Oral History Network Ireland: The Kerry Writers’ Museum (FREE EVENT)

'The Kingdom in stories and memories: Celebrating oral history collections at the Kerry Writers’ Museum.'

“Gaze through the windows of wonder and journey deep into the landscape, history and folklore that inspired our writers.”

This year’s OHNI Annual Meeting closing panel will be ‘The Kingdom in Stories and memories: Celebrating oral history collections at the Kerry Writers’ Museum,’ which celebrates its 25^th anniversary this year. This final presentation will be FREE and open to all members of the public but registration is requested in advance.

Marking its 25^th anniversary this year, Kerry Writers’ Museum is dedicated to celebrating the richness of story in Co. Kerry, through the spoken word, literature, theatre and performance.

Its archive contains some important oral history recordings on the literature and theatre of the county, which is of local, national and international acclaim.

The panel of Dr. Fiona Brennan and  Cara Trant, (Executive Director, Kerry Writers’ Museum), will share the history of the museum, its collections and how the oral and the archival intertwine to tell its stories and histories.

This FREE ticket is entry to this final panel only and open to all.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON MEADOWLANDS HOTEL

Meadowlands Hotel Tralee is a family run hotel on the Wild Atlantic Way.  The venue is just over 1 km from Tralee Bus & Train Station (10–15 minutes on foot; 3–5 minutes by car) and approximately 18 km from Kerry Airport (20–25 minutes by car or transfer). The hotel offers complimentary onsite parking with accessible bays near the entrance and a convenient drop-off zone. Inside, accessibility includes step-free access, lift access to guest floors, accessible restrooms, and various accommodation and food & beverage options.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The nearest airport to Tralee is Kerry Airport in Farranfore. Direct flights serve Kerry from Dublin, London Luton and London Stansted. Tralee is also accessible by train and bus from Cork and Dublin.

Please note: This event is not hybrid or online.

The Oral History Network of Ireland (OHNI) provides training, support and advice for individuals, academics, and community groups engaged in oral history projects.

For further information or inquiries, please contact us at info@oralhistorynetworkireland.ie

Oral History Network of Ireland