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An Fhéil (The Feale)

This lyrical programme, the third in the current series on Irish rivers, features the poets, politicians and sports stars of this picturesque corner of Munster whose lives have been influenced by their proximity to the river Feale. Stunning aerial photography captures the distinctive features of the river landscape as we trace its journey from source to sea; High up in the mountains of north Cork, through the market towns of Abbeyfeale and Listowel, until it reaches the Atlantic near Ballybunion. Featuring the Listowel Writer’s Week, we explore the extent to which the river Feale has inspired creativity in writers such as Brendan Kennelly, Gabriel Fitzmaurice and John B. Keane. “A man is lucky a thousand times over to be born in the vicinity of river water. This is a countryside chock full of beautiful streams and it’s here that I come to relax, ponder, fashion, creating and correcting plots.” John B. Keane – Writer The Feale is one of very few rivers in Ireland where coastal fishermen are still granted licences to use draft nets at the mouth of the river. However, as this practice prevents fish from swimming upstream to spawn, the stocks have become depleted. Once regarded as one of the most outstanding salmon and brown trout rivers in Europe, we hear the concerns of the anglers upstream who rarely see a salmon, let alone catch one.

English
  • Originally Aired October 23, 2011
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Network RTÉ One
  • Notes Is a season finale
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