We aren't the first generation to walk around Dublin and not look where we are going and walk into poles and signposts. Back in 1785 The Lord Mayor passed a law to stop people gazing up in the air scanning for flying machines. This is the story of the intrepid explorer who challenged that ban and made the first flight through Irish skies - Ladies and Gentleman I give you .....Richard Crosbie.

Narration By David Sheehan

Sound Design By David Sheehan

Written By Peter Baxter

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