Beaches, Boats and Swims

Sunday Miscellany by RTÉ

May 31, 20260:38:23Arts

Barefoot runs on Bettystown beach, summers at Dollymount, formative swims, a cliff walk and a fateful family boating trip. With Joe Rooney, Maeve Edwards, Romie Lambkin, Pat Boran, Mae Leonard, Peter Jankowsky and Grace...

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