Heart to Hearth

In this episode we talk to Bob Clark, director and curator of the unique Township of Auchindrain in Scotland. We delve into the history of the site and its evolution through the centuries up to modern days. We then look at what can be done to preserve and transmit its memory to future generations This conversation with Bob ended up being a bit longer than our usual episode, so we've decided to split the conversation into two parts.  If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] more information on SPAB Ireland:www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-irelandTo follow us on social media:www.instagram.com/spabirelandwww.twitter.com/spabirelandwww.facebook.com/spabirelandHosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia ArtibaniEdited by Graeme BaldwinReviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.Theme music by Cillian Byrne.Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.  SHOWNOTES https://www.auchindrain.org.uk/[email protected] Fidelma Mullane 2019 - Croiceann cruaidh féarmhar an talaimh : a material culture of the skin of the earth - the example of roofing with sod parings in Ireland  

We talk to County Galway Community Archaeologist Bernie Doherty, Artist Shem Caulfield and retired Community Archaeologist Christy Cunniffe about their involvement in the the Galway Forged Gate Project, particularly getting into details about the artistic flourishes of vernacular blacksmiths, iron crosses and iconography as well as touching on the history of metalworking and smelting in Ireland.If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] more information on SPAB Ireland:www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-irelandTo follow us on social media:www.instagram.com/spabirelandwww.twitter.com/spabirelandwww.facebook.com/spabirelandHosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia ArtibaniEdited by Graeme BaldwinReviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.Theme music by Cillian Byrne.Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023. https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/content/files/Wrought-Iron-Gates-S-Caulfield.pdfhttps://roaringwaterjournal.com/tag/shem-caulfield/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pKA_-rW3-khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCLOYKymjH4&t=1sVideos : https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/topics/galway-forged-gates-project/gkmedia-videosFurnace Festival : https://www.furnacefestival.ie/https://field-monuments.galwaycommunityheritage.org/https://www.instagram.com/galwaycommunityarchaeology/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/archaeology_gc?s=20https://www.facebook.com/GalwayCommunityArchaeology/[email protected]://www.facebook.com/christy.cunniffehttps://twitter.com/ChristyCunniffeTG4 tv station : https://www.tg4.ie/ga/Manchan Magan TG4 : https://www.manchan.com/

We talk to County Galway Heritage Officer Marie Mannion and Emma Laffey of Skehana & District Heritage Group about the Galway Forged Gates Project, a wonderful project that skillfully reveals the connection between our tangible physical heritage and the intangible traditions, skills, stories and local histories they possess. We learn about the importance of recording our heritage (tangible and intangible) before it is lost and how a packet of biccies can go a long way when talking to our older generations to record their local knowledge.Project Website: https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/category/topics/galway-forged-gates-projectMarie Mannion: [email protected] Heritage Office website: https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/Emma Laffey: Mad About Heritage - Emma Laffeyhttps://www.youtube.com/@user-uh7uh9uo8vhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075727884894 If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] more information on SPAB Ireland:www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-irelandTo follow us on social media:www.instagram.com/spabirelandwww.twitter.com/spabirelandwww.facebook.com/spabirelandHosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia ArtibaniEdited by Graeme BaldwinReviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.Theme music by Cillian Byrne.Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.

We talk to Rachel McKenna, the architectural Conservation Officer for Co. Offaly about her book “Traditional Architecture in Offaly” and get a wonderful insight into the vernacular traditions of the county and the outcome of many years of research, work and conversations with owners. We learn about the importance of recording memories and traditions, and the involvement of the County Council in the process. Traditional Architecture in Offaly: History, Materials and Furniture 1800 to Present Dayhttps://www.offalyhistory.com/shop/books/traditional-architecture-in-offaly-history-materials-and-furniture-1800-to-present-dayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ufd70p-_HUCounty Offaly Conservation of Built Heritagehttps://www.offaly.ie/c/conservation-of-built-heritage/Carrigeen Farmhousehttps://offalylibrariesblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/30/carrigeen-farmhouse-offalys-hidden-heritage/Pilot Conservation Advice Scheme for Vacant Traditional Farmhouseshttps://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/260179/669f8755-697a-42a8-bff0-fa57bbd2e8c5.pdf#page=null If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] more information on SPAB Ireland:www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-irelandTo follow us on social media:www.instagram.com/spabirelandwww.twitter.com/spabirelandwww.facebook.com/spabirelandHosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia ArtibaniEdited by Graeme BaldwinReviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.