Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon

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Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon: Discovering Hidden Gems Across Ireland Lesser Spotted Ireland: the podcast of the much loved television programme made by Westway Films and first broadcast on UTV. We will take viewers on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes and rich heritage of Ireland (both North and South). Hosted by the Joe Mahon, the show delves into the hidden corners of the island, uncovering its vibrant local traditions, fascinating history, and the untold stories of its communities. From the rugged coastlines to the tranquil glens and calm loughs, Lesser Spotted Ireland showcases natural beauty, while celebrating the unique cultures that make each area special. The series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these lesser-known places home. Whether exploring ancient castles, meeting skilled craftspeople, or diving into centuries-old folklore, this programme is a treasure trove of authentic Irish experiences. Fans of travel, history, and culture will find endless inspiration in this captivating series. Discover the charm of Ireland like never before with this series. Explore the heart and soul of the great Emerald Isle, one story at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - MULLAGHMORE, County Sligo

    08/14/2025

    Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - MULLAGHMORE, County Sligo

    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 #LesserSpotted #Ireland #TravelShow #HiddenGems #JoeMahon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  2. Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - GLENSHESK, County Antrim

    08/07/2025

    Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - GLENSHESK, County Antrim

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

    47 min
  3. Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - LAYTOWN, County Meath

    07/31/2025

    Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - LAYTOWN, County Meath

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

    23 min
  4. Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - LILLALA, Co Mayo

    06/12/2025

    Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - LILLALA, Co Mayo

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

    23 min
  5. Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - KINLOUGH, Co Leitrim

    06/05/2025

    Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - KINLOUGH, Co Leitrim

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

    23 min
  6. Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - KILCAR (part 2), County Donegal

    04/10/2025

    Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - KILCAR (part 2), County Donegal

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

    23 min
  7. Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - KILCAR, (part 1), County Donegal.

    04/10/2025

    Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - KILCAR, (part 1), County Donegal.

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

    23 min
  8. Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - SAINTFIELD, County Down.

    04/03/2025

    Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon - SAINTFIELD, County Down.

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

    23 min
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Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon: Discovering Hidden Gems Across Ireland Lesser Spotted Ireland: the podcast of the much loved television programme made by Westway Films and first broadcast on UTV. We will take viewers on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes and rich heritage of Ireland (both North and South). Hosted by the Joe Mahon, the show delves into the hidden corners of the island, uncovering its vibrant local traditions, fascinating history, and the untold stories of its communities. From the rugged coastlines to the tranquil glens and calm loughs, Lesser Spotted Ireland showcases natural beauty, while celebrating the unique cultures that make each area special. The series is renowned for its warm, personal storytelling, giving a voice to the people who call these lesser-known places home. Whether exploring ancient castles, meeting skilled craftspeople, or diving into centuries-old folklore, this programme is a treasure trove of authentic Irish experiences. Fans of travel, history, and culture will find endless inspiration in this captivating series. Discover the charm of Ireland like never before with this series. Explore the heart and soul of the great Emerald Isle, one story at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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