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In Season 2 of Waterways through Time, historian Turtle Bunbury continues his journey through the Waterways of Time as he further explores the rich history of Ireland’s waterways. With an instinct for quirky details, he brings us the story of the terror-inducing Viking leader Thorgesius and the Norman warlords who seized control of the Shannon, the Barrow and the other major leaders. We meet Turlough O’Connor, one of the most powerful kings of Connaught, and learn how he changed the landscape of the Shannon region. And we bring the story forward to the Protestant Reformation and the ...

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

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.

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