On a journey: 'Ireland Made With Love' takes a look at the legendary artistry of the Emerald Isle

Traveling never gets old for Patrick Greene.

The award-winning filmmaker finds the challenges that each production brings inspirational.

His latest project, “Ireland Made With Love,” is set to premiere at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, on New Mexico PBS, channel 5.1. It will also stream on the PBS app.

“There was a lot of work to do in the short time we were there,” he says. “We scouted for stories and were able to tell a handful of them through the documentary.”

Greene says the documentary explores the skill, pride and love that goes into the legendary Irish products, which are inspired by their homeland.

He says the artisans are keeping the tradition alive with each piece of work.

Greene and crew traveled from spectacular cliffs on the Atlantic coast to the medieval castles and historic villages, capturing the stories along the way that make Ireland great.

“The travel could be slow because we had to travel on roads that weren’t made for too many people,” he says. “We also wanted to take our time in telling the story of the legacy of craftsmanship and the traditional techniques of these Irish masters.”

From a skilled harp maker honing ancient techniques to a traditional basket weaver in Galway, to wool weavers in Kilkenny using 800-year-old methods, to one of the last master crystal engravers in Waterford, the documentary showcases the skill, pride and love that go into these trades. Inspired by their homeland’s terrain, rich soil and pristine waters, these legendary Irish products are infused with a deep love of place.

Greene is a marine biologist who specializes in cultural, science and wildlife broadcast programming, as well as other educational content.

With a passion for storytelling and creating captivating content, Greene founded Symbio Studios, where he creates documentaries to tell the stories.

“With this project, I wanted to be able to give viewers a glimpse into Ireland,” he says. “Telling the stories of science, history, nature and public affairs. Each story is captivating. Some of these people are the last ones within their own discipline.”