John sits down with singer-songwriter John Spillane to explore the deep connection between music and our sense of place, even coaxing a few songs out of him. He then ventures into the depths of the Cave of the Cats in Roscommon to uncover the roots of Halloween. Later, he joins travel writer Manchán Magan for an early morning hot air balloon ride, gaining insight into the origins of various place names. Additionally, John deciphers the meanings behind place names in Counties Dublin, Meath, Wicklow, Westmeath, and Galway.
Show
Creedon's Atlas of Ireland
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Aug 18, 2019