Niamh Mulvey is a writer and editor who recently returned home from the UK to her native Kilkenny. Here she reflects on the life and legacy of Lady Desart, who built the cottage that Niamh now lives in. Niamh's debut novel "The Amendments" was published in 2024.

Vincent Woods explores Co Kilkenny. He visits the (real) Kilkenny Cats, Rothe House & the Castlecomer Coal Mining Museum. With writing from Niamh Mulvey & music from Annika Kilkenny

'An Chailleach ó Lough an Leagh.' The band is composed of Daragh Slacke (guitar & vocals) Barry FitzGerald (drums), David Gough (bass), Pat McManus (fiddle), Clara Rose (vocals), Peter Sheridan (keys), and engineered by Jamie Byrne. The words are by poet Noel Monaghan. The band's recent album is 'Bealach na Bó Finne'

This week on The County Measure writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores the beauty and culture of County Cavan.

Comedian Kevin McGahern recounts the unique dialect and character of his native Cavan. Kevin is currently on a nationwide tour with his brand new show "Shy Talker."

In this episode the writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores County Monaghan.

Jamie Duffy introduces and performs "An Unquiet Eclipse." Jamie is a musician and composer from Glasslough. He recently appeared at the National Concert Hall and is currently working on his debut album. Jamie's single "Solace" has over 68 million streams on Spotify.

"Thinking of Names" by Evelyn Conlon recounts placenames in Monaghan. Evelyn is a novelist and short story writer originally from Rockcorry. Her most recent book is "Reading Rites: Books, writing and other things that matter" (2023).

In this episode the writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods explores County Monaghan.

Vincent Woods gets to know the culture, music and people of Co. Limerick.

MuRli performs "Cross Roads " exclusively for The County Measure. MuRli is a rap artist, producer and songwriter from Limerick. He is a co-founder of Narolane Records & a member of The Rusangano Family.

Kevin Barry recalls his childhood visits to the home of his aunt in 1980's Ballingarry. Kevin is the author of "City of Bohane," "Beatlebone," and "Night Boat to Tangier."

Vincent Woods gets to know the culture, music and people of Co. Limerick.

"The Well" by Laura Quirke is inspired by an old well near Mount Leinster and the dúchas archives. Laura is a singer, songwriter, musician, and one half of the duo Lemoncello.

In this episode writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods travels from Ballon to the Blackstairs and hears that community spirit is alive and well in County Carlow. Tailors, bakers, artists and locals guide Vincent around the Dolmen County. With music by Laura Quirke and writing by Sarah Breen.

Sarah Breen is a writer and journalist originally from Borris. Here she recounts returning to her homeplace along with her young family. Sarah is co-author of the Aisling series of novels, the most recent book is "Aisling Ever After" (2023)

Vincent Woods explores the culture and heritage of County Longford.

Ballymahon raised and Berlin based Adrian Duncan is the acclaimed author of "Notes from a German Building Site." His most recent book is "Little Republics: The Story of Bungalow Bliss." Vincent and Adrian meet for a stroll around Ballymahon, before Adrian shares a new piece of writing about his Longford home.

Ríl Óg perform "Outset" exclusively for The County Measure. The members of Ríl Óg are Alex Walters (guitar), Dylan Hanly (accordion), Tomás Mulligan (banjo), and Setanta Flood (bodhrán). The band have played at festivals across Ireland and the UK.

Author Siobhan MacGowan was born in England to Irish parents and always regarded Tipperary as home. Vincent and Siobhan chat beside Lough Derg before she shares her new story "Tipperary So Far Away". Siobhan is the author of "The Trial of Lotta Rae" (2022) and "The Graces" (2023).

"Walking with the Caddy" is inspired by Gerry's grandfather Michael "the Caddy" Kennedy. Gerry grew up near the village of Garrykennedy on the shores of Lough Derg. Gerry has fond memories of learning to play music, fishing, and walking with his grandfather.

Vincent Woods travels across the country exploring county identity under the themes of culture, music, sport, geography and politics. This Week he is in Tipperary.

Presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels across the country exploring county identity under the themes of culture, music, sport, geography and politics.