Michael journeys through Connemara's rugged coast and sails to Inishbofin, where castles, abbeys, and island folklore come alive through music and storytelling.

Michael journeys through Connemara's rugged coast and sails to Inishbofin, where castles, abbeys, and island folklore come alive through music and storytelling.

Craft and culture shine in West Clare as Michael meets a master bodhran maker, dines aboard the Pullman Restaurant's historic train cars, walks the Cliffs of Moher, and shares music with Franjo Reid (bodhran) and Pat Sweeney (banjo).

Craft and culture shine in West Clare as Michael meets a master bodhran maker, dines aboard the Pullman Restaurant's historic train cars, walks the Cliffs of Moher, and shares music with Franjo Reid (bodhran) and Pat Sweeney (banjo).

At Loop Head, Michael samples seaweed gin, explores Carrigaholt Castle and Lighthouse, and sets sail on a dolphin-watching adventure off Ireland's Atlantic coast.

At Loop Head, Michael samples seaweed gin, explores Carrigaholt Castle and Lighthouse, and sets sail on a dolphin-watching adventure off Ireland's Atlantic coast.

Back in the capital, Michael visits a silversmith's workshop, dines on oysters with chef Donal Skehan, and takes to the sea with Ireland Eye Ferries.

Back in the capital, Michael visits a silversmith's workshop, dines on oysters with chef Donal Skehan, and takes to the sea with Ireland Eye Ferries.

In a whirlwind finale, Michael bakes soda bread, learns sheepdog skills, sings in Marble Arch Caves, and joins Joanie Madden for a lively music session.

In a whirlwind finale, Michael bakes soda bread, learns sheepdog skills, sings in Marble Arch Caves, and joins Joanie Madden for a lively music session.