Joe visits the seaside resort of Mullaghmore in County Sligo, where he finds out why it took two Scottish engineers and a British prime minister to build a harbour. He also discovers some fairy cures, and takes a trip across to the early Christian ruins on the picturesque island of Inishmurray. He visits an artist who makes surfboards and paddles from wood, and gets a paddle-boarding lesson from an Irish champion.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

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Joe Mahon travels the length and breadth of the country in order to discover some of the most overlooked, yet beautiful and interesting, nooks and crannies of the Irish countryside.

In this episode, Joe visits one of the lesser known Glens of Antrim, Glenshesk. He tours a ruined friary that was built by one clan, but houses the remains of their usurpers. He discovers a local ghost story there, before paying a visit to a hill-farm where he feeds some Bronze Age sheep on a hill-farm and peruses some unique snapshots of daily life in early 20th century Glenshesk. He also goes on the hunt for an elusive native species, the red squirrel, and explores one of the oldest woodlands in the country.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon visits the seaside village of Laytown in County Meath, home of the only official horse race to be held on a beach in Ireland. Here he takes a keen interest in the origin of the local place-names, samples some very rare apples, and investigates why there are no salmon in the River Nanny. Could St Patrick be the man to blame?

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon dons the uniform of a United Irishman sharp-shooter while rehearsing for a re-enactment in Killala, County Mayo. He takes to the waters of the beautiful bay in search of mackerel and meets a blacksmith who made 3,000 identical nails in the old-fashioned way!

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon explores the beautiful territory of the MacClancys of Dartry along the banks of Lough Melvin in County Leitrim. In nearby Glenade he hears the story of a fearsome lake-monster before searching for one or two himself in the River Drowes Fishery.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon makes a return visit to Kilcar in Co. Donegal this week, where he gets a lesson in harvesting and cooking limpets from a very youthful chef, he meets a knitter whose garments have garnered an international reputation and he explores the history of the area’s traditional weaving industry.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon makes the first of two visits to Kilcar in Co. Donegal, where he explores a 1500-year-old church and graveyard, finds out why seaweed makes a great raw material for a cottage industry, and takes part in the unique Kilcar sport of ‘Hole Ball’.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon visits the village of Tempo in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland where he discovers a secret chapel in the grounds of the local manor house and finds out about some of the manor’s notable guests – both willing and unwilling. He also learns about the man who is responsible for the village’s stone circle, as well as a most remarkable book.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon finds himself in the colourful town of Loughrea in County Galway on the shores of a beautiful crystal-clear lake that bears the same name. Here he meets some truly “Baffling” characters, visits a walled garden that has been brought back from the dead, and finishes up with a painting lesson “en plein air”.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe visits the village of Saintfield in County Down, where he learns all about its native son whose ideas gave birth to western democracy. He also tries his hand at making art out of glass paste, and finds out why there’s a giant Christmas stocking in the community centre!

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon finds himself in the fishing village of Clogherhead in County Louth, the meeting point of two ancient continents that collided millions of years ago, nowadays home to a community of people who go to great lengths to take care of their environment, both on land and at sea.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon in the beautiful seaside resort of Inishcrone in County Sligo, where he hears stories of mermaids, black boars and legendary swimmers. He gets steamed up in the famous seaweed baths and meets a man whose imagination is bigger than the Boeing 767 he has parked in his field.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon finds himself in the County Longford town that takes its name from one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers, Maria Edgeworth. He discovers some fascinating characters among her extended family, goes foraging in a walled garden and picks up a few tips for painting on silk.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon travels to Glenariff in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, where he traverses an almost-impossible walkway to see some breath-taking waterfalls, and learns about the history of some of the glen’s most famous natives – some of whom lived in castles and others who lived in caves!

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon explores the ruins of the Benedictine abbey at Fore in County Westmeath, Ireland, including the 15th guard tower which was home to a hermit, and the 19th century mausoleum which was the victim of late 20th century grave robbers. He also learns about the ancient crafts of making dog whistles out of antlers and romantic art out of stone.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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In this episode, Joe Mahon makes the first of two trips to the fishing port of Greencastle in County Donegal, Ireland. He finds out how the local fishermen’s co-op can deliver their catch to market even before the boat has returned, and he also visits the National Fisheries College, where he learns how to pilot a vessel - without ever leaving the shore!

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon visits Lisbellaw in Co. Fermanagh, where he discovers how Victorian mills in the area got all their power from a small stream and how woollen blankets kept the population employed for a century. He also learns how the local community got together to resurrect an old lime-kiln.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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In this episode, Joe Mahon learns about some of the very colourful past owners of Lissan House in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, including the last and perhaps most remarkable one. He also discovers a poem that contains 30 local townland names, and finds out about an experimental scheme to reintroduce an extinct species back into the local river.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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In his second visit to Greencastle, Co. Donegal, Ireland, Joe Mahon meets the last of six generations of the McDonald master boat-builders. He also learns what a complex skillset fishing vessels require, and he visits the Maritime Museum where he discovers a couple of toys made by some very enterprising smokers.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

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Joe Mahon visits the Garden Village of Ulster, Broughshane in Co. Antrim.

He finds out exactly how much work and community effort go into maintaining the village’s floral displays and exotic water-fowl pond, and he also meets a doctor who has made a local museum out of his vast collection of items from days gone by.

Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland

Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique traditions, and remarkable local stories

Each episode highlights the vibrant communities and extraordinary individuals who call these places home, sharing personal anecdotes, folklore, and history. From exploring the serene loughs and glens to uncovering ancient ruins and traditional crafts, Lesser Spotted Ireland paints an intimate portrait of a region brimming with charm and character

This fabulous series is a treasure trove for fans of travel, history, and culture. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots or discover hidden gems, the series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these places home

Explore the heart and soul of the island of Ireland, one story at a time

#LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.