turf

Harvesters of turf in rural Ireland reminisce about their traditional fuel source and reflect upon the government’s recent ban on its trade.

Turf  is a short film produced in collaboration with turf harvesters in rural Ireland. Most of the population have burned turf as fuel all their lives but they have to accept changes to the law as Ireland tries to reduce its carbon emissions. Turf investigates the history, memories and way of living in Ireland and reveals the warmth and the kindness of its people.