Lámha Ciúine: Ireland’s quiet loss of traditional skills

Heritage Week Event: Traditional Craft Talk

Lámha Ciúine: Ireland's quiet loss of traditional skills
Join Irish Folklife curator Tiernan Gaffney to learn about the history of traditional craftspeople in Ireland and the communities that once depended on them. This talk explores the artefacts and memories tied to traditional Irish skills and their quiet fading from everyday life. Learn how the museum is preserving these crafts and supporting the makers keeping these skills alive today.

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Tiernan Gaffney
Curator, Assistant Keeper Grade II

Tiernan joined the Irish Folklife Division in 2022. He holds an MA in Irish Folklore & Ethnology (UCD) and a BA in Creative Music Production (IADT). Tiernan is responsible for the Crafts, Trades and Occupations collection and Social, Sport and Human Connection Collection.