One of two recordings from ‘The Road to Cushendall', a programme in which Ciaran Mac Mathuna visits the Glens of Antrim and records some of the local lore. Broadcast 3 January 1960.
Part 2 of 2.
A woman describes how a fortune was made in Cushendell 180 years ago, when a Belfast merchant named Turnley bought the town. We also hear about the traditions of the Ballyeamon and Glenanne glens. A poem is read about hurling and she describes some of the competitions held along the coastline near Cushendall.
A farmer and a woman describe some myths of how milk was obtained from neighbours' cows.
A man tells a story about fishing near the Glenarm River.
The woman describes the scenery and glens along the coastline between Larne, Glenarm, Carnlough and Cushendall.
We hear a poem and story concerning the Irish volunteer, Robin Kennedy.
A man sings a long ballad about the glens of Antrim.
