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Irish Life & Lore - Voices from the Archive

By: Maurice O'Keeffe
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  • 2022 National Heritage Award winning podcast based on over 4,000 oral history recordings that have been compiled in Ireland by Maurice O'Keeffe of www.irishlifeandlore.com since 1995.


    Maurice and Jane O'Keeffe of Tralee, Co. Kerry set up Irish Life and Lore, an educational and commercial organisation, to record and archive oral history in Ireland. Now it's time to share some of the best recordings with you, and allow you to listen to first hand accounts of pivotal moments in Ireland's national and social history.


    The generations which went before us could never have imagined the immense change which has come about in the way we live over the past century in Ireland. The Irish Life and Lore podcasts offer the listener an opportunity to hear the voices of eye witnesses to this change, in all their individuality and authenticity, and in their manner of speaking unique to their local area. We hope you enjoy listening!


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Episodes
  • Muriel MCcCarthy (1931- 2021) Keeper of Ancient Books at Marsh's Library, Dublin

    Muriel MCcCarthy (1931- 2021) Keeper of Ancient Books at Marsh's Library, Dublin
    Jun 7 2024


    Muriel McCarthy was indeed an institution at Marsh's Library, having worked there for 44 years. She was responsible for the upkeep and survival of a national treasure. Muriel was recorded at the Library in 2012.


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    32 mins
  • Irish Life and Lore - Migration from Kerry to the Midlands with Vincent Garvey

    Irish Life and Lore - Migration from Kerry to the Midlands with Vincent Garvey
    May 16 2024
    Vincent tells a fascinating story about his father, his naval experiences during WWI, and being unable to settle after returning to his farm in Kerry. His subsequent migration to Meath, leaving his family behind, is discussed in detail.

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    32 mins
  • Desmond Guinness (1931-2020) Co-founder of the Irish Georgian Society

    Desmond Guinness (1931-2020) Co-founder of the Irish Georgian Society
    May 3 2024

    A descendant of the Guinness brewing family, Desmond Guinness was a conservationist who achieved much in helping to save some of our fine Irish Georgian buildings from falling into ruin. His legacy is extraordinary.




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    34 mins
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