Episodes

  • In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 2

    In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 2
    Oct 23 2023

    In 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 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/spabireland

    www.twitter.com/spabireland

    www.facebook.com/spabireland

    Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani

    Edited by Graeme Baldwin

    Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  

    Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.

    Theme music by Cillian Byrne.

    Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.

     

    Shownotes

    Bob's favourite vernacular building : Stoners Building (Building H)

     

    https://www.auchindrain.org.uk/

    Info@auchindrain.co.uk

     

    Skara Bray Neolithic Houses, Orkney

     

     

     
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    52 mins
  • In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 1

    In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 1
    Oct 16 2023

    In 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 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/spabireland

    www.twitter.com/spabireland

    www.facebook.com/spabireland

    Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani

    Edited by Graeme Baldwin

    Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  

    Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.

    Theme music by Cillian Byrne.

    Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.

     

     

    SHOWNOTES 

    https://www.auchindrain.org.uk/

    info@auchindrain.co.uk

     

    Fidelma Mullane 2019 - Croiceann cruaidh féarmhar an talaimh : a material culture of the skin of the earth - the example of roofing with sod parings in Ireland

     

     
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    54 mins
  • In conversation with Shem Caulfield, Bernie Doherty & Christy Cunniffe

    In conversation with Shem Caulfield, Bernie Doherty & Christy Cunniffe
    Oct 9 2023

    We 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 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/spabireland

    www.twitter.com/spabireland

    www.facebook.com/spabireland

    Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani

    Edited by Graeme Baldwin

    Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  

    Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.

    Theme music by Cillian Byrne.

    Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.

     

    https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/content/files/Wrought-Iron-Gates-S-Caulfield.pdf

    https://roaringwaterjournal.com/tag/shem-caulfield/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pKA_-rW3-k

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCLOYKymjH4&t=1s

    Videos : https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/topics/galway-forged-gates-project/gkmedia-videos

    Furnace Festival : https://www.furnacefestival.ie/

    https://field-monuments.galwaycommunityheritage.org/

    https://www.instagram.com/galwaycommunityarchaeology/?hl=en

    https://twitter.com/archaeology_gc?s=20

    https://www.facebook.com/GalwayCommunityArchaeology/

    g.c.archaeology@gmail.com

    https://www.facebook.com/christy.cunniffe

    https://twitter.com/ChristyCunniffe

    TG4 tv station : https://www.tg4.ie/ga/

    Manchan Magan TG4 : https://www.manchan.com/
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • In conversation with Marie Mannion & Emma Laffey

    In conversation with Marie Mannion & Emma Laffey
    Oct 2 2023

    We 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

    Marie Mannion: mmannion@galwaycoco.ie

    Galway Heritage Office website: https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/

    Emma Laffey: Mad About Heritage - Emma Laffey

    https://www.youtube.com/@user-uh7uh9uo8v

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075727884894

     

    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:

    www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland

    To follow us on social media:

    www.instagram.com/spabireland

    www.twitter.com/spabireland

    www.facebook.com/spabireland

    Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani

    Edited by Graeme Baldwin

    Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  

    Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.

    Theme music by Cillian Byrne.

    Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • In conversation with Rachel McKenna

    In conversation with Rachel McKenna
    Sep 25 2023

    We 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 Day

    https://www.offalyhistory.com/shop/books/traditional-architecture-in-offaly-history-materials-and-furniture-1800-to-present-day

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ufd70p-_HU

    County Offaly Conservation of Built Heritage

    https://www.offaly.ie/c/conservation-of-built-heritage/

    Carrigeen Farmhouse

    https://offalylibrariesblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/30/carrigeen-farmhouse-offalys-hidden-heritage/

    Pilot Conservation Advice Scheme for Vacant Traditional Farmhouses

    https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/260179/669f8755-697a-42a8-bff0-fa57bbd2e8c5.pdf#page=null

     

    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:

    www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland

    To follow us on social media:

    www.instagram.com/spabireland

    www.twitter.com/spabireland

    www.facebook.com/spabireland

    Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani

    Edited by Graeme Baldwin

    Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  

    Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • In conversation with John Plunkett, Rory Galligan & Fergal McGirl

    In conversation with John Plunkett, Rory Galligan & Fergal McGirl
    Sep 18 2023
    In 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 maintaining the traditional use of vernacular farm buildings and structures.  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.comFor more information on SPAB Ireland:www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-irelandTo follow us on social media:www.instagram.com/spabirelandwww.twitter.com/spabirelandwww.facebook.com/spabirelandHosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia ArtibaniEdited by Graeme BaldwinReviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.Theme music by Cillian Byrne.Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023. ShownotesJohn's favourite vernacular building : OuthousesRory's favourite vernacular building : A thatched cottageFergal's favourite vernacular buildings : Whitestown Clachan, Co. louth Contact detailsJohn Plunkett :Phone contact number given at end of podcast Rory Galligan: Rock Road Stone Company Ltd. Moynalty, Meath. LinkedIn National Guild article  Building Ireland Magazine article   Fergal McGirl :fmgarchitects.ieinfo@fmgarchitects.ieLinkedIn GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings SchemeEvaluation of Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme - 2022 Agriland .ie article : Old ways and grant aid restores cobbled yard on Carnaross Farm  Rothe House Kilkenny  ROI Government Conservation Advice Series - Paving : The Conservation of Historic Ground Surfaces  Cobble Repairs - Robin Russell, Historic Churches 2017  Traditional Buildings on Irish Farms, 2005, ROI Heritage Council Reusing Farm Buildings : A Kildare PerspectiveLaura Bowen and Nicki Matthews DSWAI  : Dry Stone Walling Association of Ireland https://www.facebook.com/dswai.ie 
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • In conversation with Toby Slater

    In conversation with Toby Slater
    Sep 11 2023
    In 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:www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland To follow us on social media:www.instagram.com/spabirelandwww.twitter.com/spabirelandwww.facebook.com/spabirelandHosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia ArtibaniEdited by Graeme BaldwinReviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.Theme music by Cillian Byrne. Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023 ShownotesToby's favourite building type: Angel Roofs Toby's contact detailshttps://www.instagram.com/slaterconservation/https://www.slaterconservation.co.uk/  Maldon conservation award - fire damaged Kings Inn Maldon Conservation award -  De Laches, Cold Norton SPAB Ireland Working Party Site 2023 Charlecote Mill, Warwickshire Kibworth Harcourt Mill Project by SPAB Mills and Millers of Ireland - The Society for the Preservation of Ancient and Traditional Irish Mills Skerries mills  Offaly County Council : An Industrial Heritage Survey  by Fred Hammond 2009 Part 1Part 2 ROI Government advice series : A Guide to the Repair of Historic RoofsROI Government advice series : A Guide to the Repair of Historic Windows Historic England, Practical Building Conservation : Timber  SPAB advice : Timber frame repair SPAB advice : Timber floorsSPAB advice: Timber StairsSPAB advice : Timber Floor Structures SPAB advice : Timber Windows SPAB advice : Timber Wall paneling  
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    51 mins
  • In conversation with Tom Little

    In conversation with Tom Little
    Sep 4 2023
    In 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 Public Works have played in making the Stonecutting & Stonemasonry Apprenticeship program a reality.In particular, the OPW's continued support of the program  has helped ensure the future of this timeless craft for future generationsIf you're interested in learning more about a future in stoneworking check out the apprenticeship programmes run by Kerry College of Further Education and the OPW shared in our shownotes. 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:www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland To follow us on social media:www.instagram.com/spabirelandwww.twitter.com/spabirelandwww.facebook.com/spabireland Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia ArtibaniEdited by Graeme BaldwinReviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.Theme music by Cillian Byrne. Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023. SHOWNOTESFavourite Building - his own house: a two storey stone labourers cottage built around  1900. Tom's contact details : tomlittle@kerrycollege.ie / tomlittlestonecarving@hotmail.com  Kerry College Apprenticeship Programme OPW Apprenticeship Programme  Drystone Walling Association of IrelandWebsiteFacebookFéile na gCloch (Festival of Stone) Inis Oirr, 14th to 17th September 2023  Galway Cathedral : Cathedral of Our Lady into Heaven and St Nicholas Micheal Biggs biography1973 video of sculptor Michael Biggs on the dying craft of stone carving and how his stonework for a Dún Laoghaire church gives it new life. Oisin O Kelly biography RTE archives on Oisín Kelly retrospective Heart to Hearth - In conversation with Tom Pollard Pat McAfee  booksStone Buildings: Conservation. Restoration. HistoryIrish Stone Walls: History, Building, Conservation Killian O’Flaherty Ballyknockan : A Wicklow Stonecutters village  ROI Government built heritage advice series - Conservation and repair of masonry ruins SPAB Advice : Stone walls SPAB Advice: Stone Floors SPAB Technical Advice Note : The Need for Old Buildings to 'Breathe' SPAB Advice : Crafts 
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    57 mins