As part of National Heritage Week 2024, readers are warmly invited to drop in and attend the event ‘The Cut’, taking place on the banks of the Lung River and hosted by artist-researchers Nollaig Molloy and Anna King. The event will run from 12 pm to 4 pm on Sunday, August 25th.
Nollaig will explore the origins and construction of ‘The Cut’ on the river, a site which fuelled a hydro turbine that powered the town of Ballaghaderreen from 1913 to the early 1930s.
Together with archival material, locally-dug clay, and local sharing of knowledge and environmental observations – along with the presence of a catchment scientist from LAWPRO (Local Access Water Programme) – this event will see tangible discoveries of place, natural resources and community be presented.
Anna will reflect upon the symbolism of the Lung River, which represents the timeless flow of life weaving through land and townscapes, nourishing ecosystems, and connecting communities.
She will draw on personal stories from the Ballaghaderreen community about ‘The Cut’s outdoor swimming pool, once a focal point for gathering and interaction in the 1970s and 1980s.
These narratives will highlight the profound relevance of ‘Placeways’ and the enduring bond between people and place.
The event is located in a field with areas of uneven terrain, so please dress appropriately for the site and weather. There is limited car parking available. No booking is required. For further details, please visit the event listings section of heritage.ie.
