Tubs Goes on Wild Atlantic Way Tour

Tubs Goes on Wild Atlantic Way Tour

The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTE Radio 1 has joined forces once again this year with Fáilte Ireland, as part of its ‘Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of Life’ summer marketing campaign. 

Ryan will be broadcasting live with RTE Radio 1 fromDonegal Town on Monday 3rd June; Sligo Town on Tuesday 4th June; Ennistymon Co Clare on Wednesday 5th June and Inis Móron Thursday 6th June.  The tour is known as ‘Tubs on the Wild Atlantic Way’ and broadcasts live in each location from 9am each morning, see schedule below.

Fáilte Ireland is encouraging everyone to come along to broadcasts and to welcome Ryan and his RTE Radio 1 team on the Wild Atlantic Way. Looking forward to the arrival of the popular RTE Radio 1 show, Joan Crawford, Wild Atlantic Way Manager, Fáilte Ireland, said –

“Ryan Tubridy is a fantastic ambassador for the Wild Atlantic Way and he can really get across to his listeners what the Wild Atlantic Way is all about and how it captures people’s imagination. This is the sixth consecutive year the show has chosen to experience the Wild Atlantic Way and Fáilte Ireland is delighted to be supporting it. We are delighted Ryan will get to experience some of the great tourism highlights during his visit along the route and of course that fantastic Irish hospitality on the Wild Atlantic Way.”

“Spectators coming down to watch the broadcast - whether in Donegal, Sligo, Clare or Inis Mór, Co Galway - can expect to see plenty of festivities, interviews, live music as well as hear some fantastic local tourism experiences. We are encouraging everyone to come on down, to arrive early and join in the fun and discover ways to ‘Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of Life through the airwaves.”

Ryan will be interviewing some local tourism businesses from the surrounding area and discussing some of the many activities and experiences available to anyone touring the Wild Atlantic Way. Commenting on his upcoming broadcast Ryan said:

“The Wild Atlantic Way is calling and we’re taking to the road to visit just some of the most beautiful and welcoming spots along the route…. From Donegal, to Sligo, Clare and the Aran Islands we’ll be weaving a piece of the Wild Atlantic Way magic into our listeners days and, as ever, I’m looking forward to getting out and meeting the locals and characters along the way.”

During his time in Donegal, Ryan will get to visit and engage in activities on the route, from taking a boat tour around Sliabh Liag to Atlantic Sheepdog trailing and Foraging in Sligo to Hazel Mountain chocolate making and meeting the Birds of Prey in Clare before getting the ferry to Inis Mór to explore the Island by horse and trap and visiting stunning Dun Aonghasa.

Monday 3rd June, 9 – 11am, Donegal Town, The Diamond
Tuesday 4th June, 9 – 10am, Sligo Town - Stephen’s Street Car Park
Wednesday 5th June, 9 – 10am, Ennistymon, Co Clare – Main Street
Thursday 6th June, 9 – 10am, Inis Mór (Kilronan Tourism Information Office)

Follow ‘Tubs on the Wild Atlantic Way’ on Twitter @wildatlanticway #wildatlanticway

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