The Vanishing Ireland Project was created by historian and author Turtle Bunbury, and photographer, James Fennell. There are currently 4 volumes of the best-selling Vanishing Ireland book series, each featuring portrait interviews with elderly members of society about their lives and times. The books have received awards and global acclaim from the Irish diaspora.
The mission of Vanishing Ireland is to preserve the stories of the older generations, bringing to life the world that our grandparents knew in a manner that appeals to a 21st century audience. The hope is for Vanishing Ireland to inspire children and grandchildren to listen to the stories of their own parents and grandparents, as well as
The mission of Vanishing Ireland is to preserve the stories of the older generations, bringing to life the world that our grandparents knew in a manner that appeals to a 21st century audience. The hope is for Vanishing Ireland to inspire children and grandchildren to listen to the stories of their own parents and grandparents, as well as older friends and neighbours, creating a record of memories for future generations.
Vanishing Ireland is a podcast series of interviews with Ireland’s elders, celebrating their courage, kindness and humour. In audio format, Turtle Bunbury discusses life and its learnings with people across Ireland, saving and celebrating their voices for future generations. To accompany each podcast, James Fennell will photograph interviewees.
The official Vanishing Ireland Facebook page is growing daily, with a current following of 127K+
This page is designed as a platform where people from all over the world can share photographs and memories of old Ireland.