Bailte - Season 4

Síle visits Clochán Breánainn, on the northern side of Leithinis an Daingin where poet Micheál Ó Ruairc shows her some local points of interest, including the Church where Crom Dubh's statue once stood. She meets renowned sheep shearer Thomas O'Connor and takes a trip to see An Sás with Eugene Lyne. Her attempt to serve ice-cream for Pádraig Ó Murchú of Murphy's Pub doesn't quite go to plan but she might win a hand or two playing cards under Máiréad Ní Dhubhda's keen eye. Síle finishes her visit to the area with a night of music and song at the Tinteán Ceoil, a favourite for locals and visitors.

As Síle Ní Chonaonaigh continues on her journey through the townlands of Ireland she visits the coastal village of Leitir Ard in Carna, Conamara, County Galway. Situated on the eastern coast of Cuan na Beirtrí Buí with panoramic views of Roundstone and the Twelve Bens mountain range, Síle finds a progressive community keen to continue their maritime traditions and pastimes. As well as meeting boatbuilders, fishermen, yoga instructors and members of a newly formed Sailing club she also meets the renowned sean-nós singer Johnny Mháirtín Learaí Mac Donnchadha.

Toraigh is Ireland's most northerly inhabited island and seeing as it's situated over nine miles from Donegal's northwest coast, it's certainly the remotest area Síle has visited so far. Amongst those who Síle meets during this programme are Anton Meenan, who regales Síle with tales from the Bronze Age, Marjorie Carroll who tells Síle about the islanders' plans for the future, and Willie Ghráinne Ó Dubhgáin, the captain of the Tor Dearg who takes her on a boat trip around the island's stunning Atlantic coastline.

Baile na nGall is situated in County Waterford in Gaeltacht na nDéise. Surrounded by Heilbhic, Maoil an Chóirne and Cnocán an Phaoraigh, this is the smallest of Rinn Ó gCuanach's townlands. With Baile na nGall Mór and Baile na nGall Beag, it is flanked to the north and to the south by the sea with views across the bay of the Comeragh Mountains. In this programme, Síle meets singers and writers who show her the wealth of creativity to be found in the area, as well as those who once left but who returned to their homeplace. She also visits Criostal na Rinne, a crystal studio workshop, to try her hand at designing a piece of her own.

As Síle Ní Chonaonaigh continues on her journey through the townlands of Ireland she visits An Bóthar Buí, An Cheathrú Rua in the Conamara Gaeltacht, an area steeped in history. Síle gains an insight into the Land War of the 1800s, during which locals bravely resisted rent enforcers, making the Battle of Carraroe a source of pride here. As well as meeting a local artist, florist and a Ukrainian family she also meets songwriter Tomás Mac Eoin, whose lyrics still resonate today. Tradition weaves through modern life, and a community's spirit endures.