Catherine Fulvio embarks on a Soulful Journey along Northern Ireland’s Saint Patrick’s Way in a new Two-Part Series airing on RTE in the run up to St Patrick’s Day.
Friday 14th March on RTE One at 8pm
TV chef, food writer, and owner of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School, Catherine Fulvio, takes viewers on a journey along Saint Patrick’s Way: The Pilgrim Walk, a 132-kilometer trail through the Cathedral County and home of Ireland’s spiritual capital, Armagh and onward through the beautiful coastal landscape of County Down in the North of Ireland. This enriching two-part series sees Catherine journey along sections of the trail through unspoilt natural scenery on an immersive exploration of history, spirituality and the unique culture that defines Ireland’s pilgrim path as she experiences world class local food and drink. From Armagh to Downpatrick – St. Patrick’s final resting place – this programme offers a blend of the natural world, meaningful conversations and culinary delights that highlight the beauty and depth of this iconic route which opened 10 years ago.
Episode 2
In Episode two Catherine takes viewers through County Down, from the village of Rostrevor with guide Peter Rafferty, over Spelga Dam, through Tollymore Forest Park, all set in the dramatic backdrop of the Mourne Mountains. In the seaside town of Newcastle she meets Chef Paul Cunningham for some foraging before a dramatic horseback beach ride along Tyrella beach to meet St Patrick’s Way guides Elaine Kelly and Martina Purdy who bring her on a spiritual journey to St Patrick’s resting place in Downpatrick. Catherine finishes her journey in the surrounds of Finnebrogue Estate as she learns the art of bushcraft before settling down in a tipi for her final night’s sleep.

