Trabzonspor and Drogheda United Match Hosted a Documentary
The documentary 'An Gorta Mor: The Star and the Crescent', which recounts the Ottoman Empire's aid to Ireland during the Great Famine, was filmed during the friendly match between Trabzonspor and Drogheda United.
The friendly match played between Trabzonspor and Irish team Drogheda United at Papara Park served as the setting for a documentary project addressing the 180-year historical ties between the two countries.
Friendly Match at Papara Park
The friendly encounter played at the Papara Park stadium between Trabzonspor and Irish representative Drogheda United contributed to the strengthening of historical and sporting relations between the two countries.
Documentary Depicting Historical Ties
This meaningful match hosted the documentary project titled 'An Gorta Mor: The Star and the Crescent', which focuses on the Ottoman Empire's assistance to Ireland during the Great Famine.
The Assistance of the Ottoman Empire
The documentary examines the traces of the aid delivered to the Irish people in 1847 by Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid during the Great Famine that occurred in Ireland between 1845 and 1851, along with letters of gratitude from that period.
Solidarity Spanning Generations
During the production process, the bridges of friendship established between the peoples of the two countries from past to present, the historical memory in Drogheda, and the support received from Ireland during the 2023 earthquakes are brought under the magnifying glass.
Production Team and Details
Directed and produced by Hayriye Savaşçıoğlu, with Ülkü Uzun also among the producers, the documentary is preparing to meet audiences through the co-production of The Sunny Times LLC.