Erin's Isle: Recent Episodes
Erin Meehan Breen
See the magic of Ireland beyond the shamrocks and the shillelaghs and learn about the real magic here including treasures you won't want to miss, with Erin's Isle.
Hear about Ireland's only working windmill and how its role has changed but it is still a big part of Blennerville's economy. And learn all about the Rose of Tralee, how it started, how it's grown and who competes. It's all in Episode 38 of Erin's Isle.
Riding horses along the beaches of Ireland is like being in a movie. Hear about he adventure of horseback riding in Connemara. And find out how the sheepdogs of Ireland make sheepherding look so easy. All that plus A Broad Abroad in Episode 32 of Erin's Isle.
Meet Ann O'Maille and hear how she keeps the Irish culture of knitting alive and well in Galway. And hear how Maura Dickerson supplies the world with silver shamrocks, all grown in her own garden. All that plus A Broad Abroad in this episode of Erin's Isle.
From coastal courses to manicured greens in lakeland settings, Ireland offers great golfing for every level of golfer. And much of it comes with extras, like spectacular views, historic buildings, and in Galway dinner on the Orient Express. Hear all about it in Episode 28 of Erin's Isle.
When you look at Irish crystal, you see rainbows and stars. That's what cut crystal produces, no matter what shape it comes in. And at the Waterford Crystal Factory it comes in every shape you can imagine.
And tour a castle with a colorful past (involving pirates!) and a long term lease on the future doing research among the stars.
All that plus A Broad Abroad in Episode 26 of Erin's Isle.
Ballymaloe is Ireland's premier international cooking school located in the rurals not far from Cork City. Hear how the school works from the students who go there, and what puts this organic farm and cookery school on the map.
And take the Galway Food Tour. Find out where to find the best produce and cooking Galway has to offer.
All that plus A Broad Abroad in Episode 24 or Erin's Isle.
Paeder O'Down has lived through a lot of history in Galway. What he hasn't lived through himself he has studied. I had tea with him and he has a lot of stories to tell.
Kevin Rohan is not only a known musician in Ireland, he is a radio host as well. Hear his take on his rise with music, his music and hear his velvety voice singing in local pubs.
All that plus A Broad Abroad in Ep 25 of Erin's Isle.
Where can you get nails, paint, an oil funnel and a pint? In Dingle. The Dingle pubs double as other businesses. What a hoot! Check them out in Episode 17 of Erin's Isle.
Sometimes it's approaching things differently that gets you noticed. Such is the case with a Russian who's become a specialist in ancient Irish harps, a tiny jewelry designer with award-winning ideas, and a busker with an unorthodox approach to playing his guitar. Meet them all, plus A Broad Abroad, in Episode 16 of Erin's Isle.
Beaches are in every direction in Ireland. Of course they are, it's an island. Learn about the history of Curracloe Beach in the east. Here'a hint, Private Ryan.
What's so special about Donabate? And who do Galwegians kick the wal on the prom?
All that and a family beach vacation to remember in A Broad Abroad. It's all in Episode 12 of Erin's isle.
The art of falconry is very much alive in Ireland. You can find it many of the castles here. And you can try your hand at it yourself.
Do you know how the iconic Claddagh ring became the design it is today?
And learn you how can ring the bells at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin.
All that an A Broad Abroad on beach vacations, in Episode 13 of Erin's Isle.
Clare Island is just a 20 minute ferry ride from Westport, but it feels like it's a world away when you get there. The people, the community spirit and the living history all around you is all from a simpler time. Meet some of the characters who make it such a magical place in Episode 15 of Erin's Isle.
The small town of Drogheda, near Dublin has the honor of hosting the National celebration of Celtic Music in Ireland. Hear about the dedication of the town, about the musicians who live there and all about this year's Fleadh Ceol, in this episode of Erin's Isle.