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Dúchas Oiriall Ltd

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £4.2K

  • Spending

    £4.3K

  • Charity no. 108831
  • Company no. 647821
  • Date registered. 20/10/2022

Public benefits

A revival of the rich heritage in the area and challenging the current negative narrative. This will help instil pride for the area in the local community and lessen the sense of alienation many feel. It will provide opportunities for the local community to take ownership of the heritage that they are so richly connected to. People will be able to

express themselves using the Arts and help alleviate negative feelings thereby improving their mental health and well-being. The South Armagh area will also be re-branded, thereby encouraging a revival and preservation of its rich heritage and folklore. No harm arises from any of the purposes The general public and the local community and the rural hinterlands As the narrative around the area alters there may be incidental private benefit through increased tourism and visitors especially those with an interest in history. The change in narrative is necessary to challenge the reputation that South Armagh has suffered over the Conflict years.

What your organisation does

Through archival research and recording narratives/stories we will preserve for future generations, folklore and tales from the area and to enhance activities to build on our love for music, dance, poetry, arts and natural heritage. We provide a platform through partnership with groups involved in the arts to bring it to the general

public. Creative writing courses Local storytellers and developing the craft by holding summer school exploring that skill. Free Irish language classes to revive and preserve the language in the area. We will present a range of interpretative and exhibition materials that capture and preserve our local heritage and cultures in the changing face of society and increasingly digital age.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • General public
  • Interface communities
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Cultural
  • Education/training
  • Heritage/historical
  • Research/evaluation

Charitable purposes

To research, investigate and promote the unique culture and history of the South Armagh area, to include the Irish language, music, storytelling, folklore, dance, drama, genealogical research and all activities related to and relevant to the aforesaid. The beneficiaries of these objects is mainly the people of the local area of South Armagh and the Company is restricted to furthering these Charitable objects exclusively.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name

  • 3 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Mr Brendan Hodgers
  • Mr Martin Smith
  • Mr Gilbert Cumiskey

Contact details

Public Address

Mr Brendan Hodgers, 2 Bog Road, Mullaghbawn, Newry, BT35 9TT

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland

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