The Emerald Isles With Ardal O'hanlon
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Ardal is in the south, where he discovers beautiful Garnish Island, home to lush gardens and the rare white-tailed eagle. By kayak, Ardal sees its thriving seal colony, before heading south to Sherkin Island, where he's at sea once more, being introduced to a playful pod of dolphins.
50:01From mighty, windswept cliffs to lush, sub-tropical Edens, the islands off the west coast are extraordinary in their diversity. On the Aran islands, Ardal learns from a practising monk of their ancient Christian heritage while, all around, a remarkable range of flora blooms, encouraged by traditional farming methods.
49:57From Rathlin in the north to Cape Clear in the south, the islands off the coast of Ireland have long been a source of inspiration and of myth. Ardal O'Hanlon takes us on a fascinating journey, unearthing it's history and observing the environment. We begin in Rathlin Island, famous for its countless seabirds and golden har...