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Ar an Bhaile seo A progamme about Donegal’s Micí Mac Gabhann, whose autobiography Rotha Mór an tSaoil told of how he made his fortune mining for gold in the Yukon.
SEASCAPES Finding your way to where the land meets the sea with the Great Lighthouses Of Ireland
Ar an Bhaile Seo All about the history of the silver mines near Gort an Choirce in Donegal.
IRELAND’S SPELLING BEE The Eason National Spelling Bee competition is fast becoming the highlight of many school kids year. This hotly anticipated annual event is etched in the calendars of 11 and 12 year olds up and down the country. In this fascinating documentary we meet some of these amazing children as they prepare for the biggest test of their young lives. From the County finals to the nerve-wrecking Provincial Finals on the Ryan Tubridy radio show on RTÉ 2FM, these children experienced tension, panic, disappointment and elation with every word and every syllable spelled as the nation listened with bated breath.
THE GENIUS OF GEORGE BOOLE Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, The Genius of George Boole assembles academics and industry leaders from across the globe to explore the life and importance of one of the world’s greatest unsung heroes.
Mo Ghrá Thú Shane Mac Grianna talks to Dónall Mac Ruairí about his charity work in Haiti in today’s show.
INSIDE SHANNON ***NEW SERIES*** With unprecedented access, Inside Shannon, filmed over a year, will give viewers a unique insight into life inside the airport.