Research Request
I am currently conducting research on bird folklore and history in Ireland.
I would appreciate hearing from your readers regarding any folklore, myths, beliefs, tradtions or psieogs relating to both land and sea birds in either Irish or English.
I am also interested in Irish place names derived from or related to, birds.
Your readers are welcome to email me at:
folklore@irishbirds.net
or by post at the address below
Glynn Anderson,
66 New Row Square,
Dublin 8
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Collecting and Preserving Folklore and Oral History: Basic Techniques
Galway County Council & Galway County Heritage Forum
An Action of Galway County Heritage Plan 2004-2008
For anyone interested in the collection of Folklore or Oral History a new publication from Galway County Council will be an essential support and resource. As a result of three successful Folklore and Oral history courses in Claregalway, Indreabhán and Ballinasloe, Galway County Council produced an excellent new user-friendly publication entitled Collecting and Preserving Folklore and Oral History: Basic Techniques.
This substantial bilingual publication provides guidelines to help those interested in undertaking the collection and preservation of oral history and folklore. It should help collectors to consider the various steps required, help focus their minds on the need for preparation, and guide them through the recording process. The publication is free as it is jointly funded by the Heritage Council and Galway Coucil.
This publication was officially launched by Cllr. Michael Mullins, Mayor of the County of Galway at The Atrium, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway in November 2006.
If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the publication please contact:
Bríd Higgins,
Acting Heritage Officer,
Tel: 091 509198
Email: bhiggins@galwaycoco.ie
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Clonfert History
Meadow of the Miracles, a history of the Diocese of Clonfert, is for sale here in Woodford and Looscaun Parish. This is the first time a history of the diocese has been produced and it is a valuable record of our faith history, containing over 100 colour photographs of the churches of the diocese and many older photos from the archieves.
It will be a good source for years to come for both schools projects on local history, or even research theses. It is a limited print. Books are only €20. Contact Fr. Kieran for further details, or if you wish to purchase the book. Tel: 090 974 9100
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ISSA Education Programme
for Primary Schools: Autumn/Winter 2006/07
The Irish Seed Savers Association is inviting primary schools to
take part in guided nature trails and practical activities at their
Heritage Gardens at Capparoe, Scarriff, Co. Clare. The nature trails
will allow the children to have an interactive experience with a
variety of habitats, including heritage orchards, native woodlands
and hedgerows, fairy fort, and heritage vegetable, herb and flower
gardens. Seasonal activities include the harvesting and juicing
of heritage apples, saving of heritage seeds, apple tree planting,
composting, and the Irish folklore of heritage apples and vegetables.
Activity sheets are included. Our themes relate to the natural environment
and Irish Heritage linked to key strands of the primary SESE &
SPHE curriculum. They also promote healthy eating in schools.
ISSA was set up in 1991 by Anita Hayes, and is a charity dedicated
to the location and preservation of traditional varieties of fruit,
grains and vegetables. The Association maintains the only heritage
seed bank in Ireland. ISSA operates from a 20-acre site in Co. Clare
and a 4-acre site in Co. Kilkenny, both of which adhere to organic
standards.
For more details and bookings please contact:
Áine Ní Fhlatharta (Education Officer)
Irish Seed Savers Association, Capparoe, Scarriff, Co. Clare
Ph. 061 921866 / Fax 061 921397
or email us at info@irishseedsavers.ie
www.irishseedsavers.ie
Irish Seed Savers Association Ltd. is a Registered Charity no: CHY
13989,
Registered Organic no: IRL-O1B1-EU
Did you know... We are open every Sunday for apple tree sales and
general advice. Admission to our heritage gardens, woodlands and
orchards just €3.00, Free to ISSA members.
Everyone at Irish Seed Savers would like to thank you for helping
Irish Native Bio Diversity; it is through your support that the
Orchards, Gene Banks and Gardens are preserved for future generations. |
Archive Photography
We're hoping to put together a gallery of old photos of the region.
For example, does anyone have pictures of the uplands before the
forestry was planted? If you have access to any such photos, and
to a a scanner, why not send them to us. Include any information
(location, date etc.) in your email. Save photos as JPG files and
attach them in an email to info@aughty.org.
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