“The Past is our Future” is a celebration of traditional farming in Co. Clare and what it can teach us about the environment and biodiversity. It takes place in Kilfenora Community Hall, Main St. Kilfenora, this Friday 24 May 2024 at 7pm. This is Biodiversity Week so we bring you stories from the Cuimhneamh an […]
The third Talking Landscapes walk takes place on Sunday 26 May 2024 in Fanore at the earlier time of 11.30am. Joe Queally and Patsy Carrucan will take us around ‘the village of their childhood.’ We’ll see nad hear the stories of the deserted village, the sacred ground where the Tinkers camped, the ‘old penal chapel’ hidden in hazel in
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Cuimhneamh an Chláir, is running a nationwide Oral History Mentoring Programme in May / June 2024. This is a free peer-to-peer mentoring programme available to Heritage and Community Groups who are interested in collecting oral history (Local History or Heritage Groups, Community or Parish Councils, Arts Groups etc). It is supported by The Heritage Council’s
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The second Talking Landscapes walk on Sunday 24 March at 1pm is a scenic historical walk in the townland of Cappabane, Scariff in East Clare. Cappabane native, Marie McMahon, is our guide. Treat yourself to spectacular views of Lough Derg, meet Marie’s family and neighbours along the way and hear their stories of Cappabane’s historical sites and local folklore. Visit the old
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An event from the Cuimhneamh an Chláir oral history archive for International Women’s Day Friday 8 March 2024, 7pm, Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis Cuimhneamh an Chláir is exploring the rich tapestry of Clare women’s voices in its archive and sharing some of their stories for International Women’s Day 2024. Expect tales of domestic life and
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