12/10/2013
Anne Marie McAleese with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.
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Foraging - Food for Free
Dermot and Mary Hughes collect free food to make jams, chutneys, elderflower cordial and they鈥檒l be telling us about the art of gathering. The husband and wife expert foraging team know all the secret spots and where to find crab apples, rose hips, blackberries, dandelions and mushrooms all for free. To find out more information visit their website
Carlingford Yacht Club
Anne Marie jumped into the car and headed to Carlingford Yacht Club to meet the clubs spokesperson and expert sailor Aidan McKay. On a windy day out in the open Aidan tells Anne Marie that the club are always looking for new members. To find out more information visit the Carlingford Yacht Club website
The Story of Altnachree
There鈥檚 a castle on the hills above Donemana in Country Tyrone, which holds the secret to a powerful love story that ended in tragedy. Joy Ware is an Australian, who鈥檚 been on an eleven year journey writing an unplanned book after tracing her family roots. The book revolves around James Ogilby, a direct descendant of Joy鈥檚 and she鈥檒l tell us about the man who once lived in the castle.
Autumn Pumpkin Festival and Scarecrow Pageant
If you鈥檙e planning a trip to Castleward this weekend you鈥檒l be joined by a pageant of scarecrows parading around the big house. The sixth annual Autumn Pumpkin Festival and Scarecrow Pageant returns to County Down with stalls and plenty of crafts. Jacqueline Baird is the Visitors Services Manager at Castleward who鈥檒l chat about the thousands of pumpkins waiting to be carved. To find out more information visit the National Trust website
Bows and Arrows in Banagher Glen
Helen Mark is a modern day Robin Hood for one day only as she visits the Roe Valley Archery Club in the Banagher Glen outside Dungiven. She chats to John O鈥橬eil about bows, arrows and finds out why it鈥檚 a growing sport. Get on target and visit the Roy Valley Archery Club website
The Fermanagh Walking Festival
Dawn the hiking boots and get outdoors this weekend for the Fermanagh Walking Festival. Paddy Cherry from Knockatallon Rambling Club will tell us about the various walks taking place in the counties Cuilcagh, Marlbank and Slieve Beagh Mountains. There's also a family walk at the Marble Arch Caves, Global Geo Park, especially for the festival and Michele Shannon will have all the details. For more information visit this website
Broadcast
- Sat 12 Oct 2013 08:05大象传媒 Radio Foyle & 大象传媒 Radio Ulster