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Paddy Returns
Published on 27 October 2013 ‐ Duration: 04:45
Paddy gained experience from his last journeys and used one of the best cars in in automotive history past, present and future (a rental) for this trip. Good friends in Donegal told him that Crockalough Hill (Inishowen) is a nice place to visit, because there is a lovely lake and a radio station. But one needs a off-road vehicle to get there. Yeah sure - challenge accepted! As you can see from those pictures and afterwards in the film, Paddy was there. Paddy was (literally) on top ‐ but pride comes before the fall. A few days later, Paddy tried to avoid an obstacle (another car) on the road and therefore took a turn into a different road. What could possibly go wrong? After two or three kilometers, there was this huge pot hole in the middle of the road. Paddy tried to avoid hitting it ‐ the best car in automotive history past, present and future failed miserably to support him ‐ and then it happened...
S03E04 ‐ Malin Beg
Published on 24 December 2012 ‐ Duration: 11:02
This episode shows Paddy on his painful way to Malin Beg in Donegal County. Obstacles on the road like other drivers or sheep constantly slow him down, especially at Glengesh Pass, until he is stopped by a traffic jam at Glencolmcille Folk Village. This film contains additional recordings at night and they are so bad that Paddy never recorded night scenes with his GoPro Hero2 afterwards. The last minutes of this episode show scenes from Paddy in his natural habitat. All's well that ends well.
S03E03 ‐ Contae Dhún na nGall
Published on 24 December 2012 ‐ Duration: 07:30
This episode is all about County Donegal (Contae Dhún na nGall) and under the slogan "Up here it's different". County Donegal is one of Paddy's favourite places. He loves to drive around there, narrow and bendy roads without traffic. Even Paddy's most-loved stop sign is on one of Donegal's roads. Another thing about Donegal roads is that you'll never know where you end up. Take, for example, the road behind Donegal Airport, no one would expect one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Well, that's not true. Paddy, the Navigator, would know ‐ because that's what he does. And that's why there's a tribute song to the Navigator in this episode. The film concludes with an homage to old days with crappy equipment. Thank God Eris these days are over.
S03E02 ‐ Malin Head
Published on 13 December 2012 ‐ Duration: 06:43
Paddy enjoyed a superb countryside and surprisingly nice weather on Inis Eoghain instead of driving through snow and ice. Paddy enjoyed it so much that he was eager to try out new things. Traditionally Paddy places his camera on an engine bonnet, searches precisely for the right spot and then never changes it again. But not this time. He placed his GoPro on the driver's door and pointing backwards on the car's boot. This episode shows lovely spots around Malin Head, such as the most northerly point of Ireland or a moment when Paddy talked to a local and donated some coins ‐ needless to say he did not leave his car for that. The closing scene is about King Rudi, a small dog who loves to chase after small things. Take care, Rudi! May you catch your prey one day.
Trailer Season 03
Published on 20 August 2012 ‐ Duration: 01:11
Good news everyone! Paddy Murphy has visited Ireland again ‐ obviously he survived this journey too. But did Paddy learn anything from last time? Can he maybe escape his fate ‐ either drunk under a table in a pub or in another lush meadow where the best car in automotive history, past, present and future fails him once more? Season 3 of Paddy Murphy on Tour is coming soon!
PMOT - The Beginning
Published on 29 July 2012 ‐ Duration: 00:52
The saga of Paddy Murphy started on a rainy day in June 2010. Five lads drove on Irish roads, their equipment was non-professional and nobody knew nothing about HTML5 and video encoding at that time, even the source format was wmv (sic) ‐ ambitious but rubbish. Thanks to Sven for this film. A few years later, Paddy would know two things about video editing ‐ and both are wrong.
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S01E03 ‐ Inis Eoghain '100'
Published on 21 March 2012 ‐ Duration: 19:55
Inishowen is a peninsula in County Donegal and has a 100 mile coastal route called Inis Eoghain '100'. Just follow all brown signs along the road and you can't miss it, can you? Team Paddy Murphy laid the groundwork for their successful rally career on exact that road! Paddy started at the most northerly point of Ireland, in Malin Head. After a few kilometres they passed a funeral procession as mentioned a few weeks ago. The tribute for Neils is part of this episode as well. The journey goes around the peninsula, the road and landscape differ quite a bit. For a start, Paddy drives through a town on a wide road and found himself in the middle of nowhere in the blink of an eye. On a small and narrow road and he has to look for tar between all the green ‐ well, maybe we're being a wee bit hyperbolic here. Paddy's tip of the day: Just drive as quickly as you can ‐ The faster you go, the less pot holes you'll hit. The key is to use the momentum generated by forward movement and sort of fly over the gaping maws that open in Irish roads. This way, you only hit every tenth pot hole, plus you can't read those irrelevant messages on the road. This episode is exceptional in that Paddy "Driver" Murphy and Paddy "Navigator" Murphy show up in person in the final scene.
S01E02 ‐ Port & Road to Pettigoe
Published on 14 March 2012 ‐ Duration: 09:50
In this episode Paddy tried to find out which disruptive force is necessary to stop him for good. He affronts dangers such as bridges or severe bends, braves the weather in all its forms (on the road to Pettigoe) and defies sheep on the road. So Paddy could not be stopped on his way to Port, a deserted village about 15km from Glencolmcille in County Donegal. Shortly before Port is a nice S-bend and Paddy could not resist to go back and forth trough that bend. However, what will happen will happen. A little screw stopped Paddy temporarily ‐ a tyre was punctured. Luckily Paddy could save himself and he reached a small garage in Kilcar (seriously, we're not making this up). The guys were very helpful and fixed the tyre in a jiffy.
S01E01 ‐ County Clare & The Burren
Published on 07 March 2012 ‐ Duration: 09:57
In this first episode Paddy tells you everything you have to know about driving on Irish roads (and more). Some say traffic signs are sort of a recommendation ‐ but be careful! Paddy heard from a friend that the Irish have a database for foreign traffic offenders. Paddy "Driver" Murphy and Paddy "Navigator" Murphy met Paddy "Chef" Murphy in Doolin, County Clare and The Chef had a lot of maps of County Clare and The Burren. A deserted village was marked on one of those and Paddy decided to visit that place. Sure, what could possibly go wrong... Well, Paddy knew about Murphy's law, however that knowledge did not protect him. Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong. ‐ Paddy was driving a Renault Clio, The Chef called this car Renault Clitoris, because he taught that this is a pussy wagon (and he was right). ‐ At the beginning it was not that bad. The road was steep, had a few stones, but not a real problem for Paddy. But then the road became muddy and on top of hill Paddy stopped. He had to drive downhill and up on the next hill. The Navigator asked if The Driver would be able to do that. ‐ Sure, how hard can it be... Let's say it was not a brilliant idea to do that. Neither was it a splendid idea to turn the car in the meadow. Luckily a local farmer came for the rescue. And nearly crashed his tractor as well. After a few throwbacks they managed together to get the car out of its misery... Did Paddy learn anything from that experience? Who's to say...
However, Paddy's words of wisdom are: «The thing about Irish roads is that you'll never know what comes next after a hill or a bend. Just close your eyes, come and rely on the luck o' the Irish.» The soundtrack in the first part of this episode is from a band named Pigeons on the Gate. They are from from Winterthur and Bischofszell, started playing Irish traditional folk/rock in 2010 and listen to them live is just great craic!
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A tribute to Hugh "Neils" Doherty
Published on 14 February 2012 ‐ Duration: 03:40
Paddy arrived in Malin Head during Hugh "Neils" Doherty's wake and this film is a tribute to him. Neils was a relative to the landlord of the B&B Paddy was staying. By a coincidence, Paddy filmed the funeral procession from Neils' home to the cemetery. The film shows Hugh Doherty performing the song Home To Donegal. Rest in peace Neils.
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Trailer Season 01
Published on 10 February 2012 ‐ Duration: 00:39
To whom it may concern, this is the first film of Team Paddy Murphy. It is a trailer for the upcoming season Driving Irish roads. Paddy Murphy shows his adventures on Irish roads in a few episodes. Enjoy!
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Team Paddy Murphy
The nicest thing an Irish said to me: You're Swiss? Ah Paddy, you're fecked! You're so done! Go change your name, call yerself Paddy Murphy!Paddy Murphy, 2012