Soundscapes of Ireland

This series is designed to capture the essence of Ireland today through the medium of sound. Our everyday environments have changed and evolved over the years and the sole purpose of this programme is to reflect the changing times by what we hear around us.

Each programme in the series will focus on a county, capturing a snapshot of sounds and people from the heart of communities. These sounds are linked to interviews in each location, taking you the audience on a journey to this wonderful miscellany of sounds throughout Ireland.

Produced by Garret Daly
'Soundscapes of Ireland' is a Mixed Bag Media Production for RTÉ lyric fm. The programme was made with the support of The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland

Soundscapes of Ireland: Donegal - Saturday November 27th
In our last Soundscapes journey, we go north to Donegal. This morning we join some Letterkenny fitness fanatics, while a Day of Remembrance in Inishowen will make us all think about road safety. Parc, the Road Safety advocacy group: www.parcgroup.ie

Soundscapes of Ireland: Leitrim - Saturday November 20th
Making cakes with Sharon Sweeney in Ballinamore and a metal fabrication workshop at the Leitrim Sculpture Centre all feature in this weeks Soundscapes of Ireland'.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Carlow - Saturday November 13th
This week we visit a micro brewery in the heart of Carlow. We'll also listen to a rendition of The Croppy Boy

Soundscapes of Ireland: Monaghan - Saturday November 6th
Rally drivers and their engines. And the wonderful sound of a loom at work. All in Monaghan

Soundscapes of Ireland: Galway - Saturday October 30th
This week we visit Galway, and hear the wonderful sounds of the organ in Galway cathedral, and the brave souls diving out in the cold Atlantic waters.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Mayo - Saturday October 23rd
Music in Mayo. We spend time in the company of Kevin Sykes, a fiddle maker, while also enjoying the music of Saturday night in Matt Molloys pub Westport

Soundscapes of Ireland: Laois - Saturday October 16th
This week we visit Laois and uncover the air sounds of a working garage in Portlaoise, and indulge in a spot of embroidery in Mountmellick

Soundscapes of Ireland: Dublin - Saturday October 9th
The sounds of the capital city include a turnout call with the Dublin Fire Brigade, plus a heated student protest against education cuts in Tallaght.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Kildare - Saturday October 2nd
Soundscapes of Ireland travels to the heart of Kildare to spend time in Saint Fiachras Garden and we hear some great sounds from the Yearling Sales at Goffs

Soundscapes of Ireland: Longford - Sunday September 19th
Our trip to Longford involves a chance meeting with Sean Thompson, saw doctor in Edgeworthstown, and we hear the sounds of league of Ireland football when we pay a visit to Longford Town FC.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Kerry - Sunday September 12th
We indulge in a spot of fishing on the lakes of Killarney. Afterwards we take our catch into the kitchen of the Europe hotel to prepare it for dinner. Here we get to hear a restaurant in full operational mode.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Cork - Sunday September 5th
The familiar street sound of the 'Echo' sellers is followed by the tranquil sounds of the spa with our massage therapist Aoife. The programme is concluded as Tony gets a lesson from Rebel Corporate in Archery.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Clare - Sunday August 29th
Time stands still with watch fixer Seamus Felley in Ennis, while cars struggle to make their way through the floods. We then visit the special event that is the horse fair at Spancilhill.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Tipperary - August 22nd 2010
Tree surgery in Ballina beside Mollys pub starts the programme. The laughter and tears of a debs aftermath follows. We then visit the Rock of Cashel and go fishing in the May fly seasons on Lough Derg.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Limerick - August 15th 2010
Dancing at the crossroads in Ballivreena brings sounds of tea, laugher and Hungarian singers! While the cattle mart in Limerick is a sound to behold. And finally the Boherboy and Reed Band in Limerick City play some tunes preparing for a concert.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Wicklow - August 8th 2010
Great sounds from the Greystones Coastguard and Niall Ferns, while Anne and Sarah keep us entertained with some beautiful music under the stewardship of the Delgany School of Music.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Westmeath - August 1st 2010
The sound of the train takes us into Mullingar station and up towards the cathedral. We then hear some sounds from the army barracks and a school tour on Lough Ennell. And finally we hear the great sounds of Lockes Distillery in Kilbeggan.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Waterford - 25th July 2010
This programme features recording from the Waterford Suir Valley Heritage Railway, the unique sounds of Tramore, and Ronan O'Connor of Ardmore Adventures takes us out on the choppy seas.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Cavan - July 11th 2010
In Cavan we hear from the Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre as well as the Dernakesh Pet Farm near Cootehill. Over at Bear Essentials, Anke Morgenroth talks about teddy bears. Dr. Brendan Scott of Cavan Genealogy gives meaning to certain Cavan placenames.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Offaly - July 4th 2010
This programme features the 2009 Fleadh Ceoil in Tullamore. We explore the workings of the Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre and round up horses at Croghan Hill Stables. And historian Tom Lee talks about the meaning of Offaly placenames.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Meath - June 27th 2010
Historian Seamus MacGabhann charts the interesting name changes of the county. We'll hear the passage tomb at Newgrange, the Trim Balloon Fiesta. And finally harp maker Jan Muyllaert discussed his work and we are treated to hearing some of his results.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Sligo - June 20th 2010
With recordings from the seaside at Mullaghmore, Main Street, Sligo and Bonfire night in Caltragh, as well as the Sligo International Choral festival and the surf at Strandhill. Historian Joe McGowan also guides us through the placenames of the county.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Wexford - June 13th 2010
Brian Matthews of the Wexford Historical Society explains certain placenames in the county. We hear the seaside at Curracloe beach, things get noisy at Quad Attack with Johnny Cullen, and Liam Colfer explores the dynamic sounds of Hook Head Lighthouse.

Soundscapes of Ireland: Kilkenny - June 6th 2010
Each week, for 26 weeks, the focus is on a particular county, blending a miscellany of sounds and words from people at the heart of these communities telling the stories of today's Ireland. The feature begins with a visit to Co Kilkenny.