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Lough Erne, Scarva and Larne

The first new Lough Erne clinker boat in 50 years, the Scarva bandstand is ready for spring, and a celebration of 90 years of Irish dancing in Larne.

Fred and George Ternan have built the first clinker boat from scratch in 50 years, the Victorian bandstand in Scarva is ready for a new season of concerts and a new exhibition looks back at the last 90 years of Irish dancing in Larne. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 Apr 2018 08:05

Clinker boats

Clinker boats

For over a hundred years Clinker boats were built by hand in Fermanagh for people who lived on the Islands to get back and forth to different parts of the county. Anne Marie talks to Fred Ternan of the Lough Erne Heritage group about the Clinker boat that he and his brother George have recently built.

Scarva Concert Band Season

Scarva Concert Band Season

Anne Marie chats to Leah Duncan聽about the聽Scarva Concert Band Season that runs聽each Sunday from April until September聽and聽the聽bands that will be performing at the Victorian bandstand on Scarva Green.聽

Larne Irish Dancing Exhibition

Larne Irish Dancing Exhibition

Anne Marie talks to Angeline King about an exhibition that explores the history of Irish dancing in Larne 90 years after the first festival took place. The exhibition includes artifacts, photographs and dresses on display including a replica costume based on a photograph taken in 1904.

Thumper Trains

Thumper Trains
The 'Thumper' trains were named for the noise they made while in motion. They defined Northern Irish rail travel for four decades. Downpatrick & County Down Railway聽are now planning聽on聽extending聽that legacy.聽

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  • Sat 14 Apr 2018 08:05

Your Places

Your Places

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