The series reaches millions of people across the United States on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service, the public TV network), with over 2 million viewers per episode, as well as via the PBS app and website.

Mickela Mallozzi is the producer and host of the series and the show follows her travels around the world.

What makes the show unique is that Mickela explores and highlights some of the cultural and dance traditions of each destination she visits. Mickela and her crew – who are here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland – have been capturing content for three 30-minute episodes which will air on PBS in spring next year.

Filming took place on the northern section of the wild Atlantic Way. In Sligo, the crew filmed with Aisling Kelly Hunter and Glen Hunter and their Sligo Oyster Experience.

Mickela and the crew stayed in The Address, Sligo.

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said: “We are delighted that Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi is filming in the North West this week.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to highlight our beautiful scenery, our rich music and dance traditions, as well as some of the many things to see and do here, to a huge audience across the US. The publicity value of a TV programme like this is immense – it is an excellent way of shining a spotlight on Ireland, inspiring prospective American holidaymakers to come and experience the destination for themselves.”

Publicity and broadcasts like this are a key element of Tourism Ireland’s programme of promotional activity, to inspire travellers in the United States, and elsewhere around the world, to choose Ireland for their next holiday.