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Travelling for the first time as a legitimate Irish citizen, Zoe speaks to her Dad about her treasured memories. From 2018.

Amid Brexit, comedian Zoe Lyons grabs her shiny, newly issued Irish passport and returns to her roots.

In these tumultuous times, what does it mean to belong somewhere, and will the Motherland welcome her back into the fold with open arms?

After recalling cherished memories of her Irish childhood in the previous episode, Zoe now delves a little further into the Ireland of today.

Travelling from Cork city, through Dunmore East, Greystones and north to Dublin, she meets with Irish citizens who are both native and adopted, but who all share a passionate love for the Emerald Isle they call home.

Where does Ireland see itself in the world today?

Where is it headed?

Has Zoe's trip inspired her to embrace her Irish roots and be a part of its future?

An Impatient production for ±«Óãtv Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2018.

28 minutes

Last on

Thu 24 Feb 2022 05:00

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