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The Ties That Bind is a four-part series on RTÉ Radio 1. The series, which paints a portrait of rural Ireland today, is produced and presented by award-winning reporter Brian O'Connell, who is, himself, Co. Clare born and bred. The Ties That Bind looks at community life in Ireland today, guided by t…

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    • Dec 30, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


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    Ties That Bind Ep.04

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2016 28:24


    In this episode, presenter Brian O'Connell delves deep into what sustains community life in rural Ireland today. In a vastly changed and changing world, what are the challenges to a rural society today and what solutions are rural communities discovering for themselves?

    Ties That Bind Ep.03

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2016 28:08


    The third episode of the series opens on sale day at Ennis Mart. We meet sons trying to negotiate their inheritance, school children trying to figure out their future role in an ever changing world and shopkeepers ushering their business into retirement.

    Ties That Bind Ep.02

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2016 28:16


    In this second episode of the series, Brian explores the theme of belonging - what is it that makes us feel part of a community? In the world of Facebook, easy travel and increasing urbanisation, is there such a thing as local identity in rural Ireland today?

    Ties That Bind Ep.01

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2016 28:23


    This episode sets the scene for us and looks at community life in Ireland today, guided by the intriguing work of two Harvard anthropologists who studied the people of Clare in the 1930s.

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