Open Country – Tales from the Quoile Riverbank

The River Quoile meanders through the drumlin countryside in County Down.  In the past it was a busy thoroughfare for Viking long boats and steam ships.  Flood defences kept it at bay from the nearby county town of Downpatrick – until they failed in last winter’s storms.  Helen Mark reports on the colourful life of the River Quoile.

A 25 minute documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Open Country series

Broadcast February 2024

Presenter:  Helen Mark

Audio Engineer: Tim Allen

Executive Producer: John Deering

Producer: Kathleen Carragher