Oughterard archive on the internet

OUGHTERARD was chosen by the National Museum of Ireland as the first community in the state to pilot their Community Archiving Project. And the Oughterard Culture and Heritage Group – in partnership with the National Museum of Ireland – launched their community archive on Thursday night at the Oughterard VEC. Guest of honour was Minister Eamon Ó Cúiv.A large crowd attended and enjoyed an evening of shared memories prompted by a wonderful display exhibiting a photographic panorama of the town.Linked with historic images, the collection of images and memories, video and folklore will be...