This poem in particular takes a lot of its themes from the Irish god Aengus, who presided over love, youth and beauty (pictured). YeatsĪs previously mentioned, Yeats is widely considered to be Ireland's greatest poet. Patrick Kavanaugh (1904-1967) often writes about Irish life and society in addition to nature after a rough lawsuit against The Leader in 1954 over an image portraying him as an alcoholic (he lost). His headstone's epitaph reads: "Walk on air against your better judgment." 14. Raised in County Derry, Heaney received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995. Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) never fails to disappoint with his bitingly gorgeous word choices and varied subjects. Here is a (very opinionated) account of the top 15 poems by Irish writers: 15. Many authors and poets included in the canon of literary classics hail from this country, and many wonderfully ancient myths and legends of the Celts center on the landscape of Ireland, weaving courageous heroes with fantastical creatures. If you haven't noticed by now, I'm trying to invoke my inner poet here. The rolling green hills, black and grey rocky coastlines and blue ocean are among many reasons why poets continually use Ireland as a setting for their poems, or are otherwise inspired by its endless beauty. A new tourism sector is developing in which film fans tour the locations at which films have been shot, bringing addition income to the Northern Ireland economy.I may be biased, but Ireland is probably one of the world's most elegant and ethereal literary treasures. These include Dunluce and Audley’s Castles, Inch Abbey and the Quoile Pondage.
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It was garrisoned continuously until 1928.Ģ.The Castle and Town Walls are conserved and managed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, which recently announced the start of a two-year Innovation Trial which will see the Agency working closely with Carrickfergus Borough Council towards maximising the benefit the Castle brings to the town and wider community.ģ.Several NIEA-managed properties have been used as film-sets for TV and cinema productions in recent years. Those with an interest in our heritage who visit Carrickfergus during the days when the Castle is closed could instead explore the 12th Century St Nicholas’ Church, the historic Town Walls built in the 17th Century or the Victorian Gasworks at the ‘Flame Centre’ museum.ġ.The first phase of Carrickfergus Castle, including the Great Tower and Inner Ward, was built by the Norman adventurer John de Courcy between 11, with several subsequent additions and alterations. NIEA negotiated with the film company to ensure that already pre booked tours and school visits could proceed.įrom 24 to 28 June, Carrickfergus Castle will be closed to the public except for those who have already pre booked tours. The storyline concerns the struggles of a group of youngsters who attempt to thwart a robot invasion. The Sci-Fi film entitled 'Our Robot Overlords' stars Ben Kingsley (Ghandi) and Gillian Anderson (X-Files). Therefore the net benefits to the Castle, to the town of Carrickfergus and to the rest of Northern Ireland would by far exceed any short term inconvenience.” Whilst we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to the visiting public, it is our belief that the spin-off publicity may ultimately lead to many more tourist visits. NIEA Chief Executive Terry A’Hearn explained: “The production company requires exclusive use of the Castle for these five days of filming. One of our most impressive built heritage assets will now be showcased to both a local and global market.” The production company behind the sci-fi film entitled ‘Our Robot Overlords’ has permission to film at Carrickfergus Castle for five days from 24 – 28 June, when the Castle will, as a result, be closed to the general public.Įnvironment Minister Alex Attwood, said: “The fact that this production company has chosen Carrickfergus Castle as a venue for their filming is an excellent example of how our Built Heritage can be used to encourage interest and investment in Northern Ireland.
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The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has today confirmed that Carrickfergus Castle is being used as a film location for the latest blockbuster movie to be filmed in Northern Ireland.