Joe Mahon dons the uniform of a United Irishman sharp-shooter while rehearsing for a re-enactment in Killala, County Mayo. He takes to the waters of the beautiful bay in search of mackerel and meets a blacksmith who made 3,000 identical nails in the old-fashioned way!

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon explores the beautiful territory of the MacClancys of Dartry along the banks of Lough Melvin in County Leitrim. In nearby Glenade he hears the story of a fearsome lake-monster before searching for one or two himself in the River Drowes Fishery.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon makes the first of two visits to Kilcar in Co. Donegal, where he explores a 1500-year-old church and graveyard, finds out why seaweed makes a great raw material for a cottage industry, and takes part in the unique Kilcar sport of ‘Hole Ball’.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon makes a return visit to Kilcar in Co. Donegal this week, where he gets a lesson in harvesting and cooking limpets from a very youthful chef, he meets a knitter whose garments have garnered an international reputation and he explores the history of the area’s traditional weaving industry.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon finds himself in the colourful town of Loughrea in County Galway on the shores of a beautiful crystal-clear lake that bears the same name. Here he meets some truly “Baffling” characters, visits a walled garden that has been brought back from the dead, and finishes up with a painting lesson “en plein air”.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon visits the village of Tempo in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland where he discovers a secret chapel in the grounds of the local manor house and finds out about some of the manor’s notable guests – both willing and unwilling. He also learns about the man who is responsible for the village’s stone circle, as well as a most remarkable book.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe visits the village of Saintfield in County Down, where he learns all about its native son whose ideas gave birth to western democracy. He also tries his hand at making art out of glass paste, and finds out why there’s a giant Christmas stocking in the community centre!

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon in the beautiful seaside resort of Inishcrone in County Sligo, where he hears stories of mermaids, black boars and legendary swimmers. He gets steamed up in the famous seaweed baths and meets a man whose imagination is bigger than the Boeing 767 he has parked in his field.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon finds himself in the fishing village of Clogherhead in County Louth, the meeting point of two ancient continents that collided millions of years ago, nowadays home to a community of people who go to great lengths to take care of their environment, both on land and at sea.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon finds himself in the County Longford town that takes its name from one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers, Maria Edgeworth. He discovers some fascinating characters among her extended family, goes foraging in a walled garden and picks up a few tips for painting on silk.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.