This is a 24 minute documentary I made on the Dublin building Liberty Hall. It was broadcast on RTE1 on the 11th of May 2009. It features interviews with, Desmond Rea O'Kelly, Shane O'Toole, Ellen Rowley, Des Geraghty and Theo Dorgan. Sadly Desmond Rea O'Kelly died on the 17th of February 2011. Music by Irene Buckley - www.irenebuckley.com Camera by Darragh McCarthy Location Sound by Kevin O'Malley & Michelle McCormack Sound Mix by Nicholas Ward More info at : www.paddycahill.com
When I was doing initial research for the MusicTown identity I stumbled across this 2009 documentary about the history and design of Liberty Hall. As usual with buildings that I see every day (it's the first thing I see when I get out at Tara Street station on the way to work) I knew very little about it, but this 24-minute short gives a good primer in how the original intent for the structure has been eroded through a combination of neglect and thoughtlessness. The interview sections with architect Desmond Rea O'Kelly are particularly fascinating.