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�Contents
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Introduction
111
Preface
V
Mixed Emotions- Foreword
Vll
Say all you have to say
1
We walked the walk
8
Family is the most important thing
15
Go for it and be happy
22
We don't need to be labelled
29
You two against the rest
36
A little tolerance goes a long way
43
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�Contents
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Our love encourages respect
50
Not enough Christianity
57
Love conquers everything
64
A short history of mixed marriage in Ireland
71
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�A little tolerance
goes a long way
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�A little tolerance goes a long way
Roley and Jo live on the outskirts of the quiet village
of Ederney in the beautiful Fermanagh countryside.
"Close enough to walk to the shops and far enough
away from the neighbours not to hear me guldering
at the kids", according to Jo. Roley is a civil servant,
Jo works in a local school. They have been married
for more than 25 years and have four children.
"G
etting into a mixed marriage has proved an
education for both of us", says Roley.
"Previously, we knew nothing of each other's church and
very little of each other's culture. We have learned a lot
and, perhaps more importantly, found that love, when it
has to, can really break down barriers and overcome all
opposition." "We learned to share and to be tolerant",
says Jo, "and that a little bit of Christianity goes a long
way. "
Jo, don 't call her Josephine, was born and bred in the
predominantly Roman Catholic village of Ederney. She
was the baby of the family. "I didn't have Protestant
friends when I was growing up", she says. " It wasn't a
conscious decision, there just weren't any around. As a
result, I suppose that I had no reason to think about
religious differences. They didn't exist for me as a child
in that environment."
That changed when, after school, Jo took a job at
Desmond's clothing factory in the nearby town of
Irvinestown. " It was all new to me, like it is for any
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�teenager starting work, but, for the first time, I found
myself in a place that was truly mixed. And I loved it. I
made friends from both ' sides' , we went to mixed dances
and had boyfriends of both religions just like normal
people. Changed times! My best friend throughout the
best part of my life has been Allison, a Protestant."
Jo continued to live in the village and cared for her father
in the family home.
Roley was born a couple miles from where he now lives,
in the Lower Lough Erne village of Kesh, which was
mainly Protestant. "I was Church of Ireland", he says,
"and lived with my mother and grandmother. My grannie
was like a mother to me as my own mother had to go out
to work to support us. It was a happy childhood in a
home that had an open door for everyone, regardless of
religion. In fact, religion was something that was
practised on a Sunday and never mentioned again during
the week. I had friends of both persuasions, went to 'tech'
with them as well and had a first hand knowledge of
mixed marriage through my aunt who was married to a
Catholic. I never saw a problem or heard a word of
trouble. "
Roley joined the Northern Ireland Civil Service in 1972
and swapped the rural idyll of Fermanagh for a Belfast
steeped in sectarian conflict. "I shared digs on the Lower
Newtownards Road in the city near a notorious interface
and got my first taste of bigotry. It stank."
Roley spent three years on that CS posting, a stint that
included the infamous Workers ' Strike of 1974. "Those
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�were hairy days where we were living in a tight workingclass Protestant area and we had to walk up and down the
disused County Down railway line, to and from
Stormont, to avoid road blocks that would have prevented
us from going to work. For me, it was a culture shock. I
just wasn't used to living on that sort offrontline."
Roley returned to Enniskillen in 1975 to find that the
impact of the ' Troubles ' had spread. "There was
increased division back home", he says, "I think mainly
down to the IRA campaign of targeting members of the
UDR, which lead to suspicion and mistrust."
Roley also worked in the Department of Social Security
on Belfast's Falls Road for a period during the 1980s. "It
was a difficult time", he says. "The ordinary people were
the best in the world, just as I had found in East Belfast,
but paramilitaries ruled the roost and violence was
commonplace." A man was shot dead in Roley's
workplace and because he was a trained counsellor, he
was able to lend support to traumatised staff. "It was truly
terrible in the real sense of the word and I will not forget
the fear, disgust and horror that I and my colleagues,
many of them young girls, were forced to experience."
Roley's return to work in Fermanagh brought bad news
from his local GP. By now his weight had crept up to 42
stone and the doctor 's advice to the then 29 year old was
'don't look forward to your 31st birthday - you won't be
here ' . That stark warning and the support of his family,
particularly his grandmother, led to a dramatic change in
lifestyle that saw him lose 29 stone, but he is quick to
credit Jo 's contribution to his survival.
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�"I met Jo about a fortnight after my grandmother passed
away", he says, "and already I was heading back into the
old ways of eating and drinking. I was on a slippery slope
until Jo and I got together and I found that I now had a
very special person in my life."
"I can honestly say that religion didn't come into it when
Roley and I started going out together" says Jo. "We liked
each other and took it for granted I suppose. Roley's
family were fine. I was in his mother's house many times
before we got engaged and was welcomed warmly and
genuinely, while my father, after he had been reassured
that I was not going to leave him on his own, became like
a father to Roley. We were lucky in that respect." Roley
interrupts, " It was a privilege to help look after Johnny,
Jo 's dad, who lived with us after we got married. He was
a decent man and the only father I had ever known."
Others, outside the family, didn't approve of the couple's
decision to marry. "Some friends, boys that I'd known
for years, boys that I would have shed blood for, made it
clear what they thought of a ' fenian lover'. I got Mass
cards and sympathy cards through the post and a lot of
silence as I was shunned by former mates. It was sad
certainly, but I'll take love over ignorance any day and,
anyway, most of the same boys have mellowed with
time." Surprisingly, even one local Church of Ireland
clergyman was less than helpful when Roley went for his
Baptism lines. "Ach, he was obstreperous and ignorant
and all because I was getting married. Stupid man."
The couple were married in the local Roman Catholic
church, St Joseph 's. " A beautiful place", says Roley,
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�"and my own minister stole the show at the reception
with the best wedding speech I've ever heard. I'm glad I
have it on video."
Jo and Roley went to both churches in the first ten years
after they married. They had four children, fostered
nearly two dozen more and it was Roley 's wish to be
totally involved in the lives of his children, including
their communion, that led him to convert to Catholicism
about 15 years ago.
"I always said I would like to take communion with my
youngsters and I am very proud of the fact that I
converted. I retained my great faith in Jesus Christ, I still
read the bible everyday and I have thrown myself into
my local church." Roley has also become the first lay
person to chair the Board of Governors at his local
Roman Catholic primary school, while he and Jo still
attend the Church oflreland for festivals like the Harvest
Festival.
"We celebrated 25 years of marriage this year", says
Roley, "so we must be doing something right. We have a
great family and have done our best to teach our children,
who have benefitted from secondary integrated
education, to take people as they find them and to respect
other people's points of view. In the end, it is all about
respect."
"Yes", says Jo, "all obstacles can be overcome by love,
commitment and actually caring about the other person
as much as, if not more than yourself. A little tolerance
goes a long way. "
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�"We have been very lucky in our lives", says Roley, "and
we do our best to try to put something back. I hope that
this book will make people see, particularly young
people, that love doesn't have a denomination ."
Roley & Jo
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Mixed Emotions is a collection containing 10 personal accounts / stories about mixed marriage (between Protestants and Catholics) in Northern Ireland. Nine of the accounts are based on joint interviews of the married couple. The accounts were published in book format in 2012.<br /><strong>McLaughlin, Paul.</strong> (2012). Mixed Emotions: Real stories of mixed marriage, (Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association; NIMMA). Belfast: NIMMA.
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"‘UP Standing - Stories of courage from Northern Ireland’ features diverse accounts from people who stood up to violence, discrimination or prejudice in Northern Ireland. It provides a window into often untold stories of courage that individuals have shown in the context of a divided and often violent society." (Up Standing; 2013; back cover)
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16
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9
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Healy
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Mary
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Female
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Civilian
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A Lonely March
Mary Healy
We were the Armagh Peace
People and we had set up the
group to bring people together, to give them hope
through nonviolence. We had a great response to that.
I didn’t think at that time of the whole political thing you know. I was
aware that Catholics and Protestants worked together within the groups
I was involved in and I was also aware that some people may not have
liked my involvement.
As a result of my name being in the press I got a lot of phone calls and
they were phone calls I couldn’t cope with. The language was horriblesaying what they’d do with me if I went ahead with these meetings. It
came to a stage when my husband couldn’t cope with those phone calls
and I said I would be the only one to answer the phone. So I would just
lift the phone, listen to it and set it down again. I never thought very
much about who they were other than that they opposed the sense of
us trying to do something in a non-violent way. I presumed that they
were from my own denomination. Then one day I got a letter and it was
a life threatening letter. It was from a paramilitary group- they didn’t
specify who nor did they give names or anything but their last sentence
was something like, “you or a member of your family will be shot if you
go ahead with the proposed march.” (The Armagh Peace Group was
planning a march to raise awareness).
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I remember after getting the life-threatening letter, going up the stairs
and feeling that I’m alone in this now and praying about it and saying“my god, I give you my family, my home, my house, myself,” and I
suppose there was a release; a relief in that. So after that I didn’t lose any
sleep- there was a peace in that and that’s where I got my strength from.
There was one clergyman whom I had contact with and he said- “you
know you don’t talk about this letter; you don’t spread fear; you have to
hold on to this and go forward, without anybody around you knowing
what may or may not happen.”
The proposed march started in the centre of Armagh on Market St and
moved down round the town with people joining us at different parts.
There were huge numbers in the end. No opposition showed up on that
day that I can remember. We made speeches and sang songs which I
suppose gave people a short time of happiness if nothing else. They
weren’t afraid to be on their streets and that was important at that time.
I always think of the woman who said to me that we were all going to be
killed and I felt no we’re not and that we must give people hope.
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"‘UP Standing - Stories of courage from Northern Ireland’ features diverse accounts from people who stood up to violence, discrimination or prejudice in Northern Ireland. It provides a window into often untold stories of courage that individuals have shown in the context of a divided and often violent society." (Up Standing; 2013; back cover)
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Published
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A Safe Journey Home
‘James’
I was teaching in a State high school that was considered a Protestant
school for Protestant boys. The school was set in a part of Belfast which
was split into two main areas, controlled by different loyalist paramilitary
groups (the UDA and the UVF). During the early 1980s, shortly after the
hunger strikes when tensions were high, difficulties had arisen between
the two paramilitary groups. This often meant that young people from
one area were not welcome in the other. I had just finished my teaching
duties for the day, and was clearing up some homework books, when a
fifteen year old boy came to the door. I knew the boy well and he came
over to the desk.
“They’ve come to get me, Sir,” were his first words.
“Who has come?” I asked.
“The UVF, they’re waiting at the gates.”
I didn’t ask why as he’d only have had to think up some story, so I told
him to sit and maybe they would tire and go home. The boy lived in the
UDA controlled area and to get home he would normally have taken the
bus from in front of the school.
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After a while he went off to see if his tormentors had given up, but they
were patiently hanging about the bus stop. I asked if he wanted a lift
home - not something the pupils would have been keen to do. Their
“street credibility” would have taken a severe blow to be seen near
teachers! He hesitated, so I added that I could hide him in the back seat,
out of sight under a heavy waterproof coat. He must have been
desperate because he agreed and we proceeded to the staff car park. By
this time most of the others cars had left and he was able to jump into
the back seat, unseen by anyone, teacher or pupil. With the coat over
him, he was invisible, and the journey into his home territory was
uneventful. The task remaining was to get him out again without his
mates seeing him. In fact it proved easier than I expected. The side road
near his home was empty and he escaped with his credibility intact.
He didn’t come to school for a couple of days, and things seemed normal
when he did return. We never talked about it again and I suppose there
was no need. I didn’t feel there was any great risk to me. The guidelines
at the time certainly didn’t promote taking pupils home in your own car
under normal circumstances. These circumstances however were far
from normal and for me it was enough to do the thing that needed to be
done, and live with the outcome.
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A collection of 16 personal stories, published in book format and DVD, related to the Northern Ireland conflict.
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Northern Ireland | 1968-2013
Relation
A related resource
<strong>Pettis, Sean. (ed.) </strong><span>(2013). Up Standing: Stories of Courage from Northern Ireland. 36. Belfast: The Corrymeela Press.</span>
URL
Non DC - URL of Organisation / Project
http://www.storiesofcourage.net/
Subject
The topic of the resource
"‘UP Standing - Stories of courage from Northern Ireland’ features diverse accounts from people who stood up to violence, discrimination or prejudice in Northern Ireland. It provides a window into often untold stories of courage that individuals have shown in the context of a divided and often violent society." (Up Standing; 2013; back cover)
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
25
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
16
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
9
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 13 November 2014)
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Publication
A book, article, monograph etc.
Author
Author of the publication
'James'
Date Type
Publication, Submission, Completion date etc.
2013; Publication
Publication Title
Full title of publication, as it appears on item.
'A Safe Journey Home', <span>chapter, in, </span><strong>Pettis, Sean. (ed.) </strong><span>(2013). Up Standing: Stories of Courage from Northern Ireland. Belfast: The Corrymeela Press.<br /><strong>Also available at:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.storiesofcourage.net/" target="_blank">http://www.storiesofcourage.net/</a></span>
Publisher Location
Place of publication: city / town
Belfast
Publisher
The Corrymeela Press
Publication Type
Report, Book, Manual etc.
Book Chapter
Publication Status
Published, in Press, Unpublished, etc.
Published
Number of Pages
2
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>A Safe Journey Home</em><span>, by 'James' (</span><em>story text</em><span>)</span>
Description
An account of the resource
One of 16 personal accounts that were published in the book: 'Up Standing: Stories of courage from Northern Ireland'. (2013).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Corrymeela Community in partnership with Facing History and Ourselves.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
The Corrymeela Press
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2013
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF version of book chapter
Language
A language of the resource
English
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Catalogue ID
Non DC - ID for the Catalogue entry that relates to this entry
2134
Corrymeela Community
Up Standing
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times (<em>collection</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
A series of eight short interviews, recorded on video, related to the conflict in Northern Ireland. The interviews are based on common objects which took on a new meaning as a result of the conflict.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Healing Through Remembering (HTR)
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Disruptive Media / Healing Through Remembering.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2013
Subject
The topic of the resource
Personal Accounts / Story-Telling related to Northern Ireland.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Web site: <br /><a href="http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/" target="_blank"> http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/</a> <br /> Also<br /> DVD: Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Video stories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video files - MP4 format; Video on Web site; Video on DVD
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Northern Ireland | 1968-2013
URL
Non DC - URL of Organisation / Project
http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
8
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
7 (seven individual permission forms returned)
Relation
A related resource
The 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' collection comprised of eight video stories were derived from an earlier exhibition organised by Healing Through Remembering entitled: 'Everyday Objects Transformed by The Conflict'. The exhibition of physical artifacts first opened 14-24 November 2011 before going on tour between March and July 2012 and then appearing back in Belfast in August 2012.
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 13 November 2014)
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Triona White Hamilton
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1 minute, 35 seconds
Interviewee Surname
McCallum
Interviewee Forename(s)
Roger
Story Abstract
Text from any publicly available abstract which describes the story.
"As a police officer in South Armagh during the troubles, Roger McCallum faced the daily possibility of a gun attack. In an attempt to provide some extra protection, police headquarters issued Roger and his colleagues with clipboards which could act as a bullet-proof shield in the event of an attack." (from Ordinary Objects webpage).
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
Clipboard - Roger McCallum
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Video
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
<span>The story has been </span><strong>deposited</strong><span> with Accounts of the Conflict.</span><br /><strong>Also available:</strong><br /><span>At website:</span><br /><a href="http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/ooet/all/" target="_blank">http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/ooet/all/</a><br /><span>On DVD:</span><br /><span>Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times</span>
Language Spoken
Main language spoken during the interview.
English
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
No
Transcription Permission
If permission provided then transcription should be added to archive.
n.a.
Interviewee Gender
Male
Religion
Religion / denomination that the interviewee was brought up in.
Protestant
Birth Country
Country of birth if mentioned (or make assessment based on interview).
Northern Ireland
Occupation during conflict
Occupation status at the time of the conflict / story.
Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) officer [police officer]
Status
Details of status of interviewee during conflict (civilian; security force; combatant; paramilitary; political party; loyal order; etc.).
Former member of Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Security Forces
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
Yes (signed 28 March 2014)
Ind Form Uploaded
Scanned copy of paper form for preservation alongside the stories.
Yes
Ind Delay Access Y/N
Y/N for individual story-teller delayed access request (check signed permission form)
No
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Video_MPEG-4, Video_MOV
Archive Format
Format used for the archive.
Video_MOV
Web Format
Format used for the Web site.
Video_MPEG-4
Themes/Topics Mentioned
Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics.
Policing, Security
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
late 1970s
Places Mentioned
Places mentioned: cities, towns, villages, etc.
Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Organisations Mentioned
Main organisations mentioned.
Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)
Other Keywords
Other keywords mentioned in the interview.
police, security, ballistic clipboard, checkpoints
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Clipboard</em>, by Roger McCallum (<em>story details</em>)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Healing Through Remembering (HTR)
Description
An account of the resource
This video interview with Roger McCallum was carried out by Healing Through Remembering (HTR) for their 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' project. It is is one of eight video interviews with people who describe how everyday objects have a special meaning for them in relation to the history of the Northern Ireland conflict.
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Healing Through Remembering
Ordinary Objects Extraordinary Times
-
https://accounts.ulster.ac.uk/repo24/files/original/043141a21bad63a41c06dab58aa8c690.mp4
4bb9df65f2f50e4020623b4fd62df09d
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times (<em>collection</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
A series of eight short interviews, recorded on video, related to the conflict in Northern Ireland. The interviews are based on common objects which took on a new meaning as a result of the conflict.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Healing Through Remembering (HTR)
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Disruptive Media / Healing Through Remembering.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2013
Subject
The topic of the resource
Personal Accounts / Story-Telling related to Northern Ireland.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Web site: <br /><a href="http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/" target="_blank"> http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/</a> <br /> Also<br /> DVD: Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Video stories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video files - MP4 format; Video on Web site; Video on DVD
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Northern Ireland | 1968-2013
URL
Non DC - URL of Organisation / Project
http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
8
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
7 (seven individual permission forms returned)
Relation
A related resource
The 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' collection comprised of eight video stories were derived from an earlier exhibition organised by Healing Through Remembering entitled: 'Everyday Objects Transformed by The Conflict'. The exhibition of physical artifacts first opened 14-24 November 2011 before going on tour between March and July 2012 and then appearing back in Belfast in August 2012.
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 13 November 2014)
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Video
A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation.
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1 minute, 35 seconds
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Triona White Hamilton
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Roger McCallum
Producer
Name (or names) of the person who produced the video
David Allen
Director
Name (or names) of the person who produced the video
David Allen
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Clipboard</em>, by Roger McCallum (<em>story video</em>)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Healing Through Remembering (HTR)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2013
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MPEG-4; 1278x566 pixels
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Northern Ireland conflict - 1968-2013
Catalogue ID
Non DC - ID for the Catalogue entry that relates to this entry
2005
Description
An account of the resource
One of eight personal accounts from the <strong>collection</strong> 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' that was compiled by the <strong>organisation</strong> Healing Through Remembering.
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
22
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
23
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Healing Through Remembering
Ordinary Objects Extraordinary Times
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times (<em>collection</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
A series of eight short interviews, recorded on video, related to the conflict in Northern Ireland. The interviews are based on common objects which took on a new meaning as a result of the conflict.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Healing Through Remembering (HTR)
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Disruptive Media / Healing Through Remembering.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2013
Subject
The topic of the resource
Personal Accounts / Story-Telling related to Northern Ireland.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Web site: <br /><a href="http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/" target="_blank"> http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/</a> <br /> Also<br /> DVD: Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Video stories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video files - MP4 format; Video on Web site; Video on DVD
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Northern Ireland | 1968-2013
URL
Non DC - URL of Organisation / Project
http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
8
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
7 (seven individual permission forms returned)
Relation
A related resource
The 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' collection comprised of eight video stories were derived from an earlier exhibition organised by Healing Through Remembering entitled: 'Everyday Objects Transformed by The Conflict'. The exhibition of physical artifacts first opened 14-24 November 2011 before going on tour between March and July 2012 and then appearing back in Belfast in August 2012.
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 13 November 2014)
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Triona White Hamilton
Location
The location of the interview
Belfast
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Video
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
2 minutes, 4 seconds
Interviewee Surname
Bunting
Interviewee Forename(s)
Alex
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
Coins - Alex Bunting
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
video
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
The story has been <strong>deposited</strong> with Accounts of the Conflict.<br /><strong>Also available:</strong><br />At website:<br /><a href="http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/ooet/all/" target="_blank">http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/ooet/all/</a><br />On DVD:<br />Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times
Language Spoken
Main language spoken during the interview.
English
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
No
Transcription Permission
If permission provided then transcription should be added to archive.
n.a.
Interviewee Gender
Male
Age
Age of interviewee
50+
Religion
Religion / denomination that the interviewee was brought up in.
Protestant
Birth Country
Country of birth if mentioned (or make assessment based on interview).
Northern Ireland
Physical Injury
Conflict-related physical injury.
Injured in bobby-trap bomb in car; lost left leg in the explosion.
Occupation during conflict
Occupation status at the time of the conflict / story.
Taxi driver.
Status
Details of status of interviewee during conflict (civilian; security force; combatant; paramilitary; political party; loyal order; etc.).
Civilian
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
Yes (signed 31 March 2014)
Story Abstract
Text from any publicly available abstract which describes the story.
"The taxi Alex Bunting was driving was booby trapped. The force of the explosion tore off his left leg. The surgeons gave Alex the loose change that had become embedded in his body and he has kept the coins to remind him of what happened." (from Ordinary Objects website).
Themes/Topics Mentioned
Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics.
Booby-trap bomb,
Clarity of Speech
Assessment of how clear the recorded speech is.
Good
Conflict Victim
Self-assessment of status of ‘victim’.
Victim
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
20 October 1991 [1990s]
Places Mentioned
Places mentioned: cities, towns, villages, etc.
Sandy Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Other Keywords
Other keywords mentioned in the interview.
Bomb, taxi, explosion, shrapnel,
Ind Form Uploaded
Scanned copy of paper form for preservation alongside the stories.
Yes
Ind Delay Access Y/N
Y/N for individual story-teller delayed access request (check signed permission form)
No
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Coins</em>, by Alex Bunting (<em>story details</em>)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Healing Through Remembering (HTR)
Description
An account of the resource
This video interview with Alex Bunting was carried out by Healing Through Remembering (HTR) for their 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' project. It is one of eight video interviews with people who describe how everyday objects have a special meaning for them in relation to the history of the Northern Ireland conflict.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Personal accounts / story-telling relating to the Northern Ireland conflict.
Catalogue ID
Non DC - ID for the Catalogue entry that relates to this entry
1988
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
23
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
22
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Disruptive Media / Healing Through Remembering (HTR)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2013
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Northern Ireland | 1968-2013
Healing Through Remembering
Ordinary Objects Extraordinary Times
-
https://accounts.ulster.ac.uk/repo24/files/original/af5013cabf17e7b83a9ba01aeda1db28.mp4
7b514a7313d5d067bcbb2c03dca0f50d
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times (<em>collection</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
A series of eight short interviews, recorded on video, related to the conflict in Northern Ireland. The interviews are based on common objects which took on a new meaning as a result of the conflict.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Healing Through Remembering (HTR)
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Disruptive Media / Healing Through Remembering.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2013
Subject
The topic of the resource
Personal Accounts / Story-Telling related to Northern Ireland.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Web site: <br /><a href="http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/" target="_blank"> http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/</a> <br /> Also<br /> DVD: Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Video stories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video files - MP4 format; Video on Web site; Video on DVD
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Northern Ireland | 1968-2013
URL
Non DC - URL of Organisation / Project
http://www.healingthroughremembering.org/films/ooet/
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
8
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
7 (seven individual permission forms returned)
Relation
A related resource
The 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' collection comprised of eight video stories were derived from an earlier exhibition organised by Healing Through Remembering entitled: 'Everyday Objects Transformed by The Conflict'. The exhibition of physical artifacts first opened 14-24 November 2011 before going on tour between March and July 2012 and then appearing back in Belfast in August 2012.
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 13 November 2014)
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Video
A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
DVD
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
2 minutes, 4 seconds
Compression
Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4)
MPEG-4
Producer
Name (or names) of the person who produced the video
David Allen
Director
Name (or names) of the person who produced the video
David Allen
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Triona White Hamilton
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Alex Bunting
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Coins</em>, by Alex Bunting (<em>story video</em>)
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Disruptive Media / Healing Through Remembering
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2013
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MPEG-4 file; 1280x576 pixels
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Northern Ireland conflict | 1968-2013
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Healing Through Remembering (HTR)
Catalogue ID
Non DC - ID for the Catalogue entry that relates to this entry
1989
Description
An account of the resource
<span>This video interview with Alex Bunting was carried out by Healing Through Remembering (HTR) for their 'Ordinary Objects, Extraordinary Times' project. It is one of eight video interviews with people who describe how everyday objects have a special meaning for them in relation to the history of the Northern Ireland conflict.</span>
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
23
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
22
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Language
A language of the resource
English
Healing Through Remembering
Ordinary Objects Extraordinary Times
-
https://accounts.ulster.ac.uk/repo24/files/original/268d3d6fe57cea8e7beba168724ddd7f.pdf
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PDF Text
Text
Sandra Aranha
Account of the IRA bomb on Ebury Bridge Road, London, on 10 October
1981
I was in Ebury Bridge Road that fateful day on 10 October 1981. The service
station across the road from where the van containing the bomb had been
positioned, was being renovated and when the bomb went off, my first thought
was that the service station had exploded. It wasn't until soldiers from
CheIsea Barracks showed up a few minutes after the explosion that I realised
it was an IRA [Irish Republican Army] bomb.
I worked at a travel agency called ‘Capricorn Travel’ and we had two offices in
the small strip of shops – one at No. 37 and another at No. 27 Ebury Bridge
Road – directly opposite ‘The Rising Sun’ pub.
In fact, that morning around 9.00 am on my way to work, I met John, one of
the proprietors of the pub. He was helping a couple of guys to push the van
(which had the day before been parked on the corner of St. Barnabas Street
beside the pub), to its final position on Ebury Bridge Road.
After being showered in shattered glass and other debris, and flung across
our office floor at No. 27, I was outdoors in seconds and tried to help as much
as I could. I first checked on my colleague at No. 37, the closest shop to the
van. Even though he was in terrible shock and had sustained some cuts as a
result of the office window shattering inwards, he was very lucky to be
shielded by the walls of the building.
I think Nora Field passed away on the footpath. I recall holding her hand for a
moment or two but then went to assist a soldier that was in great distress, off
the targeted bus. He was bleeding profusely from the head (his scalp had
blown off) and when the ambulances arrived, I helped him (and his scalp) into
one.
It was so sad to hear of John Breslin's death; he sometimes washed our cars
for a few extra pounds in his pocket. I'm pretty sure he was there that
morning to collect our car keys for the same purpose and I recall seeing him
and bidding him good morning just a few yards from the van just before the
explosion.
I recall running to the hairdresser, which was the first shop in the row at the
opposite end from No 37, and after assisting the hairdresser and her elderly
women clients to get away from the mayhem, I grabbed as many towels as I
could and handed them out to the injured that needed them.
In the aftermath of the incident I was one of the people interviewed by ITN for
a news item broadcast on 11 October 1981.
�These days, I still struggle sometimes from the aftermath of that horrible
Saturday morning and wonder how Nora and John's family have coped with
their loss. It's good to see that sites like CAIN try to keep their memory alive.
As a 21 year old Indian born Australian, I had no relatives in the UK at the
time, so felt quite alone. For ages afterwards I ducked under my desk at the
slightest loud noise in the street.
I was in a car accident in 2006 – someone had back-ended me – and when
the rear window of my car shattered all over me, my first thought was I had
been in yet another bomb attack. Soon after the bombing in 1981, I
developed a hideous nervous eczema and after the shattering glass incident
of my car accident, I got exactly the same eczema once again.
I now live in Byron Bay, NSW Australia and am a stand-up comedian and
columnist.
Sandra Aranha; Account written on 23 March 2012.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Aranha, Sandra. (<em>individual</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
Sandra Aranha witnessed a bomb explosion on Ebury Bridge Road, London on 10 October 1981. The bomb had been planted by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and was detonated when a bus carrying British soldiers drove past.<br /> Sandra Aranha first provided her account of the events of that day to CAIN in 2012. In July 2014 she agreed that her written story could be added to the Accounts of the Conflict archive.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Sandra Aranha
Subject
The topic of the resource
Personal account of a bomb attack.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Accounts of the Conflict
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2012
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Copyright Sandra Aranha
Nature
Non DC - Nature of Organisation (Victims; community; sectorial; etc.)
Individual
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
1
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
1
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Is Organisation
Non DC - Is this collectionn an Organisation? (Yes if yes/Leave Blank if no)
Yes
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Story Title
The title, if any, of the story or account.
<em>Ebury Bridge Road bomb</em>
Story Available
Y/N
Yes
Story Format
Main format of the story (video; audio; etc.).
Text
Story Source
Source of where the story can be found.
Accounts of the Conflict archive
Interviewee Surname
Aranha
Interviewee Forename(s)
Sandra
Interviewee Gender
Female
Home Address
If publicly available, record address (not house number) of interviewee at the time of the interview.
Byron Bay, NSW Australia
Ind Permission Form
Yes/No - Individual permission form signed and returned to Accounts.
Yes (signed 24 July 2014)
Ind Delay Access Y/N
Y/N for individual story-teller delayed access request (check signed permission form)
No
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Microsoft Word 97 - 2003 Document (.doc)
Archive Format
Format used for the archive.
Adobe Systems Portable Document Format (PDF) File (.pdf) produced using Adobe Acrobat X Pro
Web Format
Format used for the Web site.
PDF
Story Abstract
Text from any publicly available abstract which describes the story.
This is a single personal account by Sandra Aranha of a bombing she witnessed on the Ebury Bridge Road, London on 10 October 1981.
Themes/Topics Mentioned
Major Themes/Topics first, then sub-themes and topics.
Victims; Bombing
Dates Mentioned
Specific dates, or ranges.
10 October 1981 [1980s]
Events Mentioned
Major events mentioned.
Ebury Bridge Road Bombing
Places Mentioned
Places mentioned: cities, towns, villages, etc.
Ebury Bridge Road, London
Organisations Mentioned
Main organisations mentioned.
Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Victim 1
Name of first or main victim.
Nora Field
ID Victim 1
ID number from Sutton for victim 1.
2268
Victim 2
Name of second victim mentioned.
John Breslin
ID Victim 2
ID number from Sutton for victim 2.
2269
Previous Address
Previous address (during conflict / story).
London, England
Status
Details of status of interviewee during conflict (civilian; security force; combatant; paramilitary; political party; loyal order; etc.).
Civilian
Ind Form Uploaded
Scanned copy of paper form for preservation alongside the stories.
Yes (scanned)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Ebury Bridge Road bomb</em>, by Sandra Aranha
Description
An account of the resource
A personal account of a bombing in London on 10 October 1981.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Sandra Aranha
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Accounts of the Conflict, INCORE, University of Ulster
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2012
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Text; PDF file
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
10 October 1981; Ebury Bridge Bridge Road, London, England
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
1
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
1
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (dated 24 September 2014)
Permission Form Scanned
Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive.
Scanned;
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
CAIN Links
Non DC - Links to related information on CAIN
CAIN: Sutton's Index of Deaths: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/cgi-bin/dyndeaths.pl?querytype=text&keyword=Ebury%20Bridge%20Road">Ebury Bridge Road bombing</a><br /> CAIN: Chronology: <a class="lightwindow page-options" title="Additional related information on the CAIN Web site" href="https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/chron/ch81.htm#101081">10 October 1981</a>
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Individual Stories
-
https://accounts.ulster.ac.uk/repo24/files/original/824e1bf57bdeea6aa326450ff8008642.mp4
33a16739fe983843996409941c0537ad
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Remembering 'Petals of Hope' (<em>collection</em>)
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Some of the recorded stories can be found at the 'Petals of Hope Revisited' blog: <a href="http://www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br /><strong>See also:</strong><br /> Information about the original Petals of Hope project on Carole Kane's website: <a href="http://www.carolekane.com/index.php?/petals-of-hope/" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com/</a>
Stories Collected
Non DC - Number of stories recorded as part of the project.
15 video; 23 text
Stories Deposited
Non DC - Number of stories deposited with Accounts of the Conflict.
11 video; 15 text
Collection Permission Form
Non DC - Collection permission form signed and returned.
Yes (signed 29 March 2014)
Description
An account of the resource
The Remembering 'Petals of Hope' project (2013-14) produced a collection of 15 audio visual and 23 written stories related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998). The work involved in conducting the interviews and producing the recordings was carried out by Carole Kane and Malachi O'Doherty.<br /> Carole Kane, a freelance artist / community arts facilitator, was involved in the original 'Petals of Hope' project (1998-99) in association with Omagh District Council, which, with the assistance of children from Omagh, transformed floral tributes left at the scene of the bomb into handmade paper and art work. This resulted in an exhibition in the spring and summer of 1999 and the publication of the exhibition catalogue entitled 'Petals of Hope' (1999).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Carole Kane, and Malachi O'Doherty
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2014
Language
A language of the resource
English
Relation
A related resource
See also:<br /><em>The booklet:</em> <br /><strong>Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.</strong> (2014). Remembering: "Petals of Hope" - Artistic responses to the Omagh Bomb. Omagh: VSS and Omagh District Council.<br /><em>Web sites:</em><br /><a href="http://www.carolekane.com" target="_blank">www.carolekane.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/district_of_omagh/omagh_remembers/petals_of_hope/</a><br /> The original exhibition catalogue:<br /><strong>Kane, Carole.</strong> (1999). Petals of Hope. Omagh: Omagh District Council.<br />The catalogue is available to purchase at this Web page:<br /><a href="http://www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31" target="_blank">www.omagh.gov.uk/culture_leisure_and_tourism/visitor_services/online_book_store/?bookID=31</a>
Permission Form Scanned
Non DC - Scan of permission form uploaded to archive.
Yes
Delayed Access
Non DC - Yes/No on request for delayed access.
No
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Contact
Non DC - Contact person within the organisation.
Carole Kane (carolekane@btinternet.com)<br />Jean Brennan, Arts Manager, Omagh District Council (jean.brennan@omagh.gov.uk)
Video
A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
Video; MP4 (.mp4)
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
2 minutes 14 seconds
Compression
Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4)
MPEG-4
Producer
Name (or names) of the person who produced the video
O'Doherty, Malachi.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Elaine Gallagher
Dublin Core
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Title
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<em>Elaine's Art</em>, an account by Elaine Gallagher (<em>story video</em>)
Description
An account of the resource
Video (audio and still images in video format) of an account given by Elaine Gallagher related to the Omagh Bomb (15 August 1998).<br /> "Elaine Gallagher was one of the children who took part in Petals of Hope, a project to make art works in tribute to the dead from the tons of flowers which were left at the site of the bomb. Now her own artwork employs the methods she learnt then." <span>(from Malachi O'Doherty YouTube Channel)<br /><strong>Video file is also available at:</strong> <br />the Petals of Hope Revisited blogspot:<br />http://omaghpetals.blogspot.co.uk/<br /><strong>And also:</strong><br />Malachi O'Doherty YouTube Channel:<br />http://www.youtube.com/user/malachimovies/<br /></span>
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kane, Carole., and O'Doherty, Malachi.
Availability Online
Non DC - Availabilty Status (deposited, delayed, external, cain)
deposited
Collection ID
Non DC - ID for the Collection that relates to this entry
155
Organisation ID
Non DC - ID for the Organisation that relates to this entry
154
Remembering 'Petals of Hope'
Workers' Educational Association (WEA)