An Fód Deireanach

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Presenter Manchán Magan explores our complex relationship with the peatlands of Ireland. "An Fód Deireannach" takes viewers on a visually spectacular, informative and entertaining tour of the secret treasure of Ireland's landscape, our peatlands. Ireland is a bog superpower, we have the third largest amount of surviving peatland in the world. The bog is part of our culture and heritage; but these biodiverse habitats are under threat.

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Athrú Aeráide, Athrú Meoin

Episode 1

S1 E1 25m

Manchán Magan explores our complex relationship with the peatlands of Ireland. During this episode, Manchán takes a look at climate change; can saving our peatlands help save the planet?

Éiceolaíocht na Portaigh

Episode 2

S1 E2 24m

Manchán Magan explores our complex relationship with the peatlands of Ireland. During this episode, Manchán investigates the ecological importance of our peatlands.

Oidhreacht na Portaigh

Episode 3

S1 E3 25m

Manchán Magan explores our complex relationship with the peatlands of Ireland. During this episode, Manchán digs deep into the bogs of Mayo as he visits the Céide Fields, the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world.

Todhchaí na Portaigh

Episode 4

S1 E4 25m

Manchán Magan explores our complex relationship with the peatlands of Ireland. During this episode, Manchán reflects on what he has learned throughout this series and wonders what the future has in store for the peatlands of Ireland.