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Mountsandel, Murlough Bay and Enniskillen
Former RAF pilot Bill Eames on his wartime experiences, Marie Brennan captures her love of the Glens through a lens, and the future of the Mesolithic site Mountsandel.
Former RAF pilot Bill Eames on his wartime experiences ahead of the RAF100 Seawings event in Killedeas, photographer Marie Brennan captures her love of the Glens through a lens, and the future of the Mesolithic site Mountsandel. Presented by Helen Mark with the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique.
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Sat 2 Jun 2018
08:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Ulster & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Foyle
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'We were running in to do our drop at 500 feet and I was hit'
Duration: 08:32
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'When war broke out I was in sixth form'
Duration: 01:57
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'It's the expression of my own self'
Duration: 01:08
One hundred Years of the RAF
Helen meets up with former RAF pilot Bill Eames to hear all about his wartime experiences. He enrolled in the RAF when he was at school in the sixth form and he's now 96. Bill will be in Enniskillen for the RAF100 Seawings event this Saturday.Β
A Stroll Through The Glens
Marie Brennan began taking photos of the natural beauty and stunning scenery around the Glens and North Coast because she was homesick. Her love of photography and homeplace has led to anΒ exhibition showing at the Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre.Β
Discover Mountsandel
Archaeological evidence has shown that some 10,000 years ago in Mesolithic times people had set up a community by the river. And the Professor in charge of that dig was Peter Woodman and he called Mountsandel 'the cradle ofΒ civilizationΒ in Ireland'. Helen finds out about the future of this prehistoric site.
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- Sat 2 Jun 2018 08:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Ulster & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Foyle
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