Creedon's Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way, the magnificent West Coast of Ireland - was once described by William Butler Yeats as ' the land of your heart's desire". John Creedon is about to explore it's landscape, seascapes and culture in this new 3 part RTÉ One series, 'Creedon's Wild Atlantic Way'. He begins his road trip in Kinsale in Cork and travels right to the very top of our island - Donegal's Malin Head. The Wild Atlantic Way is the longest defined coastal drive in the world, coming in at two and a half thousand kilometres and John Creedon is determined to travel it by whatever means required.
Episodes
John Creedon begins an epic road trip from Kinsale in Cork to the very top of Ireland – Donegal’s Malin Head. From Kerry’s Dark Sky Reserve – the best place in the Northern hemisphere to see the night sky – to the Schull pirate ship preserved beneath the sea, John will uncover the wonderful secrets and stories of this extraordinary coastline. Other highlights include a courtesy call to Jeremy Irons’ castle in West Cork, a helicopter ride to Fastnet Rock lighthouse, Dingle’s colourful Bealtaine Festival, the Beatles’ little known holiday to the Cliffs of Moher and the untold saga of the 1962 plane crash out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean,. There’s Sligo’s hidden archaeology, a stunning Summer Solstice sunrise in Donegal and a boat trip with Donegal actor Sean McGinley.
In the second episode of Creedon’s Wild Atlantic Way, John continues his journey along the west coast of Ireland meeting remarkable characters and discovering hidden stories. John begins the second leg of his journey crossing the Shannon estuary on to the deserted island of Scattery where he meets members of the West Clare Currach Club and gets an opportunity to row in a unique five man currach, here he also learns of how the islanders were known as pilot boatsmen for guiding large ships and steamers on their journey.
On the final leg of his epic journey John attempts to break the fishing record of 15 species in one session as he says goodbye to Mayo in Erris Beo. John visits Sligo and discovers the origins of Newgrange in the middle of a housing estate. John takes a boat trip around Donegal Bay with acclaimed actor Sean McGinley and explores what makes us uniquely Irish and in the heart of the Gaeltacht, Glencolmcille, John goes on an ancient pilgrimage.
