Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Here are pupils from Scoil Naisiúnta Dar Earca, Chapeltown, Valentia, Co Kerry talking about the projects they undertook about the telegraph cable and station on the island of Valentia. They had researched and completed their projects for their teacher and shared the findings with me when I visited the school. Thanks to School Principle, Pól Ó Conchúir, and the pupils, teachers and staff with their assistance in this recording.
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This recording was created as part of a wider Oral History and Research Project conducted by Michael for a project entitled 'Stories around the Cable'. The project was undertaken by Michael with the support of Creative Ireland, the National Monuments Service and Kerry County Council.
The series of video interviews aims to highlight various local stories and preserve the voices and histories of the people who are connected to the island and its past. Thanks to everyone involved in helping share these histories and stories.
Here are pupils from Scoil Naisiúnta Dar Earca, Chapeltown, Valentia, Co Kerry talking about the projects they undertook about the telegraph cable and station on the island of Valentia. They had researched and completed their projects for their teacher and shared the findings with me when I visited the school. Thanks to School Principle, Pól Ó Conchúir, and the pupils, teachers and staff with their assistance in this recording.
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This recording was created as part of a wider Oral History and Research Project conducted by Michael for a project entitled 'Stories around the Cable'. The project was undertaken by Michael with the support of Creative Ireland, the National Monuments Service and Kerry County Council.
The series of video interviews aims to highlight various local stories and preserve the voices and histories of the people who are connected to the island and its past. Thanks to everyone involved in helping share these histories and stories.
