Nationwide RTE feature on Kerry Crafted Glass, Kilcummin, Killarney with Terence MacSweeney
Kerry Crafted Glass
In June 2015 I worked on what would be my last project of my year of study in Digital Media Production at the Kerry ETB Training Centre in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
This documentary is the end result of said project and is about the Kerry-based craftsman Terence McSweeney who runs his crafted glass business in the village of Kilcummin just outside the town of Killarney.
This documentary would not have been successful without the help and advice of my tutor Jim Twomey and my production crew of Emily Dolkowska (camera) and Margaret O'Connell (lighting and sound)
Enjoy! :)
Kilcummin Strand Sept 03 2015
A very light wind day on Brandon Bay at Kilcummin Strand.
We are situated 7.5km from Killarney, County Kerry on the N22. Coming out of Killarney, Take a right turn at the third turning, Lawlors Cross L3009. Stay on the L3009 road for 4.5km. There is a Sign post on entrance to your left.
Terence Mac Sweeney has been involved in glass blowing since 1979. He spent six years learning his craft also spending time in the Isle of Weight tutored by well known glass artist Michael Harris. Terence also spent time in Lanagham Glass developing his skill.
He opened Kerry Crafted Glass in 1998 with his wife Helen and three daughters Niamh, Ruth, and Meabh and is run as a family business. The public are welcome to see the ancient craft of glass blowing. They welcome coach tours and school tours and provide private blowing lessons, occasionally they allow the public a chance to blow a bubble, children love this opportunity.
Kerry Crafted Glass is situated in a beautiful idyllic part of Kerry surrounded by the Lakes of Killarney and the MacGillycuddy Reeks these surroundings are reflected in there glass creation, and colours.
To mention but a few people that has been presented with Kerry Crafted Glass Sean Kelly GAA president who is originally from Kilcummin also Miriam O Callaghan and Gabriel Byrne and Michael o Muircheartaigh.
Beard Shave --- Kerry Hospice Fundraiser in Village Inn Kilcummin
In Kilcummin, Killarney at the Village Inn. On the March 19th 25 men shave there beards and others joined in on a massive night in Kilcummin. In the video Diarmuid O'Donughue aka Darby and his wife Aisling is shaving his beard. Denny O'Connor was the host on the night and also in the video is Ian Devane and his girlfriend Sinead Cronin. 13,000 euros was raised and fairly play to everyone involved. Alan Breen and Marie Curtain also in video
Senator Moloney on Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme November 2013
Senator Marie Moloney requesting an update on progress in relation to the Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme.
Conor's Kili Trek for Kerry Hospice Foundation March 2012
Trek on Kilimanjaro in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation, 12th to 18th March 2012. Thanks to Dave, Sam, Kim, Alan,Vanessa, Caroline, Katie, Fleur, Frank and Amy, and of course our fantastic guides and porters for being the best travelling and hiking companions imaginable! Kudos to video maestro Cillian for putting all of this together!
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