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Ardal’s journey begins on Rathlin Island, before taking in Tory and Arranmore. An archaeological find lies in wait, and sustainability proves key for modern island living.

Tosaíonn aistear Ardal ar Oileán Reachlainn ó thuaidh. Tá iomrá ar an áit as líon na n-éan mara agus as an ghiorria órga nach bhfuil ar fáil in aon áit eile in Éirinn. Cluineann Ardal faoin scéal seandálaíochta a thug léargas eile ar stair na tíre seo, agus labhair sé leo siúd a bhfuil an fheirmeoireacht inbhuanaithe ceilpe ar siúl acu.

Ó Reachlainn, téann Ardal chuig Oileán Thoraigh amach ó chósta Thír Chonaill. Tá an traonach i mbaol agus tá feirmeoirí an oileáin ag iarraidh dea-chleachtas feirmeoireachta a chur i bhfeidhm lena neartú. Ó Thoraigh chuig Árainn Mhór, an t-oileán is mó ó thuaidh. Labhraíonn sé le muintir na háite faoin spreagadh a fuair daoine le cur futhú arís ar an oileán, agus tá tearmann faighte ag an gheabhróg bheag atá faoi bhagairt.

Ardal’s journey begins on Rathlin Island in the far north, famous for its countless seabirds and the golden hare, which is unique to the island. Ardal learns how an astonishing archaeological find has rewritten Irish history, and he tastes some noodles made from kelp that is sustainably farmed on the island.

From Rathlin, Ardal travels to remote Tory Island, off the County Donegal coast, where he learns of its musical tradition and its mystical past, and we see how farming practices are being fashioned to encourage the endangered corncrake. From Tory, Ardal heads to Arranmore, the largest island in the north, where he learns how the islanders are encouraging new residents. And on a beautiful, small islet, the threatened little tern has found a welcome sanctuary.

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Sun 18 Aug 2024 22:00

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