Joe visits the town of Ramelton in County Donegal. After
telling of its Plantation-era history beside the ruins of its Reformation
Church Joe meets Mary Haggan as they look down over Lough Swilly and Horse
Island, discussing its monastic past. Joe Birney talks about Ramelton's
historic buildings when it was a bustling centre of trade showing him the Fish
House. They also look at the old bottling plant and discuss how the town has
been used as locations for period dramas such as The Hanging Gale.
Joe visits the ruins of Killydonnell Friary and talks of
local legends. He discusses the town's long history with religious buildings
and then visits the birthplace of Dave Gallaher who emigrated to New Zealand
and became the first captain of the All Blacks rugby team. Kevin Shields
discusses Gallaher with Joe and shows him a miniature bronze replica of his
statue.
Dave Kenny is an
expert on the local folklore of the area and beside the River Leannan he tells
Joe of legends connected with Saint Columba. He also shows Joe a local
fertility tree where an ancient tree has grown partially around a large
boulder. Dominic McDaid and Cronan O'Donnell invite Joe to see their pillar
wood carving which is being created to celebrate the town's history and
culture.