The East Pier Heritage Audio Guide
By Aileen O'Meara Media
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Podcast Description
A guide to the rich history and heritage of the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire, in south Dublin, Ireland
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Track 1 Welcome | Welcome to this 14-stop tour of the East Pier in Dún Laoghaire, and to feats of engineering, an array of wildlife, and beautiful bandstands! Enjoy the tour, and remember there's a children's quiz and downloadable map at www.twintrackmedia.ie/eastpie | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 2 Cannon | Why is there a Russian cannon with the Romanov seal near the entrance to Dún Laoghaire's East Pier | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 3 Bandstand | Beautiful bandstands, especially on a blue sky day! And that paint colour is Turner's White.. have a listen to find out why! | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 4 Wildlife | Not just those gulls, but lots of other birds and fish inhabit this fine harbour area. Have a look around. | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 5 Boyd | Marine tragedies and bravery: the story of Captain Boyd and his men is here at this memorial. | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 6 Anemometer | The science of weather forecasting, wind speeds and temperature. And a bit of Greek into the bargain! | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 7 Seals | If you're lucky, you'll see a few seals as you sit on the seats at the top of the Pier. And if you have time, take in a visit to the Fish Market near the West Pier where lots more seals can be sighted in search of fish! | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 8 Lighthouse | Learn about the history of lighthouses, lights and the sounds of horns, and why they were so important for the safety of those at sea. And in the summer, you'll get a chance to tour the Battery, and maybe even get an ice-cream! | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 9 Beckett | The Beckett plaque reminds us of Dún Laoghaire's rich literary heritage, and here we learn about the inspiration Samuel Beckett received at this spot | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 10 Carlisle | The great Carlisle Pier, once the symbol of Irish emigration, has a rich history attached, and there's ongoing local debate about its future. | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 11 Marconi | More about railways, and the Carlisle Pier. | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 12 Sundial | Here's the human sundial, and a chance to tell the time with your own body, to a design created by Brian O'Connor. Have a go! | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 13 Lifeboats | As we arrive back at the entrance to the Pier, remember our marine heroes. | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Track 14 Dunleary | The final track of the East Pier Heritage Audio Guide. Thanks for listening and watch out for an audio guide to The Metals in Dun Laoghaire, due out summer 2011. aileenomeara.ie | 12 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 14 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Dun Laoghaire
What a great idea for visitors and for those of us who have lived near Dun lLaoghaire all our lives. Lots of information I never knew before.
