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Season 1, Episode 2
The host explores Ireland's Ancient East. Starting in Boyne Valley, Adrian delves into the area's 5,000 year-long history, before meeting chef Richard Corrigan at Virginia Park Lodge, the 18th-century estate set amidst 100 acres of stunning grounds. Next, he heads to Howth to meet artist Jim Fitzpatrick, and later boards the Dart train for a picturesque journey around the captivating coast, before hopping on a bike to cycle across the impressive Kilmacthomas Viaduct
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Adrian Dunbar
(Presenter)
Born:
August 01, 1958
in
Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Best Known For:
A string of TV roles.
Early-life:
Adrian was born in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, on August 1, 1958. The eldest of seven siblings, he was educated by the Presentation Brothers before attending the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and embarking on a career in stage and screen.
Career:
Dunbar has appeared in such notable films as My Left Foot (1989), Hear My Song (1991), The Crying Game (1992) and The General (1998). He has also had leading roles in the films Widows' Peak (1994), Richard III (1995) and Triggermen (2002). On television, he starred in the first episode of Cracker, and has been in many British productions, including Tough Love, Inspector Morse, A Touch of Frost, Murphy's Law, Murder in Mind and Ashes to Ashes. His recent credits include Death in Paradise, Line of Duty, A Touch of Cloth, and Walter. He has many stage credits to his name.
Quote:
"My big break was getting into drama school in London and getting out of Northern Ireland. If that hadn't happened, I wouldn't be here today."
Trivia:
In 2009, he received an honorary degree from the University of Ulster.
