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Erin's Isle

by Erin Meehan Breen · 13 episodes

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See the magic of Ireland beyond the shamrocks and the shillelaghs and learn about the real magic here including treasures you won't want to miss, with Erin's Isle.

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  1. Ep 38 Windmills and roses

    Hear about Ireland's only working windmill and how its role has changed but it is still a big part of Blennerville's economy. And learn all about the Rose of Tralee, how it started…

    17 min
  2. Ep32-Horesback Riding & Sheepdogs

    Riding horses along the beaches of Ireland is like being in a movie. Hear about he adventure of horseback riding in Connemara. And find out how the sheepdogs of Ireland make sheeph…

    18 min
  3. Ep 33- Knitting Needles and Silver Shamrocks

    Meet Ann O'Maille and hear how she keeps the Irish culture of knitting alive and well in Galway. And hear how Maura Dickerson supplies the world with silver shamrocks, all grown in…

    23 min
  4. Ep 28- Gaellic Golf Stereo

    From coastal courses to manicured greens in lakeland settings, Ireland offers great golfing for every level of golfer. And much of it comes with extras, like spectacular views, his…

    19 min
  5. Ep 26: Seeing Stars

    When you look at Irish crystal, you see rainbows and stars. That's what cut crystal produces, no matter what shape it comes in. And at the Waterford Crystal Factory it comes in eve…

    17 min
  6. Ep 24 Now We're Cooking

    Ballymaloe is Ireland's premier international cooking school located in the rurals not far from Cork City. Hear how the school works from the students who go there, and what puts t…

    21 min
  7. Ep 25 Living Legends

    Paeder O'Down has lived through a lot of history in Galway. What he hasn't lived through himself he has studied. I had tea with him and he has a lot of stories to tell. Kevin Rohan…

    20 min
  8. ep 17 Dingle

    Where can you get nails, paint, an oil funnel and a pint? In Dingle. The Dingle pubs double as other businesses. What a hoot! Check them out in Episode 17 of Erin's Isle.

    19 min
  9. Ep 16: Jewels in the West

    Sometimes it's approaching things differently that gets you noticed. Such is the case with a Russian who's become a specialist in ancient Irish harps, a tiny jewelry designer with…

    19 min
  10. Ep 12: Life's a Beach

    Beaches are in every direction in Ireland. Of course they are, it's an island. Learn about the history of Curracloe Beach in the east. Here'a hint, Private Ryan. What's so special…

    19 min
  11. Ep 13: Ageless Arts

    The art of falconry is very much alive in Ireland. You can find it many of the castles here. And you can try your hand at it yourself. Do you know how the iconic Claddagh ring beca…

    22 min
  12. Episode 15: Will You Meet me on Clare Island?

    Clare Island is just a 20 minute ferry ride from Westport, but it feels like it's a world away when you get there. The people, the community spirit and the living history all aroun…

    22 min
  13. Erin's Isle: Ep 10 Music at the Gate

    The small town of Drogheda, near Dublin has the honor of hosting the National celebration of Celtic Music in Ireland. Hear about the dedication of the town, about the musicians who…

    18 min
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