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Sporting Traditions

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A look at some of the traditions around Northern Ireland that are more than just sports for some; they are a way of life.

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Sporting Traditions - Episode 1

A look at the 80-year-old River class yachts that are part of a long sailing tradition on Strangford Lough, and the cut and thrust of summer racing on Strangford Lough.

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Sporting Traditions - Episode 2

An intimate portrait of a sporting tradition in the close-knit community of Cushendall, where hurling is not just a sport but part of a distinctive way of life.

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Sporting Traditions - Episode 3

A look at the game of road bowls, brought to Ireland by Lancashire linen weavers, which is enjoying a strong revival in Armagh and is now played by hundreds.

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Sporting Traditions - Episode 4

Series exploring traditional sports. A look at point-to-point, which is far more than just another horse race for the people of Comber - for some, it is in the blood.

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