Listen to the Land: Manchán Magan‘s Journey of Nature and Healing

A new two-part series explores the profound wisdom held within Ireland’s landscapes, guided by Manchán Magan’s personal odyssey of reconnection and healing.

Lend an ear to the landscape around you, and you may hear some profound truths. That’s the belief of Manchán Magan,who in a compelling new two-part series,demonstrates how Ireland’s rivers,mountains,lakes,and valleys harbour deep knowledge and wisdom – if only we learn to attune ourselves to it.

Magan’s journey of rediscovery unfolds across four seasons,from the winter solstice thru Bealtaine,Reek Sunday,and Samhain. He travels through some of Ireland’s most stunning scenery, beginning at his home in the ancient site of Loughcrew, Co Meath. Here, he reflects on how he first became enamoured with ancient folklore and legend, setting the stage for a deeply personal odyssey.

This series is more than just an exploration of the natural world; it is a profound personal quest. Magan is navigating his own cancer diagnosis, seeking spiritual healing by reconnecting with nature. His intimate engagement with the land offers a powerful testament to the restorative and healing properties of the natural world.

Streaming Highlights

The Summer I Turned Pretty

From Wednesday, July 16th, Prime Video

Prepare for sunblock, swimsuits, and tissues as we return to Cousins beach for the final installment of this beloved teen drama. Lola Tung reprises her role as Isabel “Belly” Conklin, a teenager caught in a romantic entanglement with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. As the third and final series commences,Belly has completed her junior year of college and anticipates an idyllic summer with Jeremiah. The stakes escalate when Jeremiah proposes marriage, sending their mothers into a frenzy. The unexpected return of Conrad to the scene throws all previous certainties into question,promising a dramatic conclusion to Belly’s romantic journey.

Untamed

From Thursday, July 17th, Netflix

Step into the vast and untamed wilderness of Yosemite National Park with Kyle Turner, a special agent for the national Park Service.Yosemite, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US, holds secrets far beyond the “maybe 10 per cent of the park” that visitors typically see, as Turner ominously tells rookie park ranger Naya Vasquez. When a murder occurs within the park’s breathtaking landscapes, Turner and Vasquez, who brings valuable city policing experience, must combine their distinct skills to apprehend a killer whose mastery of the wilderness rivals Turner’s own.The series features Eric Bana as the sharp-eyed turner, Lily Santiago as Vasquez, and Sam Neill as chief park ranger Paul Souter.