Episode 19 : Trades Part 2

This month, Eddie continues his study of the old trades of Ireland. Things back then were made to last, where as things today are made to wear out. There was a dignity and quality behind the work, tools and utensils crafted to the highest standard by skilled trades people. The harness maker, the tinker, the hatter, the cooper, the potter, the basket-maker; Eddie explains how each trade was so necessary within the local communities. If you enjoy the stories in this podcast, you can support us through the donations page, or purchase books directly from Eddie through his online store. eddielenihan.w...

[@soundmantones]

Thank you for all your stories and work Eddie. I could listen to you all day; from all in Co. Sligo

[@archer125]

Nothing better than settling down with a cup of tea and a smoke to listen to Eddie.

[@MbartM96]

You’re a joy to listen to Eddie!

[@wendy5871]

Thank you Eddie for Part 2 of Trades . Isn't it really sad that some , maybe not all these traditional skills will soon be lost and forgotten ...? .. Everything plastic plastic plastic ... It's bad for the environment , it looks terrible , it soon looks shabby ... it breaks easily ... So much nicer to have natural materials , leather , etc... I am 67 now but can remember my Nana having a wicker basinet as she called it , which was given to my mother for when my brother was born , I then used it for my dolls , I wish I still had it .. I used to keep horses in my younger days , one gelding was a very sturdy and strong cob , his back was like a kitchen table , Getting a saddle for him was difficult .. However , an old saddle maker had in his back store room an old military saddle , It was amazing , I am not sure if he had made it himself but never the less it had cantles which went past the back of the saddle to be comfy for the horses back , lots of D rings attached I assume for carrying various things .. My cob has long gone , but I have kept his saddle in my attic... I can't part with it ... Thank you for such an enlightening talk of trades . Very much appreciated

[@wolfwinddh]

happy days good man eddie:)

[@guitarstorms]

a legend of a man.

[@Slippers900]

My maternal grandmothers family were miliners. They were protestants, and living in botanical road, Dublin. My grandmother would be 107 now if she lived. So it would be way back in the 1800s to late 1800s when her grandmothers family made ladies hats.

[@harechick]

Love all your wonderful stories

[@xavierliras6194]

Go raibh míle maith agat! Love the way you tell these stories. When I'm back to Ireland I'd love to assist to one of your storytelling sessions and treat you to a beer.

[@nicholaswallace2501]

These are gold thanks for sharing

[@georgecardiff1946]

Brilliant brilliant Eddie, so enjoyable listening to that story about old trades, Thanks so much Eddie for all these wonderful stories.

[@harechick]

And I learn so much

[@sorrenable]

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