Dermot O'Leary explores the Causeway Coastal Route and Wild Atlantic Way in second series of hit TV show

Tourism Ireland welcomes return of ‘Dermot’s Taste of Ireland’ airing on ITV and ITVX

TV and radio presenter Dermot O’Leary is back on TV screens – and ready to take viewers on another memorable adventure exploring the island of Ireland’s amazing coastline. The second series of Dermot’s Taste of Ireland will begin airing on ITV1 and on the streaming service ITVX tomorrow (2 May), featuring two of the island of Ireland’s most iconic coastal touring routes – the Causeway Coastal Route and Wild Atlantic Way.

The 10-part series, produced by Rock Oyster Media and supported through the Shared Island Tourism Brand Collaboration Project, will follow Dermot as he explores his passion for the island of Ireland, its people and cuisine.

Journeying from Blackhead Lighthouse on the Causeway Coastal Route to Sligo’s Strandhill Beach on the Wild Atlantic Way, the second outing of this hit TV series showcases the magic of the island’s coastline. Each episode will take viewers on a voyage to the heart of the coastal communities and highlight how these two routes make the perfect partner destinations for a coastal road trip. Click here to view a trailer for the second series. 

Julie Wakley, Tourism Ireland's Head of Great Britain, said: “We are excited for viewers to tune in to the second series of ‘Dermot’s Taste of Ireland’, this time showcasing the Causeway Coastal Route and Wild Atlantic Way. These two iconic coastal touring routes are renowned for their breathtaking scenery, delicious local produce, vibrant cultural scene and exciting outdoor offering. There’s such a fantastic mix of unique and unmissable adventures to experience and viewers are sure to be inspired by Dermot’s journey and make plans to come and explore the island of Ireland for themselves.”

Commenting on this second series, Dermot O’Leary said: “Returning to the island of Ireland for series two of ‘Taste of Ireland’ has been another incredible experience and I’ve loved exploring the Causeway Coastal Route and Wild Atlantic Way this time around. Filming this series gave me the chance to reconnect with a place I hold so dear, while also discovering a completely new side of the island through the people who live and work there. From time spent with farmers, bakers and fishermen to learning traditional skills and cooking with brilliant local chefs, it was a real deep dive into the communities behind the exceptional food.”

The production of this TV series complements ongoing collaboration by Tourism Ireland, Tourism Northern Ireland and Fáilte Ireland – in consultation with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Ireland) and the Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland) – to forge greater links between the Causeway Coastal Route and Wild Atlantic Way. The Shared Island Tourism Brand Collaboration Project is funded by the Government of Ireland through the Shared Island Fund.