AFLOAT.IE As we attempt to look into Ireland's future, sometimes the past can become even more important. This week on Seascapes, Tom MacSweeney and his crew discuss how – and if – Ireland's traditional boats could be saved; and the Gregory Trust – their actions in Kinvara and future plans to preserve Irish boat-building crafts and skills. Of course there's more topics, listed over the fold. Seascapes, RTE Radio 1, 10.30pm, Friday November 3, 2009.
Also on Seascapes this Friday night (repeated on Monday mornings at 5am):
• How a boat from the time of Wolfe Tone honours Cork’s patron saint and the maritime tradition in the heart of old Cork.
• Latest news from the offshore islands.
• Anglers head into winter, with challenges but some successes on the way.
• Carrying the Irish flag around the world. A husband-and-wife’s voyaging experiences.
• Monthly marine book competition.
And of course, a review of the latest marine news and views.
Get someone a lovely Christmas gift – the Seascapes book, which was published by Mercier Press to mark 1,000 editions of the programme.
Seascapes, presented by RTE's Marine Correspondent Tom MacSweeney and produced by Marcus Connaughton, is broadcast at 10.30pm each Friday night and repeated at 5am on Monday mornings on RTE Radio 1. The programme is also available as a podcast and is broadcast twice a week on the digital station, RTE Choice, on Wednesday mornings at 7.30am and Saturday lunchtimes at 12.30pm.
24-hour recording line 1850 715 170, Email: [email protected] Maritime Desk 021 480 5828