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A new broadband television service from ITV which aims to bring local filmmakers and communities closer together has embraced the Irish community in London.

ITV Local is currently showing a film called The Irish Tale that features stories told by two Irishmen who emigrated to London 50 years ago and settled in Highbury.

The film is a document of their memories and experiences and more Irish stories are to follow.

ITV Local channel assistant Lena Lau is hopeful that the Irish in the city will embrace the new technology and use it as an opportunity to get their stories out.

She said: “I’m really excited about working with the Irish community and seeing more short films about their life and their views. You can be surprised by what’s on your doorstep and The Irish Tale is only the tip of the iceberg.

“Community plays an integral role in ITV Local’s vision so every contribution on the grassroots level is important to us. It’s all about real stories told by real people.”

The Irish Tale is scheduled on the ITV Local’s London Life channel under the Borough of Islington.

Follow the link www.itvlocal.com/london/londonlife/index and select Islington in the yellow middle section.

This opens a page with a video screen and a scrollable list of films on the right-hand side which includes The Irish Tale.

n For further information or to get involved telephone 020 7430 4543 or e-mail lena.lau@itv.com.