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Pat Jess describes the Kilcar weaving factory, Connemara Textiles. Tom Redington, manager of the factory, describes the practice of combining factory work with part time farming. Footage of work in the factory and a description of the change from handweaving to new methods.
Pat Jess describes the Kilcar weaving factory, Connemara Textiles. Tom Redington, manager of the factory, describes the practice of combining factory work with part time farming. Footage of work in the factory and a description of the change from handweaving to new methods.
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| Duration: | 00:03:04 |
| Keyword(s): | weaving; yarn; part time farming;factory work; power looms |
| Contributor(s): | Pat Jess; Tom Redington |
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| Footage description: | Close-up of factory sign in Irish "Eadach Chonamara Teo". Camera pans to show stream next to building. Tom Redington talking to camera with factory room in the background. Man working with yarn preparing a weaving machine. Close-up of Tom Redington talking to camera. Man standing next to automated weaving machines. |
| Master programe code and title: | D205/10 South west Donegal economy and culture |
| Master programme recording date: | 1985 |
| Master programme first presentation: | 23-06-1985 |
| Master programme production number: | FOUD249K |
| Available to public: | yes |
