The strong winds of Storm Debi have destroyed a beautiful tree at Garrison on the shores of Lough Melvin. The artist, Michelle Duffy, has been painting the tree for as long as she can remember. She spoke to Anne Marie McAleese about the loss of the picturesque ash, and recalled a time when she and Anne Marie went together to visit that very tree. And Singtonicity at Derry Well Woman is an innovative and creative way of improving health and well-being, through singing, breathing, voice-work and relaxation exercises. The group's leader, Siobhan Heaney, says that you can't worry and sing at the same time. She met Brian Kernohan at one of the group's sessions. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Monica Massey Beresford, who grew up in Derrylin in Fermanagh, became a resistance leader in Denmark. She died in Waldheim concentration camp in 1945 but her courage and incredible life have been honoured by the Ulster History Circle with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at Kinawley Parish Church on Main Street in Derrylin. Lord Dunleath of Ballywalter, her great nephew, and Lady Dunleath, told Anne Marie McAleese her story. With archive recording from the BBC TV programme, SOE: Subversion (1984). And a highwayman, Joseph Scott, wreaked havoc around the mountain road between Limavady and Macosquin near Coleraine in the 1800’s. His life and times and eventual demise feature in the most recent edition of the Bann Disc, Coleraine Historical Society's Annual publication. Clive Hunter, who wrote the article, met Helen Mark at the ruins of the old family cottage in the townland of Camm to hear how the notorious brigand came to meet his death. Programme presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

A new digital timeline telling the history of glass-making and a decade of Innova Dance.

Slieve Gullion welcomes visitors for its Footsteps in the Forest Halloween experience. Anne Marie McAleese also hears about the huge burial cairn at the summit of Slieve Gullion, known as The Calliagh Berra's House, which is the highest surviving passage tomb in the UK or Ireland. Deirdre Donnelly reports on the story of a young curate from Derry, George Vaughan Sampson, who escaped the court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette just before the French Revolution. He returned to Derry where he became headmaster of the city’s first school and later became rector of the Church of Ireland in Aghanloo near Limavady. Recently, his last resting place has been discovered, forgotten for almost 200 years, by Roe Valley historians, Betty and Matt Ferguson. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese. Listen to the whole show on BBC Sounds.

Omagh's many musicians and showbands feature in a new exhibition called "Sights and Sounds of the Showband Era at the Strule Arts Centre in the town. Anne Marie McAleese called in to have a look around with the Heritage Officer for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Melissa Harpur. And Ulster History Circle unveils a blue plaque for a "human computer" from Armagh. Hugh Breen was an exceptional mathematician and astronomer, the head of the Scientific School at the Armagh Mechanics’ Institute. Later he became a human computer at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich where he was in charge of large amounts of vital numerical data. Sean Barden, the curator of the Armagh Museum told Anne Marie why he nominated Hugh Breen for the plaque. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

One hundred years ago the first sod was cut at the Silent Valley in County Down, to create the huge reservoir that eventually suppled water to the city of Belfast. It was a mammoth undertaking, which stretched the technology of the time. Gary Presho, NI Water’s water supply manager, and Anna Killen, the education officer explained how it all happened. Anna told Anne Marie McAleese why they were keen that schoolchildren were involved in the celebrations. And in County Derry a very special book, described as the bible for anglers in the north west, has been republished by local anglers. Fly Fishing for Trout and Salmon on the River Faughan is so rare that first editions can change hands for more than a thousand pounds. It was written by E.C or "Clarkie" Heaney, also known as Black Spider. Helen Mark met keen fisherman, Gerry Quinn, on the banks of the river to hear more about this angling magnum opus. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Thousands of Brent geese arrive at Castle Espie on the shores of Strangford Lough in one of the biggest natural spectacles of the year. Anna Ashdown, the warden there, explains how to recognise their calls, and how to tell them from other geese. And Helen Mark visits the Green Lane museum in the Roe Valley Country Park near Limavady. It's a place with many stories of the landscape, the people and a rich linen-industry heritage. But it was under threat of closure until a local heritage group stepped in. Helen meets volunteers, and also the park's first ever warden Danny O'Kane who set up the park some 40 years ago, and even saved the very building the museum is housed in Presented by Helen Mark. Listen again to the whole programme at BBC Sounds.

The town of Lurgan in County Armagh is a place which boasts Northern Ireland's biggest park, and its only "calendar house". In this special podcast, Anne Marie McAleese investigates a few of Lurgan's many stories, from the magnificent Brownlow House with its 365 rooms and 52 chimneys, to the graveyard which is the final resting place of both the great and the good. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese and with special reports from Helen Mark.

Martin Gallen, known locally as Banba, has become the first ever uilleann pipe maker to join the Guild of Master Craftsmen. It's the highest qualification that professional crafters can attain. Brian Kernohan met him at the workshop where the musical magic happens. And John Heagney tells the story of his father, Bernie, who left the townland of Kinnigillian at Dunamore near Cookstown in County Tyrone, more than a century ago. Aged 16, he left the family farm and went to Canada as part of the British Home Children programme. He would never see his parents again. His son, John, told Anne Marie McAleese that it was this poignant event that has now resulted in his novel called Traveler. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

David Caron, editor of the Gazetteer of Irish Stained glass windows, has been exploring the stained glass heritage of places of worship in Derry, including St Columb's Cathedral, St Eugene's Cathedral, and others. When Colum Arbuckle met him at St Eugene's Cathedral he learned about the process of creating these windows, and how many of them are left to celebrate. And a statue is created to honour Tom Dunn in Rostrevor, County Down. He was a hedge school master, a prominent figure in the United Irishmen movement, and he taught both Presbyterians and Catholics. Fiona Pelgrum, an historical research consultant, and genealogist, explained the project. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

In 1711, eight women and a man were found guilty of witchcraft at Carrickfergus courthouse. A young girl new to the area, Mary Dunbar, had accused them of bewitching and tormenting her. They became known as the Islandmagee Witches. The majority were sentenced to a year in jail and forced to do time in the public stocks. Historian, Andrew Sneddon, tells Anne Marie McAleese what's known about those events, and she also hears about a new interactive exhibition in Carrickfergus museum. And Castle Coole in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh was built to impress in the 1790s, as home to the Earls of Belmore, but with servants kept firmly out of sight. Deirdre Donnelly met Rona McKnight, Collections and House Manager at Castle Coole, along with two volunteers, Thomas Maguire and Lizzie Hogg. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Mullaghcarn, the Glenelly Valley, Cranagh and Davagh Forest are all part of the Sperrins Sculpture Trail where three giant art installations have recently been created to showcase the geology, archaeology and heritage of the area. Deirdre Donnelly joined the Rural Tourism Officer for Derry City and Strabane District Council, Philip McShane, and Glenelly woman, Rose Mary Murphy, to explore the stories and see the giants. And Colleen Savage explains a new cross border storytelling project in Mullaghbawn, called Border Talk, which is an effort to develop the storytelling community in both counties Armagh and Monaghan. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

A tribute to the poet Seamus Heaney, from his home place in Bellaghy, to mark ten years since his death. And Helen Mark visits a field of sunflowers in Killeague, between Coleraine and Limavady. Presented by Helen Mark.

The Lough Erne Pilgrim Way is a new exhibition at Enniskillen Castle, celebrating many of the important religious sites on the islands of the lough. Catherine Scott, museums officer, tells Anne Marie McAleese that traditions, stories, superstitions, cures and names have been recorded even when the sites themselves have been lost. And baritone Ryan Garnham from Ballynahinch is one of five talented opera singers appearing at the Glenarm Festival of Voice, and featuring arias, Irish art songs and ensemble pieces. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Environmentalist Patrick Frew from Cloughmills, who has been nominated for a National Lottery Award in the outstanding individuals section, chats to Anne Marie McAleese about a yurt, an old mill, and volunteering; and Anthea McWilliams from R-Space gallery in Lisburn explains the idea of the Linen Biennale - a celebration of the fabric that is synonymous with Northern Ireland. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Hugh Dougherty tells Anne Marie McAleese about the cross-border bus service once run by the County Donegal Railway. Customs officials inspected passengers, suitcases and even the Aran sweaters of passengers, when they crossed the border. And Steven O'Kane from Garvagh offers advice on how to make a cow beautiful in preparation for an agricultural show. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Originally from Derrylin in County Fermanagh, the collage artist, Sheila Gilroy Collins, launches an exhibition of her work, called Legends and Landscapes, in the Ardhowen Theatre on the banks of Lough Erne. Helen Mark investigates a Woodland Trust initiative on 150 acres of land at Oughtagh Road, which connects fragmented woodlands around the River Faughan and even underneath the newly-constructed A6. And a project begins to tell the stories of the Causeway Safari Park, at Benvarden near Ballymoney in County Antrim. The attraction opened in 1970 and closed in 1997, but drew thousands of visitors to see real life lions, tigers, chimpanzees... and a donkey-zebra cross called Nora who drew attention from the national media. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Life Cycles is an initiative in Derry to restore bicycles which would have been dumped. Monica Downey started the project during lockdown, when people were cycling for exercise and to get about. So far they have saved 790 bikes in partnership with Zero Waste North West, and given away 150 fully restored bicycles. Helen Mark went to visit. And Anne Marie McAleese hears the remarkable story of Robert Hart, from Portadown in County Armagh, who became one of the most powerful people in China. In the 19th century many Irish people worked and lived in China, Japan and Korea - but Hart was one of the most notable, involved in administering taxes on the opium trade, and presenting China overseas. His life and times are the focus of a new book by historian Robin Masefield from Holywood, County Down. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Evelyn Milne is inspired by her granddaughter, Bethany, to pick litter from the road at her townland, at Tullyhappy near Newry. They hope to inspire others to do the same in their own areas. And Jenny Hope from Larne and Tanya Dragininie from Bangor join the fight against Covid and cancer, after learning with the Open University. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Willie Magowan, an artist from Garvagh whose work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institute in America, explains the historic art of banner painting. He shows Anne Marie McAleese into the workshop at the back of his house where he creates the banners. And in Sion Mills, the Buildings Preservation Trust has reopened the newly-refurbished Stables Museum. It's an historic building that outlines the life and times of this industrial village which started with the establishment of Herdman's Mill in 1835. Molly McNutt from Strabane, the new tourism co-ordinator, and Celia Ferguson, one of the Herdman family, gave Brian Kernohan a guided tour. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

A pilgrimage to St Moninna's Holy Well at Killeavy and a royal visit to Garvagh Forest.

Real Women, Big Lives - a photographic project documenting the lives of older women from across Northern Ireland involved in the arts. Sheila Fairon, the photographer behind the idea, says older women need to have their stories told. And Summer Falls - music inspired by summer holidays in both County Down and County Sligo. The composer, Neil Foster, describes his music as a way to feel connected and inspired by tuning in to the natural sounds in the environment. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

The pine martens of Balloo Woodland in Bangor, county Down, are elusive creatures, but becoming much more common. The population has almost doubled in the last five years. Anne Marie McAleese speaks to Katy Bell, the Senior Conservation Officer with Ulster Wildlife, who says the increase in pine martens has been a big boost for the local red squirrel population. And Anne Marie visits the farm of Richard Orr at Comber, County Down, where a very special potato is grown. Comber Earlies grow in an area which is protected from frost by the salt water of Strangford Lough, which creates a kind of microclimate, perfect for an early harvest.

Helen Mark visits an example of what was once described as the "most feared and hated institution in Ireland". The entrance block of Enniskillen Workhouse, which once housed families facing destitution, has now been restored and is open to the public. And Colum Arbuckle finds out about Dungiven Castle. It's a fascinating building with an interesting history and these days it's home to an Irish Language Secondary School, Gaelcholáiste Dhoire. Presented by Helen Mark.

Helen Mark reports on the community based theatre group, The Dungannon All Stars, who have created an opportunity for people with a learning disability to be part of a hugely active dance and drama group. They also put on a live performance, their version of High School Musical at the Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown. And Helen also visited Carnlough on the east coast of Antrim. The sun shone, boats were moored in the harbour and tourists dandered along the shoreline - a tranquil place, but one which once played a key role in heavy industry, because of limestone. Helen took a walk through the area with local historian Mary Watson.

Seventy-seven years after his last visit, Raymond Compton returns to Irvinestown Railway Station where he started his first job. The old station house was converted into a family home when the railway closed but just a few weeks ago he met up with Helen Mark there to remember sights, the sounds, and the smells of the old station. And Anne Marie McAleese hears from Orlagh Thompson from County Down, who is building a traditional Irish boat, a wooden-framed currach in San Sebastian in Spain at an international Boat Building School.

The Ulster History Circle recognises the artist, Gladys McCabe from Randalstown, who was the first president of the Ulster Society of Women Artists, in Belfast, and who loved to report on 'extreme fashion' for the Ulster Tatler. And Anne Marie McAleese takes to the air in a seaplane at St Angelo Airport in Fermanagh, in the company of pilot, Steve Powell.

Anne Marie McAleese with guest presenter, Helen Mark, presents a special Your Place and Mine podcast from the North West 200 in Portstewart. They hear from fans, soaking up the atmosphere of the biggest outdoor sporting event in Northern Ireland. They remember the great racers, Joey and Robert Dunlop, hear from the UK's fastest woman motorcycle racer, Maria Costello from Northampton in England, and speak to Claire Lomas, who has rebuilt her life following a horse-riding accident in 2007, as she prepared to lap the race course for charity in a specially adapted bike.

In a special podcast to mark the coronation of King Charles III, a new bugle fanfare is played for the first time. The Royal Hillsborough Flourish was composed and performed by Andrew Carlisle from Ballynahinch. And Helen Mark finds out about the dress worn by one of the six Maids of Honour on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Lady Moyra Campbell, who grew up at Baronscourt in County Tyrone, helped to carry the robe of state and later served as the Queen's lady-in-waiting. Her son, Rory, spoke to Helen Mark about her role in that historic day. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Conservation dog, Rufus, is a trained red squirrel detector. Dr Caroline Finlay, from the group, Conservation Detection Dogs NI, says her dogs help red squirrels, bats, and wildlife, by detecting the sick and injured. And for Rufus it's a game he adores. And there's a piano wagon in Bangor in County Down, which means that children don't go to piano lessons: the piano lessons come to them. Their slogan is 'the fastest way from A to G'. Helen Mark met Roisin McCrisken, the woman who invented the piano wagon.

A group from Loughros Point, the peninsula near Ardara in County Donegal, have gathered 600 Irish, English and Scots place names all from that one area. Conor Whyte tells Anne Marie McAleese that the Loughros Heritage Group's project grew from concerns over losing those historic names for ever. They have now produced book called Placenames & Tales of Nooks and Crannies. And Thomas McNeill from Aghadowey near Coleraine is a sculptor and dairy farmer whose artistic work has been recognised by the Royal Ulster Academy. He meets Ronan Lundy at his studio, beside his milking parlour.

Puffins - also known as clowns of the ocean, or sea parrots - nest every year on the cliff stacks at the Rathlin West light Seabird Centre off the Antrim coast. Liam McFaul, RSPB NI Rathlin Reserves Warden told Anne Marie McAleese he has been keeping an eye on them. And on the Soldierstown Road between Moira and Aghalee there's another great RSPB Reserve at Portmore Lough - this one is grassland with meadows, cows, geese, whooper swans and Konik ponies. Former Assistant Warden Laura Smith told Anne Marie why the ponies are so important to the health of the reserve.

The "Tree of Peace" at Dunadry in Antrim and the ancient fort of the Inishowen Peninsula.

Barney Winters on fishing in his home river and Lorraine Mulholland on the ancient bell.

Nodlaig Brolly visits Carntogher in County Derry 500 metres high on the hills above the Glenshane Pass, to pay tribute to the emigrants who once left stones as they made their way on foot from mid Ulster to the ships in Derry that would take them to the New World, and she performs her song, the Emigrants' Carn. And Dr Esther Skelly-Smith from Katesbridge in County Down has just become the new President of the Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association and the President of the North Of Ireland Veterinary Association. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

About 20 minutes or so from Enniskillen on the way to Belcoo there's a bend in the road near the village that reveals a whitewashed thatched cottage that's hard to miss. It's Mullylusty, where Margaret Gallagher was born and has always lived, without running water, electricity or gas. Anne Marie McAleese visited her a number of years ago in Margaret's 200 year old home. And Mary McArthy explains that Glenravel, in County Antrim has several names, and why it is the unofficial tenth glen. Photograph copyright Eric Jones and licensed for reuse under Geograph Creative Commons Licence.

A special 30th anniversary show, broadcast live from the "witch's hat", in Portstewart, presented by Anne Marie McAleese, Featuring some of the people who have contributed to the show over the years, Colum Sands, Ronan Lundy, Helen Mark, Dot Blakely, and John Toal, with a special tribute to Marie McStay. First broadcast in 2021.

Dot Blakely is up with the birds in Stricklands & Sean Harper in Gortin Glen Forest Park

Fermanagh and Omagh's centenarians and bringing Seamus Heaney's literature to life

Joe Dowdall on Red Squirrels in Carnfunnock and Donna Fox on Walking Tours in Armagh

A Blue Plaque for Sion Mills soldier, philanthropist and founder of the Derry Feis.

The grandson of Joyce Cary revisits his grandfather's summer home by the Lough Foyle.

Louise Moorhead at Equine Enrichment has combined her love of horses and her work as a counsellor.

Ronan Lundy at the pits of Portstewart and the story of bike mad Ian Foster.

To India via Lisburn, fishing in the River Bush and Loughgall's Orange Tree Festival.

The Donkey Derby, Ballinderry's 350 year old church and Co. Armagh's Rare Breeds.

The French Revolution in Ballymoney, a story of love and tug of war, and seeing sharks.

Homer's Odyssey on beaches, the magic of Lúnasa, and the life of Thomas D'Arcy Magee.

A field of dreams in Seskinore, Ballymena steam and a life of solitude on Coney Island.

Badgers in County Down, cows milked by robots in Antrim and fairytales on the north coast

Memories of Portrush RAF, Cookstown community hub & Portaferry choirs set sai

A history of Irish dancing in Larne, Ennish Flax Mill near Dungannon and Keady Clachan.

Strangford Brent Geese, Larne's Prison Ship and Men's Shed Boat Building in Moville

Two spooky ghost tales for Halloween, and Pye radio memories,

Bernie Magill in Ballycastle, ancient clans in Tyrone and a trip to Devenish island.

A snapshot of Antrim show, Jo Zebedee in Cushendun, and a tour of Lisburn.

A wildlife haven in Ahoghill, steam engines in Ballymena, and the Castlewellan show.

As the Irish Open comes to Portstewart, Anne Marie takes a tour of her home town.

Anne Marie & Dot listen to bird song, and Ronan Lundy hears about the Irish Open.

Messines 100 years on, singer Janet Dowd's inspiration, and Gelvin remembers its past.

One man's Spitfire adventure, Arts on the Ards peninsula & the untold Irish Dance story

A visit to Cushendall, a long lost motorcycle motorcycle - and tributes to Marie McStay

Anne Marie meets cask coopers and model railway enthusiasts, Declan Forde goes to Gortin

A Quail farmer in Macosquin, music school in Dungannon and a Hill Fort in Armagh.

Meet the animals of Hurtletoot House, find out about Christmas on Rathlin - and Prancer!

Anne Marie meets a deep sea diver in Portstewart & Helen Mark tours the new siege museum

Haunted House Derry, Pipes in Kesh and Antrim Hills.