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In this special check-in episode of the Irish Stew Podcast, host Martin Nutty welcomes back author Cauvery Madhavan to discuss her new novel, 'The Inheritance.' Cauvery shares the inspiration behind the novel, which weaves together stories from the Tudor conquest of Ireland and the more recent 1980s. Set in the Beara Peninsula, a place close to Cauvery's heart, the book explores themes of history, place, and identity while touching on the struggles of everyday people during turbulent times. The episode provides insights into the writing process, the research involved, and Cauvery's personal connection to the setting of the novel.The InheritanceIt's 1986 and 29-year-old Marlo O'Sullivan of London-Irish stock has just found out that his sister is his mother. To steady his life, he moves to Glengarriff, to a cottage he has inherited, in the stunning Beara Peninsula. When a neighbour dies unexpectedly, Marlo takes over his minibus service to Cork. There is nothing regular about the regulars on the bus – especially Sully, a non-verbal 6 year old, who goes nowhere but does the journey back and forth every day, on his own. Marlo is landed with this a strange but compassionate arrangement, fashioned to give the child's mother respite from his care. Sully's obsession with an imaginary friend in the ancient oak forests of Glengarriff slowly unveils its terrible secrets – a 400-hundred-year-old tragedy reveals itself.LinksWebsiteThe InheritanceOriginal Irish Stew Episode (July 2021)

For the final episode of the series, Daithí talks to author and rewilder, Eoghan Daltun. They chat about the process Eoghan set in motion in the mid 2000's to restore healthy native ecosystems on his 73-acre farm on the Beara Peninsula, Cork. Hear about the recovery of the ecosystems, the diversity of native species that he has seen returning to the forest, as well as the harm caused to the woodland regeneration process by alien invasive species, such as Sika deer. A small farmer himself, Eoghan strongly advocates that landowners should be rewarded for protecting ecosystems due to the benefits they provide for society, such as flood prevention and resilience to wildfires. Eoghan also has some very interesting views on the classification of what constitutes a native species and makes a compelling case for the introduction of various species, including Beavers.                                                                           After the interview, musician Brían MacGloinn of Ye Vagabonds closes the episode with his beautiful song 'Cuckoo'. - Links: 1. Eoghan's Instagram: @irishrainforest                              2. Eoghan's 2024 Book - 'The Magic of an Irish Rainforest: A Visual Journey': https://www.kennys.ie/shop/signed-by-the-author-new/the-magic-of-an-irish-rainforest-a-visual-journey-eoghan-daltun-9781399725606                                            3. Eoghan's First book - 'An Irish Atlantic Rainforest': https://www.kennys.ie/shop/an-irish-atlantic-rainforest-eoghan-daltun-9781399705295                                            4. Ecosystem Services: https://www.nature.scot/scotlands-biodiversity/scottish-biodiversity-strategy-and-cop15/ecosystem-approach/ecosystem-services-natures-benefits                                                                                       5. Nature Restoration Law: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/nature-restoration-law-enters-force-2024-08-15_en                     6. E. O. Wilson: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-O-Wilson                                                                                         7. George Monbiot: https://www.monbiot.com/                 8. IUCN on Rewilding: https://iucn.org/resources/issues-brief/benefits-and-risks-rewilding                                        9. London Natural History Museum Biodiversity Intactness Index: https://tnfd.global/tools-platforms/local-biodiversity-intactness-index/              10. Brían MacGloinn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grianmacbloinn/

Today we're diving into the heart of the Island of Ireland, its Legends and Landscapes, where every cliff, hill and glen whispers stories from a time long past. To get there is just a short flight or ferry ride from Great Britain, and yet arriving can feel like stepping into another world of history, mystery and breathtaking beauty. As Halloween approaches, there's no better time to delve into Ireland's ancient traditions. Did you know that the Island of Ireland is the birthplace of Halloween? It originates from the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter and even today the spirit of Samhain lingers, with festivals and celebrations that pay homage to the old ways.To help us explore some more of Ireland's incredible locations and the stories behind them, I'm joined by John O'Ceallaigh, one of our best loved travel journalists and editors, and an Ireland native from Galway on the west coast of Ireland. John's deep connection to his country, and his experience writing about it, makes him the perfect guide for our journey today. We're going to hear his Irish travel diaries today, from the wild beauty of Connemara and charming village of Roundstone to the Wild Atlantic Way's luxurious coastal castles, and windswept islands, like Aran and Achill, taking in the sights, tastes and sounds along the way because of course Ireland is a feast for all senses. Brought to you in partnership with Tripadvisor and Tourism Ireland, whether you're planning your next adventure or simply dreaming of distant shores, let this episode be your gateway to Ireland's legendary landscapes.Destination Recap: Connemara, Co. GalwayRoundstoune, Co. GalwayAran Islands, Co. GalwayPuca Festival, Co. Meath - around the time of Samhain each year (October 31) Ballynahinch Castle, Co. Galway Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo Wild Atlantic Way driving routeCounty KerryCarrauntoohil, County KerryKerry to Cork, Wild Atlantic Way driving route Beara Peninsula, Cork English Market, Cork CityBallymaloe House Hotel, Co. Cork Adare Manor, Co. Limerick Park Hotel Kinmare, Co. Kerry Kai, Co. Galway Ard Bia at Nimmos, GalwayAniar, Galway Lignum, Galway Skellig Michael, Co. Kerry Skellig Beag, Co. Kerry Achill Island, Co. MayoWexford, Co. WexfordRock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary Newgrange, Co. Meath If you'd like to find out more about the Island of Ireland and source some more inspiration for a future trip, then head over to Tripadvisor's Ireland page - it has some brilliant guides on landscape, culture and gastronomy.Thanks so much for listening today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5th September, 2024 – Step into the serene beauty of Ireland with “The Irish Countryside.” Join us on a journey through scenic landscapes, ancient folklore, and vibrant traditions. With stories ranging from the mystical legends of Beara Peninsula to the everyday adventures of Bobby the Cockapoo, this podcast is a heartfelt celebration of Ireland's natural […] The post E18 | Irish Countryside – Tales of Nature and Heritage appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

Kenmare is one of the my favorite towns in Ireland.In fact, it may be my absolute favorite.Located in County Kerry, Kenmare is colorful, vibrant and in a central location for exploring this piece of Ireland.It has great pubs — some of which have tasty food, a nice array of accommodation and incredibly friendly locals.Add in the ability to explore Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry, the Beara Peninsula and even some parts of County Cork and you have the perfect Irish town.Want to chat about Kenmare?Then send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.In this episode:1:52: Intro2:55: Placing it on the Map6:26: Stone Circle7:58: Golf9:10: The Bay9:59: Reenagross Woodland Park12:59: Wandering the Town13:45: Kenmare Courtyard Gallery15:15: Places to Eat16:53: Places to Stay18:47: Killarney National Park20:29: Black Valley21:37: Ring of Kerry22:53: Ring of Beara24:47: Lynne's Favorites28:50: Wrapping it up29:12: Listener reviewImportant links:Why Kenmare Is the Perfect Irish Town13 Of the Best Things To Do in County Kerry IrelandCounty Kerry • IrelandKenmare IrelandMy Favorite Towns in IrelandAbbey Court B&BRockcrest HouseSupport the Show.Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.Follow Wander Your Way:InstagramFacebookPinterest

In this fascinating interview, conducted with my daughter, Catherine Byrne, we delve into the world of Eoghan Daltun, an Irish farmer and advocate for rewilding. Eoghan's journey is a testament to the power of nature and the importance of ecological balance. He shares his experiences running a farm and rewilding project on the Beara peninsula of Co. Cork, Ireland. His work is not just about farming, but about restoring and preserving the natural environment. His book, 'An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey Into the Magic of Rewilding', is a testament to his commitment and passion for this cause. Eoghan's insights provide a unique perspective on the importance of rewilding and the role it plays in combating ecological and climate breakdown.Eoghan Daltun is an Irish farmer and outspoken advocate for rewilding --he runs a farm and rewilding project on the Beara peninsula of Co. Cork. He is the author of an acclaimed book on his personal rewilding work on the Beara peninsula, An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey Into the Magic of Rewilding. By background and training a conservator of sculpture and a sculptor in stone. This extended interview took place on Eoghan's farm in Eyeries on the Beara peninsula.Catherine Byrne is a forest researcher working with Evolving Forests in Devon, England and a Woodlab Fellow at Hooke Park in Dorset; Catherine is also host of a radio show on Balamii Radio, "Biorhythms" based around her nature based field recordings--some of which are included in this episode. 

Eoghan Daltun has spent the past 14 years restoring 75 acres of farmland in southwest Ireland to native forest, a wildly successful and inspirational effort that has welcomed back long-absent flora and fauna, which he details in his book, An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey Into the Magic of Rewilding.   On this episode of the Mongabay Newscast, host Rachel Donald speaks with Daltun about how easily he achieved this feat, its seemingly miraculous results, and the historical context behind the near-total ecological annihilation of Ireland, a country that today has only 11% forest cover. Daltun provides an honest but hopeful perspective on how humans can shift their relationship with nature and rekindle a powerful partnership with it.    Please invite your friends to subscribe to the Mongabay Newscast wherever they get podcasts, from Apple to Spotify, or download our free app in the Apple App Store or in the Google Store to get access to our latest episodes at your fingertips.   If you enjoy the Newscast, please visit www.patreon.com/mongabay to pledge a dollar or more to keep the show growing, Mongabay is a nonprofit media outlet and all support helps!   See all our latest news from nature's frontline at Mongabay's homepage, mongabay.com, or follow Mongabay on any of the social media platforms for updates.   Image credit: Part of the guest's Irish Atlantic rainforest on the Beara Peninsula. Photo courtesy of Eoghan Daltun.    ---   Timecodes:   (00:00) Introduction (01:14) Eoghan's journey (05:55) Getting out of the way (10:42) Removing invasive species (13:50) What lies underneath (17:26) A connection with the land (22:48) A brutal history (29:22) Hope for the future (35:48) Reflections on forests (40:45) What is a temperate rainforest? (54:25) Credits

During the week, the Government launched the 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan to help arrest our losses in semi-natural grasslands, river quality, plant species and much more. We hear from Geraldine O'Sullivan of the IFA; Oonagh Duggan of Birdwatch Ireland; Dr. James Moran of the ATU and Beara Peninsula farmer Eoghan Daltun.

The President of the T.U.I. on the shortage of teachers in Irish schools.John Paul O'Shea on the increase in grants for septic tanks.The CEO of Drink Aware on the new survey on drinking habits in Ireland.A new film called 'Solitaire' was filmed on the Beara Peninsula, we talked to Director Max le Cain.All your pet questions are answered by Jane Piggott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dursey Island Cable Car travels a short distance from the tip of the Beara Peninsula to the island and back. And it is a lifeline for those who live and work on the island. And it is an adventure for those visiting. Take a ride on the Dursey Island Cable Car in this edition of Erin's Isle.

Reaction to the money spent on barter accounts within RTE who appeared before the Oireachtas Media committee todayCork South West deputy Christopher O'Sullivan who is on the committee joins Patricia We hear about the Ocean Blackspots identified in a UCC study of plastics report Following Beara Doctor Fiona Kelly's interview with Patricia earlier this week on GP burn out – Independent deputy Michael Collins raised the issues with An Taoiseach, we hear the outcome tomorrow The film which captures the raw beauty of the Beara Peninsula to have its World Premier later this month in Galway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Mary is talking to Eoghan Daltun. Eoghan is a sculpture conservator, a High Nature Value farmer and, above all, a rewilder. Originally from Dublin, since 2009 he has lived with his two sons, Liam and Seánie, on their 73-acre farm near Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork.He released his hugely successful and award winning book late last year.An Irish Atlantic Rainforest winner of the An Post Irish Book Award winner, 2022'The stories are absorbing, the writing charismatic and the ideas thought-provoking' Irish Independent'Fascinating ... a manifesto for saving our own corner of the planet through letting things be' Irish Times, The Gloss'Daltun writes with passion and purpose of the way we should live now' RTÉ GuideOn the Beara peninsula in West Cork, a temperate rainforest flourishes. It is the life work of Eoghan Daltun, who had a vision to rewild a 73-acre farm he bought, moving there from Dublin with his family in 2009. An Irish Atlantic Rainforest charts that remarkable journey. Part memoir, part environmental treatise, as a wild forest bursts into life before our eyes, we're invited to consider the burning issues of our time: climate breakdown, ecological collapse, and why our very survival as a species requires that we urgently and radically transform our relationship with nature. This is a story as much about doing nothing as taking action - allowing natural ecosystems to return and thrive without interference, and in doing so heal an ailing planet. Powerfully descriptive, lovingly told, An Irish Atlantic Rainforest presents an enduring picture of the regenerative force of nature, and how one Irishman let it happen.Contact Eoghan Daltun at www.beararainforest.comBuy the book online at www.gutterbookshop.comwww.booksupstarirs.iewww.kennys.iewww.easons.ieContact Mary Bermingham atmary@burrennaturesanctuary.ie Check out Burren Nature Sanctuary at www.burrennaturesanctuary.ie

Shannon and Laura reflect on the many special guest interviews from Season 4, this season has seen a rich variety of guests, all very generous with their time and knowledge. Of course it wouldn't be a TOSW without a random curiosity- which Shannon brings in the form of a mysterious Fairy shoe. We also discuss the history and development of the Ouija board, and Planchette. Thank you to our beautiful listeners for all the feedback and ideas, keep them coming!! Happy Yule for our fellow Southerners, and Litha in the North. XX Credits Fairy shoe of the Beara Peninsula- https://hypnogoria.blogspot.com/ Ouija Board- Gaudian.com Planchette- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planchette  Visit ⁠⁠AshaMoon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ShannonCotterill ⁠⁠ Have a witchy question to ask? Get in touch, we would love to hear from you! Follow us, and DM on Instagram ⁠⁠@turnsout_shesawitch⁠⁠ Presented by Shannon Cotterill & Laura Turner. Production & original music by Matt Turner ⁠⁠@turnzout_media⁠⁠

#booklovers #bestseller #interview https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tom-Richards/author/B001HPISGA?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Tom Richards is a #1 Global Bestselling Novelist and screenwriter of produced feature films. His bestselling novels include Dolphin Song (the Feature Film is now in pre-production), Lost Lovers (the Feature Film is also in pre-production), Always Come Home, The Dazzling Helen Fox (soon to be released as Tom is writing this in late April 2023); YA books including Hotfoot! and the Lost Scrolls of Newgrange; short stories with Poolbeg Press and in our current Anthology Heartbreak & Happiness, and many other novels, short-stories and films (including Merlin, the Magic Begins produced by Seagull Entertainment and starring Jason Connery, Gotcha, produced by RTE, Ireland's major Television station; and Missing, produced by RAI, Italy's national television station). Tom's Global Book Publishing and Feature Film Company, Storylines Entertainment Ltd, have also started production on 2 Feature films: Dolphin Song and Lost Lovers. Tom started writing when he was in college and continues to this day. He is now a full-time writer, living in stunning Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland. He is currently single but lives with his wonder-dog Bluebell. Tom worked as a Marketing consultant and owner of a Marketing Communications for many years. He is inspired by what he sees near his wonderful village and on the Beara Peninsula. Readers and followers always seem to enjoy a bit of personal information, so here you go: Tom loves to golf, garden, do Yoga, fly light aircraft, write (of course!), dinner by candlelight, good books and feature films, snorkling, bowling, baseball, GAA football and hurley, soccer, and so much more. To contact Tom: Email: tomrichards141@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carmel.murray1963 (our Personal Page) Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/dolphinsongthenovel/ TikTok (where you'll find many Videos on How to Write a Novel): @tomrichardsdolphin2021 So many thanks to all of you who spread the word about our Novels or purchase one of our books.

A rich political, social and economic history of Ireland can be told by an analysis of its landscape, and specifically through the history of its trees. In this episode, Naomi and Tim delve into the history of deforestation and its tangled associations with colonialism and agriculture, and whether the 'green' image of Ireland is all that it seems. Coming soon in part 2, we will visit a place where the ancient forest of Ireland is making a rebound: in the Irish Atlantic Rainforest restored on the Beara Peninsula by Eoghan Daltun. Patreon supporters can access a bonus debrief episode over at https://www.patreon.com/theirishpassport in which Naomi and Tim discuss a genocidal Elizabethan poet who was banished to Cork, and why a blank and featureless lawn is considered an ideal to so many... Thanks so much for listening!

Eoghan has a farm of 73 acres (including 40 acres of mountain commonage) overlooking the Atlantic near Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork. For the last 12 years he has given 30 acres over to nature, mostly in the form of highly species-rich native Atlantic temperate rainforest. Please rate & review the pod, and spread the word! Eoghan - http://www.eoghandaltun.com Farming for Nature- https://www.farmingfornature.ie/nominees/eoghan-daltun/ Contact Brigid - info@farmingfornature.ie Twitter - https://twitter.com/farmfornature

On today's show Ray is joined by Máirín de Burca after the announcement of the free contraception scheme, Eoghan Daltun has written a book about the The Beara Peninsula called ‘An Irish Atlantic Rainforest' he joins Ray in studio to tell us more and Alison Spittle is in studio to talk about a comedy show, in Smock Alley called Klankety Klank.

Eoghan Daltun has written a book about the The Beara Peninsula one of the most beautiful places in Ireland that now has a rainforest. The book is called ‘An Irish Atlantic Rainforest' and Eoghan joins Ray in studio to tell us more.

On today's show Ray is joined by Máirín de Burca after the announcement of the free contraception scheme, Eoghan Daltun has written a book about the The Beara Peninsula called ‘An Irish Atlantic Rainforest' he joins Ray in studio to tell us more and Alison Spittle is in studio to talk about a comedy show, in Smock Alley called Klankety Klank.

Following the recent successes of a number of teams from the Beara Peninsula, we'll be casting our eyes West this week and chatting to Joe Blake of Beara GAA about some of the positive stories coming out of the division despite the obvious geographical and demographical challenges they face.We're also going to catch up with members of the Skibbereen Women's rugby team to chat about their season so far and the women's rugby scene in West Cork generally.But we'll start with the Cork footballers again this week and their crucial win over Down at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Saturday evening.With their backs against the walls and in desperate need of their first league win this year, Keith Ricken's side kept their hopes of survival alive with a 1-16 to 1-12 victory.

Join Zita Biehle an Irish native, share her stories of growing up on the Beara Peninsula around the grounds of an old castle and fort! Born in southwest Ireland on the beautiful Beara Peninsula on Bantry Bay. I grew up on the grounds of an old castle and fort that was owned by my grandfather and then uncle. The fort and castle were my playgrounds as I grew up. Spent over 14 years as boy scout leader in Ireland. Moved to CA in 2000 as met and married for what I thought was for life. Divorced now with 6 kids. Survivor of Carr Fire where we lost everything except my Paramedic uniform and a bag I grabbed with stuff from Ireland as I had been using it to help out a school in Redding.Living in Fall River Mills now with 5 of my 6 kids, my eldest being in the Navy. Loving life here but definitely different to Ireland!!Mom, paramedic, EMS instructor and Health coach pretty much sums up life now and I wouldnt have it any other way.

If you love coastal views, lakes, mountains, history and fun, colorful towns, then County Kerry is your spot in Ireland.This piece of Ireland is definitely well on the tourist trail.And for a good reason.With super stars like the the Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park — Ireland's oldest national park — County Kerry is on everyone's list.But there are some places to lose the crowds a bit.Places like the Beara Peninsula and the Skellig Ring are a couple of destinations you'll want to learn about.So tune into this jam-packed episode on this gorgeous part of Ireland.In this episode:1:47 Placing County Kerry on the map3:25 A funny story5:12 Ring of Kerry8:48 Skellig Ring12:53 Valentia Island14:47 Skellig Islands17:21 Kenmare20:27 Killarney National Park25:41 Beara Peninsula30:25 Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Town34:58 Blasket Islands36:07 Northern part of County Kerry38:00 Getting around39:22 Where to stay40:37 When to go42:05 Wrapping it upImportant links:13 Of the Best Things To Do in County Kerry IrelandIs Ireland's Ring of Kerry Really That Special?Why the Amazing Skellig Ring Needs to Be on Your Ireland Itinerary7 Best Things To Do in Killarney National ParkWhy Kenmare Is the Perfect Irish TownThe Best Things To Do in  Dingle IrelandBeara: The Stunning, Peaceful and Mystical Peninsula of IrelandCounty Kerry TourismKillarney National ParkAbbey Court KenmareRockcrest House KenmareSkellig Islands ToursOutdoors IrelandSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wanderyourway)

The scene is a retrospective exhibition of the work of a famous male artist. As the young female curator is interviewed by a journalist, we start to suspect there is more to his paintings than meets the eye. Marie O'Shea is a short story writer living on the Beara Peninsula. Her work has appeared in, ‘Popshot', ‘The Galway Review', ‘The Blue Nib', ‘The Caterpillar Magazine,' ‘Literary Mama' and ‘Storgy'. Catherine Allison is a voice artist and actor living in SE London. She trained as part of the Battersea Arts Centre's Development Theatre Company, working with directors such as Paul King, Steven Canny and Phil Wilmott. She also runs Master the Art, a training consultancy that helps people communicate with more confidence, influence and authority in the workplace and beyond.  Produced by Martin Nathan Martin Nathan has worked as a labourer, showman, pancake chef, fire technician, and a railway engineer. His short fiction has been published by Tangent Press, HCE and Grist and his poetry has appeared in Finished Creatures, Erbacce and Aesthetica. His novel – A Place of Safety is published by Salt Publishing. Photograph is by Martin Nathan.

Over the years, we at Irish Life and Lore have recorded people involved in the discovery of prehistoric artifacts and structures which have remained hidden for thousands of years in Ireland.These include a cutaway bog in a valley on the Beara Peninsula, close to Castletownbere, Co. Cork; a crannog (prehistoric dwelling) found in a bog in the midlands, near Edenderry, Co. Offaly; a flint arrowhead discovered at the site of Queen Scotia's grave near Tralee, Co. Kerry and a penannular brooch discovered in the ashes from a turf fire in a house near Ballylongford, Co. Kerry.

Ask an Irish person about West Cork and they'll look at you with a dreamy look in their eyes.West Cork has that affect on you.This part of County Cork, Ireland is truly special.Small harbor towns such as Baltimore and Schull dot the jagged coastline.Sandy beaches like Inchy Doney and Barleycove pop up here and there.Places like Mizen Head and Sheep's Head — 2 of the southwest peninsulas — provide stunning sea views.Inland cows dot the green hills.And stone circles remind us of the ancient people who once inhabited this area.And did I mention that West Cork has some of the best food in Ireland?If you only make it to Cork City or the popular harbor town of Kinsale then you are missing out on all that West Cork has to offer. Because while County Cork is wonderful, West Cork is absolutely amazing!Want to talk more about County Cork, Ireland?Just send an email to lynne@wanderyourway.com to chat more about this amazing destination.In this episode:1:47 County Cork general highlights2:55 Placing West Cork on the map5:38 Clonakilty and Inchy Doney8:05 R routes taking you to the coast10:27 Drombeg Stone Circle11:44 Glandore12:56 Leap13:50 Skibbereen15:43 Lough Hyne17:00 Roaring Water Bay18:50 Ballydehob20:29 Schull 24:22 Mizen Head30:47 Sheep's Head33:55 Bantry35:33 Glengarriff40:30 Beara Peninsula45:13 Summing up West Cork46:51 And oops I forgot Baltimore & Cape ClearImportant links:The Best Things to Do in Schull and West CorkIs Mizen Head the Best of Southwest Ireland's Peninsulas?5 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Sheep's Head IrelandThe 18 Best Drives in IrelandAn Amazing Kayak Trip on Glengarriff Bay IrelandBeara: The Stunning, Peaceful and Mystical Peninsula of IrelandWhy You Need to Visit the Beautiful Cape Clear IrelandDiscovering Something Inspiring & New at at Historical Eccles HotelSea View B&B SchullWest Cork TourismWest Cork DistillersBantry HouseOutdoors IrelandGarinish IslandNote: I just found out that Grove House in Schull has closed permanently. Sad. But I'm afraid we'll see this result due to COVID for some of these small, family run businesses.Don't forget to subscribe to the show.And please do leave a review as it helps me grow the podcast.Thanks!!

Cork is known as the rebel county. From late 1919 it earned this adage as some of the most bitter fighting in the War of Independence took place in Cork city and county. This episode begins with the story of Eilis MacCurtain whose husband Tomas was Cork's first republican Lord Mayor and the Commander of the Cork No.1 Brigade of the IRA. In the second part of the show we head to West Cork and the mountainous terrain of the Beara Peninsula where the crown forces faced relentless opposition from the republican movement. The show ends with one of the more bizarre stories from the war - the kidnapping of Brigadier General Cuthbert Lucas. Additional research was by the archivist and historian Sam McGrath, sound was by Jason Looney, additional narrations are by Aidan Crowe and Therese Murray and the artwork for the series is by Keith Hynes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the Arctic to the Andes, via the Beara Peninsula, with artist and explorer, Danny Osborne.

On this week’s show we’ll be taking a deep dive into the world of Beara GAA and discussing the challenges facing the clubs on the Beara Peninsula with Beara GAA chairman Jim Hanley. We’re also going to focus on Road Bowling for the first time since we launched the Star Sport Podcast. Ból Cumann PRO Pat McCarthy was in studio earlier today to discuss a recently launched book celebrating 50 years of the International Bowlplaying Association and we’ll also be giving away a copy of the book to one lucky listener.

We present the second half of our conversation with Peter and Kemberlee from All Ireland Travel (see show notes from Episode 12). B&B Vouchers Vouchers for accommodation at B&Bs (and sometimes hotels) are often part of vacation packages for travel in Ireland, or they may be sometimes be purchased separately. We have never used vouchers on any of our trips to Ireland. We neither condone nor condemn their use. You really have to decide for yourself if you think they would work well for your travel plans. How do you make that decision? Take a look at some of the following sites for more information. On this site, Michele Erdvig (an Ireland Expert from IrelandYes.com) gives readers an interesting take on when she thinks B&B vouchers may or may not be a good value for travel in Ireland. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ireland-144/2009/2/B-B-Vouchers-Ireland.htm Read this article for a good look at the pros and cons of the vouchers. http://www.dochara.com/save/save-on-accommodation/bed-breakfast-vouchers/ Peter and Kemberlee's favorite places to visit in Ireland: Killarney Countryside Killarney National Park http://www.killarneynationalpark.ie/ The Gap of Dunloe Here, we will make appropriate use of the wonderful descriptions Kemberlee and Peter have placed on their website of places of interest in Ireland. http://www.all-ireland.com/attractions/munster/kerry/gapofdunloe.htm#brandon Here is a general description of the Gap of Dunloe. http://www.irishtourism.com/attractions-ireland/gap-of-dunloe_155224-attraction.htm And the following description of the Gap comes from the Planet Ware website (www.planetware.com). “The western part of the Killarney National Park extends from the Upper Lake to the southwest shore of the Lower Lake by way of Purple Mount (2,698ft/822m) and its northern foothills. This range of hills is separated from Macgillicuddy's Reeks to the west by the rocky defile known as the Gap of Dunloe, best reached from the R562, which follows the north side of the Lower Lake. From the road to the Gap, which goes off on the left just after the golf courses, can be seen Dunloe Castle, set amid trees, and a group of ogham stones (National Monument). It is customary to drive as far as Kate Kearney's Cottage, but from there the climb to the pass (some 2.5mi/4km) is usually continued in a jaunting car, on a pony or on foot. There are five little lakes, fed by a rapid mountain stream. The highest of these is Serpent Lake, into which St Patrick is said to have consigned all the snakes he expelled form Ireland. The mighty rocks bearing the marks of glacial action which flank the gorge give an excellent echo. From the top of the pass (784ft/239m) there are superb views of hills, valleys and lakes in the varied shades of green, yellow and brown presented by the vegetation and the red sandstone rocks.” This little gem is one visitor's description of the walk through the Gap. It's a very wonderful description of most of the walk. We say “most of the walk” because the family in the story didn't walk all the way through the Gap to the Black Valley side. It's a shame that many people don't get all the way through, too, because we really thought that last mile and a half were probably the most beautiful and serene of the whole walk. (Unless you pay them extra, the jaunting cars don't go further than the third lake in the gap, and there's still a couple of miles of gorgeous valley to be experienced from there!) http://www.irelandforvisitors.com/articles/the_gap.htm A thorough description (with photos) of how many tourists make the trek through the Gap of Dunloe and back to Killarney Town each day: http://www.lakehotel.com/Gap_of_dunloe.htm The Black Valley On our visit to Killarney National Park this year, we were determined to walk the Gap of Dunloe, and (thanks to confirmation from Peter and Kemberlee) we decided to start our walk at the Gap Head on the Black Valley end of the Gap. We did this because we had heard stories about how crowded it can get at the other end of the gap where most people begin their journey. We parked next to a little church in the Black Valley and made our way up the switchbacks in the road leading up into the gap. When we arrived at the other end of the gap, we had a lovely lunch at Kate Kearney's Cottage and, as it had begun to rain in earnest, we decided to hire a jaunting car to take us up to the third lake (which is generally as far as they go before they turn around and head back). From there, we continued walking through the rest of the gap and back to our car in the Black Valley. The road down into the Black Valley is not a drive for the faint of heart or the inexperienced driver, but the rewards are well worth it, if you can stomach the narrow, bumpy roads. At the bottom of the drive, you can either turn right toward Lord Brandon's Cottage or left toward the Gap of Dunloe. The drive to Lord Brandon's Cottage is really beautiful (and the road has been repaved beginning at the point where it enters Killarney National Park property) and worth a look! You could park your car at the small lot near the gates at Six Arch Bridge and walk the extra 2 or 3 km to the Gap of Dunloe, and we considered doing that, but decided against it. We were very glad that we didn't have to walk the extra distance at the end of our day, as we were water-logged (despite the proper gear and apparel) and VERY tired from fighting against the wind the last couple of miles! On a fairly nice day, though, it might not have been too bad. We'll never know… Muckross House and Gardens http://www.muckross-house.ie/ We have, admittedly, never visited Muckross House, but it looks to be a lovely period house that has been very well maintained and furnished. We would like to stop in during one of our future trips. Gougane Barra You might not recognize this name at first, but many of you may have seen photos of the fairly well-known oratory of St. Finbarr, which is located on an island in Gougane Barra Forest Park. http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/?id=53&rec_site=88 http://www.gougane.cork2020.com/ We were quite heartbroken that, due to the late hour of the day when we passed by, we were unable to make the detour to visit. The park also contains the source of the mighty River Lee (which eventually travels downhill to Cork City and out into Cork Harbour). We will be back to visit Gougane Barra! Dublin City Just about everyone who visits Ireland will spend some amount of time in Dublin City. There are many, many worthwhile things to see and do in the city, but you won't need a car. For this reason, we generally suggest to our listeners that they visit Dublin either at the beginning of their stay or at the end of their stay (before they pick up a rental car or after they've dropped it off). It's very easy to get to and from Dublin Airport to the city center, and driving in Dublin is, in some ways, more painful than driving in New York City! An informative website to visit, as one might guess, is http://www.dublin.ie/, where you can plan out your itinerary. Be sure to make note of any festivals or special events that might affect where you can and cannot go. Below are a couple of the bus companies that provide the hop-on/hop-off tours of the city, as was mentioned in the podcast. http://www.dublinsightseeing.ie/  (Dublin Bus Tour) http://www.dublinsightseeing.ie/pdf/tours_08.pdf (Here's where you can download the PDF flyer for the Dublin Bus Tours) http://www.irishcitytours.com/hop_citydublin.htm (Irish Sightseeing Tours - the red and yellow buses) You can also book day tours by bus from Dublin City out to places like the Wicklow Mountains and Malahide and Brú na Bóinne. The Antrim Coast As we have mentioned in previous podcasts, we have not made it into Northern Ireland yet. We would like to make a special trip of 2-3 weeks, in order to give the region the attention it deserves. http://www.northantrim.com/ The following site includes information about Glenarriff, a favorite area that Kemberlee mentions in the interview. http://www.causewaycoastandglens.com/ (Causeway Coast and Glens) The Beara Peninsula (and West County Cork) If you would like general information about the peninsula, consult the following website: http://www.bearatourism.com/ The Beara Way is popular walking route located on the Beara Peninsula. The length of the complete walk is apparently difficult to estimate. Some information indicates the walk is 115 miles, while others maintain that is over 130 miles. In all fairness, there are several splinter routes that go off the main route, so the distance you would go would probably be determined by the number of those splinter routes you explore. Even if you don't get out of your car and walk at all (which would be a real shame, because you'll miss a lot of really interesting sites), the Beara Peninsula offers beautiful landscapes and vistas along the main ring road, and you'll not generally find the number of people and vehicles that you would find on, say, the Ring of Kerry right next door! Dingle Peninsula A good site for information about your trip to the Dingle Peninsula. http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/ Dingle is also less crowded than the Ring of Kerry, generally, but there are many historical/archaeological sites of interest. As the Wikitravel website describes the area: “The landscape is wild and beautiful from the eastern spine of the peninsula in the steep Slieve Mish (mountain of phantoms) to the western end where the land breaks into a scattering of uninhabited and dramatic islands and cliffs and beaches alternate around the coast. Dingle town (An Daingean) is small enough to walk and big enough to be lively.” http://wikitravel.org/en/Dingle_Peninsula North Clare Doolin “Doolin is a small fishing village on the west coast of Ireland, often referred to as the capital of Irish traditional music.” – this is the description on the Doolin website: http://www.doolinireland.net/. For further information on Doolin and its environs, refer to: http://www.doolin-tourism.com/ The Burren The Burren is basically a geological region of County Clare. http://www.burrenpage.com/ Wikipedia describes it this way:  Its “rolling hills are composed of limestone pavements with crisscrossing cracks known as "grikes", leaving isolated rocks called "clints". The region supports arctic, Mediterranean and alpine plants side by side, due to the unusual environment. The blue flower of the Spring Gentian, an alpine plant, is used as a symbol for the area by the tourist board. Burren's many limestone cliffs, particularly the sea-cliffs at Ailladie, are popular with rock-climbers. For potholers (spelunkers), there are a number of charted caves in the area.” The Burren Centre in Kilfenora is a great place to start your visit to the Burren region. You can view an informative video about the Burren and walk through the exhibition area where you'll get an understanding of how the Burren came to be and what life on the Burren has been like for animals, plants, and man. http://www.theburrencentre.ie/ This is one of our favorite pages about the Burren: http://www.burrenbeo.com/ Derry City, Northern Ireland You may still hear Derry referred to as Londonderry, but most locals simply refer to the city as Derry. Derry has a long and, sometimes, unsettled history. But its turbulent history is always interesting. http://www.derrycity.gov.uk/http://www.derryvisitor.com/ Here is a brief history of Derry (up to the 1920s). http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukider01.htm A Wikipedia article examines more of Derry's history and geography. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derry Carrickfergus, County Antrim Dobbins Castle (a.k.a. D'Aubins Castle or Dobbins Inn Hotel) A little of the history of the hotel and its ghost(s) can be found at the All Ireland Travel website: http://www.all-ireland.com/accommodations/ulster/antrim/dobbinsinnhotel.htm Glenariff, County Antrim Glenariff, sometimes called the “Queen of the Glens,” is one the famous Glens of Antrim. It is the largest of the glens and was shaped, as were the others, by glaciers during the Ice Age. One of the most popular places to visit in this beautiful glen is the forest park: http://www.irelandholidays.net/English/Activities/Glenariff/Forestpark.htm We hope you enjoyed listening in on our afternoon conversation in Inchigeela. We'll meet you again down the road!