From the archive: Manchán Magan kicks-off summer with a naked dew-roll
About this episode
The episode features a nostalgic look at Manchán Magan celebrating the start of Irish Summer with a unique tradition of naked dew rolling.
A great excuse to hear the late and much missed Manchán Magan marking the start of Irish Summer with a bit of naked dew rolling. Not for the faint of heart, a naked dew roll at dawn on May 1st was said to make a person beautiful all year round.
Topics covered
- Irish Summer
- dew rolling
- tradition
- beauty
- nature
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