The Irish Heritage Week 2023 theme: ‘Living Heritage’ invites you to explore the traditions and practices, knowledge and skills passed down through generations.
The Oral History Project
Join us to celebrate some of the stories of Carlow’s Drummin Bog, 11 am Sat. 12 Aug. at Drummond Hall!!
‘Gathering Stories of Drummin Bog’ -presentation with Oral Historian Adrian Roche
This oral history project is being carried out to gather and preserve the recollections and memories of some of the individuals and families who grew up in the vicinity of Drummin Bog, which is the only example of a raised bog here in Co Carlow.
The talk will outline what oral history is, how it is collected, and the importance of preserving local
memories.
We also hope to play a few audio clips from those stories already collected.
We are currently interviewing a number of local people who have recollections of the bog, as well as some of the scientists who have carried out a variety of surveys to help preserve this important landscape and habitat.
Drummin Bog is a unique natural heritage site, and the conservation and restoration of this special area provide an opportunity to preserve this distinctive ecosystem.
If you would like to contribute any family stories and memories about the bog, please contact Adrian on 087 257 8678, or info@thehistorytrail.ie.
Directions: Drummond Church, South Carlow postcode:
R95 DH34
Google Maps Link https://goo.gl/maps/8SDNwYigAxH1rQXHA
Time: 11 am Gather at Drummond Hall by Drummond Church.
Concludes: approx. 2 h later.
Tea and Coffee and cakes will be provided.
More about Adrian Roche – Oral Historian – TheHistoryTrail.ie
I’m Adrian Roche and I have been involved with cultural heritage and oral history projects for over a decade, and have been following my own history trails for many years, both at home and abroad.
I’ve had the great opportunity to work on a variety of museum projects conducting research, writing interpretive content and project reports, and sourcing images, video and artefacts for exhibitions including Killarney House and Gardens, The Casino Model Railway Museum, and Michael Collins House.
I am a freelance oral historian and have worked on a wide range of oral history projects around Ireland. Work-related oral histories are of particular interest to me.
I am a founding member and director of the Oral History Network of Ireland.
Acknowledgements
This project has been funded by The Heritage Council. Our grateful thanks to Adrian Roche of TheHistoryTrail.ie
The Drummin Bog Project also gratefully acknowledges the Drummond Hall and committee.
Would you like to get involved with the Drummin Bog Project?
Join the voluntary committee? People with diverse skills and knowledge are welcome. To find out more, please contact Alan Price, Chair of Drummin Bog Project at alandesprice@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: Access to Drummin Bog is limited due to the sensitive nature of the habitat and its status as a wildlife reserve. Great precaution must be taken in visiting the bog due to its unmarked deep drains, and other hazards. It is therefore recommended people do not walk on the bog alone. Children must always be supervised and no dogs please as efforts are in place to encourage birds to return. Thank you for understanding. In time, a woodland walkway is envisaged. The Drummin Bog Project is in its very early stages.
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