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Patricia Trainor is a retired university teacher at the University of Malaga. She is originally from Belfast and is interested in Ireland and all things Irish. Patricia taught Irish Studies to Spanish students BUT also to Erasmus students who came from all over the world. These stories were prepared for Patricia's contribution to Spain's Irish radio programme "Live on Eire" which is presented by Ger Sweeney.
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The Burren

The Burren

2024-10-2412:57

In this episode Patricia concludes her series on Hidden Treasures as she tells us about the Burren in Co. Clare
Hidden Treasures - That's the current theme of Patricias tales and in this episode she tells us about some of the edible delights that are hidden in the sea.
The Humble Spud

The Humble Spud

2024-09-1110:17

Continuing the series on hidden treasures on the island of Ireland, Patricia tells us about the humble spud, potatoes or Murphys.
Hidden Gold

Hidden Gold

2024-08-2210:31

Patricia continues her series on Hidden Treasures across the island of Ireland and in this episode she tells us about hidden gold.
In this episode Patricia commences her 21st series and this one is all about the Hidden Treasures that can be found on the island of Ireland. She starts with our dynamic boglands.
This is the final episode in the series about ideal locations across the island of Ireland. The Arann Islands, Co. Wicklow, Caher Castle in Tipperary and Dingle in Kerry all get a mention.
In this episode Patricia continues her series on ideal film locations that have been used across the island of Ireland over the years. Enniscorthy, Cork and Game of Thrones get a good mention.
Patricia walks us through some of the memorable film locations that have graced our screens over the years from across Ireland.
A Bumper Year

A Bumper Year

2024-04-1708:33

Patricia continues her series on the numerous opportunities for fabulous movie locations on the island of Ireland but specifically looks at a bumper year for movie production across Ireland.
More Film Locations

More Film Locations

2024-04-0308:51

Continuing her stories on the many available sites across Ireland that make for ideal locations for film makers, Patricia tells us some anecdotes about some of the sites chosen.
As she starts a new series, Patricia tells us about some of the wonderful locations across Ireland that have been used for Hollywood blockbusters over the years.
Waterfalls

Waterfalls

2024-03-0610:30

This is the final story in Patricia's series on bodies of water on the island of Ireland. In this episode Patricia tells us about some of the country's waterfalls.
Athlone and Water

Athlone and Water

2024-02-2108:32

Today Patricia tells us about Athlone, the town in the middle of the country, and water.
Lough Gill

Lough Gill

2024-01-2407:17

IN this episode Patricia tells us the story of Lough Gill. There is also poetry and waterfalls mentioned.
River Avoca

River Avoca

2024-01-1706:07

The River Avoca is most likely known to more people than we realise as it was a regular feature on a long-running and hugely popular television series. In this episode Patricia tells us the story of this well known Co. Wicklow river.
The Three Sisters

The Three Sisters

2024-01-0310:10

In this episode we continue Patricia's stories about the lakes and rivers on the island of Ireland with the stories of the Three Sister Rivers - The River Nore, The River Barrow and the River Suir.
A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

2023-12-2012:14

In this episode Patricia is taking a break from telling us about the rivers and lake of Ireland. As it's only a few days before Christmas Patricia tells us a Christmas Tale.
River Lee

River Lee

2023-12-1308:19

There are versions of the Banks of My Own Lovely lee and there are plenty of stories about the river too. Patricia continues her series of stories on the rivers and lakes of Ireland with this episode.
River Foyle

River Foyle

2023-11-2909:37

As an island Ireland is surrounded by water. However, there is an abundance of water ON the island and in this series Patricia tells us the story behind some of those bodies of water. In this episode we hear about the River Foyle
Lough Neagh

Lough Neagh

2023-10-1108:40

Lough Neagh is a very important source of water for Northern Ireland. In this episode Patricia tells us the story of the Lough and its importance.
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