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Series 1: Episode 1

Ardal’s journey begins on Rathlin Island in the far north, famous for its countless seabirds and, unique to the island, the golden hare. Ardal learns how an astonishing archaeological find has rewritten Irish history, and he tastes some noodles made from kelp, sustainably farmed on the island. \n\nFrom Rathlin, Ardal travels to remote Tory Island off the County Donegal coast, where he learns of its musical tradition and its mystical past, and sees how farming practices are being fashioned to encourage the endangered corncrake. \n\nFrom Tory, Ardal heads to Arranmore, the largest island in the north. He learns how the islanders are encouraging new residents.

Source: BBC 2