Story: Sligo
Episode: 9
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 11th March 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey with Trevor as he explores the literary legacy of Yeats and enjoys lively trad music at the historic Thomas Connolly Pub.

• The inspiration for William Butler Yeats’ The Song of Wandering Aengus is discussed on a website dedicated to Irish literature.
• Yeats was one of the most prominent and influential poets of the 20th century, and his works are widely studied and celebrated to this day.
• The filming location for the popular book-turned-TV series Normal People is located in Ireland, attracting many visitors.
• Mullaghmore in County Sligo is known as Ireland's ultimate big wave destination and offers surf lessons to those who seek adventure.
• The Voya Seaweed Bath Experience is a traditional healing treatment that has been offered in Ireland for centuries. Neil Walton and his family own and operate one of the last dedicated Seaweed Bathhouses in the country.
• The Thomas Connolly Pub, established in 1861, has a storied past that includes visits from Charles Stewart Parnell and the pub's namesake becoming Mayor of Sligo in 1890. The pub offers a lively trad music session for visitors to enjoy.

For more information:
https://www.ireland.com/en-au/