About Connecting Through Heritage with Leitrim County Council
The Connecting Through Heritage Podcast Series highlights much of Leitrim’s built, natural and cultural heritage from the people who know most about it.
In our latest Memory Meitheals episodes, Fionnuala Maxwell will be speaking to Leitrim residents about the heritage of their local area and their memory’s of growing up and living in Leitrim
The Connecting Through Heritage Podcast Series is an initiative of the Leitrim County Council Heritage Office and is part-funded by the Heritage Council.
School Days & Growing Up in Drumcree In the second part of this Memory Meitheals feature, the conversation moves from mill life to school days and the everyday adventures of growing up in the Drumcree and Glebe area. Florrie Moynihan (née Rowley), Mel Rowley and Gerry Reilly recall the teachers, classrooms, neighbours and small excitements that shaped childhood in rural Leitrim. Stories of friendship, local characters and family life sit alongside Florrie’s reflections on leaving home for...
19 Dec 2025
Acheson's Mill Part One
Drumcree Mill: Turning the Wheel of Memory Acheson’s, or Drumcree Mill, is remembered in this first episode of a rich two-part Memory Meitheals feature. Neighbours Florrie Moynihan (née Rowley), her brother Mel Rowley and Gerry Reilly guide us through the bustle, craft and community that once surrounded the mill, sharing memories of its workers and of Albert Acheson, the last miller to keep it turning. This first episode captures the working world of the mill and the strong ties between neigh...
12 Dec 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - Vincie and J.J. Mulligan Part Two
Devilment & Daylight: Tales from Bunnybeg (Part 2) The second instalment of this two-part conversation widens the lens as Vincie and J.J. Mulligan delve deeper into stories of family, neighbours, devilment and events in the local town of Mohill. We hear a lot more family history and of the long-standing traditions of the Eslin area, as they weave archaeology, memory and mischief together in their own unmistakable way. Both men also reflect on the years they spent living and working in Eng...
5 Dec 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - Vincie and J.J. Mulligan Part One
Devilment & Daylight: Tales from Bunnybeg (Part 1) In this wonderfully entertaining first instalment, brothers Vincie and J.J. Mulligan from Bunnybeg, Eslin, share a treasure trove of stories drawn from their childhood in rural Leitrim. Full of devilment, quick wit and colourful detail, their memories introduce us to the local characters who shaped the area and the tall tales that travelled from house to house. Folklore sits side by side with fact as the brothers recall banshee sightings,...
28 Nov 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - Tish Dunleavy and Eilish O Callaghan
Songs, Streets & Stories: Mohill in Its Heyday In this warm and lively episode of Memory Meitheals, neighbours Tish Dunleavy and Eilish O’Callaghan bring us back to their childhood on Main Street, Mohill — a time when the town thrived with shops, characters, festivals and constant activity. They share joyful memories of growing up in a street where everyone knew everyone, where local characters left lasting impressions, and where small businesses and community events shaped the rhythm of ...
11 May 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - Caseys and Jim Rogers Part Two
Michael and Madge Casey share memories of Mohill's history, describing events and people from the 1930s, offering a glimpse into the town's past.
4 May 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - Caseys and Jim Rogers Part One
Michael and Madge Casey share memories of Mohill's history, recounting events and people from the 1930s onward, in this interview about their community involvement.
27 Apr 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - George Reynolds and Family Part Two
George Reynolds and his sons Seoirse and Shane share vivid memories of Esker and its surroundings, painting a picture of local history in this interview.
20 Apr 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - George Reynolds and Family Part One
George Reynolds and his sons Seoirse and Shane share vivid memories of Esker and its surroundings, painting a picture of local history and tradition in this interview.
13 Apr 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - Kilnagross Knitters
Rose Hartigan empowers women in rural Leitrim during the 1960s by teaching them aran knitting, enabling them to earn income through Standún's shop.
6 Apr 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - Drumsna Part Two
Colleen Guckian and Fr. Francis Garvey share memories of Drumsna, revealing the village's history and community life in this interview episode.
30 Mar 2025
Leitrim Memory Meitheals - Drumsna Part One
Colleen Guckian and Fr. Francis Garvey share memories of Drumsna, revealing the village's history and community life in this interview.
14 Aug 2020
Traditional Farming
John Reynolds and Tommy Earley explore traditional farming methods in Leitrim, including potato cultivation and organic practices, highlighting the importance of heritage and sustainable agriculture in this interview.
14 Aug 2020
Musical Heritage
Fiddler Conor Ward and singer Fionnuala Maxwell explore Leitrim's musical heritage, performing and interpreting forgotten songs like 'The Little Hills o’ Leitrim' in this interview episode.
14 Aug 2020
Local History
Historian John Bredin recounts Carrick-on-Shannon's history, highlighting the intertwined Catholic and Protestant communities and their shared heritage in this interview episode.
14 Aug 2020
Ecology
Ecologist Kate Bismilla and hedge-laying expert Neil Foulkes discuss the vital role of hedgerows in Ireland, emphasizing their beauty and importance for local wildlife.
14 Aug 2020
Leitrim Prehistory
Museum archaeologist Donna Gilligan explores Leitrim's prehistory, discussing significant artifacts and the diverse groups that settled there, alongside prehistorian Sam Moore in this interview.
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Michael Casey
Madge Casey
George Reynolds
Seoirse Reynolds
Shane Reynolds
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