“The remembrance of very living local instances” - Voices from the West Cork Oral Heritage project: A public listening Event - An Cáipín Bar, COPPEEN
Voices from the West Cork Oral Heritage Project will be discussed and played at a unique Public Listening event in Coppeen as part of Heritage Week 2023 on 18 August, from 7pm - 8pm.
The talk entitled, “The remembrance of very living local instances” will be delivered by oral historian and author, Dr Tomás Mac Conmara, who is one of Ireland’s leading oral historians.
The West Cork Oral Heritage project have been collecting oral history and memories of some of the oldest citizens in West Cork for several years. Recently, with the support of a grant from the Heritage Council, they have commissioned Dr Mac Conmara to work with them to restructure the project and develop the next phase of collection. The event will involve sample audio from previous recordings made by members of the West Cork Oral Heritage Project and will be played and discussed in a comfortable and enjoyable environment. The event, being held at An Cáipín Bar in Coppeen, is free and all are welcome. Anyone interested in getting involved with West Cork Oral Heritage as a volunteer, is asked to come along and find out more about the work of the project and ways to become involved. For more information, email macconmaraheritage@gmail.com or ring/message Colum Cronin on 086 8531761
The West Cork Oral Heritage Project aims to tell the story of West Cork through its oral history and folklore, by recording, documenting and archiving the memories, experiences, customs, traditions, music, songs and practices of the area from the local people’s own perspective.
We are motivated by a sense of urgency, mindful that our current elderly population represent the last link to a past way of life in West Cork. If we do not act immediately, the loss will be immeasurable.
WE WELCOME VOLUNTEERS TO HELP US IN THIS CRITICAL TASK
Come along to Coppeen on Friday 18th August, Tomás will inspire you!
Murder Most Local - Guest talk with author, Peter O'Shea
“Murder Most Local” is a series of books by Ballycotton writer Peter O'Shea. His books cover North, South, East and West Cork murders and have given a unique and comprehensive account of historic murders that are likely unknown to most or simply forgotten in the mists of time. According to Peter, “murder is never more than a few miles away”. Join us for what promises to be a gripping guest talk by Peter O’Shea online via Zoom on Sunday 27th of February at 7 PM.
Peter O’Shea - Author pictured in his home village of Ballycotton