The Tapestry of Clare Island

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 about why they do it and what is drawing in the tourists in this epiode of Erin's Isle

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.

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 resident Matchmaker in the village of Lisdoonvarna.

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 cars, it is a place where time slows down, people really care about ech other and walking is a way of life. Most of those there, were born there. But a few characters have blown-in over the years and the mix of personalities and artful offerings is amazing. Hear from those who live there and those who choos to move there, in this episode of Erin's Isle.

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 lot of Irish to work. And how that movie got Ireland in the spotlight for more work on the silver screen. Hear the story of that movie, throught the eyes of the locals in this episode of Erin's Isle.