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Lisburn, Portrush and The River Bush

An Irish soldier who became an Indian god, one man's life-long love affair of the River Bush and tagging sharks in Portrush. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

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55 minutes

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Sat 22 Sep 2018 08:05

An Irishman Who Became An Indian God

An Irishman Who Became An Indian God
Anne Marie talks to Stuart Flinders, author of a new book ‘Cult of a Dark Hero: John Nicholson of Delhi ‘ which details the remarkable life of Lisburn man John Nicholson who aged 16 earned a cadetship in the East India Company's Bengal Infantry and set out for a military career four thousand miles from home. While there he became the focus of a religious cult where his followers called themselves Nikal Seynis and who continued to follow him long after his death.

Portaferry Shark Tagging

Portaferry Shark Tagging

Rebecca Hunter from the Sea Deep Initiative and Ulster Wildlife runs courses in shark tagging regularly in Portaferry and Portrush. She speaks to Anne Marie about learning how to tag and handle sharks, skates and rays, recording important data and the dangers that exist for marine wildlife including fishing, habitat loss and climate change.

William Reynolds: 'I Lived In The River'

William Reynolds: 'I Lived In The River'

Helen Mark talks to William Reynolds a man whose love of the water has played a huge part in his life. From his career as a water bailiff to his life-long love for fishing on the River Bush.William reveals what it was like to be a bailiff on night patrols, boats patrols, dealing with pollution and trying to stop poachers.

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