A Quiet Island — Bannow Bay

In this episode of Scéal Éireann: Stories from Ireland, we journey to the peaceful shores of Bannow Bay in County Wexford — a place where the landscape appears unchanged, yet carries the weight of a moment that altered the course of Irish history.

In 1169, ships arrived on this quiet coastline, beginning a chapter that would shape Ireland for centuries. Yet today, Bannow Bay does not announce its importance. There are no great monuments or towering fortresses — only the wind, the water, the marshes, and the ruins of St. Mary’s Church overlooking the bay.

Join us as we discover the story of Bannow Bay — a reminder that some of Ireland’s most significant moments began in places of remarkable silence.

Scéal Éireann is a journey through the stories, places, and people that have shaped Ireland. 

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