The Emerald Isles With Ardal O'hanlon

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The Emerald Isles With Ardal O'hanlon

Ardal is in the south, where he discovers beautiful Garnish Island, home to lush gardens and the rare white-tailed eagle. By kayak, Ardal sees its thriving seal colony, before heading south to Sherkin Island, where he's at sea once more, being introduced to a playful pod of dolp...

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Season 1
From mighty, windswept cliffs to lush, sub-tropical Edens, the islands off the west coast are extraordinary in their diversity. On the Aran islands, Ardal learns from a practising monk of their ancient Christian heritage while, all around, a remarkable range of flora blooms, encouraged by traditional farming methods.
From Rathlin in the north to Cape Clear in the south, the islands off the coast of Ireland have long been a source of inspiration and of myth. Ardal O'Hanlon takes us on a fascinating journey, unearthing it's history and observing the environment. We begin in Rathlin Island, famous for its countless seabirds and golden har...
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