13. Border Tales - Winter Willy
The late Bertie Brice tells us the incredible story of Winter Willy and the little coffin. More than any other story that night in The Flough, this one stands out years later. 
8m Jun 23, 2021
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14. Border Tales - intrepid George
Zealous customs officers may have scored victories over the smugglers, but there was always the possibility of sweet revenge in time as this story about an officer called George down Lifford way tells us. 
2m Jun 23, 2021
2m
15. Border Tales - Inishowen's lost territory
Dessie McCallion elaborates on his earlier piece on the ramifications of the border. Some twenty square miles of Inishowen were permanently lost to the United Kingdom with partition. 
3m Jun 23, 2021
3m
16. Border Tales - a plate of bones
A ruse to get around the new laws affecting the sale of alcohol with a meal was to serve up some chicken bones with your drink - just don't taste them whatever you do!
2m Jun 23, 2021
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17. Border Tales - a poor tea substitute
With rations coming during World War Two or more euphemistically, 'The Emergency' as it was officially referred to in the south, locals were deprived of proper tea and coffee and got a much despised chicory brew instead.
1m Jun 23, 2021
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18. Border Tales - needing a car bond
Yet another inconvenience of the border for people from Inishowen was the need for a motor vehicle bond. This bond needed to be stamped and failure to do so could lead to impounding of the vehicle. 
1m Jun 23, 2021
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19. Border Tales - border permits
Dessie McCallion reminds us that a permit signed off by an RUC inspector was needed to work in Northern Ireland after partition. 
2m Jun 23, 2021
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20. Border Tales - the jolly smuggler
J.P. Bradley finished the night off with a rendition of the local recitation, The Jolly Smuggler followed by The Flough's house band sending us off in style after a night to remember. 
3m Jun 23, 2021
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1. TPR - Dan's Cottage preview
Tony and J.P give us a flavour of what ot expect in this week's show. B&W image used - WAG 1187, courtesy of the National Library of Ireland.
2m Jul 05, 2021
2m
2. TPR - Poitín intro
As usual, the rambling reporters, Tony McLoughlin and J.P. Bradley, tell us a bit about the history of poitín making in the Urrismaneagh area. 
9m Jul 05, 2021
9m
3. TPR - an integral part of farming
Poitín was seen as an integral part of farming for many as it kept the wolf from the door in getting bills paid to run a farm. 
3m Jul 05, 2021
3m
4. TPR - a ranger remembers
Former Wildlife ranger for Inishowen, Dermot McLaughlin, recalls some telltale signs for spotting a poitín still.
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
5. TPR - I don't like jam!
Interviewed by the police, Seoirse O'Dochartaigh's relative had an original response when asked why he had so many treacle jars about the place!
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
6. TPR - Harry Swan on poitín
Inishowen chronicler, Harry Swan, may not have been in regular possession of the cratur, but he still was able to write about it as part of the Inishowen story.
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
7. TPR - 43% of all poitín was from Inishowen
It's a staggering statistic, but at its peak in the 1800s, some 43% of all poitín in Ireland was sourced to Inishowen.
3m Jul 05, 2021
3m
8. TPR - a bloody year thanks to poitín
Poitín may have a romantic allure, but there were serious consequences to it.
7m Jul 05, 2021
7m
9. TPR - Carn alcohol factory
Tony McLoughlin recalls what happened when he saw a Volkwagon Beetle filled with straight alcohol from the alcohol factory in Carndonagh!
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
10. TPR - poitín placenames
Placenames expert, Seoirse O'Dochartaigh, tells us about one or two places associated with poitín in the area. 
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
11. TPR - standing up for distillers
2m Jul 05, 2021
2m
12. TPR - law and order breakdown
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
13. TPR - trying to subdue Urris
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
14. TPR - a redcoat raid
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
15. TPR - landlords take action
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
16. TPR - warning bells
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
17. TPR - the M1 of shipping lanes
4m Jul 05, 2021
4m
18. TPR - uisce beatha
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
19. TPR - a 7th century recipe for poitín!
28s Jul 05, 2021
28s
20. TPR - Libyan poitín case!
2m Jul 05, 2021
2m
21. TPR - poitín big shot
1m Jul 05, 2021
1m
22. TPR - the rare old mountain dew
2m Jul 05, 2021
2m
1. TBN - Dinny's radio introduction
The studio sets the tone for the night to come in Shandrum outside Buncrana, Co. Donegal
2m Jul 12, 2021
2m
2. TBN - musical introduction
The episode starts with Dinny and his band playing a tune that we're getting checked as to the exact title - bear with us.
3m Jul 12, 2021
3m
3. TBN - a tribute to White Harra
Rambling Reporters Tony McLaughlin and J.P.Bradley pay a lovely tribute to their old friend, Dinny 'White Harra' McLoughlin before handing over the interviewing reigns to Rambling House director and note musician, Seoirse O'Dochartaigh.  
3m Jul 12, 2021
3m
4. TBN - origins of 'White Harra'?
By way of a good enough introduction to the night, Dinny explains where his curious nickname comes from. 
1m Jul 12, 2021
1m
5. TBN - Dinny's love of the fiddle
Dinny tells us what makes playing the fiddle so special.
6m Jul 12, 2021
6m
6. TBN - bottling nights and big nights
Dinny tells us the difference between the two and reminds us that honeymoons back in the day were much simpler affairs!
4m Jul 12, 2021
4m
7. TBN - Harry Swan on Big Nights
Inishowen chronicler, Harry Swan, would have been no partaker in them, but it is interesting to hear Dermot McLaughlin read Swan's summary of what a Big Night was. 
4m Jul 12, 2021
4m
8. TBN - The Silent Command
A great tune by Dinny with a tale about its name later on. 
2m Jul 12, 2021
2m
9. TBN - novel names for tunes
Dinny and Seoirse talk about some of the unusual names given to tunes.
1m Jul 12, 2021
1m
10. TBN - Dinny's tips for success
Not only is Dinny a raconteur, but he is wise artist with some good advice on how to get places. 
3m Jul 12, 2021
3m
11. TBN - bringing it out
Dinny reads out a poem on how to naturally cultivate and develop a tune.
3m Jul 12, 2021
3m
12. TBN - musical number
Name of piece to be ascertained. 
3m Jul 12, 2021
3m
13. TBN Pat Mulhern
Dinny recalls some great stories about his mentor, the deadpan Pat Mulhern.
2m Jul 12, 2021
2m
14. TBN - Johnny Cuthems
Dinny tells us about a Derry legend, Johnny Cuthems, on his scrapes with the law!
3m Jul 12, 2021
3m
15. TBN - living in a packed house
Dinny tells us just how many people lived in the two rooms of his house at one stage. 
2m Jul 12, 2021
2m
16. TBN - Inishowen Waltz
Another one of Dinny's fine compositions.
4m Jul 12, 2021
4m
TBN - the first session in Ireland
Shrine Twelve: the genesis of 'ceol agus ol'. Location: 55.062301, -8.30054 No visit to Ireland is complete without a proper traditional Irish music session. Only an idiot would call it diddley-i music for a true session is where women swoon, spirits soar and Gods are created in a single night. As such, a visit to this pub is a trip to "Mecca' for fans of the real thing. This legendary Gweedo...
4m Jul 12, 2021
4m
18. TBN - there's only eight notes!
Dinny has a refreshing take on originality in music!
1m Jul 12, 2021
1m
19. TBN - unknown Dinny tune
Another tune we need to double check on!
2m Jul 12, 2021
2m
20. TBN - Planxty Fiddlesticks
A Dinny original. 
3m Jul 12, 2021
3m