The First Port Podcast With David Gilmore

In this episode I speak with Sean Pierce from ShearwaterSeakayaking.ie about his experiences teaching kayaking at various levels, his trips around Ireland and abroad and the various wildlife encountered.

In my first discussion topic, I speak with Padraig Whooley about the Irish Whale And Dolphin Group (IWDG) and the cetaceans of the Irish waters.

In this episode I travel from Achill Island down to Southern Mayo and talk about Westport, Clew Bay and its fantastic beaches, the hidden drive of the Sheefrey Pass down into Killary Harbour

In this weeks episode I discuss Achill Island, the amazing journey to get there, its history, natural beauty and why this is a fantastic place to staycation.

In this episode of The First Port Podcast I discuss the history, the nature and the landscape of the Dingle Peninsula and The Blasket Islands which are home to many species of seabirds and marine wildlife

In this first entry of The First Port Podcast, I discuss the history of Favignana and the Tonnara which played a crucial part in the lives of the local community on the island.