Heart to Hearth

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Podcast Heart to Hearth

Chats about Irish Vernacular Buildings

  1. In conversation with John Plunkett, Rory Galligan & Fergal McGirl

    18/09/2023

    In conversation with John Plunkett, Rory Galligan & Fergal McGirl

    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.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.

    1h23min
  2. In conversation with Tom Little

    04/09/2023

    In conversation with Tom Little

    In this episode we talk to Tom Little, stone worker and letter carver who also designs and rungs 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 generations. If 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/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.

    57min

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