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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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0:03:48

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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0:03:00

Offaly Extra: Mundy

The County Measure ·

2023/05/01

Mundy performs "Urban Dreams" for The County Measure. Mundy is an acclaimed singer and songwriter from Birr. He has released 8 albums to date and is working on a new album. For more see https://mundy.ie

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0:03:47

Wicklow Extra: Olivia Fitzsimons

The County Measure ·

2023/04/10

Writing from Olivia Fitzsimons, commissioned writer for The County Measure Wicklow. Olivia's debut novel "The Quiet Whispers Never Stop" was published in 2022.

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0:50:13

Wicklow

The County Measure ·

2023/04/10

Writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores the uplands, valleys and coastline of Co Wicklow. He visits a mobile library in Rathdangan, a nature reserve in Newcastle, and learns to knit with the star designer of the sweaters from the film The Banshees of Inisherin.

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0:02:56

Wicklow Extra: Michael Stedman

The County Measure ·

2023/04/10

Classical guitarist Michael Stedman performs "Wicklow Sojourn" for The County Measure. Michael sought to reflect our evolving sense of connection to wild Wicklow as we move from the well-trodden paths of Glendalough to the lesser-known trails of Glenmalure. For more see https://mstedmanguitar.com

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0:04:56

Down Extra: Tommy Sands

The County Measure ·

2023/03/17

Singer and songwriter Tommy Sands takes a measure of his county and introduces his new song "Down Today"

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0:57:10

Down

The County Measure ·

2023/03/17

Writer & broadcaster Vincent Woods explores the county identity of Down. He finds St Patrick's jawbone, visits the University of the Third Age and covers the waterfront at Kilkeel.

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0:59:47

Kildare

The County Measure ·

2023/02/06

Vincent Woods explores everything Kildare has to offer.

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0:03:31

Kildare Extra: Louise Nealon

The County Measure ·

2023/02/06

"Ovidstown Hill" is a new piece of writing by Louise Nealon for The County Measure. Her debut novel "Snowflake" was published in 2021.

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0:02:04

Kildare Extra: Dónal Lunny

The County Measure ·

2023/02/06

"Horses on the Curragh" is inspired by the childhood memories of Dónal Lunny growing up in Kildare. He is accompanied by fiddle player Tom Morrow.

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0:03:25

Armagh Extra: Michael Hughes

The County Measure ·

2022/12/26

Michael Hughes is a writer from Keady, Armagh. His short story "The old man of Drumlarg" is inspired by his homeplace.

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0:55:07

Armagh

The County Measure ·

2022/12/26

In this Stephen's Day episode of The County Measure, Vincent Woods travels to County Armagh and spends time with fisherman on Lough Neagh, road bowlers in Tullysaran, Rhymers in Armagh City and with storytellers on Sliabh Gullion.

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0:03:54

Armagh Extra: Ríoghnach Connolly

The County Measure ·

2022/12/26

Ríoghnach Connolly and Ellis Davies perform "Armagh" for The County Measure. Ríoghnach is a singer, flautist, and a previous recipient of BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year. Ríoghnach's musical projects include The Breath, Honeyfeet, and Lí Bán. For more see www.rioghnachconnolly.com

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0:04:20

Laois Extra: Pat Boran

The County Measure ·

2022/10/31

"Hillwalking in Laois" is a new poem by Pat Boran describing the landscape and nature of his native county. Pat is the current editor and publisher of Dedalus Press and his previous poetry collections include On a Wave of Light (2022), Building the Ark (2022), The Statues of Emo Court (2021), and Then Again (2019).

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0:52:25

Laois

The County Measure ·

2022/10/31

County Laois. 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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0:04:07

Laois Extra: Dopamine

The County Measure ·

2022/10/31

"Fell For It All" by rising Portarlington band Dopamine. The group is composed of Juan Miguel Deborde on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Seán Fleming on lead guitar and vocals, Kris Gavin on bass and Seán Woods on drums. Dopamine have performed at festivals and are working on their first album. https://breakingtunes.com/dopamine

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0:04:09

Louth Extra: Jinx Lennon

The County Measure ·

2022/09/04

"United Island" by Jinx Lennon examines the different traditions on the island of Ireland. It was inspired by a comment from the actor James Nesbitt about how to unite the two different parts of the island of Ireland.

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0:54:01

Louth

The County Measure ·

2022/09/04

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

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0:02:53

Louth Extra: Zoë Conway

The County Measure ·

2022/09/04

"The Louth Measure" is a new piece of music by Irish fiddle player and composer Zoë Conway.

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0:53:10

Waterford

The County Measure ·

2022/08/28

Co. Waterford. 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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