County Roscommon to feature on popular television show
Myles Dungan and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin at Strokestown Estate Pic: RTE
County Roscommon will be in the spotlight tonight Friday, April 17th during an episode of RTÉ’s ‘Tracks and Trails’.
Presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin travels to Strokestown Park House and Famine Museum with guest Myles Dungan, walking along the National Famine Way. This destination is steeped in history, dedicated to the impact and legacy of the Great Hunger.
The episode also features Rathcroghan, one of Ireland’s most significant archaeological locations.
Historian and broadcaster Myles Dungan says he is "very fond of Strokestown. I think they did a fantastic job there, and it was absolutely amazing,” he told the Roscommon Herald.
Myles details the facts and emotional impact of the Famine on the people of Strokestown and Roscommon, in the programme.
“People walked from Strokestown to Dublin, 165km, to get on board coffin ships, that is basically what they were.
“It's great that Strokestown Park House has remained. A lot of the big houses in the country did not survive the War of Independence and the Civil War,” he added.
Rathcroghan, which also features in detail is “a fascinating place. It's an interesting place to walk around. You can see the traces of the settlements, it's a kind of like a, flat Hill of Tara,” said Myles.
Now in its 13th season the show aims to explore Ireland’s heritage, landscapes and nature.
Friday’s episode also features Corlea Trackway Centre in County Longford.
The episode will air on RTÉ One this evening, Friday 17th at 8.30 p.m..
