EPISODE · Nov 12, 2021 · 40 MIN
Stories of the Coast
from The Clare Oral History Podcast · host Clare Memories / Cuimhneamh an Chláir
Episode 2 features stories of the Clare coastline.John Daly and Michael Falsey tell us about the herring fishing industry around Quilty. Randal Counihan talks of ravenous seals and slaveships. Pa Joe Mahony and Senan Blunnie talk of turfboats and seaweed. Tommy Fahy on how a tsunami shaped the North Clare coast. Manuel di Lucia goes spear fishing. John Glynn explains how to land sharks using magic songs. And Tomsie O' Sullivan reveals the secrets of the seawater baths in Lahinch!The first 5 episodes of this podcast are funded by The Heritage Council. Follow the work of Cuimhneamh an Chláir on Facebook.Revamped website coming soon!
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Episode 2 features stories of the Clare coastline. John Daly and Michael Falsey tell us about the herring fishing industry around Quilty. Randal Counihan talks of ravenous seals and slaveships. Pa Joe Mahony and Senan Blunnie talk of turfboats and seaweed. Tommy Fahy on how a tsunami shaped the North Clare coast. Manuel di Lucia goes spear fishing. John Glynn explains how to land sharks using magic songs. And Tomsie O' Sullivan reveals the secrets of the se...
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