Glenavy, Co Antrim
From the collection of
Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone
- Omagh
- 2007-09-11
Glenavy, Co Antrim
Visit Ram's Island in Lough Neagh and the village of Glenarvy in County Antrim and explore the history and people.
Joe visits Ram's Island on Lough Neagh near the onshore town of Glenavy in Country Antrim. Joe takes a boat trip one mile out into the lough where Michael Savage takes him for a walk around the island's wood carvings on its forest trail. Michael then shows Joe the remains of the ancient round tower, explaining its history.
Ruth Wilson shows Joe some of the island's flora including hybrid bluebells and non-native garlic. Stephen Cardwell, a fisherman, talks about his great, great grandparents, Robert and Jane Cardwell who lived their lives on the island as caretakers of Lord O'Neill's summer house which was built there in the 19th Century.
Joe then moves back to the mainland and the village of Glenavy and a visit to the house once lived in by John Ballance who went on to become the Prime Minister of New Zealand in 1891. Maureen Loughan tells Joe of Ballance's history and his interest in New Zealand in women's rights and a prototype welfare state.
Lesser Spotted Ulster is a long-running and popular programme that visits the places many of us have heard of but never been to. Presenter Joe Mahon gently explores what makes a place what it is.
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Lesser Spotted Ulster
Exploring the townlands and hinterlands of Ulster through landscape, history and local traditions as a torch is shone upon the roads less travelled.
Joe Mahon is an engaging host as he catalogues his journeys around towns and villages rarely mentioned in the news but rich in their own stories, legends, and tales of past industries and events. Using local people as his guides, Joe delves into the heritage and customs from yesteryear, documenting many before they pass from human memory.
Starting in 1995, Lesser Spotted Ulster chronicled the regional variances of life around the six counties of Northern Ireland which, together with Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan, make up the historic boundaries of Ulster. With gentle panoramas of beautiful Irish countryside, played out under a lilting soundtrack, the series was a staple of the Ulster Television schedules for nearly 20 years.
This selection of programmes from the series serves as a testimony to the rural culture of Ulster and a resource for anyone with an interest in the past and disappearing traditions.
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Belle Isle, Co Fermanagh
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Loughguile, Co Antrim
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Beragh, Co Tyrone
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Ballywalter, Co Down
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Sixmilecross, Co Tyrone
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Lough Swilly, Co Donegal
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Rathlin, Co Antrim
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Bailieborough, Co Cavan
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Ardkeen, Co Down
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Mullaghbawn, Co Armagh
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Ardara, Co Donegal
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Ballygawley, Co Tyrone
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Galloon, Co Fermanagh
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Kircubbin, Co Down
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Arranmore, Co Donegal
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Virginia, Co Cavan
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Virginia, Co Cavan
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Warrenpoint, Co Down
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Ballybay, Co Monaghan
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Killeeshil, Co Tyrone
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Rostrevor, Co Down
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Park, Co Derry
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Hilltown, Co Down
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Urney, Co Tyrone
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Ballykelly, Co Derry
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Ballykelly, Co Derry
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Ramelton, Co Donegal
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Annaclone, Co Down
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Donaghmore, Co Tyrone
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Monea, Co Fermanagh
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Dromintee, Co Armagh
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Kingscourt, Co Cavan
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Muff Fair, Co Cavan
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