CountryWide Saturday 16 January 2021
CountryWide
People, events and happenings around the country, presented by Damien O'Reilly.
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On this week's Countrywide; New rural burial rituals, Brexit and the horse industry, Going batty for bats, Agg Science Exams and the end of the briquette.
Brexit and Horses
Countrywide reporter Suzanne Campbell reports on the issue of horse trading post Brexit.
Burials During Covid
Damien finds out about some new rural burial practices which have become the norm during the pandemic.
Agg Science Exams
Damien speaks with Agg Science teacher and teacher representative Johnny Gleeson about the difficulties of trying to teach a new Agg Science curriculum during lockdown.
The End Of The Briquette
RTE's midlands's correspondent Ciaran Mullooly reports on the end of peat briquette production in the midlands, a staple of Irish homes for generations.
About The Show
Speech Broadcaster of the Year Damien O'Reilly and the CountryWide team feature the events, people and happenings that bring colour and life to communities, towns and villages across the country.
CountryWide
Presenter: Damien O'Reilly
Producer: Eileen Heron