Ireland with Ardal O'Hanlon

Season 1

TV-14

Comic actor Ardal O'Hanlon explores Ireland, guided by Victorian travel books. He meets locals, visits small towns and attractions, rejoicing in Irish festivities and characters distinctly found there, uncovering an authentic experience.

3 Episodes

Faith and Superstition
E1
Faith and SuperstitionArdal wonders are the Irish predisposed to faith as he delves into fairies, leprechauns, ghost hunting and the Catholic church
Travellers and Sport
E2
Travellers and SportArdal joins a group of Irish Travellers, looks at the sport of hurling, and visits a huge crater where he is forced to confront his own sense of identity
Stories and Storytellers
E3
Stories and StorytellersArdal visits some of the locations used in Game of Thrones as he investigates how the Irish became such great storytellers, so keen on myths and legends