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The County Measure

RTÉ Radio 1

Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music and sport.

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Oct 28, 2024 · 59 min
Leitrim
Vincent Woods travels to his native Leitrim. He hears stories of Mohill from John Reynolds, boats along the canals and lakes, and visits sculptor Jackie McKenna in Manorhamilton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2024 · 6 min
Leitrim Extra: Ailie Blunnie
Ailie Blunnie performs "The Arrival of Na hUltaigh to Leitrim (1795/96)" for The County Measure. Ailie's song recounts the forced migration of thousands of people from Armagh and surrounding counties to Leitrim in the 1790s. "West to the Evening Sun" is Ailie's debut album, for more see www.ailieblunnie.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2024 · 3 min
Leitrim Extra: Edwina Guckian
Edwina Guckian recounts the life of her grandfather Hughie Guckian while visiting his old workshop. Edwina is a dancer and director of the Áirc Damhsa Culture Club. She is a previous recipient of the Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year award. For more see www.edwinaguckian.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2024 · 3 min
Leitrim Extra: Edwina Guckian
Edwina Guckian recounts the life of her grandfather Hughie Guckian while visiting his old workshop. Edwina is a dancer and director of the Áirc Damhsa Culture Club. She is a previous recipient of the Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year award. For more see www.edwinaguckian.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2024 · 6 min
Leitrim Extra: Ailie Blunnie
Ailie Blunnie performs "The Arrival of Na hUltaigh to Leitrim (1795/96)" for The County Measure. Ailie's song recounts the forced migration of thousands of people from Armagh and surrounding counties to Leitrim in the 1790s. "West to the Evening Sun" is Ailie's debut album, for more see www.ailieblunnie.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2024 · 59 min
Leitrim
Vincent Woods travels to his native Leitrim. He hears stories of Mohill from John Reynolds, boats along the canals and lakes, and visits sculptor Jackie McKenna in Manorhamilton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2024 · 52 min
Wexford
This week on The County Measure writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods gets to know the coastline, people and nature of Co. Wexford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2024 · 3 min
Wexford Extra: Colm Tóibín
Colm Tóibín is a novelist from Enniscorthy. Here he recalls a bridge over the River Slaney and the landscape and history of Wexford. Colm's most recent book "Long Island" (2024) is a sequel to "Brooklyn". His previous titles include "The Master", "The Testament of Mary", & "The Blackwater Lightship". For more see www.colmtoibin.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2024 · 3 min
Wexford Extra: Zack Boland
"Annagh Lane" by Zack Boland is inspired by the street where he grew up. Zack Boland is a composer, arranger, and musician hailing from Co. Wexford. A graduate of MTU Cork School of Music, his music is deeply influenced by his roots, with much of his work reflecting the landscapes and memories of his upbringing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2024 · 3 min
Wexford Extra: Zack Boland
"Annagh Lane" by Zack Boland is inspired by the street where he grew up. Zack Boland is a composer, arranger, and musician hailing from Co. Wexford. A graduate of MTU Cork School of Music, his music is deeply influenced by his roots, with much of his work reflecting the landscapes and memories of his upbringing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2024 · 3 min
Wexford Extra: Colm Tóibín
Colm Tóibín is a novelist from Enniscorthy. Here he recalls a bridge over the River Slaney and the landscape and history of Wexford. Colm's most recent book "Long Island" (2024) is a sequel to "Brooklyn". His previous titles include "The Master", "The Testament of Mary", & "The Blackwater Lightship". For more see www.colmtoibin.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2024 · 52 min
Wexford
This week on The County Measure writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods gets to know the coastline, people and nature of Co. Wexford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2024 · 53 min
Derry
Vincent Woods explores Co. Derry. He attends SuperCup NI, and meets new communities and cultures in Derry City. The County Measure also features Soak performing a new spoken word piece about growing up in Derry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2024 · 3 min
Derry Extra: Soak
"Teenage dream's so hard to beat" by Soak. Here, Soak recalls memories of growing up in Derry City and the importance of home. Bridie Monds-Watson AKA Soak has released 3 albums: "If I Never Know You Like This Again" (2022), "Grim Town" (2019) & "Before We Forgot How to Dream" (2015). For more see https://www.soaksoaksoak.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2024 · 3 min
Derry Extra: Mícheál McCann
"Keepsake" by poet Mícheál McCann recounts a journey between Derry and Belfast. Here he reflects on the nature of home while travelling with Marcel, his new cat. Mícheál most recent collection is "Devotion" (2024). He previously published the pamphlets "Safe Home" (2020) and "Keeper" (2022). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2024 · 53 min
Derry
Vincent Woods explores Co. Derry. He attends SuperCup NI, and meets new communities and cultures in Derry City. The County Measure also features Soak performing a new spoken word piece about growing up in Derry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2024 · 3 min
Derry Extra: Mícheál McCann
"Keepsake" by poet Mícheál McCann recounts a journey between Derry and Belfast. Here he reflects on the nature of home while travelling with Marcel, his new cat. Mícheál most recent collection is "Devotion" (2024). He previously published the pamphlets "Safe Home" (2020) and "Keeper" (2022). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2024 · 3 min
Derry Extra: Soak
"Teenage dream's so hard to beat" by Soak. Here, Soak recalls memories of growing up in Derry City and the importance of home. Bridie Monds-Watson AKA Soak has released 3 albums: "If I Never Know You Like This Again" (2022), "Grim Town" (2019) & "Before We Forgot How to Dream" (2015). For more see https://www.soaksoaksoak.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2024 · 5 min
Donegal Extra: Eithne Ní Ghallchobhair
'Ceol crotaigh, uaill cois cladaigh' by Eithne Ní Ghallchobhair, a storyteller and writer from West Donegal. Here she explores the decline in numbers of the curlew population. Eithne's latest book is 'Caithréim agus Tóir' (2024). Her previous titles include 'Súil' (2018), 'Múscail, a Ghiorria' (2020), & 'An Craiceann agus a Luach' (2021). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2024 · 56 min
Donegal
Vincent Woods explores Co. Donegal. He visits the Arranmore RNLI, dry stone wall builders in Ballyshannon and a wonderful singer in Gaoth Dobhair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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