Exploring Northern Ireland With Siobhán McSweeney — Season 1
About this season
Before being cast in Derry Girls Irish actress Siobhan McSweeney had never set foot in Northern Ireland. After falling in love with the landscape, she now wants to explore more of the lakes, mountains, coastline and forests.
Episodes (4)
1. Episode 1
Aired 12 August 2021 • 60 min
Siobhan follows the footsteps of pilgrims along Saint Patrick's Way, comes face to face with some vicious Vikings, gets a bird's eye view of stunning Strangford Lough and reveals her artistic side with acclaimed artist Colin Davidson. She also samples regency life in an 18th-century mansion, and, in Belfast, conquers her fear of heights at one of the city's iconic landmarks.
2. Episode 2
Aired 19 August 2021 • 60 min
Siobhán's awestruck by the beauty of the Mourne Mountains and meets a fascinating moth expert in Murlough Bay. She has an astronomical time at the Armagh Planetarium and encounters masked mummers.
3. Episode 3
Aired 26 August 2021 • 60 min
Siobhán explores a geopark's caves, steps closer to heaven on the Cuilcagh Mountain Boardwalk and discovers the Lough Erne monuments.
4. Episode 4
Aired 2 September 2021 • 60 min
Siobhán concludes her exploration on the Causeway Coast, where she tries an ancient sport and revels in Rathlin's Island birdlife.