The County Measure RTÉ
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- Society & Culture
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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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Kilkenny
Vincent Woods explores Co Kilkenny. He visits the (real) Kilkenny Cats, Rothe House & the Castlecomer Coal Mining Museum. With writing from Niamh Mulvey & music from Annika Kilkenny
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Kilkenny Extra: Niamh Mulvey
Niamh Mulvey is a writer and editor who recently returned home from the UK to her native Kilkenny. Here she reflects on the life and legacy of Lady Desart, who built the cottage that Niamh now lives in. Niamh's debut novel "The Amendments" was published in 2024.
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Cavan
This week on The County Measure writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores the beauty and culture of County Cavan.
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Cavan Extra: Kevin McGahern
Comedian Kevin McGahern recounts the unique dialect and character of his native Cavan. Kevin is currently on a nationwide tour with his brand new show "Shy Talker."
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Monaghan
In this episode the writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores County Monaghan.
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Monaghan Extra: Evelyn Conlon
"Thinking of Names" by Evelyn Conlon recounts placenames in Monaghan. Evelyn is a novelist and short story writer originally from Rockcorry. Her most recent book is "Reading Rites: Books, writing and other things that matter" (2023).