Balbriggan Youth Service Film Project

Ask any of the older members of the Balbriggan community about the history of the town

and you are almost certain to hear at least one mention of the tale of ‘The Sailor’s Grave’.

‘The Sailor’s Grave’ is a legendary local ghost story about a group of seafarers who met

their fate on the rocks along the Balbriggan coastline in the late 1800s. It will delight

those who hold the story dear that it is being carried on by Balbriggan’s younger

generation. The site of the shipwreck - not far from Cardyrock - has been a hive of

activity this past few weeks as a group of budding young filmmakers from Balbriggan

have been shooting a modern day film that deals with the tale, simply titled ‘The

Sailor’s Grave’.

The 2010 take on the story wonderfully reflects

the new Balbriggan but stays true to the old.

As part of The Balbriggan Youth Service’s

Summer Programme, these talented young

people aged between 13 and 16 produced

this film from scratch – from the acting to the

shooting right down to the lighting and makeup.

The project was facilitated by Irish film writer

Claire Dix and The Balbriggan Youth Service

whose Summer Programme aims to engage young people from all over Balbriggan in exploring

their talents and potential. The movie is chalked down for a cinema showing this coming autumn.

For more information contact The Balbriggan Youth Service on (01) 8496708