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30/05/2015

Anne Marie McAleese with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.

57 minutes

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Sat 30 May 2015 08:05

Happy Birthday Caves

Happy Birthday Caves

The Marble Arch Caves were formed millions of years ago but it was just 30 years ago that they were open to the public. The world鈥檚 only international Geo Park is at the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain and is an incredible subterranean world which many people have enjoyed visiting over the past number of years. We hear from Richard Watson who has been there since Day 1 in 1985.

Restoration of historic boathouse

Restoration of historic boathouse
There are plans to restore the historic boat house down at the harbour聽in Portballintrae. Local man John Bustard speaks to Ronan Lundy about why it is worth looking after the important building.

Echlinville House & Estate

Echlinville House & Estate

Over three centuries ago Dr Robert Echlin, who travelled from Fyfe in Scotland, set up home at the Abbacy in the Upper Ards area & became the Bishop of Down & Connor in 1613. His聽great, great grandson, Charles Echlin bought a two storey property in Rubane in the early 1700s and renamed it the Echlinville House & Estate. Local man Shane Braniff now runs the place. He speaks to Caroline Nolan about how the whiskey side of聽the estate works.

Balmoral champion

Balmoral champion

Anne-Marie visits the newly crowned Balmoral champion of all breeds. It is a 2 year old shorthorn, homebred by the Dorman family from Stewartstown. And for whom farming, is a real family affair.

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  • Sat 30 May 2015 08:05

Your Places

Your Places

The people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.