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206: Walking St Patrick's Way Part 2: The wildlife of the Newry Canal
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50 minutes
Released:
Aug 8, 2023
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In the second part of our exploration of the St Patrick's Way pilgrimage in Northern Ireland, Plodcast host Fergus Collins and guide Peter Rafferty walk south along the Newry Canal in Armagh. Abandoned in the mid 20th century, the canal is now a haven for wildlife – with whispers of history at every turn. Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: editor@countryfile.com.
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Released:
Aug 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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