Michael Fortune   |   The Private : The Public : The Intangible

Selection of Videos/Films


A complete archive of all Michael’s work will be available in December 2015.

In the meantime, certain folklore collections can be viewed at www.aboutthisplace.ie and www.mypeoplemyplace,

whilst the traditional song film documentation can be viewed on individual song project websites.


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And Another Thing Is

Short sample which is derived from collections with older people from Mayo, Wexford Offaly which were recorded between 2006 and 2010.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QcXKc8Wwuc


The Banshee Lives in the Handball Alley. 

Short compilation which Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert produced as part of Young EV+A, 2005 in Limerick city in 2004 and 2005

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X764d7yCQFs


From the Heart of Wexford

Short sample of folklore from the project www.mypeoplemyplace.com. Recorded in May 2015. https://youtu.be/JV1OfwquT6A


JFK's Secret Landing (2013)

Produced as part of the 'JFK 50 The Homecoming ' Programme and commissioned by the Arts Department of Wexford County Council.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeeDWjWDmoA  


Bridget Murphy's Daffodils (2013)

Produced as part of the 'JFK 50 The Homecoming ' Programme and commissioned by the Arts Department of Wexford County Council.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q-pju3cOME


An Obvious Jump (2015)

Short film made by Michael in 2015 which looks at the links between sean nós and tap dancing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbvt9RyZhAU


Terminal Communication (2008)

Short film made by Michael which has been shown extensively nationally and internationally. Commissioned as part of the the per cent for art programme from Wexford County Council. 2008. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBhe0Mz6ah0


Bingo (207)

Short film made by Michael at a drive-in bingo in Co. Wexford which has been shown extensively nationally and internationally. 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySYoSENr8L0