Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive is a free public access resource for teachers, students, historians and anyone who has an interest in moving images. Spanning from 1897 to the present day, the films in the Digital Film Archive cover all aspects of life in Northern Ireland and includes everything from dramas to documentaries, newsreels and features, animation to amateur footage.
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Boating on the Bann
All welcome who are interested in boating, angling, wild-fowling, botany, countryside preservation, or just fun!
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Overview
Take a journey along the Bann, the longest river in Northern Ireland. Wonderful scenery on a sunny day shot from a moving boat feels almost like a first-hand experience. Keep your map handy and explore Northern Ireland's history through its landscape. Watch out for an amazing stunt involving water-skis and a chair! The journey ends as the clouds and dramatic rough sea signal a gathering storm.
This film comes from the collection of National Museums Northern Ireland courtesy of the Kennedy family.
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