Charlie McCann sheds further light on the family tree to tell us how ingrained the sea is in his family history.

tony concludes by telling us that the area is one of scenic splendour and is well worth a visit - something our main photo will have indicated we hope!

The area has a proud tradition of lighthouse keepers. 

Thomas Colby's 1824 mapping of Ireland started across the Foyle in Magilligan and Tony sheds some light on just how fine a job the engineer did. 

Tony tells us about some famous historical figures with connections to the area in the form of Earl Montgomery through to the Earl Bishop of Derry.

Maritime disasters go back a long time around here and our host, Patsy Cavanagh, sings a song he wrote about a tragedy from 1831. 

Anna Connolly tells us a great piece of mythology from Harry Percival Swan's book, 'Romantic Inishowen' on how Lough Foyle came into being with some help from Connemara. 

The Foyle has seen it all from the Celts to the British navy to the surrender of the German fleet. Dessie tells us some more with others contributing to the fascinating discussion.

From the Greencastle's Maritime Heritage episode on the Racontour Archive.

A lively and still topical discussion took place regarding the perceived inequities of the EU's fishing policy, but devil's advocate Tony comes away with a different point of view. 

Local historian, Sean Beattie, tells us about the unlikely Spanish connection in the area thanks to a ship from the Spanish Armada.