Galway County Heritage Office

Sally Ann Barrett talks with St Grellans graveyard committee members and Bernie Doherty, Galway Community Archaeologist about this medieval parish church located on the outskirts of Ballinasloe.

Sally Ann Barrett meets Clare Besnoye and her niece Jessica Pavec Burke, owners of land surrounding Kilmeen, a medieval parish church and graveyard which is within the Ballydoogan Estate in East Galway.

Sally Ann Barrett meets Bernie Doherty, Lorraine Cooney, Mary Burke and Jarlath Canney at Temple Jarlath in the centre of Tuam Town. This recently conserved medieval church is greatly appreciated by locals and enthusiasts.

Sally Ann Barrett meets Dr. Christy Cunniffe, Freda Kenny and Reverend John Mc Ginty at St. Brendan's Cathedral,  Clonfert. A Monument beloved by archaeologists, historians and locals we hear about the many features that make this an extra special monument.

Part 2 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
 
Thanks to all the contributors in the meitheal.