NEW SEASON 4

Turtle Bunbury

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32 episodes

32: The Grand Canal Docks
21/10/2025 | 40 mins.
Turtle recounts the remarkable tale of the rise, fall and resurrection of the vital docks and locks that linked Dublin Port and the River Liffey to the Grand Canal and the inland system beyond.
27: The Ulster Canal
16/10/2025 | 29 mins.
Turtle interviews Brian Cassells about the creation of the Ulster Canal, including its 2024 renaissance in Clones.
31: Towpath Trails of Kildare
16/10/2025 | 43 mins.
Turtle talks with Kildare historian Liam Kenny about the impact of the canals and the River Barrow on the history and lore of county Kildare, which has 120 km of canal side walking routes. Liam tells Turtle about some of the engineering triumphs, architectural legacies and other fascinating anecdotes.
30: The Phoenix
16/10/2025 | 40 mins.
John and Sandra Lefroy talk with Turtle about the Phoenix, their beloved boat, which is moored at the foot of their garden in Killaloe.
29: Yachting on the Waterways
14/10/2025 | 30 mins.
Turtle talks with yachting historian Vincent Delany about the Shannon One Design - Ireland's iconic 18-foot clinker-built racing yachts - and explores their origins, design, as well as colourful yachtsmen from Lord Crofton to Jimmy Furey, and the rich heritage of sailing on the Shannon's lakes.

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About NEW SEASON 4

In the NEW SEASON 4 of Waterways through Time, historian Turtle Bunbury explores Ireland's rivers, lakes, and canals through conversations with remarkable voices. Historian Rob Goodbody explains how our waterways were first mapped. Brian Cassells tells the story of the Ulster Canal and its modern revival. Liam Kenny shares the lore and legends of Kildare's towpaths. Admiral Michael Clarke recalls the yachting traditions of Lough Erne and its role in World War Two. John and Sandra Lefroy invite us aboard the Phoenix at Killaloe. Military historian Dr Harman Murtagh reflects on war and settlement along the waterways. And sailing historian Vincent Delany charts the story of the Shannon One Design.

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