The Butterfield family farmed the land in the Ballincanty – Blue Ball area. This recording creates an image of how farming and politics interacted, and of Johnny Butterfield’s huge involvement in many projects, which contributed to a strong local community spirit. He joined the Fine Gael party and also became a correspondent, contributing articles to local and national papers and magazines.
Johnny Butterfield, Age 65, Ballycanty, Blue Ball
Wolfgang Walter, Age 71, Charleville Road, Tullamore
€7.00 – €15.00
John Brady, Age 74, Finter, Killeigh
€7.00 – €15.00Johnny Butterfield, Age 65, Ballycanty, Blue Ball
€7.00 – €15.00
Additional information
| Type: | Disk, MP3 |
|---|---|
| Audio series: | Offaly county, fourth series |
| Bitrate: | 128 kbps |
| Download time limit: | 48 hours |
| File size(s): | 44.47 MB |
| Number of files: | 1 |
| Product ID: | CDOF04-30 |
| Subject: | Farming and politics |
| Recorded by: | Maurice O’Keeffe |
