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The Islanders of Kilkieran Bay – Coleman Coyne (1925-2016) and Máirtín Joyce (1935-2016)

Two Connemara islanders - one grew up on Illauneeragh, the other was the last to live on Inishbarra - reflect on their careers as fisherman and seaweed harvesters, as well as victory in the All-Ireland rowing championships.