Through heartwarming memories of childhood in rural Ireland, we learn about life before emigration. From neighbours gathering in to storytell around the open-fire to gazing up at a sky covered in millions of stars, we’re transported back in time. We also learn how working on the land from a young age was a normal part of daily life and how, for most, education had to be sacrificed in order to provide financial assistance to the family.

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The podcast is produced by Blueprint Studios and music throughout the series is created, played, and produced by Michael McGoldrick. This episode features additional music from melodeon player Damien Mullane. With special thanks to RTE for providing additional SFX from their archives. This material should not be reproduced or edited.

This episode includes references to corporal punishment. You can find a transcription of this episode on our website www.theresalotihaventasked.co.uk

Creator: Hannah Donelon

Music: Michael McGoldrick

Producers: Ian Stewart and Gary Hadfield at Blueprint Studios

Assistant Editors: Nicholas Barber & George Fitzgibbon

Assistant Producers: Nicholas Barber & Catherine Leen

Podcast Artwork: Chloe Heffernan

Marketing Consultant: Vic Turnbull at MIC Media

‘There’s A Lot I Haven’t Asked’ is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and also supported by the Consulate General of Ireland, Manchester.

A huge thank you to all the voices on this episode (in order of appearance): Tommy Grogan, Rose Morris, Katherina, Joe Moran, Gerry Connaughton, Liam Goodwin, Bridie Rodden, Sheila, Mary Muszanskyj, Nellie Walsh, and John.

Research material in this episode has been drawn from the People’s History Museum, The Irish Times, Geraldine O’Connor from Galway Community Heritage, Liam Ryan, and The Oral History Society.

With thanks to Irish Mancunian for additional research support and Made by Mortals for additional production support.

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