Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon
Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon: Discovering Hidden Gems Across IrelandLesser Spotted Ireland: the podcast of the much loved television programme made by Westway Films and first broadcast on UTV.We will take viewers on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking…
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Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - VALENTIA ISLAND, County Kerry (opens the original)
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Joe travels to Valentia Island in Co. Kerry, the most westerly community in Europe. He discovers the part that Valentia played in the laying of the trans-Atlantic cable which revolutionised international communications, and finds out why Valentia was famous for its slate. He also joins the most westerly cricket team in Europe – although they may come to regret that! Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the less
Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - BALLYKNOCKAN, County Wicklow (opens the original)
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Joe travels to Ballyknockan, Co. Wicklow, famous for its unique granite stone and its tradition of stone-cutting. In fact, Wicklow granite was used to build much of Dublin in the nineteenth century. Joe discovers that this is a tradition that goes right back to the Neolithic Age, as archaeologist Chris Corlett shows him evidence of extensive stone-working and trading in the area during that period, as well as the foundations of a Neolithic house. All this evidence has been uncovered by the prese
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