In conversation with Ken Curran

In our fist episode of season 2, we chat with Ken Curran. Ken is a conservation mason, drystone waller and archaeologist, who operates his company EarthStone, and is also the chair of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Ireland.

In today's chat,  we cover everything from how Ken’s initial interest in Irish Vernacular heritage developed, the art and biodiversity of dry stone walling, the importance of recognition of the intangible heritage, and how Ken invests his time in the conservation of his own vernacular cottage.

Hosted by Tríona Byrne.

Edited by Deirdre Keeley.

Artwork by Róisín Beirne.

Theme music by Cillian Byrne.

Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.

The podcast was recorded on Zoom in July 2022.

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