Track 1: The Lisivigeen home of the Doherty family is described as being a strong Fianna Fáil household. Tom Doherty’s father, Jimmy, was a Peace Commissioner, and an active member of his community and his mother once ran the famous Tea Rooms in Sneem, The Green House, owned by her family, the O’Connors. Track 2: Tom Doherty provides his views on being a young Councillor and an activist in the community. This gains which accrue to councillors due to their involvement in political life are mentioned. Track 3: The excellent communication and co-operation which exists between councillors, regardless of political affiliation, is described. Tom Doherty’s involvement in sports in Killarney, and the trips he undertakes as a councillor for the benefit of the town are also mentioned. Track 4: The pride the people of Killarney have for their own place, and the consequent successes enjoyed by businesses in the town are discussed.
Tom Doherty (b. 1968)
Tom Doherty (b. 1968)
€7.00 – €15.00
Additional information
| Type: | Disk, MP3 |
|---|---|
| Audio series: | Reflections on the Urban District of Killarney Collection |
| Bitrate: | 160 kbps |
| Download time limit: | 48 hours |
| File size(s): | 7.10 MB, 4.53 MB, 6.89 MB, 5.10 MB |
| Number of files: | 8 |
| Product ID: | CDKTC01-04 |
| Subject: | Community activism and pride of place |
| Recorded by: | Maurice O'Keeffe – Irish Life and Lore |
