‘Tóch | Dig’ Launch - Thursday, 20th February 2025 at 7pm, in the Bog of Allen Nature Centre

‘Tóch I Dig’ is a phased intergenerational community engagement project, initiated by three artists Pamela de Brí, Shane Hynan and Sheena Malone who are interested in working with communities of place and interest connected to bogs in north Kildare. 

This event marks the end of Phase I of ‘Tóch | Dig’ which focused on building an oral history archive through engagement with peatland communities in Allen, Allenwood, Ballyteague, Carbury, Coill Dubh, Lullymore, Prosperous, Rathangan, Robertstown and Ticknevin. During this phase, interviews were conducted with local people about their experiences, memories and stories relating to the bog. On the night, these interviews will be presented along with photographic portraits and related artefacts. 

While Phase I has been firmly rooted in the past, Phase II and III will move towards the present and then the future of the bog. A short panel discussion will provide insight into the future plans for the project, which will involve young people and encourage a reimagining of the peatlands, using the oral history archive as a starting point.

All are welcome to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, to celebrate the conclusion of Phase I and look forward to the unfolding of Phase II. 

Refreshments will be served. For further information contact tochdig@gmail.com 

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