Where We Belong

Where We Belong

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Where We Belong episodes

  • The Big Snow of '47

    We accompanied Savina Donohoe on a trip to meet Hughie and Bridie from Crosserlough to uncover their childhood memories of the infamous 'Big Snow of 1947'.

    Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people.

    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Sound by Anthony Egan

    Editing by Grainne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Assistant Producer Tina Brady

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    24 min
  • Cavan Town Hall with Derbhle Crotty and Padraic McIntyre

    We caught up with renowned Cavan actress Derbhle Crotty and venue manager Padraic McIntyre at the Town Hall in Cavan to discover how the building influenced them as creatives and impacted the, now thriving, arts scene for generations. 

    Sit back, relax and spend some quality time with Cavan and its people. 

    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Sound by Anthony Egan

    Editing by Grainne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Assistant Producer Tina Brady

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    25 min
  • Cavan's Architectural Heritage & a visit to Corravahan House

    This week we spent some time with conservational architect David Cullivan at his office in Cavan town to learn more about his work and the

    importance of preserving our built heritage for future generations.

    Following this we took a visit to the stunning Corravahan House for an insightful tour with Ian Elliott. 

    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe 

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley 

    Sound by Anthony Egan 

    Editing by Grainne Creighton 

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen 

    Assistant Producer Tina Brady 

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    24 min
  • Heritage in the Arts with Jackie O'Neill & Heather Brett

    This week we visited the wonderful artist Jackie O'Neill at her studio in Cavan Town where we discussed the influence of heritage on her work. We then took a trip to see renowned poet Heather Brett to hear more about the Golden Way project Jackie and Heather collaborated on recently.

    Kim Doherty dropped in to share more about her new initiative with Heather - Droimin Creative.

    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Sound by Anthony Egan

    Editing by Grainne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Assistant Producer Tina Brady

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    19 min
  • A Visit to the Church of the Rath - Cavan Historic Graveyard Network

    We spoke to Bronagh Lanigan about the wonderful work Cavan Historic Graveyard Network have been doing across the County. We then had a fascinating visit to the Church of the Rath in Killeshandra where locals Karen Sweeney and Ann Shanley gave us a tour.

    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Sound by Anthony Egan

    Editing by Grainne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Assistant Producer Tina Brady

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    22 min
  • A Dawn Chorus in a Cavan Woodland

    Ornithologist Heather Bothwell brought us along to a Cavan woodland to listen to the beautiful dawn chorus. Heather shared with us her passion for birds and wildlife that stems all the way back to her childhood.

    Renowned poet Heather Brett read a captivating poem inspired by the bird song.

    Sit back, relax and soak in Cavan’s stunning natural soundscape.

    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Sound by Anthony Egan

    Editing by Grainne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Assistant Producer Tina Brady

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    19 min
  • Behind the scenes at Cavan County Museum

    We visited Cavan County Museum as they were busy with preparations to re-open their doors to the public after Covid 19 lockdowns.

    Museum curator Savina Donohoe gave us a whirlwind tour of some of the fantastic exhibits on offer and shared with us the work that goes in to keeping the Museum going.

    Narrated by Isabel Duggan Rofe

    Directed & Produced by Alan Bradley

    Sound by Anthony Egan

    Editing by Grainne Creighton

    Original Music by Hilda Cecilia

    Cover Art by Nanna Påskesen

    Assistant Producer Tina Brady

    Commissioned by Anne Marie Ward, Cavan Heritage Officer

    26 min

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Spend some quality time with Cavan and its people by exploring the rich heritage the county has to offer.