Irish Railway Journey: Derry to Kerry on AllMovie

Comedian and former Monty Python member Michael Palin takes the viewer on a lush ride across the Emerald Isle in Irish Railway Journey: Derry to Kerry. This one-hour travelogue features the comedian as he meets and greets his way through the countryside. The trip begins in Northern Ireland's Derry, where the landscape is stark and impressive. Palin stops off at Shane's Castle to get a ride on Lord O'Neil's private steam engine. As he winds his way south, Palin tours Belfast's devastation. He chugs into Dublin where the people are charming and the streets reflect a growing sophistication. He introduces a cross-section of locals to the camera and then journeys on. The Wicklow Mountains loom from the train window, serving as perfect backdrop to cottages in Cork. Rolling hillsides and picturesque sheep inhabit county Kerry where Palin comes to rest. The actor adds another dimension to the mission as he searches for his great grandmother along the way. The Railway Journey allows a broad view of Ireland, one populated by natural beauty and unforgettable characters.