The Discovery Series: The Bog Bodies
In this podcast series, we set out on an immersive exploration of some of Ireland’s most enduring mysteries – unfolding the clues by journeying to the places around the country that hold the answers.
Each season, we will focus on a single mystery - exploring what’s hidden in plain sight, waiting to be found by those curious enough to look. Through in-depth investigation, local storytelling and expert insight, we uncover the truth behind these mysteries, one location at a time.
But these aren’t just stories to be heard – they're destinations to be explored. Every episode invites you to step into the landscape yourself and see where mystery, history and the contemporary world still meet.
The Discovery Series: The Bog Bodies
Episode 5: Walking the Landscape
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In this chapter of The Bog Bodies, our journey takes us beyond the mysteries of Old Croghan Man and Clonycavan Man to stop and consider the landscapes that shaped them – and how we can connect with these places today.
Travel writer Fionn Davenport pauses the archaeological trail to ask a quieter question: if these places still hold meaning, how do we approach them with curiosity, care and a sense of wonder? From the royal landscapes of Tara, Rathcroghan and Uisneach to lesser-known hilltops and mounds, this episode explores how a simple short break into Ireland’s ancient terrain can be less about ticking sites off a list and more about slowing down, noticing connections and feeling part of a longer story.
Alongside reflection comes practical insight, exploring the realities of visiting today: guided-only access, open hilltops, interpretation centres and the balance between managed and untouched spaces. Sometimes, the places with the simplest settings can offer the deepest encounters.
Explore more of Ireland’s ancient past, from the Neolithic to the early Christian era, at https://www.discoverireland.ie/the-discovery-series