The County Measure

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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.

  1. Leitrim

    28/10/2024

    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.

    59 min
  2. Leitrim Extra: Ailie Blunnie

    28/10/2024

    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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  3. Leitrim Extra: Edwina Guckian

    28/10/2024

    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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  4. Wexford

    01/09/2024

    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.

    53 min
  5. Wexford Extra: Colm Tóibín

    01/09/2024

    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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  6. Wexford Extra: Zack Boland

    01/09/2024

    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.

    4 min
  7. Derry

    25/08/2024

    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.

    53 min
  8. Derry Extra: Mícheál McCann

    25/08/2024

    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.

    3 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Channel
    RTÉ
  • Creator
    RTÉ Radio 1
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 RTÉ Radio 1
  • Show Website
    The County Measure

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