From Granger’s Hut to House of Memories is a programme of activities organised by Creative Rathangan Meitheal. It involves the gathering of twenty oral histories, and a range of associated memorabilia,  capturing the socio-economic impact of Bord na Mona on Rathangan.  A replica  Ganger’s Hut – to be built as part of the project - repurposes a workspace as a museum/display area.

Seminars

• Griffith, Napoleon and Rathangan - Sept 27th. Richard Griifith, who gave his name to Griffiths valuation, received his early education in Rathangan. This event will focus on his work for the Bog Commissioners and his mapping of the Bog of Allen.
• Friend in a Divided Island - Oct 18th. This event traces the work of Quakers in Ireland from Partition through to their work in support of the Peace Process.
• Histories - Official and Local - Nov 8th. This event is based in part on the learning from the Granger’s Hut to House of Memories project which will be contrasted with official accounts of the impact of BnM on the area, serving as an exploration of identity in a post-industrial landscape.

A Quaker Trail - Sept 28th.  Aimed at families who are new to the area and those with an interest in Rathangan’s Quaker history - combining art, ecology and history.

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Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.