NEW Season 3, Waterways through Time with historian, Turtle Bunbury

About NEW Season 3, Waterways through Time with historian, Turtle Bunbury

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 settlement along the waterways. And sailing historian Vincent Delany charts the story of the Shannon One Design.

Publisher

Turtle Bunbury

Category

education · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Feb 2022

Latest episode

21 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2025

   32: The Grand Canal Docks

   Turtle recounts the remarkable tale of the rise, fall and resurrection of the vital docks and locks that linked Dublin Port and the River Liffey to the Grand Canal and the inland system beyond.

2. 

   16 Oct 2025

   27: The Ulster Canal

   Turtle interviews Brian Cassells about the creation of the Ulster Canal, including its 2024 renaissance in Clones.

3. 

   16 Oct 2025

   31: Towpath Trails of Kildare

   Turtle talks with Kildare historian Liam Kenny about the impact of the canals and the River Barrow on the history and lore of county Kildare, which has 120 km of canal side walking routes. Liam tells Turtle about some of the engineering triumphs, architectural legacies and other fascinating anecdotes.

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