Creedon's Shannon

The episode begins with Creedon trying to locate the true source of the Shannon. At the time of filming the source was considered to be the Shannon Pot in Co. Cavan as told by folklore though Creedon meets with hyrdrogeologists who perform a dye tracing experiment to find the true source of the river. Shannon Pot#Hydrology He then visits the Arigna Mines on the shores of Lough Allen, with former miner Maurice Cullen. Wildlife enthusiast Colin Stafford Johnson shows Creedon the natural sounds and local wildlife of the River Shannon. Pat McManus and his team of divers from the Athlone Sub Aqua club investigate an unknown ship lost to time on the lake bed of Lough Ree for many years.[1][5]

Creedon travels from Athlone to Killaloe. Using 3D technology he recreates the lost city of Clonmacnoise. He also learns that Anne Boelyn’s two nieces ended their days in Offaly’s Clonony Castle. Creedon then gets a special dispensation from the Revenue Commissioners to make poitin on Lough Derg and then follows the footsteps of High King Brian Boru in Killaloe.[6]

The final episode starts in ArdnaCrusha where Creedon descends the deepest lough in Europe in ArdnaCrusha's hydroelectric dam. Creedon then goes fishing with Pat Shortt, helps renovate a thatched cottage on Horse island and sails Cromwell’s route into Ballylongford , the home of poet Brendan Kennelly.[7]