Mayo based production - North of Disko - TG4, St. Stephen's Day @ 8pm.

LUNAR PICTURES PRESENTS
Ó Ghaillimh go dtí An Ghrianlaoinn
North of Disko
"Polar bear stew, anyone?"
A Documentary of An Irish Adventure
Can there be anything more enjoyable, on a cold winters evening, than snuggling down in front of
the telly and watching a bunch of cold, tired and seasick explorers doing battle with the elements?
Well, that is exactly what TG4 has on offer at 2000h on St. Stephen's Day.
Last Summer, under the watchful eye of Leenane's own veteran adventurer Jamie Young (Killary
Adventure Centre), a novice crew of men and women sailed from Killary Harbour in County Galway
to the wilderness of Greenland, deep inside the Arctic Circle. Once there, a team kayaked 500km
along the spectacular Greenland coast while another team attempted to climb unconquered
towering rock-walls.
Among the crew were film maker Claire Riordan and photographer Daragh Muldowney. Their
images make up this fascinating documentary. Between them they captured the range of
experiences and emotions encountered by our brave adventurers; from the harsh realities of life on
the North Atlantic in a cramped 49ft yacht, to the heart-achingly beautiful scenery of a landscape
under threat; from the vast isolation of the Arctic Circle to feasting with locals on whale blubber,
walrus and polar bear stew!
Jamie Young's ambition for this voyage was to pass on the spirit of adventure to a new generation
of Irish people. Tune in on St Stephen's evening to see if he succeeded.
When: TG4 - 26th December 2014, St Stephens Day - 8pm
Duration: 52 mins
Director: Claire Riordan
Voice Over: Carrie Crowley
Producer: Niamh Fagan 087-2424138
Production Company: Lunar Pictures, Westport, Co. Mayo - 087-2242765