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Chats about Irish Vernacular Buildings

  1. 04/18/2025

    In conversation with Killian and Petra O'Flaherty

    In this episode, we spoke with stonemasons Killian and Petra O'Flaherty. We unfortunately had some issues with the recording, so instead please listen to a summary of our chats; we hope to have them on again in the future.  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 ireland@spab.org.uk 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.facebook.com/spabireland Hosted by  Livia Artibani Edited by Graeme Baldwin Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi. Theme music by Cillian Byrne. Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2024.

    10 min

  2. 04/11/2025

    In conversation with Hannah Glass

    In this episode, we talk to recent graduate Hannah Glass about her time on the All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme. 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 ireland@spab.org.uk 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.facebook.com/spabireland Hosted by  Livia Artibani Edited by Graeme Baldwin Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi. Theme music by Cillian Byrne. Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2024.

    38 min

  3. 04/04/2025

    In conversation with Michael Fortune

    In this episode, we talk to Irish folklorist Michael Fortune, and designer of the annual Irish Dresser and Folklore Calendar. 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 ireland@spab.org.uk 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.facebook.com/spabireland Hosted by  Livia Artibani Edited by Graeme Baldwin Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi. Theme music by Cillian Byrne. Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2024.

    1h 12m

  4. 03/28/2025

    In conversation with Bernie Henry

    In this episode we talk to Bernie Henry of the Clara Heritage Society.  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 ireland@spab.org.uk 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.facebook.com/spabireland Hosted by  Livia Artibani Edited by Graeme Baldwin Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi. Theme music by Cillian Byrne. Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2024.

    1h 30m

  5. 03/21/2025

    In Conversation with Primrose Wilson

    In this episode we talk to Primrose Wilson, trustee and founding Chairman of the Follies Trust. The Follies Trust aims to encourage the appreciation and conservation of Irish follies, to promote traditional construction and building skills, and to encourage knowledge and appreciation of Ireland’s artistic and cultural heritage. 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 ireland@spab.org.uk 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.facebook.com/spabireland Hosted by  Livia Artibani Edited by Graeme Baldwin Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi. Theme music by Cillian Byrne. Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2024.

    56 min
  6. In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 2

    10/23/2023

    In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 2

    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

    52 min
  7. In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 1

    10/16/2023

    In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 1

    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

    54 min
  8. In conversation with Shem Caulfield, Bernie Doherty & Christy Cunniffe

    10/09/2023

    In conversation with Shem Caulfield, Bernie Doherty & Christy Cunniffe

    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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Chats about Irish Vernacular Buildings

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  • Creator
    SPAB Ireland
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Heart to Hearth