Canal Water
Anthony Woods to a text by Colm Tóibín
This pair of short films, both commissioned by IPUT Real Estate are beautiful evocations of a sense of place in Ireland, of the Canal itself, and of those inland places where time flows gently on. Together they demonstrate how word, voice and image can come brilliantly together to transport you through their shared powers of expression.
Running time: Canal Water 2:43 Let Me Come Inland Always 2:41
Multi award winning writer Colm Tóibín is one of the best known names in Irish literature. A novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, journalist, critic and poet, he is also an educator, and was called “a champion of minorities” by then Arts Council Director, Mary Cloake.
Anthony Woods is a much sought after photographer and videographer, based in Dublin. His film Canal Water is an IPUT Real Estate commission, to mark the occasion of Words at Wilton Park.
Mary Lavin is now regarded as a pioneer in the field of Irish Writing. Living for many years at Lad Lane, she won many awards for her novels and short stories. In 2021, Mary Lavin Place at Wilton Park was named in her honour. Born in Galway, leading actress Cathy Belton has appeared on stage, screen, radio and television, including in Red Rock, Intermission and as Norah in Hidden Assets.