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Behind the Guinness Gate is the first podcast seres from the Guinness Storehouse. Hosted by Irish historian, Turtle Bunbury, the 8-part series features interviews with rapper Mango and chef Niall Sabongi as well as Guinness Flavour Essence Manager, Kate Curran, Iveagh Trust's Rory Guinness and local historians Liz Gillis and Cathy Scuffil. The series also includes three episodes by Turtle about the formative years of St James's Gate and the brewery's strong sense of employment welfare and social philanthropy. This is an audio journey into the very heart of Guinness.

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 ...

The History of Corkagh, supported by South County Dublin County Council and the Heritage Council.

Historian Turtle Bunbury regales us with tales of notable Irish Men and Women through History.

Turtle Bunbury discusses life and its learnings with Ireland's elders. These are voices of courage, kindness and humour that will resound for future generations. The Vanishing Ireland project was co-founded by Turtle and photographer James Fennell in 2001. Visit https://turtlebunbury.com for more.

Founded in 1920, the family-owned Maxol Group is one of the biggest energy providers in Ireland. In this podcast series, historian Turtle Bunbury charts a story of ingenuity, adversity and fortitude from the earliest years of the McMullan family through global wars, oil crises and economic hardship to the present-day challenges of climate change, Covid 19 and technological advance.

Historian Turtle Bunbury explores the rich history of Ireland’s waterways from the formation of our rivers and the end of the last Ice Age, to the canals and blue ways of 2022. With an eye for quirky details, he considers the ancient legends that underlie each river’s name, the people who lived in the crannogs and island monasteries, the creation of the canal network, and multiple other aspects of this glorious water world. This series also features interviews with contemporary men and women who have spent their working lives on the waterways as patrol officers and lock keepers.

Historian Turtle Bunbury explores the rich history of County Carlow. For more information, please visit www.carlowtourism.com.