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OTHER PODCASTS:
Listed below are other sources of voices from Co. Offaly. These include "Harvesting the History", Capturing our Story: Kilcormac, GAA Oral History Project and Stories of Bord Na Móna
Harvesting The History
The podcast series that explores the natural landscapes of Offaly, connecting the people, the places, and the peatlands. Presented by Garret Daly. With 42,000 ha of peatland in County Offaly, the history of both Bord na Mona and ESB operations goes beyond their landmass and energy production. The stories featured throughout this 13-part series focus on generational employment and the direct establishment of communities by these bodies in the 1950s. Harvesting a cultural consciousness by capturing the knowledge of the local people who are linked to this natural landscape and environment.
https://offalyldc.ie/media/harvesting-our-history#
Capturing Our Story: Kilcormac
Irish Life and Lore’s ‘Capturing our Story: Kilcormac’ Oral History Project, with support from Creative Ireland, Offaly County Council Heritage Office and Kilcormac Development Association, features recordings of local residents who provided wonderful and descriptive testimonies of life down through the years.
https://visitkilcormac.com/about/oral-history-capturing-our-story/
GAA Oral History Project
The GAA Oral History Project was commissioned by the GAA as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations in 2009. The aim of the project was to record, collect and preserve the memories, stories and opinions of the people involved in the GAA.
Under the direction of Boston College, 790 interviews were conducted with approximately 1,300 GAA fans, players and administrators between 2009 and 2012
https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/oral-history/geography/leinster/offaly
The Stories of Bord na Móna
The "Stories of Bord na Móna" podcast is an LOETB Community Education Production, where the stories and experiences of those who dedicated their working lives to this iconic Irish company are shared.
Bord na Móna has been an integral part of the Irish landscape for decades, providing jobs, energy and fuel to the nation. In this podcast, we hear from retired employees who have a wealth of memories and stories to share about their time working with the company. Our guests reminisce about their experiences with Bord na Móna, from the hard work in the bogs to the camaraderie and friendships forged through the years. They share stories of the opportunities and challenges they faced, both professionally and personally. They also delve into the impact that working for Bord na Móna had on their lives outside of work, from sport and recreation to family life and beyond.
https://www.loetb.ie/community-education-podcasts
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