Joe visits the seaside resort of Mullaghmore in County Sligo, where he finds out why it took two Scottish engineers and a British prime minister to build a harbour. He also discovers some fairy cures, and takes a trip across to the early Christian ruins on the picturesque island of Inishmurray. He visits an artist who makes surfboards and paddles from wood, and gets a paddle-boarding lesson from an Irish champion.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon travels the length and breadth of the country in order to discover some of the most overlooked, yet beautiful and interesting, nooks and crannies of the Irish countryside.

In this episode, Joe visits one of the lesser known Glens of Antrim, Glenshesk. He tours a ruined friary that was built by one clan, but houses the remains of their usurpers. He discovers a local ghost story there, before paying a visit to a hill-farm where he feeds some Bronze Age sheep on a hill-farm and peruses some unique snapshots of daily life in early 20th century Glenshesk. He also goes on the hunt for an elusive native species, the red squirrel, and explores one of the oldest woodlands in the country.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Mahon visits the seaside village of Laytown in County Meath, home of the only official horse race to be held on a beach in Ireland. Here he takes a keen interest in the origin of the local place-names, samples some very rare apples, and investigates why there are no salmon in the River Nanny. Could St Patrick be the man to blame?

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.