Join us for a special screening and live score performance ‘Achill Island, Basking Shark Fishermen’ from The Achill Sound.
A beautiful film, managing to sensitively impart Achill's shark fishing history through oral accounts, music and song and describing the battle for economic survival, all amidst the stunning sea, land and mountains of the island.
Achill Island Basking Shark Fishermen, seeks to preserve oral history, culture, and stories of the island's basking shark industry during the 20th century. It combines interviews with traditional and newly composed Irish music against an audio-visual backdrop for a live audience.
This unique approach by The Achill Sound weaves traditional art forms into an immersive live performance exploring an important historical chapter on Achill Island and Ireland's marine industry.
Admission: €15 includes one free drink (alcohol or non-alcohol options available)
Location - Gallery 18
