VANISHING IRELAND PODCAST INTERVIEWS
THE IRISH DIASPORA - comfort in memories AND REMEMBERING
Vanishing Ireland brings comfort through memories to the Irish diaspora all over the world. Photo by Brian McNamee.
OUR NATIONAL LORE
“Vanishing Ireland is about gathering experiences, information and qualities of life from people who have lived longer," says Anne Doyle, RTE News icon. "This is a very human initiative and could contribute something very significant to our national lore."
PODCAST FAMILY TESTIMONIALS
"To hear MY grandmother speak honestly and tell her history is powerful."
“Immense pride filled our hearts as we listened to Dad recall his youth and sea faring adventure."
"HOW MANY TIMES DO WE SAY, WE MUST WRITE DOWN THE STORIES THAT OLDER RELATIVES TELL US?"
the voices of Vanishing ireland
Vanishing Ireland connects the Irish diaspora around the world, chronicling the life and times of Ireland's oldest generation through their stories and distinctive voices. Created by historian, Turtle Bunbury and photographer, James Fennell, Vanishing Ireland contributes a continuous stream of memories to the national archives, preserving knowledge, wisdom and anecdotes for present and future generations.