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This Island Nation covers Ireland's maritime culture, history, tradition and development. This Island Nation is presented by Tom MacSweeney and originates from Community Radio Youghal. It is broadcast on 11 community radio stations around Ireland.

Ep.23 –Smart Containers

On this edition - There are about 30 million shipping containers and 6,000 container ships around the world, but what about their safety and security?...
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Ep.23 –Containment

On this edition - There are about 30 million shipping containers and 6,000 container ships around the world, but what about their safety and security?...
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Ep.22 – Footprints In The Snow

On this edition - Women dockers. Has the walrus really gone home? And a new €25m ship honours Ireland's legendary explorer. You can stay up to date wi...
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S1E20 - The Loveen

On this edition - the threat to maritime security, shipping, fishing, ports and navigation aids and the wonderful people of the West who fix old boats...
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S1E19 - Where's Wally?

On this edition – a message from a Walrus about climate change, a sailor from Tom Crean’s homeplace embarks on a non-stop voyage around the world and,...
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S1E18 - Hot Water

On this edition – There is no denying that change is happening in Irish waters. What impact will that change have? You can stay up to date with Tom Ma...
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S1E17 - Inland Waterways

On this edition – the future of the inland waterways. There are 1,000 km of them between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The CEO of Wate...
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S1E16 - Diving To The Titanic

On this edition – an Irish diver descends into the void of darkness which encapsulates and blankets the deep ocean around the Titanic and reveals the ...
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S1E15 - The Cong-Galway Race

On this edition - Lough Corrib is now the location for Europe’s oldest and longest inland sailing race. The story of a man trying to buy from his Pari...
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