Taisce na Tuaithe
A journey in search of tales about the cultural icons who shaped the mythological and social landscape of the northern counties of Ireland
Taisce na Tuaithe - Episode 1
Documentary series looking at the northern counties of Ireland. In the O'Neill country of Tyrone and South Derry, Philip Campbell visits the crowning seat of the O'Neill clan.
Details
Taisce na Tuaithe - Episode 2
Documentary series looking at the northern counties of Ireland. Featuring a visit to the refurbished castle of the O'Donnells in Donegal and a journey to the Blue Stack mountains.
Details
Taisce na Tuaithe - Episode 3
Philip Campbell travels through Fermanagh, Cavan, Leitrim and Sligo to discover some lost local stories, including how a shrewd woman secretly saved her family from the famine.
Details
Taisce na Tuaithe - Episode 4
A meandering journey through one of the most historical and culturally rich regions of Ulster, Oriel, which encompasses Armagh, Louth and Monaghan.
Details
Taisce na Tuaithe - Episode 5
Philip Campbell travels through the Glens of Antrim and along the Antrim coastline, looking at the ancient Gaelic connections with Scotland and the homes of wealthy aristocrats.
Details
Taisce na Tuaithe - Episode 6
In this episode of the documentary series, Philip Campbell learns why Guinness is actually McCartan's and discovers what really happened at the Battle of Bloody Bridge.
Details