Farming history of
Inishowen
31.01.23
CARN Men’s Shed are
officially launching an exhibition of maps, census
records, letters, photos and memorabilia focusing on the
history of farming in Inishowen (both past & present)
from 7pm - 9pm on Friday 3rd February 2023.
The exhibition brings together items collected by dozens
of men & women who attended eight evening sessions
organised by the Carn Men’s Shed during the long winter
months aimed at keeping the local tradition of
‘storytelling’ alive and combating social isolation in
the rural community. |
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Genealogist, Jennifer
McLaughlin-Doherty leading the storytelling session. |
Several of the ‘farming
storytelling’ sessions were facilitated by leading Irish
genealogist Jennifer Doherty from Clonmany who was
excited to be a part of the innovative new project.
Jennifer said: "I was delighted to have been asked to
help facilitate this wonderful project which saw those
with a background in rural Inishowen share their
reminiscences with the group”.
“Having given several talks on a wide variety of
subjects over the weeks, including how to use Irish land
records to trace our ancestors, the history of farming
in Inishowen from medieval times, and how farming has
changed over the years, these acted as a prompt to
encourage storytelling." |
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Barney Kerr, Haymaking in
Urris |
Deborah Shiels, Project
Co-ordinator at Carn Men’s Shed, said the interest from
the rural community in the storytelling nights was
‘amazing’ and that the collection of items on display in
the upcoming exhibition will provide fascinating
insights for anyone interested in the history of farming
and rural heritage of Inishowen.
Deborah explained: “Our exhibition night will
importantly give the wider community a chance to see
what our project involved, photos & visual displays of
the information gathered on Powerpoint and of course tea
and refreshments!
“We would therefore love to see as many people as
possible attend our exhibition night which I have no
doubts will provide them with a great opportunity to
learn more about our history of farming and fascinating
rural heritage in Inishowen.”
The official launch of the ’Farming history of
Inishowen’ exhibition will take place from 7pm to 9pm on
Friday, 3rd February 2023 at the Carn Men’s Shed
premises on the Moville Road. For further information on
the exhibition email
mens.shed.carn@gmail.com or phone Deborah Shiels on
083 8422088. |
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