Dots and Whips

From the collection of

Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive
Launched in 2000, Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive spans from 1897 to the present day and currently contains an ever-expanding catalogue of 13,000 items. It comprises material from a variety of depositors including feature films, sport, documentaries, animation, amateur footage, light entertainment, and a significant proportion of broadcast material from the UTV Archive.

Dots and Whips


Meet the women whose devoted work is keeping alive the skill of Carrickmacross lace. Learn the history and language of lace through the demonstrations captured in this film by Roy Spence. Drawing inspiration from their surroundings this craft is a rewarding addition to their varied lives and a valuable contribution to the future. The Lace Guild of Northern Ireland continue to pass on these lace making skills to a new generation at the Ulster Folk Museum.


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