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BBC2@7:30-Behind the scenes,Glenveagh National Park

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  • 08-09-2009 1:22am
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    Cul a cnoic
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    Gleann Bheatha BBC2 7:30 8/9/09

    Irish language documentary series which looks behind the scenes at Glenveagh National Park in Co. Donegal, exploring the personalities, energy, passion and diverse tasks involved in running this major tourist attraction and wildlife reserve. In this first episode the tragic side of Glenveagh's history is revealed, while we meet some of the people who work hard to keep Glenveagh looking its best for the public - from the park manager to the gardeners, maintenance crew and tour guides.

    Worth a watch. I believe its narrated by Donal Rogers of RnaG.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mqh3t


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    TICKLE_ME_ELMO
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    Sounds interesting, must try and remember to watch that. If it wasn't for the midges I'd run off and live in the hills at Glenveigh, like a wild mountain person.


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    mrmac
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    Have to watch this. Wonder does it mention the Bridal Path? Been WAY too long since I've been out there. :(


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    Durnish
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    cor, thanks for link. Don't like Glenveagh myself, bit creepy, but Joe Mahon makes great programs.
    It's on Iplayer or whatever it is, for six more days.


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    josey_whale
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    Unless you are in the UK, you will be out of luck with iPlayer -

    "Currently BBC iPlayer TV programmes are available to play in the UK only"


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    Durnish
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    I am in UK.


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    mrmac
    Registered Users Posts: 2,967 ✭✭✭mrmac


    Watched this last night, it was a decent show.
    At the end of the programme the "voice" said something about another show about Glenveigh next week, but I missed the details.

    Did anyone get the info?


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    Cul a cnoic
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    mrmac wrote: »
    Watched this last night, it was a decent show.
    At the end of the programme the "voice" said something about another show about Glenveigh next week, but I missed the details.

    Did anyone get the info?

    This was the first of a six part series on Glenveagh.


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    mrmac
    Registered Users Posts: 2,967 ✭✭✭mrmac


    Ah, clickity click, makes sense now!
    Same time and day every week?


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    Durnish
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    according to Irish Times, there's another one tonight, same time same place.


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    GoldenGreen
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    Think its the first show that is repeated tonight @ 7:00 for anyone missed it on tuesday


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    Cul a cnoic
    Registered Users Posts: 653 ✭✭✭Cul a cnoic


    Again tonight, part 2 of 6. Gleann Bheatha BBC2 7:30 15/9/09


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    Crotchety
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    Was this show any good, Is it just an old history yoke?


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    Cul a cnoic
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    Crotchety wrote: »
    Was this show any good, Is it just an old history yoke?

    Episode 2
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mvr52

    This episode explores the wilderness of Glenveagh, following the rangers as they go hill-walking, plus there is a meeting with Lorcan O'Toole, the man who is reintroducing the golden eagle to Donegal's skies. Head gardener Sean O Gaoithin tells the story of Glenveagh's spectacular gardens and the woman responsible for them, Mrs. Cornelia Adair.

    Episode 3
    A Bank Holiday at the park, and between musicians, dancers and birds of prey, there's plenty to keep the hordes of visitors entertained. Meanwhile staff help to maintain the delicate ecosystem of the park - counting deer, planting trees and uprooting pesky rhododendrons.


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