Lesser Spotted Ireland with Joe Mahon

In this episode, Joe Mahon learns about some of the very colourful past owners of Lissan House in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, including the last and perhaps most remarkable one. He also discovers a poem that contains 30 local townland names, and finds out about an experimental scheme to reintroduce an extinct species back into the local river. Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Acro...

In his second visit to Greencastle, Co. Donegal, Ireland, Joe Mahon meets the last of six generations of the McDonald master boat-builders. He also learns what a complex skillset fishing vessels require, and he visits the Maritime Museum where he discovers a couple of toys made by some very enterprising smokers. Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland Hosted by Jo...

In this episode, Joe Mahon makes the first of two trips to the fishing port of Greencastle in County Donegal, Ireland. He finds out how the local fishermen’s co-op can deliver their catch to market even before the boat has returned, and he also visits the National Fisheries College, where he learns how to pilot a vessel - without ever leaving the shore! Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems...

Joe Mahon travels to Glenariff in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, where he traverses an almost-impossible walkway to see some breath-taking waterfalls, and learns about the history of some of the glen’s most famous natives – some of whom lived in castles and others who lived in caves! Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves...

Joe Mahon visits Broughderg in Co. Tyrone, where he attempts to decipher the secrets of a stone circle, gets a mountain-biking lesson in Davagh Forest Park and meets a family that are some of the last inhabitants of a remote mountain valley. Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland...

Joe Mahon visits the Garden Village of Ulster, Broughshane in Co. Antrim. He finds out exactly how much work and community effort go into maintaining the village’s floral displays and exotic water-fowl pond, and he also meets a doctor who has made a local museum out of his vast collection of items from days gone by. Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland Hosted b...

Joe Mahon travels to Strokestown in Co. Roscommon, where he visits the huge Strokestown Park Estate. He discovers the history of the estate, learns why the current owner decided to open a Famine Museum in the house, and he tries his hand at a game of lawn croquet. Hosted by Joe Mahon, the series delves deep into the lesser-known corners of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes, unique tr...

Joe Mahon travels to Castlepollard in County Westmeath, home of not one, but two local castles. He explores the history of the two families, the Pollards and the Packenhams, and he meets the current Packenhams who chat about the house, the magnificent gardens and the family’s remarkable library and strong literary strain. Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ireland Ho...

In this episode, Joe Mahon visits the village of Ballinamallard in Co. Fermanagh, where he discovers stories about medieval curses, Methodist preachers, an outdoor swimming pool and an island with a population of one remarkable woman. He also gets a lesson in the history of indoor bowls – as well as how to play the sport itself. Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the island of Ire...

In the first episode of a brand new series, Joe Mahon dons his armour and his longbow to do battle with balloons in the medieval walled town of Athenry in County Galway, where he discovers that there are more archers per head of population than anywhere else in the country and the streets are every bit as fascinating as the famous “Fields”. Lesser Spotted Ireland: Discover Hidden Gems Across the i...