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Episode 1: Forged in Fire: Ballinasloe's history of iron and metalwork
Part 1 of a 2 part documentary exploring and celebrating the rich history of iron and metalwork in Ballinasloe and its hinterland. Narrated by Sally-Ann Barrett and produced by Freeway Media and Communications. 'Forged in Fire: Ballinasloe's history of iron and metalwork' is a collaboration between Galway County Heritage Office, Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society and the artist collective Group 8. It is funded by Creative Ireland. Project Leads: Conor Johnston, Chairperson of Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society, Zara Little-Campbell, Chairperson of Group 8 and Marie Mannion, Galway County Heritage Officer Steering Group: Zara Little-Campbell, Conor Johnston, Marie Mannion - Galway County Heritage Officer, Bernie Doherty - Galway Community Archaeologist, Dr. Christy Cunniffe, Padraic Kilduff, Cathal Lucas, Evelyn Donnellan, Oliver Donnellan, Emma Laffey, Joyce Little 'Forged in Fire: Ballinasloe's history of iron and metalwork' is a collaboration between Galway County Heritage Office, Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society and the artist collective Group 8. It is funded by Creative Ireland. Thanks to all the contributors in the meitheal.
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Episode 3: Episode 3 - Oughterard Forged Gates Project
At a kitchen table in Roscahill, Co. Galway locals gather to remember the contributions of the local blacksmiths through stories and song. This project was developed by the Heritage Office, Galway County Council in partnership with Oughterard Heritage Group. Project Managers: Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council and Antoinette Lydon, Oughterard Heritage Group. Project Steering Group: Antoinette Lydon, Pat McDonagh, Oughterard Heritage Group and Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council, Executive Producer and Editor: The series was produced, presented and edited by Sally-Ann Barrett of Freeway Media and published by GK Media Limited. Contributors: Peter Tierney, Frank Osbourne, Pat Joyce, Member of Rosscahill Community. Administrative Support: Valerie M Kelly, Creative Ireland Manager, Galway County Council, Gina O’ Shaughnessy, ASO, Galway County Council, Martina Creaven, SSO, Galway County Council, Ita Gordon, Clerical Officer, Galway County Council, and Anne Power, SSO Galway County Council. Funding and Support: This project was funded by Creative Ireland and Galway County Council.
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Episode 2: Episode 2 - Oughterard Forged Gates Project
From Camp Street in Oughterard to nearby Moycullen, Co.Galway Frank Osbourne and Pat Joyce share their memories of the blacksmiths Patrick Walsh and John Lydon. This project was developed by the Heritage Office, Galway County Council in partnership with Oughterard Heritage Group. Project Managers: Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council and Antoinette Lydon, Oughterard Heritage Group. Project Steering Group: Antoinette Lydon, Pat McDonagh, Oughterard Heritage Group and Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council, Executive Producer and Editor: The series was produced, presented and edited by Sally-Ann Barrett of Freeway Media and published by GK Media Limited. Contributors: Peter Tierney, Frank Osbourne, Pat Joyce, Member of Rosscahill Community. Administrative Support: Valerie M Kelly, Creative Ireland Manager, Galway County Council, Gina O’ Shaughnessy, ASO, Galway County Council, Martina Creaven, SSO, Galway County Council, Ita Gordon, Clerical Officer, Galway County Council, and Anne Power, SSO Galway County Council. Funding and Support: This project was funded by Creative Ireland and Galway County Council.
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Episode 1: Episode 1 - Oughterard Forged Gates Project
Who were the local blacksmiths of Oughterard and the surrounding areas? Members of Oughterard Heritage Group in Co. Galway hear the recollections of Peter Tierney who shares his memories of the local forges.This project was developed by the Heritage Office, Galway County Council in partnership with Oughterard Heritage Group. Project Managers: Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council and Antoinette Lydon, Oughterard Heritage Group. Project Steering Group: Antoinette Lydon, Pat McDonagh, Oughterard Heritage Group and Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council, Executive Producer and Editor: The series was produced, presented and edited by Sally-Ann Barrett of Freeway Media and published by GK Media Limited. Contributors: Peter Tierney, Frank Osbourne, Pat Joyce, Member of Rosscahill Community. Administrative Support: Valerie M Kelly, Creative Ireland Manager, Galway County Council, Gina O’ Shaughnessy, ASO, Galway County Council, Martina Creaven, SSO, Galway County Council, Ita Gordon, Clerical Officer, Galway County Council, and Anne Power, SSO Galway County Council. Funding and Support: This project was funded by Creative Ireland and Galway County Council.
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Episode 4: Ep 04 - Abbeygormican
Dr. Christy Cunniffe meets Sally Ann Barrett at Abbeygormican, a twelfth century Augustinian Abbey which got a new lease of life thanks to The Community Monuments Fund, provided by National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and administered through Galway County Council.
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