Fergal Keane speaks to members of the Connaught Angling Council in Oughterard, Co. Galway about a decision by Inland Fisheries to review their policy of culling pike on Lough Corrib.
Part 4 of Dave Hennessy's reflections on his four-year around the world trip with his wife, Katrina, on their yacht Laragh. This time, Dave recounts their longest passage, 4000 nautical miles non-stop across the Pacific.
Fergal Keane spoke to Eimear McAuliffe about the book, “The Last Voyage of the Leinster” and about the commemorations that are planned for the centenary of the sinking of the Mail Boat Leinster next year.
Michael Lawless visits the Irish Navy base in Haulbowline in Cork. And Dave Hennessey has an account of visits to exotic places in his round the world trip.
Michael Lawless gets an exclusive tour of Haulbowline Harbour, the home of the Irish Naval Base. He met with the Captain of the William Butler Yeats P63 Ship, Lieutenant Commander David Fleming who showed him around the vessel.
Part 3 of Dave Hennessy's reflections on his four-year around the world trip with his wife, Katrina, on their yacht Laragh, this time he speaks about the culture shock of moving from areas of opulence to poverty on their journey.
This week, Richard Nairn speaks about his new book, "Dublin Bay - Nature and History", published by Collins Press. Hugh Oram tells the story of Captain William Bligh. John Cooke reports from County Clare, where a campaign is underway to educate Eastern Europeans about the dangers involved in sea angling, following several drownings.
John Cooke reports from County Clare, where a campaign is underway to educate Eastern Europeans about the dangers involved in sea angling, following several drownings.
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The RTÉ maritime programme with Fergal Keane bringing you around our coasts and onto traditional and modern boats and yachts for a taste of the great outdoors. Listen live at 10.30pm every Friday…