Some of the seal and bird shots for the film were taken on the Island of Inishtrahull. Here are the photo's from one of their visitsFilm screening in Belfast 2nd Dec 09
Film review
Showing posts with label a shine of rainbows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label a shine of rainbows. Show all posts
Saturday, October 18, 2008
A SHINE OF RAINBOWS FILMING AT MALIN
Some of the seal and bird shots for the film were taken on the Island of Inishtrahull. Here are the photo's from one of their visitsFilm screening in Belfast 2nd Dec 09
Film review
Sunday, June 8, 2008
5 MINUTES WITH DOMINIC MCDERMOTT
Dominic McDermott lives near Malin Head. He moved here 6 months ago from England with his wife Andrea Carr and their two children. The couple were married in Lagg back in 2000 and always knew they would eventually live in Ireland as they have a lot of connections here. Andrea, (who used to be a restaurant manager) and Dominic have set up a new business called Café Banba selling fresh coffee, hot chocolate and snacks from a three-wheeled Piaggio van. The van is Italian and has a tiny 200cc engine, which is just enough to get it up the hill to Banba’s crown to serve delicious drinks to the tourists who head to the landmark every day. Because the business is mobile, Dominic has also been able to cater for the large film crew on location in the area making the film A Shine of Rainbows.
What music do you like?
I like anything with a 70’s influence and used to run a disco that specialised in that era. I also enjoyed promoting a couple of bands. Melting Moments were an easy listening band and Sisters of Satisfaction who were a group of men dressed up as nuns…
What would you never throw away?
Photographs. I have taken thousands of them over the years and wouldn’t like to lose any of them. I have most of them backed up by at least 5 different methods, just to be sure.
What book are you reading?
Most of my reading at the moment is connected with the business. I am interested in the art of making coffee though and love the subculture that coffee making has - it even has its own name – A Barista, someone who is a cappuccino coffee expert.
What was your favourite childhood game?
I was in the scouts when I was younger and enjoyed a game called Bulldog. It was a very physical game, requiring a lot of running and throwing people to the floor. I am not sure if it is still allowed now though for health and safety reasons.
What section of the newspaper do you turn to first?
I am very methodical when it comes to the paper. It’s usually front to back I do have in interest in the GAA. My plumber Danny Lafferty plays for Malin town so I would look at the sports pages if they were playing to see how they got on.
What is your idea of a good night out?
Going to Farrens, the most northerly bar. I was coming to Malin for 14 years before we moved here and the first time I walked in the bar, everyone knew me. You can’t get better than that!
Most embarrassing moment of your life?
A friend of mine took me around the Mars confectionary factory to relax before I went for an interview with Cable and Wireless for a job. The buildings were very close to one another. You had to wear a hair net to go around the chocolate factory and it wasn’t until I finished the interview with the panel of executives that I realised I had a red band across my forehead where the tight elastic had been on the hairnet. I looked like I had a lobotomy. I got the job though…
Have you a favourite TV programme?
I watch Lost, I blame my wife, she put me on to it!
How do you relax?
I used to take flying lessons, which included paragliders and small aircraft. I found that very relaxing.
What job did you want to do when you were a child?
I wanted to be an astronaut as I was obsessed with space.
Where would you like to go for your holidays?
My ideal holiday is Tuscany and went there a lot when I was younger. There are 25 of us going over for my mum’s 60th birthday.
Your idea of heaven?
It would have to be Malin. We moved here from Worthing on the south coast of England and the only thing I miss are local curry houses. Its 40-mile round trip to get a takeaway!
Your idea of hell?
Commuting to work. I had to commute to London from Worthing 3-4 times a week, which could put nearly three hours onto your working day.
What famous people would you invite around for dinner and why?
Kylie - both to sing and talk to. I played a lot of her music in the discos. Barry White and Sister Sledge could come along too.
Favourite animal?
Our fluffy ginger cat Bosley, named after a character from the Charlie’s Angels series.
Biggest thrill?
People coming over from England to visit the beautiful part of the world we live in.
The world’s most irritating invention?
Although I need it, I would say it is the mobile phone.
What is your idea of a good night in?
A night in with my family, a DVD and a can of Guinness.
Biggest disappointment?
Not moving here sooner… We have been here 6 months and have enjoyed every second. I am just pleased we did it now though..
Which period in history would you most like to have lived through?
The 1970’s. I wasn’t quite old enough to experience the big discos.
World’s most useful invention?
The espresso machine and coffee grinder. Coffee loses its taste quickly when it has been ground so it needs to be made into a drink straight away.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
5 MINUTES WITH - AIDEEN DOHERTY
Aideen Doherty lives and works in Carndonagh. Her job as the Area Manager (Inishowen and Letterkenny) for Community and Enterprise with Donegal County Council brings many interesting projects to Inishowen, such as the making of the film Dead Long Enough, directed by Tom Collins. The film went on to win a prestigious award at the Cardiff Film Festival. More recently Aideen has been involved with bringing Diarmuid Gavin to the peninsula to work on the Barrack Hill Park project in Carndonagh and the filming at Malin Head of A Shine of Rainbows, a film by the Emmy award-winning director Vic Sarin's. Aideen is married to Joseph McDermott and they have two children.
What music do you like?
I am listening to classic 60’s 70’s and 80’s Mowtown at the moment. Al Green, Aretha Franklin and Barry White all produced fantastic summer sunshine music. I also listen to Bruce Springsteen; he is a great live performer. I am also a huge fan of Kylie - she has such spirit!
What would you never throw away?
I have a small collection of paintings that I adore. They are mostly by local artists and would be irreplaceable. I will try to recycle nearly everything else.
What book are you reading?
I am reading The Goddess Guide written by Dublin-based journalist Gisele Scanlon. She has spent years writing lifestyle, fashion and travel pieces, and has rounded up the information to produce a book full of tips from how to get biro marks off your bag to the chic places to eat in Paris, New York or London. It teaches you how to be a Goddess!
What was your favourite childhood game?
I was one of the Famous 5. The five were myself, my two sisters, Dervla and Nuala our friend Maeve Gillen and Toby the dog. We were given a packed lunch in the morning to take with us, and then headed off into the wilderness to have great adventures. We would make our way home when we heard the church bells ringing the Angelus?
Have you been to the cinema recently, what did you see and was it any good?
I went to see Maid of Honour recently, starring the fabulous Patrick Dempsey. The content of the film didn’t really matter as long as he was in the scene!
What section of the newspaper do you turn to first?
I usually turn to Current affairs, politics and local news.
What is your idea of a good night out?
I enjoy a dinner out then off to the pub with friends.
Have you a favourite TV programme?
I am not watching much television at the moment, there is too much to do on these light summer evenings. In winter I would make Greys Anatomy an essential part of the week. Mainly again because Patrick Dempsey is in it as a character called Dr Derek Shepherd!
How do you relax?
I do disco dancing in the garage. It’s great exercise!
Where would you like to go for your holidays?
I have enjoyed a lot of holidays in many parts of the world. Now we tend to go for holidays destinations that will suit both adults and children. This year we are going to Italy as the area is very child friendly. When the children are happy, so are we!
Your idea of heaven?
This shifts with my mood! I am tired at the moment, so a lie in on a Saturday morning would be heaven enough.
Your idea of hell?
I don’t like the idea of being closed in. We were stuck in a tunnel last week on the Stanstead Express train line. We were there for 45 minutes until we started moving again. It was nearly as bad as being stuck in a lift.
What famous people would you invite around for dinner and why?
What is Patrick doing this week?
Favourite animal?
I love horses. They are so majestic. They seem so liberated and riding gives you a real sense of freedom.
Biggest fear?
Frogs! Horrible slimy frogs. In fact anything that is slimy or scuttles around on the floor. I am not good with anything like that.
Biggest thrill?
The Shine of Rainbows locating to Inishowen. They came through a scout from the Irish Film board.
The world’s most irritating invention?
Large exhausts on cars. Try getting a baby settled with those things making a racket.
Personal philosophies?
Keep positive. Get your feet on the floor and keep dancing and - Get over it and get on with it!
Biggest disappointment?
These are only moments in time, so you can turn a disappointment into a challenge for something positive.
Which period in history would you most like to have lived through?
America in the 1940’s and 50’s. I love the big cars and flamboyant clothes.
World’s most useful invention?
The electric kettle, cups of tea made easy!
Any chance you would move from Inishowen?
I did think that I would like to retire to a city; there would be plenty of things to do! I am very happy where I am now though, it is important to have family close by.
What music do you like?
I am listening to classic 60’s 70’s and 80’s Mowtown at the moment. Al Green, Aretha Franklin and Barry White all produced fantastic summer sunshine music. I also listen to Bruce Springsteen; he is a great live performer. I am also a huge fan of Kylie - she has such spirit!
What would you never throw away?
I have a small collection of paintings that I adore. They are mostly by local artists and would be irreplaceable. I will try to recycle nearly everything else.
What book are you reading?
I am reading The Goddess Guide written by Dublin-based journalist Gisele Scanlon. She has spent years writing lifestyle, fashion and travel pieces, and has rounded up the information to produce a book full of tips from how to get biro marks off your bag to the chic places to eat in Paris, New York or London. It teaches you how to be a Goddess!
What was your favourite childhood game?
I was one of the Famous 5. The five were myself, my two sisters, Dervla and Nuala our friend Maeve Gillen and Toby the dog. We were given a packed lunch in the morning to take with us, and then headed off into the wilderness to have great adventures. We would make our way home when we heard the church bells ringing the Angelus?
Have you been to the cinema recently, what did you see and was it any good?
I went to see Maid of Honour recently, starring the fabulous Patrick Dempsey. The content of the film didn’t really matter as long as he was in the scene!
What section of the newspaper do you turn to first?
I usually turn to Current affairs, politics and local news.
What is your idea of a good night out?
I enjoy a dinner out then off to the pub with friends.
Have you a favourite TV programme?
I am not watching much television at the moment, there is too much to do on these light summer evenings. In winter I would make Greys Anatomy an essential part of the week. Mainly again because Patrick Dempsey is in it as a character called Dr Derek Shepherd!
How do you relax?
I do disco dancing in the garage. It’s great exercise!
Where would you like to go for your holidays?
I have enjoyed a lot of holidays in many parts of the world. Now we tend to go for holidays destinations that will suit both adults and children. This year we are going to Italy as the area is very child friendly. When the children are happy, so are we!
Your idea of heaven?
This shifts with my mood! I am tired at the moment, so a lie in on a Saturday morning would be heaven enough.
Your idea of hell?
I don’t like the idea of being closed in. We were stuck in a tunnel last week on the Stanstead Express train line. We were there for 45 minutes until we started moving again. It was nearly as bad as being stuck in a lift.
What famous people would you invite around for dinner and why?
What is Patrick doing this week?
Favourite animal?
I love horses. They are so majestic. They seem so liberated and riding gives you a real sense of freedom.
Biggest fear?
Frogs! Horrible slimy frogs. In fact anything that is slimy or scuttles around on the floor. I am not good with anything like that.
Biggest thrill?
The Shine of Rainbows locating to Inishowen. They came through a scout from the Irish Film board.
The world’s most irritating invention?
Large exhausts on cars. Try getting a baby settled with those things making a racket.
Personal philosophies?
Keep positive. Get your feet on the floor and keep dancing and - Get over it and get on with it!
Biggest disappointment?
These are only moments in time, so you can turn a disappointment into a challenge for something positive.
Which period in history would you most like to have lived through?
America in the 1940’s and 50’s. I love the big cars and flamboyant clothes.
World’s most useful invention?
The electric kettle, cups of tea made easy!
Any chance you would move from Inishowen?
I did think that I would like to retire to a city; there would be plenty of things to do! I am very happy where I am now though, it is important to have family close by.
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