Join us on MAY 4th 8pm (20:00) at Hotel Doolin for the Irish Premiere of our documentary. We are delighted to show and discuss the film with everyone! The entry to the event is FREE with donations welcome for Burrenbeo Trust. Booking is essential and can be done here:
From the Burrenbeo Trust website:
“This emigrant descendant retraces her grandmother Anne Davoren’s life before leaving Carrowduff townland near Lahinch for the U.S. in 1887. The film artfully weaves in both the ancient farming history of the Burren and a vibrant picture of its present-day inhabitants. The backdrop of it all is the illustrious history of one of the traditional clans of the Burren, the Ó Dubhdábhoireann (O’Davoren).
For someone who just picked up filmmaking seven years ago, the making of the film is a worthy story in itself. “I was determined not to let this story of my family history get lost again,” Davern said. “It really matters to me that the next generation understands who we are and where we came from. That’s what compelled me to do something I didn’t have a clue how to do.”
NUI librarian Edward O’Loghlen described the film recently: “Since 2010, Rita has followed the trail of her north Clare grandmother, through engaging with the various strands of the Davoren story. Her research has revealed much about the impact of Irish emigration, displaying the various family bonds which emerged, through the forging of Irish-American family alliances.”
We hope you will treat yourself to an evening out to see this outstanding documentary highlighting our community, its people past and present, and its beauty.”
