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Wonderful Wicklow explored on The County Measure

Vincent Woods goes to Hollywood (via Wicklow) in The County Measure
Vincent Woods goes to Hollywood (via Wicklow) in The County Measure

The rich culture and identity of Wicklow will be explored on the latest edition of RTÉ Radio 1's The County Measure, to be broadcast on Easter Monday.

Join writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods as he uncovers the vibrant arts, sports, history, heritage and diverse communities of Co. Wicklow.

Vincent Woods (Far left) with Bray band Florence Road members
(L-R) Ailbhe Barry, Hannah Kelly, Emma Brandon and Lily Aron

From up-and-coming Bray band Florence Road juggling live gigs and exams, to the vital community link of Wicklow's Mobile Library Service and biodiversity with ReWild Wicklow, Vincent takes a measure of all that the 'garden county' has to offer.

Danny Alvey of ReWild Wicklow (L) with Vincent Woods (R)

Co. Wicklow has always been a hub for creativity; the programme will feature music from Florence Road and a new and exclusive work from writer Olivia Fitzsimons.

Vincent Woods learns to knit with Delia Barry of Greystones,
well known for her work on The Banshees of Inisherin.

The County Measure is a landmark RTÉ Radio 1 series that explores the identity and communities of Ireland's 32 counties.

The County Measure: Wicklow will be broadcast on Easter Monday April 10th at 11 am on RTÉ Radio 1 - you can listen back to previous episodes of the series here.

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