Creedon's Wild Atlantic Way — Season 1, Episode 2: Episode 2
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 3 episodes
Episode synopsis
In the second episode of Creedon’s Wild Atlantic Way, John continues his journey along the west coast of Ireland meeting remarkable characters and discovering hidden stories. John begins the second leg of his journey crossing the Shannon estuary on to the deserted island of Scattery where he meets members of the West Clare Currach Club and gets an opportunity to row in a unique five man currach, here he also learns of how the islanders were known as pilot boatsmen for guiding large ships and steamers on their journey.
About Creedon's Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way, the magnificent West Coast of Ireland - was once described by William Butler Yeats as ' the land of your heart's desire". John Creedon is about to explore it's landscape, seascapes and culture in this new 3 part RTÉ One series, 'Creedon's Wild Atlantic Way'. He begins his road trip in Kinsale in Cork and travels right to the very top of our island - Donegal's Malin Head. The Wild Atlantic Way is the longest defined coastal drive in the world, coming in at two and a half thousand kilometres and John Creedon is determined to travel it by whatever means required.