Waterford is set to be well represented in this evening's first episode of the new Creedon's Atlas of Ireland.
The series sees Cork-native, John Creedon, travel around Ireland exploring elements of our history and culture.
Portlaw is one of the places he will visit in this evening's episode, where he meets architect, Hugh Wallace, to investigate the purpose-built town with an incredible story to tell.
Reflecting on the past and looking to the future.
Portlaw, Co. Waterford features on this week's Creedon's Atlas of Ireland.@RTEOne 6.30pm Sun. pic.twitter.com/QtpiLU0E2R— john creedon (@johncreedon) August 20, 2022
Up in Tallaght, in Dublin, John speaks to West Waterford-native, Professor Pádraig Ó Macháin from Lismore about the Early Christian Church and how it ensured the narrative of Irish history was written down.
The pair meet to discuss the topic at the beautiful St Maelruan's Church in Tallaght.
Aside from the Waterford elements to the show, Creedon also meets with actor and writer, Emmet Kirwan, where they discuss the importance of placenames.
In Bruree, Limerick, Dr Emma Nic Cárthaigh discusses the surprising life and status of the Irish bards, or filí.
The Beara Penninsula reveals legends and tales of An Cailleach - an ancient Irish goddess.
And comedian Pat Shortt tells John how New Birmingham in Tipperary inspired D'Unbelievables, and they investigate the legacy of rural Tipperary's coal mining industry.
1. The way we see ourselves.
2. The way we really are.
Pat Shortt brings me to village of Glengoole (twinned with Glengoolie) on Creedon's Atlas of Ireland on RTE One this Sunday 21st 6.30pm.
'It's a sort of Trip to Tipp, isn't it, Pat?
'Dat's Right!' pic.twitter.com/DKpsIVV6J9— john creedon (@johncreedon) August 18, 2022
The programme is set to air on RTÉ One from 6.30pm.
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