Mew Island, Jerrettspass Village and Maghera
We hear fond memories of the last lighthouse attendant on Mew Island, Newry Show is celebrating 150 years and a visit to Joe Diamond who restores banjos from his workshop.
We hear fond memories of the last lighthouse attendant on Mew Island, the Newry Show is celebrating 150 years of the agricultural event which first took place in 1869 and there’s a visit to Joe Diamond who restores banjos from his workshop in the shadow of Carntogher. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.
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'The Fadgies were Irish speakers from the Omeath area'
Duration: 00:52
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'I get my kick out of refurbishing banjos'
Duration: 05:05
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Growing up beneath the beam
Duration: 00:28
Memories from Mew Lighthouse
TheÌýlighthouseÌýon Mew Island off the coast of county Down has safely guided ships through the treacherous seas around the Copeland Islands for over a 100 years.ÌýHelen Marks caught up with Hannah McNamara whose father wasÌýone of the last lighthouse attendants.
150 years of Newry Show
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The Banjo Man
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- Sat 31 Mar 2018 08:05Â鶹Éç Radio Ulster & Â鶹Éç Radio Foyle
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