Doing Local Studies - the How and the Why will explore the skill sets which will enable the participants to undertake research, reflect on and analyse primary and secondary sources, write up findings from the research and present to their local communities.

The research areas where the competencies will be enhanced are Archaeology, Genealogy, Sports, and the Great Famine. In each of these disciplines the focus will be entirely on how to carry out original research, make sense of the material and create an article, monograph, power point, lecture or podcast for the wider community. During each session a videographer will record the the presentations and interactions, edit these and upload onto our newly created YouTube channel. 

All the facilitators are published professionals in these specialist areas. All are experienced presenters and are active in their communities as advocates for heritage and culture in the county generally. All participants will be given handouts detailing practical approaches and resources and giving a raison d'etre for approaches suggested. 

The skills acquired could be applied to any area of research as hypotheses, research analysis and conclusions are central pillars of any study.conversation.

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