Help needed with new series on history of depictions of Gaelic sports on film

Léirithe le Mac Dara Ó Curraidhín (LMDÓC) are producing a new series for TG4 recounting the history of depictions of Gaelic sports on film.

Based on Seán Crosson’s book Gaelic Games on Film, Iománaíocht Hollywood/Hollywood Hurling will be the first screen exploration of this fascinating topic and will feature rarely screened or never before seen footage of Gaelic games from both international and indigenous productions.

The producers are seeking help with the production – including from past players, contributors to relevant productions, and followers of Gaelic games who may recall the screening of Gaelic games on film in previous decades, perhaps in the highlights productions of All-Irelands produced by the National Film Institute between the 1940s and 1970, Amharc Éireann/documentary productions of Gael Linn, or major productions featuring Gaelic games like Rooney (1958).

Any readers who have memories to share and contributions to make can contact the producers at lmdocdub@gmail.com.