Oughterard archive on the internet

Date Published: 25-Jun-2009

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…