Ireland is full of cottages and castles and cathedrals and pubs. But it so much more than that. Erin's Isle takes you beyond the shillelaghs and the shamrocks in stories that will make you feel like you are there. Plus, you'll get to know the real people who live here and both the authentic and the offbeat you won't want to miss when you travel here yourself.
Latest episodes
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11 min
Wolfhounds in Dublin!
Irish Wolfhounds are becoming a more common sight in Dublin City. And that's because Wayne McMahon is taking it upon himself to himself to offer people more opportunities to spend…
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11 min
Carrigerry House
Running an Irish Country House sounds romantic . And it can be. But check out the view from those who run one...in this episode of Erin's Isle.
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10 min
Saving donkeys & changing lives in Ireland
The Donkey Sanctuary in Ireland saves donkeys from abusive or abandonned situations. And working with those animals is changing the lives of volunteers as well. Hear all about it i…
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11 min
Lattes and Liturgy
I recently discovered a very different coffee experience in the small town of Drogheda, Ireland. Up the hill from a friend's house, nestled in beside a beautifully decommissioned c…
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10 min
Taking the plunge! Erin's Isle #514
Sea swimming is not a trend in Ireland, it's a generational way of life. And more nad more tourists are joining locals in tidal pools and swimming coves. Hear from those locals abo…
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10 min
Seaweed
Seaweed is having quite a moment in Ireland. Hear all about the business of seaweed, the uses of seaweed and those who deal it in this espisode of Erin's Isle.
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9 min
Matchmakers
Ever heard of the Annual Mathmaker's Festival in Lisdoonvarna? Well this ius your chance to experience it yourself. Hear from those who go, and hear all about Willie Daly, the resi…
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16 min
The Tapestry of Clare Island
Clare IslandIreland is about a 45 minute ferry ride from Westport,and it feels like a steop back in time when you get there. With a population of about 160 and just a half dozen ca…
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10 min
Braveheart: Erin's Isle Ep: 510
Ireland played a leading role in the movie Braveheart, a bout warrior William Wallace and his fight for Scottish freedom. Hear how that movie put Trimn Castle north of Dublin and a…
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11 min
Murphy's Ice Cream
The best ice cream in the world, made with the best ingredients they can find. But you can only get it it Dingle, Dublin, Galway, Cork and Killarney. Find out how harmony is the ke…
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14 min
Ballymaloe
Students come from all over the world to study at this sustainalbe farm and award-winning school. See behind the scenes right into the busy kitchens of Ballymaloe in this episide o…
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13 min
Ballymaloe's Busy Kitchens
Ballymaloe encompasses healthy food, local ingredients, sustainable farming and fabulous teachers. And you can hear from both students and teachers about the importance of each ele…
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12 min
The Royal Scots Club
The Royal Scots Club in Edinborough, is an amazing tribute to the veterans of Worls War I. It serves as a club house, a military museum, a great spot for social events and a b it o…
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11 min
Buster's Backstory
Meet Buster Luscombe. He is an Irishman, a welder, a storyteller and and entertainer. And what a story he has to tell. Hear it in his words, along with his music in this episopde o…
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11 min
Cork's English Market
Cork has an English Market that opened in the 18th century and is still going strong in both tradition and in adapting to the future. Hear all about it in this episode of Erin's Is…
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11 min
Highland Coos on Erin's Isle
They have become a huge part of tourism fo9r Scotland and they could not be more adorable. Hear all about the Highland Coos and where you can spend some time with them yourself...i…
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11 min
The Poetry of Dunquin
If you travel out the Dingle peninsula even farther than Dingle, there is small community called Dunquin. It's remote out narrow windy roads...but well worth it to see the views an…
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20 min
Ep 501: Ireland's Ageless Arts
Protecting Ireland's culture is an art in itself. And this episode of Erin's Isle explains how falconry, Claddagh rings and the bellringers of Dublin are working to do just that. H…
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9 min
Sheepdogs on Erins Isle
Have you ever noticed how many sheep there are in Ireland? A lot. And that means there quite a need for well-trained sheepdogs. Joe Joyce knows all about both, the sheepdogs and th…
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12 min
Bagpipe Museum
Bagppipes are an unmistakable instrument all over Scotland. And Glasgow has a National Piping Centre where you can learn all about the history of the bagpipes, how to play them and…