Hidden Ireland: County By County

Join Ciara Whelan as she explores an ornate castle with an intriguing basement, learns how to forage for wild foods at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains, experiences a captivating art installation and enjoys a traditional music session. This episode takes us inland to one of Ireland's smallest counties and at one time capital.

Join Ciara Whelan as she climbs the Fanad Lighthouse, visits the breath-taking Glenveagh National Park and drops into Glencolmcille Folk Village to learn about her ancestors' way of life. She also enjoys a music session in the family pub of famous Irish musicians Clannad and Enya. This episode takes us to the country's most northern county. Visit the very best of what Donegal has to offer.

Join Ciara Whelan as she visits the iconic James Joyce tower and finds 'Good Will Hunting' at her favourite swimming spot! She takes a trip to Dalkey Island and gets a sailing lesson in Dublin Bay, meets some charismatic local producers at DÃon Laoghaire's renowned farmer's market and dines al fresco on the terrace with arguably the best views in south county Dublin.

Join Ciara Whelan as she strolls through the oldest university in Ireland, recently made famous by Emmy winning 'Normal People,' enjoys a tour of Dublin's skyline from the rooftop of Croke Park, explores the ornate interiors of Dublin Castle and learns how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness. This episode brings us to Ireland's capital city with the very best of what Dublin has to offer.

Join Ciara Whelan as she drops into the oldest makers of the iconic Irish Claddagh ring, is entertained by an Irish dancer in St. Nicholas' Church, gets a tour of the spectacular Kylemore Abbey and enjoys a wild outdoor sauna on Glassilaun beach. This episode takes us to the western seaboard, visit the very best of what Galway has to offer.

Join Ciara Whelan as she visits the world renowned Nicholas Mosse pottery and spins a wheel with the man himself, plays some hurling in the famous Nowlan Park stadium, takes a golf lesson on a course designed by Jack Nicklaus and enjoys a beer tasting at the Sullivan's Brewing Company. This episode takes us to a county known for design and crafts, visit the best of what Kilkenny has to offer.

Join Ciara Whelan as she navigates the wild waters of Strandhill beach, chills out in a seaweed bath, meets a very intelligent canine and his sheep. Find out whose father lived in NYC and visit where famed Irish poet and Nobel prize winner W.B Yeats drew inspiration for his poems. This episode takes us to the western seaboard, visit the very best of what Sligo has to offer.

Join Ciara Whelan as she explores the Viking capital of Ireland, watches the master glass blower at work at the world renowned Waterford Crystal, forages for seaweed on the beach in Ardmore, hears tales of Fred and Adele Astaire at Lismore Castle and enjoys a hike to the Mahon Falls. This episode takes us south east to Ireland's oldest city, visit the very best of what Waterford has to offer.

Join Ciara Whelan as she listens to tales of emigration on board the Dunbrody Famine ship, makes friends with the local Buffalo, visits JF Kennedy's family at the JFK Homestead and helps out at Ireland's only seal sanctuary! This episode takes us to the county known as the cornerstone of Ireland's ancient east, visit the very best of what Wexford has to offer.

Join Ciara Whelan as she discovers the incredible paintings at Russborough House, takes some unusual furry friends for a walk, hikes in the spectacular Glendalough National Park and enjoys some Wicklow delicacies at the stunning Killruddery House. This episode takes us a short distance south of the capital to the garden of Ireland, visit the very best of what Wicklow has to offer.