Voices of Ballinagh - The Schools Collection 1930s

What to Expect

Local teachers read aloud from the 1930s Duchas Schools Collection, in which children from Ballinagh National School documented the tales, traditions, customs and folklore of their locality as part of a nationwide initiative. Stories recovered from the collection are brought to life with a live storytelling session accompanied by local musicians. This Heritage Week event celebrates one of Ireland’s most important archives of oral history and local culture.

The event highlights the connection between the present-day community and the voices of their predecessors, with the schoolchildren’s own words forming the centrepiece of the evening.

Good to Know

• Free event; contact ballinaghcea2019@gmail.com or 087 1860677 for details

• Part of National Heritage Week 15-23 August 2026; confirm exact date and time when booking

• Suitable for all ages - local community event

Getting There

Ballinagh (also known as Bellananagh) is a small village in Co. Cavan, roughly 10 km south of Cavan town.