The County Measure

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PLACES & TRAVEL

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.

28 OCT

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.

59 min
28 OCT

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

6 min
28 OCT

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

3 min
1 SEPT

Wexford

This week on The County Measure writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods gets to know the coastline, people and nature of Co. Wexford.

53 min
1 SEPT

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

4 min
1 SEPT

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.

4 min
25 AUG

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.

53 min
25 AUG

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).

3 min

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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.