Episode 1

Overview

John Creedon returns to explore more of the true meanings behind Irish place names, beginning by investigating how the country came to be called Ireland. Also: actor and comedian Ardal O’Hanlon joins John in Cork at the site of the moving statue in Ballinspittle to uncover the true meaning behind the place name and to reflect on their own visits there in 1985. John also meets Professor Luke O Neill who tests the water in some local holy wells to find out if indeed they do have healing properties.