The films and book dismissed as myth the popular belief in origins of the inhabitants of Ireland and proposed instead that they are part of a common ‘Atlantean’ culture that includes the western seaboard of Europe and North Africa.

In a style familiar to early Adam Curtis films (but a decade earlier, and funnier), Quinn meanders around a thesis which positions personal theory against traditionally accepted truths. These wonderful, heavily musical films include studies of Sean-nós singing, coins, walking sticks, riverdance and many other things, but links them in a cohesive, playful way. You do not need to agree with the theories to enjoy the film, and the singing, and the human connections which Bob makes on his travels.

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