DocArchive (2005): Leaving Belmullet

Jan 2, 2009 · 41 min · Episode 1 · 39.8 MB

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The story of migrant workers from North Mayo and their travel to Scotland to pick potatoes during the 20th century. We hear about the history and tragic deaths of some of the immigrants. It had been prophesised that the first and last trains to Achill would carry the bodies of dead people. (First Broadcast 2005)

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