Wild Ireland: The Edge of the World - S01

Wild Ireland


Wild Ireland is a ITV primetime six-part series which sees presenter Christine Bleakley going home to Ireland

to travel the length of its 1500 mile west coast - the longest continuous coastal route - known as the Wild Atlantic Way.

During the series, Christine will meet a host of fascinating characters, discover a landscape of natural wonders

and reveal the coastline’s hidden treasures as she explores the entire route from Malin Head in the north, to Clonakilty in the south.

Starting at the most northerly point of the island, where Christine learns the story of how Ireland first got its name,

she then drives, bikes, hikes, swims and kayaks her way along the coastline. On her travels, Christine visits numerous historical sites,

takes on some extreme sports, learns about harvesting and preparing local food delicacies and introduces the viewer

to some of the most spectacularly landscapes and fascinating history in the world.

From climbing Knocknarea Mountain and visiting a large Cairn older than the Pyramids, to learning how to prepare wild salmon;

from trying to master the wild Atlantic waves which attracts surfers from around the world,

to joining star-gazers at Dark Sky Reserve - one of only three locations in the world that is free of light pollution,

Christine offers a captivating commentary on the Wild Atlantic Way.


ITV (2015) - 6 Epsiodes


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Ireland


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1/6

In the first episode, Christine starts at the most northerly point of Ireland.

She learns the story of how Ireland first got its name before she drives, bikes, hikes, swims and kayaks her way along the coastline.


2/6

In this episode, Christine climbs Knocknarea Mountain in County Sligo,

Learns how to cut turf, explores sea arches and caves in a kayak and also visits Blacksod Lighthouse.


3/6

In the third episode, Christine walks along the pilgrims trail to Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick,

enjoys a surfing lesson on the wild Atlantic waves & visits Ireland's only fjord, Killary Harbour.


4/6

This week, Christine learns to sail on the Galway Hooker, a traditional Irish vessel.

She explores Ireland's most popular natural attraction, the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare which tower above the Atlantic

and travels by ferry to the Aran Islands where she explores the landscape from a traditional pony and trap.


5/6

Christine kayaks into the bay in search of one of County Kerry's most famous residents, a dolphin named Fungie.

She explores Ireland's love of horse riding with a riding lesson on the beach

and she join a band of local star-gazers at the Dark Sky Reserve, one of the darkest places on earth.


6/6

In the last episode of the series, Christine travels across open ocean in Ireland's only cable car.

On to Mizen Head, she explores the treacherous waters around Ireland's most south westerly point and joins the coastguard for the day.