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Description

This series of podcasts on heritage and nature in Monaghan is presented by Shirley Clerkin and presents interviews with local people, custodians and heritage specialists recorded onsite. Listen to lots of lively discussions and stories about these heritage places and their values. Each podcast is about 15 minutes in length and accompanied with specially commissioned music by distinguished Monaghan composer Michael Gallen. Funded by Monaghan County Council and the Heritage Council. Recording and editing by Noel Murphy.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Heritage at the Heart podcast

Market Houses

2021/08/20

Shirley Clerkin is joined by local historians Martin Brady and Larry McDermott, and architectural author Kevin Mulligan in Castleblayney to talk all about the history of market houses, towns and how big old buildings can help regeneration of towns and villages.

Folk Art and Historic Headstones

2021/08/17

Shirley Clerkin is in Donagh Old Graveyard with sculptor Marc Kelly and local historian Paddy McQuaid where they discuss the style and symbolism of the memorials in the graveyards in Monaghan from the seventeenth century onwards.

The Puzzle of Placenames

2021/08/15

Shirley Clerkin is joined in Clones by heritage enthusiasts James Sheerin and Larry McDermott to tease out some placename meanings from Clones and elsewhere, and the heritage of the land that can be gleaned by diving into an exploration of what places are called. Music – Landmark and The Seed in March by Michael Gallen Recording and editing – Noel Murphy. Funding – Podcast is funded by the Heritage Council and Monaghan County Council

A Natural exploration of Hedgerows

2021/08/10

Heritage Officer Shirley Clerkin is joined by environmental scientist Jennifer McAree for a stroll along a diverse, abundant hedge in Ballinode to discuss the wildlife of hedges, good management, trees and history of hedges in Ireland. Music – Landmark and The Seed in March by Michael Gallen Recording and editing – Noel Murphy. Funding – Podcast is funded by the Heritage Council and Monaghan County Council.

The Patterns of Holy Wells

2021/08/07

Heritage Officer Shirley Clerkin is joined by local heritage experts Mary Kerley and Paddy Sherry for a walk to a holy well in the townland of Aghavilla or Achadh an Bhile (the field of the sacred tree), where they talk about the traditions and patterns associated with these venerated sources of water. Music – Landmark and The Seed in March by Michael Gallen Recording and editing – Noel Murphy. Funding – Podcast is funded by the Heritage Council and Monaghan County Council