SILVER SPRING, MD; January 15, 2008 —Acorn Media announces the March 11, 2008 DVD debut of Visions of Ireland, the newest addition to the unique, popular travel series, with bonus footage not seen on television. For those who can’t go to Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day on March 15, this program offers the next best thing. A high-definition, helicopter-mounted camera provides stunning views of some of Ireland’s most historic and breathtaking sites.

Whether you’ve kissed the Blarney Stone or not, this stunning aerial tour will help you reconnect with your heritage or simply revel in Ireland’s awe-inspiring beauty. Immerse yourself in legend and lore as you admire the natural wonders of Giant’s Causeway, the stark megalithic landscape of the Burren, and the windswept Cliffs of Moher. Feast your eyes on the “40 shades of green” in the rolling hills and the cerulean waters of the Antrim coast and Galway Bay. Explore the serene monastic remnants of Clonmacnoise and Glendalough as well as the vibrant, bustling cities of Dublin and Belfast. The engaging narration and evocative soundtrack of traditional jigs and reels and modern Celtic rock enhances the journey as this land of mythic history and modern revival unfolds before you. As seen on public television.

Visions Travel Series: These stunning productions provide the ultimate in armchair travel on DVD. Shot in high-definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, even familiar sites take on a whole new dimension. Poetic narratives and soundtracks of classical, popular, and traditional music complement the views. All DVDs include bonus footage not seen on the public television broadcasts.

Currently available destinations include: Scotland, England, France, Germany, Greece and Italy.

Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media distributes distinctive home video releases to the North American market with a special focus on the best of British television. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn Media at (888) 870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.