At the junction of the Cong River and Lough Corrib stands Ashford Castle – now a luxurious hotel but formerly the residence of the Ardilaun family. "Framed by the stunning surroundings of Connemara, west Ireland, the film also features the superb Kylemore Abbey. The Desmond Egan CollectionDesmond Egan was a skilled amateur filmmaker with a keen eye for detail. To see more from the Desmond Egan Collection from the Irish Film Institute, click here. To watch more historic Irish footage, visit the IFI Player, the Irish Film Institute’s virtual viewing room that provides audiences around the globe free, instant access to Irish heritage preserved in the IFI Irish Film Archive.