In this episode Danny Houlihan explores once again the old faded articles and periodicals of bygone days to find out more history in relation to seaside resorts in Ireland, when they started and the people that made up these special places after all seaside places were their homes and lives and life ways.

Using his home place again as a starting point on his journey Ballybunion as a village became internationally known for its beach, cliff walks and caves in the early 1800s, during this period we can find the sea side village of Ballybunion welcoming visitors in the early year of 1837 when Samuel Lewis arrived in the place and described what was there, at the time and its surrounding countryside which was approaching a serious point in its history.

Samuel Lewis Visits Ballybunion in 1837

One document that gives us an insight to the area was Samuel Lewis Visit To Ballybunnian in 1837 unique in its description.

Samuel lewis visited Ballybunnian in the year of 1837 during the process of the writing of his famous work Topographical Dictionary of Ireland by Samuel Lewis which is used as a reference by historians and a very important historical document.

Danny Houlihna retraces the foot steps of Samuel Lewis adding in more history to enhance the description given at the time. A unique view of the start of a famous bathing place in 1837.