Galway County Heritage Office

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Galway County Heritage Office was founded in June 2000, to facilitate and promote awareness, knowledge and pride in the heritage of County Galway.
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Episode 2: Forged in Fire (Part 2): Ballinasloe's history of iron and metalwork
Episode 2
Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

Part 2 of a 2 part documentary exploring and celebrating the rich history of iron and metalwork in Ballinasloe and its hinterland. Narrated by Sally-Ann Barrett and produced by Freeway Media and Communications. 'Forged in Fire: Ballinasloe's history of iron and metalwork' is a collaboration between Galway County Heritage Office, Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society and the artist collective Group 8. It is funded by Creative Ireland. Project Leads: Conor Johnston, Chairperson of Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society, Zara Little-Campbell, Chairperson of Group 8 and Marie Mannion, Galway County Heritage Officer Steering Group: Zara Little-Campbell, Conor Johnston, Marie Mannion - Galway County Heritage Officer, Bernie Doherty - Galway Community Archaeologist, Dr. Christy Cunniffe, Padraic Kilduff, Cathal Lucas, Evelyn Donnellan, Oliver Donnellan, Emma Laffey, Joyce Little Thanks to all the contributors in the meitheal.