The Uí Máine Project~ A Conversation with Liam Kildea, Nicola Bowes and Paula Sharkey.
Story ArchaeologyShow Notes
Designed to protect and celebrate the unique Karst landscape of South Roscommon and its embedded mythologies and stories, the Uí Máine community project has grown and developed from the inspired work of three main groups, The Celtic Eye art group, the Karst Farming group and the Taughmaconnell Hall, community. Join Chris as she discovers more about their on-going achievements and awards.
Links for this podcast
Listen to the podcast A Conversation with Niola Bowes and Rosemary Carty from the Celtic Eye arts group.
Find out about Celtic Eye
Find out more about the Karst landscape project.
View some of Uí Máine Project recent events.
Find out more about the geological survey of south Roscommon
Find out more on the The Uí Máine Project gallery page (available shortly)
karst regions in Ireland
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