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The County Measure

Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music and sport.

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0:53:15

Longford

The County Measure ·

2023/11/02

County Longford. Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music, and sport.

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Longford Extra: Ríl Óg

The County Measure ·

2023/10/30

Ríl Óg perform "Outset" exclusively for The County Measure. The members of Ríl Óg are Alex Walters (guitar), Dylan Hanly (accordion), Tomás Mulligan (banjo), and Setanta Flood (bodhrán). The band have played at festivals across Ireland and the UK.

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0:53:17

Longford

The County Measure ·

2023/10/30

County Longford. Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music, and sport.

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0:08:46

Tipperary Extra: Siobhan MacGowan

The County Measure ·

2023/08/20

Author Siobhan MacGowan was born in England to Irish parents and always regarded Tipperary as home. Vincent and Siobhan chat beside Lough Derg before she shares her new story "Tipperary So Far Away". Siobhan is the author of "The Trial of Lotta Rae" (2022) and "The Graces" (2023).

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0:54:16

Tipperary

The County Measure ·

2023/08/20

Vincent Woods travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music, and sport. This Week he is in Tipperary.

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0:02:44

Meath Extra: Belinda McKeon

The County Measure ·

2023/08/13

"Moore's of Market Street" is set in Trim, Co. Meath and recounts the passage of time for an old shop. Belinda is the author of "Solace" (2011) and "Tender" (2015).

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0:57:08

Meath

The County Measure ·

2023/08/13

County Meath. Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music and sport.

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0:52:40

Dublin

The County Measure ·

2023/08/06

County Dublin. Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across the country exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music, and sport.

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0:03:14

Dublin Extra: Stephen James Smith

The County Measure ·

2023/08/06

Dublin 19 is a postcode of the capital that doesn't exist. Poet Stephen James Smith imagines his hometown in the distant future. Stephen's debut album is "See No Evil".

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0:05:39

Dublin Extra: Siúbhán Ní Ghríofa & the RTÉ Concert...

The County Measure ·

2023/08/06

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra performs 'Bleá Cliath.' Siúbhán Ní Ghríofa composed this special piece of music for The County Measure. The 1st part is called Inis Mac Neasáin (the old Irish name for Irelands Eye) The 2nd part is a jig called Rince na Life (The Liffey Dance) followed by a tune called The Áras. For more see orchestras.rte.ie

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0:04:04

Roscommon Extra: Amy Abdullah Barry

The County Measure ·

2023/07/30

Poet Amy Abdullah Barry describes her transition from Malaysia to Roscommon. "Flirting with Tigers" (2023) is her debut collection of poetry.

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0:53:24

Roscommon

The County Measure ·

2023/07/30

County Roscommon. Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across Ireland exploring county identity under the themes of arts, community, culture, history, music and sport.

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0:05:12

Roscommon Extra: Fiachra Guihen

The County Measure ·

2023/07/30

Vincent chat with harpist Fiachra Guihen at the grave of Turlough O'Carolan. "A Measure of County Roscommon" is a new piece of music composed by Fiachra.

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0:52:01

Tyrone

The County Measure ·

2023/07/23

This week on The County Measure writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores the culture, wit and landscapes of Co. Tyrone.

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0:02:54

Tyrone Extra: Michelle Gallen

The County Measure ·

2023/07/23

"You can't have a rainbow without the rain" recounts the childhood memories of Michelle Gallen growing up in Tyrone. Her debut novel, "Big Girl, Small Town" was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. Her critically acclaimed second novel, "Factory Girls", was published in 2022.

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0:06:33

Tyrone Extra: Niall Hanna

The County Measure ·

2023/07/23

Niall Hanna composed a melody for 'Glencull's Flowery Veil." The words are by the nineteenth century Tyrone poet Patrick Farrell (1856-1938). Niall's debut album is Autumn Winds.

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01:00:08

Galway

The County Measure ·

2023/06/05

Vincent Woods travels around Galway. He visits a Travellers' youth group in Tuam, joins musician Máirtín O'Connor on the shore of Lough Corrib & joins marathon runners on Inisbofin

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0:06:09

Galway Extra: Máirtín Ó Connor

The County Measure ·

2023/06/05

Máirtín Ó Connor composed "The Galway Measure" for this programme. He introduces his song to Vincent Woods with a story.

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Galway Extra: Nuala O'Connor

The County Measure ·

2023/06/05

Ballinasloe based writer Nuala O'Connor has written a new piece of writing about being a "blow-in"

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0:03:48

Offaly Extra: Ian Maleney

The County Measure ·

2023/05/01

"'The Field". Offaly writer Ian Maleney contemplates a field on his father's farm close to Ferbane.

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