museum Film Catalogue Vol 1.The First World War Archive, ed Roger Smither, England, Flicks Books, 1993. This footage is particularly interesting because it shows northern and southern soldiers fighting during the one major occasion when they fought side by side. This was during the closing phases of the Battle of the Somme when men of the 16th Division (mostly drawn from the Irish Volunteers formed in November 1913 to defend Home Rule) were with men of the 36th (Ulster) Division (drawn almost exclusively from the Ulster Volunteer Force formed in January 1913 to prevent the imposition of Home Rule). These troops suffered horrific losses together at Guillemont and Guinchy; one of those killed was the writer and former Nationalist MP, Lieutenent Tom Kettle. The final stages were more successful when the northerners and southerners together took the village of Wytschaete (the Irish call it ´White Sheet´). However, Major Willie Redmond, Nationalist MP and brother of the Nationalist leader John Redmond, was killed. His body was brought back by men of the Ulster Division. The film show Redmond´s grave. At 56 Redmond had been the oldest man of the 16th Division.
1916
thumbnailFuneral of his Eminence Cardinal Logue at Armagh

The funeral of the Archbishop of Armagh, Cardinal Logue, in Armagh Cathedral on 25th November 1924. Logue refused an invitation to attend the formal opening of the Northern Ireland Parliament two years before and refused to recognise the new regime. His successor, Cardinal McRory, was no better disposed and for long refused to allow Catholic services to be broadcast by the BBC.
1924
thumbnailAbout Britain

British travelogue in which Richard Dimbleby takes a journey around Northern Ireland.
1954
thumbnailWheatfield Infants school

A brief look at a rural primary school in Co. Armagh
1959
thumbnailLand of Magic, Part 1

Film produced in the 1960s for the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
1962
thumbnailJames Boyce. Our Roving Reporter

James Boyce was a well known figure on television in the 1960s, specialising in quirky items. This programme features nine items - Fairy tree at Annacloy, a dog cemetery, Downpatrick jail, a straw wedding in Fermanagh, the Belleek Hotel, the railway station at Fivemiletown, Castlewellan Castle, Botanic loo and cycling with Sally.
1969
thumbnailPortadown Station

News item showing the closure of the old Portadown Railway Station.
1970
thumbnailChestnut Trees

Report by Gloria Hunniford about the removal of chestnut trees in Portadown to make way for a new motorway.
1970
thumbnailSuper 8 Stories: The Sixties in Armagh

Cathal McSherry recounts his days of growing up, partying and following the showbands in County Armagh with added memories his wife, Marie and band member, Simon Scott. As well as footage of showbands in concert there are scenes of Cathal's family life as he gets married and settles down. This clip appeared in Series 1, Programme 4 of Super 8 Stories.
1969
thumbnailSuper 8 Stories: The Battle of Joe Hewitt's Field

When land was vested by the government for the creation of the new town of Craigavon in the 1960s local farmer Joe Hewitt took a stand and led a protest of farmers who blockaded fields with their tractors. The event became known as the Battle of Joe Hewitt's Field and is remembered by his widow Molly and the cameraman who shot the footage, Michael McKeown. This clip appeared in Series 1, Programme 4 of Super 8 Stories.
1969
thumbnailSuper 8 Stories: Portadown Couples

Two couples from Portadown (Jim and Georgie Lyttle and Rodney and Pamela Lynas) recall their memories of getting married in the 1960s and starting families with fun footage of their days out together. This clip appeared in Series 2, Programme 3 of Super 8 Stories.
1969
thumbnailSuper 8 Stories Extra Footage: Street Scenes in Keady

Lighthearted footage of Cahal McSherry and his friends enjoying themselves in the streets of Keady, Co Armagh and in the local vicinity. Sections of this footage were included in the Super 8 Story, 'The Sixties in Armagh'.
1969
thumbnailSuper 8 Stories Extra Footage: Clearing Fields to Make Way for Craigavon Development

When land was vested by the government for the creation of the new town of Craigavon in the 1960s local farmer Joe Hewitt took a stand and led a protest of famers who blockaded fields with their tractors. The event became known as the Battle of Joe Hewitt's Field and footage of the standoff is included here. This is the original unedited footage which was used in the making of the Super 8 Story, 'The Battle of Joe Hewitt's Field'.
1969
thumbnailSuper 8 Stories Extra Footage: A Day in the Park in Portadown

A relaxing Sunday day out in a Portadown park during the 1960s as two couples go for a stroll with their young children and perform comedy routines for the camera. Sections of this footage were included in the Super 8 Story, 'Portadown Couples'.
1969

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