Podcast | Waterways Through Time

Turtle Bunbury introduces the series in his unique quirky style

Goddesses of the Water

A whistle stop tour of the geological and archaeological orgins of the waterways

Saints and Scholars on out waterways

Turtle explores the stories of the hermits and monks who left their mark on the landscape

Interview with retired lockkeeper John O'Neill

Turtle Bunbury in conversation with Elizabeth Higgins about her work managing Albert Lock

In the final episode of the series Turtle interviews Alan Lindley who comes from a long line of lock keepers on the Grand Canal

In this episode Turtle Bunbury charts the impact of the Vikings on the Shannon, the Erne, the Barrow and the Bann

The O'Connor king's 35-year rule reshaped the Shannon region with a powerful fleet, bridges, castles, and a new border against southern and eastern foes.

Turtle Bunbury delves into the fascinating realm of the Normans who dominated the waterways

Join Turtle Bunbury as he explores the Maguires, Chieftains of Fermanagh between the 14th and 17th centuries.

An interview with Cliff Reid from boattrips.ie about his love of the River Barrow

In this episode historian Cathy Scuffil recalls the sight of barges laden with Guinness barrels voyaging through the Irish countryside.

Susie Cootes, owner of the 45M, recounts the tragic sinking of 1945 and the subsequent recovery of the boat in 1976 by her father.

Turtle interviews Dr. Connie Kelleher, a marine archaeologist, about the captivating discoveries of underwater archaeology in Irish waterways.