Joe
Mahon's tranquil wanderings through the nine counties of Ulster entertained UTV
viewers for several decades. Through townlands, villages and small towns, Joe
took the road less travelled to shine a spotlight on places unfamiliar. In so
doing he opened up a treasure trove of old stories, traditions and crafts in
danger of slipping out of memory.
In this edition, Joe heads to the area of Burt on the Inishowen Peninsula in Co Donegal. He takes in the majestic views from the ancient hillfort of Grianán of Aileach and then meets road builder Henry McLaughlin as he shovels gravel all by himself in blustery mountain conditions. Down in the low farms on reclaimed land, he talks to Paddy Doherty, an expert in the old art of hand ploughing with horses.
There is also a chance to chat to Rosemary
Gallagher, one of the local Camogie players who tries gamely to teach Joe
skills with the stick and ball.