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Wild Ireland
2015 1 season en
Wild Ireland is a brand new ITV primetime six-part series which sees presenter Christine Bleakley going home to Ireland to travel the length of its 1500 mile west coast - the longest continuous coastal route - known as the Wild Atlantic Way. During the series, Christine will meet a host of fascinating characters, discover a landscape of natural wonders and reveal the coastline’s hidden treasures as she explores the entire route from Malin Head in the north, to Clonakilty in the south.
Episodes
1 season available
- S1 · E1E1
Episode 1
May 25, 2015Christine starts at the most northerly point of Ireland. She learns the story of how Ireland first got its name before she drives, bikes, hikes, swims and kayaks her way along the coastline
- S1 · E2E2
Episode 2
May 25, 2015In this episode, Christine climbs Knocknarea Mountain in County Sligo, Learns how to cut turf, explores sea arches and caves in a kayak and also visits Blacksod Lighthouse.
- S1 · E3E3
Episode 3
Apr 27, 2015Christine follows the pilgrims trail to Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick. She also has a surfing lesson and pays a visit to Ireland's only fjord called Killary Harbour.
- S1 · E4E4
Episode 4
May 4, 2015Christine learns to sail on a traditional Irish vessel, explores Ireland's Cliffs of Moher in County Clare and travels by ferry to the Aran Islands where she explores the landscape from a traditional pony and trap.
- S1 · E5E5
Episode 5
May 11, 2015Christine kayaks into County Kerry's bay in search of a dolphin named Fungie. She explores Ireland's love of horse riding and she joins a band of local star-gazers at the Dark Sky Reserve, one of the darkest places on earth
- S1 · E6E6
Episode 6
May 18, 2015Christine travels across open ocean in Ireland's only cable car. On to Mizen Head, she explores the treacherous waters around Ireland's most south westerly point and joins the coastguard for the day.
