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Heart to HearthIn conversation with Bob Clark - Part 2In this episode we continue our conversation with? Bob Clark, director and curator of the unique Township of Auchindrain in Scotland. We delve into the history of the site and its evolution through the centuries up to modern days. We then look at what can be done to preserve and transmit its memory to future generations This conversation with Bob ended up being a bit longer than our usual episode, so we've decided to split the conversation into two parts. If you have a question or would like to give us f...
2023-10-2352 minHeart to HearthIn conversation with Bob Clark - Part 1In this episode we talk to Bob Clark, director and curator of the unique Township of Auchindrain in Scotland. We delve into the history of the site and its evolution through the centuries up to modern days. We then look at what can be done to preserve and transmit its memory to future generations This conversation with Bob ended up being a bit longer than our usual episode, so we've decided to split the conversation into two parts. If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ide...
2023-10-1654 min
Heart to HearthIn conversation with Shem Caulfield, Bernie Doherty & Christy CunniffeWe talk to County Galway Community Archaeologist Bernie Doherty, Artist Shem Caulfield and retired Community Archaeologist Christy Cunniffe about their involvement in the the Galway Forged Gate Project, particularly getting into details about the artistic flourishes of vernacular blacksmiths, iron crosses and iconography as well as touching on the history of metalworking and smelting in Ireland.If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or...
2023-10-091h 07
Heart to HearthIn conversation with Marie Mannion & Emma LaffeyWe talk to County Galway Heritage Officer Marie Mannion and Emma Laffey of Skehana & District Heritage Group about the Galway Forged Gates Project, a wonderful project that skillfully reveals the connection between our tangible physical heritage and the intangible traditions, skills, stories and local histories they possess. We learn about the importance of recording our heritage (tangible and intangible) before it is lost and how a packet of biccies can go a long way when talking to our older generations to record their local knowledge.Project Website: https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/category/topics/galway-forged-gates-project...
2023-10-021h 17
Heart to HearthIn conversation with Rachel McKennaWe talk to Rachel McKenna, the architectural Conservation Officer for Co. Offaly about her book “Traditional Architecture in Offaly” and get a wonderful insight into the vernacular traditions of the county and the outcome of many years of research, work and conversations with owners. We learn about the importance of recording memories and traditions, and the involvement of the County Council in the process. Traditional Architecture in Offaly: History, Materials and Furniture 1800 to Present Dayhttps://www.offalyhistory.com/shop/books/traditional-architecture-in-offaly-history-materials-and-furniture-1800-to-present-dayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ufd70p-_HU
2023-09-251h 03
Heart to HearthIn conversation with John Plunkett, Rory Galligan & Fergal McGirlIn today's episode we talk to John Plunkett, the eldest son of the Plunkett family who has taken an interest in restoring the family farm, Rory Galligan, director of Rock Road Stone Company in Moynalty, Co. Meath and Fergal McGirl, a Conservation architect based in Dublin, with almost 30 years of experience. We chat to them about how together they carried out a project to restore the Plunkett cobbled farmyard in Co.Meath. We learn about the importance of proper on-site research when carrying out a restoration project and the untold value of regular maintenance of vernacular buildings along with...
2023-09-181h 22
Heart to HearthIn conversation with Toby SlaterIn this episode talk to carpenter Toby Slater about his time as an SPAB Millwright Fellow in 2022 and learn about the challenges and solutions he works through in the conservation of historic timberwork. If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at spabireland@gmail.com For more information on SPAB Ireland:...
2023-09-1150 min
Heart to HearthIn conversation with Tom LittleIn this episode we talk to Tom Little, stone worker and letter carver who also designs and runs the Stone Cutting and Stone Masonry Apprenticeship programme at the Kerry College of Further Education and Training. He tells us about the decline and evolution of Irish stone working from the 1960’s to now, where he’s seeing the beginning of a new ‘stone renaissance’ as the craft is better appreciated, in higher demand and is taken up by new generations of passionate and creative workers Tom would like to acknowledge the vital role SOLAS and the Office of...
2023-09-0457 min
Heart to HearthIn conversation with Jimmy LenehanIn this episode we talk to Jimmy Lenehan, a Kilkenny based thatcher working in reed and straw since 1993, about some of the archaeology and traditions of thatched roofs in Ireland, the historical context, longevity and value of different thatching materials as well as getting into some discussions about growing and harvesting quality thatching supplies here in Ireland.If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your pod...
2023-08-281h 02
Heart to HearthIn conversation with Marianne SuhrWe talk to Marianne Suhr, conservation building surveyor and co-author of the 'Old House Eco Handbook' to get some advice about sensitive interventions for contemporary living in traditional buildings that still retain the character of your old building. We get into dew points, insulating plasters, underfloor heating, secondary glazing, appropriate insulation and some of the ‘quick wins’ that can be carried out on traditional buildings. If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leav...
2023-08-2153 min
Heart to HearthIntroduction to Season 3If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at spabireland@gmail.com For more information on SPAB Ireland:www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland To follow us on social media:www.instagram.com/spabirelandwww.twitter.com/spabireland www.facebook.com/spabireland
2023-08-1208 minHeart to HearthIntroduction to Heart to HearthThis is it! Episode 01 of the first ever SPAB Ireland podcast. On our first episode you can hear our podcast hosts Tríona Byrne (Chairperson of SPAB Ireland) and Róisín Beine (Committee member at SPAB Ireland) discuss how they became involved in SPAB Ireland, the importance of vernacular architecture, what exactly does vernacular mean, and an introduction to another of our SPAB Ireland committee members Gissella Renolfi who hails from Argentina on her perspective on vernacular heritage in Ireland.Hosted by Tríona Byrne and Róisín Beirne.Edited by Deirdre Keeley.Ar...
2021-08-1648 min