About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: Republic of Ireland
Emerald Isle: Dublin and Kilkenny
An introduction to two capital cities: Dublin, today’s capital of the Republic of Ireland, and Kilkenny, the medieval capital of the country. We explore … Continue reading
Posted in Journeys through the British Isles
Tagged Abbey Tavern, architecture, Book of Kells, Dublin, George Bernard Shaw, Gobelin tapestries, James Joyce, Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny House, medieval, Norman Conquest, Reginald’s Tower, Republic of Ireland, River Liffey, Rubens, slavery, Trinity College, Vikings, Waterford
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Emerald Isle: Gift of the Blarney
Discovering the origins of the word “Blarney” in the Emerald Isle: who has the Gift and why kiss the stone? The scenery for which … Continue reading