Tom Hennigan: Old House Furnishing
Tom Hennigan talks about the contents of old Irish cottages.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: Housing In The Old Days
Tom Hennigan talks about Irish cottages in times gone by.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
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Our visit to Tom Hennigan's Heritage Farm in County Mayo, Ireland was exactly the experience we were seeking. It is both a museum and a one man show, taking the audience back to the days of the landlord and the tenant farmer.The thoroughness of the presentation is replete with statistics and anecdotes, delivered in the melodic and clearly comprehensible Mayo brogue that transports the listener back in time. A must see in Mayo.
Tom Hennigan: Poteen Making
Tom Hennigan talks about the illegal distillation of poteen (an alcohol spirit) and the superstitions surrounding it.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo)extending back to 8000BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
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Aisling thanking Tom Hennigan at Wedding Reception of Aisling & David at Hennigans Heritage Centre Hall, Killasser, Co Mayo, Republic of Ireland - July 2012
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Our visit to Tom Hennigan's Heritage Farm in County Mayo, Ireland was exactly the experience we were seeking. It is both a museum and a one man show, taking the audience back to the days of the landlord and the tenant farmer.The thoroughness of the presentation is replete with statistics and anecdotes, delivered in the melodic and clearly comprehensible Mayo brogue that transports the listener back in time. A must see in Mayo.
Tom Hennigan: Milk, Butter And Churns
Tom Hennigan talks about milk and butter production in times gone by.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo)extending back to 8000BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: The Maypole Emigrant Disaster
Tom Hennigan talks about a mining disaster in England.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: Propery Tax In The 1800s
Tom Hennigan describes how the Irish coped with tax on their cottages.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: The Sleveen
Tom Hennigan talks about the use of the sleveen in potato growing in times gone by.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: An 1857 Washing Machine
Tom Hennigan talks about an 1857 washing machine.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo )extending back to 8000BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: Thatch
Tom Hennigan talks about thatch on old houses.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: Thatch
Tom Hennigan describes a measurement of length used commonly in times gone by.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: Food Dipping
Tom Hennigan talks about Friday food in the old days. Tom Hennigan talks about the Celtic Cross. This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402)and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: The Workhouse
Tom Hennigan talks about The Workhouse in times gone by.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: Farm Calender Mural
Tom Hennigan talks about a series of murals demonstrating the highlights of the farming year in times gone by.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Midwest launch Ireland’s biggest Tradfest in Attymass
Midwest Radio, Ireland's most listened to regional programme will launch this year’s 2017 Mayo Manchester Tradfest on Thursday 3 August with a two hour live broadcast at the Fr Peyton Centre in Attymass from 6pm to 8pm. Listeners can tune into the launch on 96.1fm in Mayo and online around the globe at .The festival with over 100 events has been billed by the media as one of Irelands biggest celebrations of Traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance.
The free admission VIP party in Attymass which has just been nominated to represent Mayo in Ireland’s Pride of Place Awards, will see a host of special guests join the performers taking part in the week-long festival which is expected to attract over 50,000 people to Mayo. The award winning festival is now in its fifth year and features six action-packed days and nights of traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance.
Tony Hennigan from Mayo Manchester commented “We are delighted to be teaming up with Midwest Radio again to launch our annual festival with a live two hour Radio broadcast sponsored by Excel Excavations from Manchester. This year’s festival is our biggest yet, there are six main festival hubs located in Attymass, Ballina, Bonniconlon, Castlebar, Foxford and Westport. The launch is open to the public and is free admission, Irish musicians, singers and dancers are welcome to come down and join in the party.
Tom Hennigan: Schooldays
Tom Hennigan talks about the national school system in the past. This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: Old Household & Farm Utensils
Tom Hennigan talks about utensils in times gone by.
This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.
Tom Hennigan: Mayo Regional Development From 8000 BC
Tom Hennigan talks about regional development from 8000 BC. This is from part of an extensive collection of history, folklore, murals, implements and custom relating to country life in Ireland (and especially Mayo) extending back to 8000 BC on show at Hennigan's Heritage Centre, Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo, Ireland (+353 0872491402) and told in a gripping manner by Tom himself. This is a must see for natives and visitors alike and should be visited by every child in the country as it puts a lot of history in perspective.