The strong winds of Storm Debi have destroyed a beautiful tree at Garrison on the shores of Lough Melvin. The artist, Michelle Duffy, has been painting the tree for as long as she can remember. She spoke to Anne Marie McAleese about the loss of the picturesque ash, and recalled a time when she and Anne Marie went together to visit that very tree. And Singtonicity at Derry Well Woman is an innovative and creative way of improving health and well-being, through singing, breathing, voice-work and relaxation exercises. The group's leader, Siobhan Heaney, says that you can't worry and sing at the same time. She met Brian Kernohan at one of the group's sessions. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Monica Massey Beresford, who grew up in Derrylin in Fermanagh, became a resistance leader in Denmark. She died in Waldheim concentration camp in 1945 but her courage and incredible life have been honoured by the Ulster History Circle with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at Kinawley Parish Church on Main Street in Derrylin. Lord Dunleath of Ballywalter, her great nephew, and Lady Dunleath, told Anne Marie McAleese her story. With archive recording from the BBC TV programme, SOE: Subversion (1984). And a highwayman, Joseph Scott, wreaked havoc around the mountain road between Limavady and Macosquin near Coleraine in the 1800’s. His life and times and eventual demise feature in the most recent edition of the Bann Disc, Coleraine Historical Society's Annual publication. Clive Hunter, who wrote the article, met Helen Mark at the ruins of the old family cottage in the townland of Camm to hear how the notorious brigand came to meet his death. Programme presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

A new digital timeline telling the history of glass-making and a decade of Innova Dance.

Slieve Gullion welcomes visitors for its Footsteps in the Forest Halloween experience. Anne Marie McAleese also hears about the huge burial cairn at the summit of Slieve Gullion, known as The Calliagh Berra's House, which is the highest surviving passage tomb in the UK or Ireland. Deirdre Donnelly reports on the story of a young curate from Derry, George Vaughan Sampson, who escaped the court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette just before the French Revolution. He returned to Derry where he became headmaster of the city’s first school and later became rector of the Church of Ireland in Aghanloo near Limavady. Recently, his last resting place has been discovered, forgotten for almost 200 years, by Roe Valley historians, Betty and Matt Ferguson. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese. Listen to the whole show on BBC Sounds.

Omagh's many musicians and showbands feature in a new exhibition called "Sights and Sounds of the Showband Era at the Strule Arts Centre in the town. Anne Marie McAleese called in to have a look around with the Heritage Officer for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Melissa Harpur. And Ulster History Circle unveils a blue plaque for a "human computer" from Armagh. Hugh Breen was an exceptional mathematician and astronomer, the head of the Scientific School at the Armagh Mechanics’ Institute. Later he became a human computer at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich where he was in charge of large amounts of vital numerical data. Sean Barden, the curator of the Armagh Museum told Anne Marie why he nominated Hugh Breen for the plaque. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

One hundred years ago the first sod was cut at the Silent Valley in County Down, to create the huge reservoir that eventually suppled water to the city of Belfast. It was a mammoth undertaking, which stretched the technology of the time. Gary Presho, NI Water’s water supply manager, and Anna Killen, the education officer explained how it all happened. Anna told Anne Marie McAleese why they were keen that schoolchildren were involved in the celebrations. And in County Derry a very special book, described as the bible for anglers in the north west, has been republished by local anglers. Fly Fishing for Trout and Salmon on the River Faughan is so rare that first editions can change hands for more than a thousand pounds. It was written by E.C or "Clarkie" Heaney, also known as Black Spider. Helen Mark met keen fisherman, Gerry Quinn, on the banks of the river to hear more about this angling magnum opus. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Thousands of Brent geese arrive at Castle Espie on the shores of Strangford Lough in one of the biggest natural spectacles of the year. Anna Ashdown, the warden there, explains how to recognise their calls, and how to tell them from other geese. And Helen Mark visits the Green Lane museum in the Roe Valley Country Park near Limavady. It's a place with many stories of the landscape, the people and a rich linen-industry heritage. But it was under threat of closure until a local heritage group stepped in. Helen meets volunteers, and also the park's first ever warden Danny O'Kane who set up the park some 40 years ago, and even saved the very building the museum is housed in Presented by Helen Mark. Listen again to the whole programme at BBC Sounds.

The town of Lurgan in County Armagh is a place which boasts Northern Ireland's biggest park, and its only "calendar house". In this special podcast, Anne Marie McAleese investigates a few of Lurgan's many stories, from the magnificent Brownlow House with its 365 rooms and 52 chimneys, to the graveyard which is the final resting place of both the great and the good. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese and with special reports from Helen Mark.

Martin Gallen, known locally as Banba, has become the first ever uilleann pipe maker to join the Guild of Master Craftsmen. It's the highest qualification that professional crafters can attain. Brian Kernohan met him at the workshop where the musical magic happens. And John Heagney tells the story of his father, Bernie, who left the townland of Kinnigillian at Dunamore near Cookstown in County Tyrone, more than a century ago. Aged 16, he left the family farm and went to Canada as part of the British Home Children programme. He would never see his parents again. His son, John, told Anne Marie McAleese that it was this poignant event that has now resulted in his novel called Traveler. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

David Caron, editor of the Gazetteer of Irish Stained glass windows, has been exploring the stained glass heritage of places of worship in Derry, including St Columb's Cathedral, St Eugene's Cathedral, and others. When Colum Arbuckle met him at St Eugene's Cathedral he learned about the process of creating these windows, and how many of them are left to celebrate. And a statue is created to honour Tom Dunn in Rostrevor, County Down. He was a hedge school master, a prominent figure in the United Irishmen movement, and he taught both Presbyterians and Catholics. Fiona Pelgrum, an historical research consultant, and genealogist, explained the project. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

In 1711, eight women and a man were found guilty of witchcraft at Carrickfergus courthouse. A young girl new to the area, Mary Dunbar, had accused them of bewitching and tormenting her. They became known as the Islandmagee Witches. The majority were sentenced to a year in jail and forced to do time in the public stocks. Historian, Andrew Sneddon, tells Anne Marie McAleese what's known about those events, and she also hears about a new interactive exhibition in Carrickfergus museum. And Castle Coole in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh was built to impress in the 1790s, as home to the Earls of Belmore, but with servants kept firmly out of sight. Deirdre Donnelly met Rona McKnight, Collections and House Manager at Castle Coole, along with two volunteers, Thomas Maguire and Lizzie Hogg. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Mullaghcarn, the Glenelly Valley, Cranagh and Davagh Forest are all part of the Sperrins Sculpture Trail where three giant art installations have recently been created to showcase the geology, archaeology and heritage of the area. Deirdre Donnelly joined the Rural Tourism Officer for Derry City and Strabane District Council, Philip McShane, and Glenelly woman, Rose Mary Murphy, to explore the stories and see the giants. And Colleen Savage explains a new cross border storytelling project in Mullaghbawn, called Border Talk, which is an effort to develop the storytelling community in both counties Armagh and Monaghan. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

A tribute to the poet Seamus Heaney, from his home place in Bellaghy, to mark ten years since his death. And Helen Mark visits a field of sunflowers in Killeague, between Coleraine and Limavady. Presented by Helen Mark.

The Lough Erne Pilgrim Way is a new exhibition at Enniskillen Castle, celebrating many of the important religious sites on the islands of the lough. Catherine Scott, museums officer, tells Anne Marie McAleese that traditions, stories, superstitions, cures and names have been recorded even when the sites themselves have been lost. And baritone Ryan Garnham from Ballynahinch is one of five talented opera singers appearing at the Glenarm Festival of Voice, and featuring arias, Irish art songs and ensemble pieces. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Environmentalist Patrick Frew from Cloughmills, who has been nominated for a National Lottery Award in the outstanding individuals section, chats to Anne Marie McAleese about a yurt, an old mill, and volunteering; and Anthea McWilliams from R-Space gallery in Lisburn explains the idea of the Linen Biennale - a celebration of the fabric that is synonymous with Northern Ireland. Presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

A special 30th anniversary show, broadcast live from the "witch's hat", in Portstewart, presented by Anne Marie McAleese, Featuring some of the people who have contributed to the show over the years, Colum Sands, Ronan Lundy, Helen Mark, Dot Blakely, and John Toal, with a special tribute to Marie McStay. First broadcast in 2021.

Dot Blakely is up with the birds in Stricklands & Sean Harper in Gortin Glen Forest Park

Fermanagh and Omagh's centenarians and bringing Seamus Heaney's literature to life

Joe Dowdall on Red Squirrels in Carnfunnock and Donna Fox on Walking Tours in Armagh

A Blue Plaque for Sion Mills soldier, philanthropist and founder of the Derry Feis.

The grandson of Joyce Cary revisits his grandfather's summer home by the Lough Foyle.

Louise Moorhead at Equine Enrichment has combined her love of horses and her work as a counsellor.

Ronan Lundy at the pits of Portstewart and the story of bike mad Ian Foster.

To India via Lisburn, fishing in the River Bush and Loughgall's Orange Tree Festival.

The Donkey Derby, Ballinderry's 350 year old church and Co. Armagh's Rare Breeds.

The French Revolution in Ballymoney, a story of love and tug of war, and seeing sharks.

Homer's Odyssey on beaches, the magic of Lúnasa, and the life of Thomas D'Arcy Magee.

A field of dreams in Seskinore, Ballymena steam and a life of solitude on Coney Island.

Badgers in County Down, cows milked by robots in Antrim and fairytales on the north coast

Memories of Portrush RAF, Cookstown community hub & Portaferry choirs set sai

A history of Irish dancing in Larne, Ennish Flax Mill near Dungannon and Keady Clachan.

Strangford Brent Geese, Larne's Prison Ship and Men's Shed Boat Building in Moville

Two spooky ghost tales for Halloween, and Pye radio memories,

Bernie Magill in Ballycastle, ancient clans in Tyrone and a trip to Devenish island.

A snapshot of Antrim show, Jo Zebedee in Cushendun, and a tour of Lisburn.

A wildlife haven in Ahoghill, steam engines in Ballymena, and the Castlewellan show.

As the Irish Open comes to Portstewart, Anne Marie takes a tour of her home town.

Anne Marie & Dot listen to bird song, and Ronan Lundy hears about the Irish Open.

Messines 100 years on, singer Janet Dowd's inspiration, and Gelvin remembers its past.

One man's Spitfire adventure, Arts on the Ards peninsula & the untold Irish Dance story

A visit to Cushendall, a long lost motorcycle motorcycle - and tributes to Marie McStay

Anne Marie meets cask coopers and model railway enthusiasts, Declan Forde goes to Gortin

A Quail farmer in Macosquin, music school in Dungannon and a Hill Fort in Armagh.

Meet the animals of Hurtletoot House, find out about Christmas on Rathlin - and Prancer!

Anne Marie meets a deep sea diver in Portstewart & Helen Mark tours the new siege museum

Haunted House Derry, Pipes in Kesh and Antrim Hills.