Building Ireland

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Fortress Spike Island
Episode overview
Experts explore some of the finest examples of Ireland's building and engineering heritage. The first episode delves into the history of Spike Island, a prime defensive location in the middle of the second largest natural harbour in the world.
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Kilkenny Castle
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Experts explore examples of Ireland's building and engineering heritage. The second episode details the many shapes and forms Kilkenny Castle has taken over the years. Architect Orla .. show full overview
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The Shannon Scheme
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Experts explore Ireland's building and engineering achievements. The third episode explores the scheme that brought Ireland into the electric age - The Shannon Scheme and Ardnacrusha .. show full overview
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Killarney Tourist Town
Episode overview
Geographer Susan Hegarty discovers how an inhospitable but beautiful landscape was exploited as a mass market tourism destination. Engineer Tim Joyce explores the engineering behind .. show full overview
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Dublin’s Distilleries
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Architect Orla Murphy goes in search of the Roe Distillery which was the world’s biggest producer of Whiskey by the late 19th Century. Geographer Susan Hegarty discovers how a supply of .. show full overview
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Galway’s Corrib Canal
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Engineer Tim Joyce discovers the canal system in Galway and its impact on the shape of the city. Geographer Susan Hegarty explores the caves under Lough Corrib to understand the .. show full overview