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SWS23 2023

Headford Lace Trail

Ed Coulson

Ed Coulson

Independent producer of radio, podcasts and soundwalks (Ireland) 
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Marina Postir (L) and Teresa Eagleton (R) listening to the audio walk on their headphones, outside the library in Headford
Audio tour Binaural Downloadable Headphones advised Self-guided Site-responsive Site-specific
Multiple locations
55 minutes
Free
English, Gaeilge (Irish)

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Lacemaking to survive the Great Famine

Ed Coulson narrates the forgotten history of a craft industry – bobbin lace making – that was central to survival in Headford, Ireland, during the devastating famine. The Headford Lace Project, initiated in 2016, researched, revived, and reimagined this lost history, creating a tale of resilience and perseverance that shaped the town. Coulson's audio walk, highlighting the lives of lacemakers and using innovative storytelling techniques, offers a glimpse into this fascinating piece of history.

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The Headford Lace Trail mixes documentary, historical drama and *lace-powered time travel* to take listeners on an immersive adventure through Headford's nearly forgotten lacemaking heritage.

Just when you think you’re settling in for a typical ‘guided heritage walk’, things start to get weird.

Set off to discover a time when lacemaking wasn’t just a hobby, but a matter of survival for an entire community. Join a cast of characters from Headford’s past and present in this audio walk with a twist… in time.

Credits

Cast, in order of appearance:

Emma O’Grady as your friend, the modern-day lacemaker;
Ed Coulson as the lace agent;
Mary McHugh as Honor Maile and Julia de Villiers;
Sophie Morrow as Mary Connell; and
Eilís Nic Dhonncha as the voice of the audio guide.

Appearing as themselves: Matthew Berrill, Teresa Eagleton, Pat Monaghan, Margie McNamara, and Norma Owens.

Music specially arranged and performed for this walk by Matthew Berrill.

Thanks to Headford Lace Project committee – and Norma Owens in particular – for help with historical research and script editing. Thanks also to Mary O’Connor and Brega Webb for additional research help.

Produced by Ed Coulson for Headford Lace Project, with the support of Galway County Council Arts Office.

Hosted by: Headford Lace Project

APA style reference

Coulson, E. (2023). Headford Lace Trail. walk · listen · create. https://walklistencreate.org/walkingpiece/headford-lace-trail/

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