Gathering Heritage

Gathering Heritage

History EN ↓ 60 episodes

The Gathering Heritage project seeks to preserve cultural heritage from Ireland for future generations by using digital media via audio recordings, animated cartoons, video clips, blogs and online communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gathering Heritage

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History

Podcast website

www.gatheringheritage.com

Latest episode

Aug 24, 2025

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Episodes

60. Mary Stoddart and Dudley Lifeboat Talk 24.08.2025

Supported By The Heritage Council Of Ireland - A short talk for Heritage Week about the The Mary Stoddart Disaster and Dudley Lifeboat Restoration Project in Blackrock, Co. Louth in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Travers 10.12.2023

Stephen Travers from the Miami (Showband) visits Blackrock. Co. Louth after almost 50 years from first playing in the Pavillion Ballroom in 1975 just two months before the shooting incident. In this interview he talks to host Jason McGee with local Historian Noel Sharkey about the music and showband era in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quinns Funeral Home 23.08.2023

Harry Lee talks to Dundalk based Funeral Director Gerry Quinn about his family's long association with the business, famous signage, changing times and Google reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telstar Radio - Adverts 1982 08.05.2023

Some local radio adverts from the Eamon Doyle show in May 1982 on Telstar Radio - Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Hughes - Crosscause Charity 02.08.2022

Listen to Conor Hughes’s story of how Crosscause started the projects, its goals, and future plans. Hear all about the challenges of starting a charity abroad, how your generous donations are spent and how you can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2020 Ep27: Jason McGee Interview 30.12.2020

Harry Lee talks to Jason McGee about growing up in Dundalk, School, Sports, Family Life, working in Macardles Brewery and life in Blackrock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2020 Ep26: Paddy Madole Interview 09.12.2020

Harry Lee captured a special Christmas Interview with Dundalks Famous Son - the singing superstar that is Paddy Madole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2020 Ep25: Harry Lee - My Two Teenage Loves 05.11.2020

Harry Lee talks about his teenage loves back in 1950s Ireland for the Gathering Heritage Project Amazing Lives 2020 Series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2020 Ep24: Harry Lee - My School Days 28.10.2020

Harry Lee talks about growing up and being educated in Dundalk around 50's in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2020 Ep23: Harry Lee - My Two Mums 22.10.2020

Harrys Hillstreet Haydays - Harry talks about his early memory of the passing of his mum ... and his new mum Alice. Part of the Gathering Heritage "Amazing Lives 2020" Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2020 Ep22: Nicky McCourt - Macardle Moore & Co. 22.09.2020

Harry Lee talks to Nicky McCourt about stories of the Macardles Brewery and some of the "characters" who worked there for the Gathering Heritage Project - Amazing Lives 2020 series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2020 Ep21: The Mary Stoddart Disaster - Noel Sharkey 11.07.2020

Harry Lee talks to Blackrock historian about the Mary Stoddart maritime disaster which happened in Dundalk Bay, Co. Louth in Ireland on 6th April 1858. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep20: Tim Mullens - Customs On The Border 01.10.2019

Harry Lee talks to Tim Mullen about a spent enforcing customs on the border in Ireland in the early seventies and eighties before it was removed as part of the Good Friday agreement in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep19: Damien "Dino" Keenan - The Castle 25.09.2019

Harry Lee talks to Dino Keenan about living in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth and life spent working, exploring and socialising in a very unique family home known as "The Castle".  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep18: Collette O'Hagan - Fostering For Life 20.09.2019

Harry Lee talks to Collette O'Hagan about growing up on the Border in Ireland and her decision to foster kids throughout her life. Recorded for the Gathering Heritage Project in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep17: Anne Smyth - Smyths The Chemist 11.09.2019

Harry Lee talks to Anne Smyth about a well known family pharmacy business and a lifetime of looking after dedicated customers who knew it as "Smyths The Chemist". Recorded in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland for the Gathering Heritage Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep16: David Darcy - Down The Quay 04.09.2019

Harry Lee talks to David "Doc" Darcy about a life spend "Down The Quay" side. Recorded in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland for the Gathering Heritage Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep15: Gene Yore - Mens Shed 20.08.2019

Harry Lee talks to Gene Yore about the Dundalk Mens Shed, the history of the organisation, how they are funded and the many talents of those involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep14: Karen McArdle - The Mellon Trust 15.08.2019

Harry Lee talks to Karen McArdle about a life changing visit to South Africa, The Niall Mellon Trust and her 17th visit back to help support housing projects for the people living in townships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep13: Conor Hughes - Danny Hughes Shop 13.08.2019

Harry Lee talks to Conor Hughes about his very well know father Danny Hughes who's legendary shop in Blackrock ran until the ripe old age of 93. Recorded for the Gathering Heritage Project in Co. Louth in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep12: Riccardo Lucchesi - In The Army Now 09.08.2019

Harry Lee talks to Sgt. Riccardo Lucchesi about a 35 year career in the Irish Army, patrolling the Irish Border and how he miraculously survived being shot while on duty in the Lebanon in the mid 80's. Recorded for the Gathering Heritage Project in Dundalk, Co. Louth in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep11: Patsy Rogers - 60s Music Clubs 07.08.2019

Harry Lee talks to Patsy Rogers about the music club scene in Dundalk in the 1960's. Recorded for the Gathering Heritage Project in Co. Louth in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep10: Pearse O'Hanrahan - Chip Shop Days 02.08.2019

Harry Lee talks to Pearse O'Hanrahan about the family chipper business in Dundalk run from his family home and the origins of the famous "Solo". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep9: Dominic Keating - Dundalk Textiles 31.07.2019

Harry Lee talks to Dominic Keating about the needlework industry and the Dundalk Textiles factory in Co. Louth in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2019 Ep8: Catherina Lynch - Growing Up On The Border 18.07.2019

Harry Lee talks to Catherina Lynch about growing up in Forkhill Village in Co. Armagh in the border of Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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