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Out at sea with a long-distance swimmer, stories from Big Dog Forest, restoring gaslight at the Argory and the artistic allure of Cushendall.

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Sat 23 Jul 201608:05
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Fermanagh's Clinkers

Fermanagh's Clinkers

For over a hundred years, right up until the1980’s, 40 skilled people from Fermanagh, hand built, boats called clinkers that were vital to island living in the county. Now in 2016, The Lough Erne Heritage group have been working hard to tell the story of these craftsmen and women, as part of a new exhibition. 

Ready - Set - Swim

Ready - Set - Swim
In the summer of 1929, Mercedez Gleitz made headlines by swimming from Portstewart to Inishowen - twice. It was something that hadn't been done before, nor has been since. But after months of training, next week, Portstewart native Heather Clatworthy is going to take the plunge.

On the trail of Finn MacCool

On the trail of Finn MacCool

If you're after an adventure this weekend, pack your bags and head Fermanagh bound, because this weekend at Fermanagh's Geo Park at the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain in Legnabocky, Florencecourt, you could find yourself on the trail of the legendary Finn McCool.

Skiffie Worlds 2016

Skiffie Worlds 2016
We finish in County Down this week, where people from all over the world are heading, especially those people who are keen on small boats. The coastal rowing championships - Skiffie Worlds 2016 are taking place at Delamont Country, at the mouth of the Quoile estuary.

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  • Sat 23 Jul 201608:05
    BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle

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