The rich culture and identity of Co. Down will be explored on RTÉ Radio 1's The County Measure this St. Patrick's Day.
Join writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods as he delves into Down, as he uncovers the vibrant arts, sports, history, heritage and diverse communities of Co. Down.
From the beautiful beaches of the Ards peninsula to Newry's energetic youth and Betsy Gray of 1798, Vincent takes a measure of all that the 'Mourne county' has to offer.
The County Measure is a landmark RTÉ Radio 1 series that explores identity and communities across the island of Ireland: Co. Down is a land known for the arts, and the programme features new and exclusive works from both singer Tommy Sands and writer Eoin McNamee.
The County Measure: Down, St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) at 11 am on RTÉ Radio 1 - listen to previous episodes in the series here.
