Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Subtitles: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Acorn Media
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Run Time: 57 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303668283
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,431 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Ride with Michael Palin on a lyrical journey across the Emerald Isle. Discover magnificent countryside, an assortment of notable trains and the charm of the Irish people themselves. Starting from Derry, travel along Ireland's spectacular northern coast where rugged cliffs frame the rail line and ancient castles loom. At Portrush, visit Shane's Castle, where Lord O'Neill shows off his private steam train. Climb aboard the "Peach Train" and journey south to Dublin, with its distinctive Georgian flair, colorful shop fronts and cozy pubs. Aboard a steam train to Rosslare, enjoy an exhilarating run along unspoiled coastline and through the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains to Wexford. Whitewashed cottages dot the landscape from Cork to Tralee, in Country Kerry - the heart of Ireland. Here, at the end of his journey, Palin, like so many visitors to Ireland, searches for his family roots.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable journey with Michael Palin, June 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Michael Palin's Irish Railway Journey: Derry to Kerry [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A delightful trip across the Irish countryside by rail with Michael Palin, in the same style as "Pole to Pole" and "Full Circle." He includes interesting bits of history and culture all wrapped up in his wonderful sense of humor. The scenery is inspiring - seeing Ireland by rail looks to be the way to go!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ROLLING ACROSS THE EMERALD ISLE WITH MICHAEL PALIN, November 8, 2000

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amelia (Dundee, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michael Palin's Irish Railway Journey: Derry to Kerry [VHS] (VHS Tape)

If you want to visit Ireland and all it's beauty, then this video is one you will want to own. I really enjoyed listening to Michael Palin as he takes us on a railroad journey from the city of Derry to Kerry. This journey has a relax feeling to it and you can just sit back and enjoy the trip. I enjoyed going through the cities and seeing it's culture. The people that Michael interviews gives you a sense of what life is like in Ireland. Unfortunatly, Belfast is a city that has it's share of violence and by seeing it on the video you can see the grim reality. On the other hand Dublin is an interesting city to visit. One of the people that Michael interviews is The Edge from U2. The other purpose of the trip is that Michael is tracing his family roots by trying to locate his great grandmother. I hopefully one day will go and see this wonderful country. Well Done Michael!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Palin Takes the Train!, April 9, 2003

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shoutgrace "savedbyhisgrace" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michael Palin's Irish Railway Journey: Derry to Kerry [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is one of my favorite travel video hosted by Michael Palin, the Monty Python guy :). The journey begins at Derry as they travel south to Kerry. I enjoy this so much because it brings back memories from my trip to the area. It was especially a joy to get to see Cork again. It's delightful to see the Irish countryside by train. On my trip I took a couple of train rides and they're a great way to see Ireland. You get to see lots of beautiful scenery. Palin is my favorite travelogist and narrator. He artfully tells history and the culture in his humorous charm. The West of Ireland is the best place to start. The landscapes are so breathe taking. Another reason Palin takes this journey is do some searching his Irish roots. The interviews he has with the locals adds more charm and personable touch to this presentation. Gosh, I want to go back to me second home. This video will have you wanting to go to Ireland, too! Other suggestions to watch 'Full Circle,' and Michael Palin's Travels, trip to the 'Sahara' which was recently aired on the Bravo Channel. He appears in this weekly series. Tune in!