It was great to be in the company of so many friends at a presentation of Fr Des’ archive in St Comgalls School.
Thanks to Falls Community Council for hosting us today in their beautifully renovated St Comgall’s School. It was a fitting venue for the exhibition and presentation.
On Display were just a few of the many documents, reports, photographs, posters and artefacts.
One of those present commented “Des was in the room” and indeed he was, we felt his presence.
And through the magic of technology heard his voice which was recorded in August 1971. Among other things Des kept an audio diary. Every night Des retired to his bedroom, smoked 2 gauloises French cigarettes, and recorded the events of that day, who he met and what happened in the community.
Our 18 month archive project is nearing completion but there is still much more to be done.
We’ll be having more presentations of the archive in the coming months, one next Tuesday 16th @ 7pm in Glór Na Mona as part of the Féile Na gCloigini Gorma, Festival of the Blue Bells and another during the Féilie an Phobail, date to be confirmed.
Des always said there is a book in everyone. No matter who he met he encouraged them to record their own story even if it was just for the family. He was very conscious that we must not leave the telling of our history to others. Be inspired by him to make a start
Thanks again to everyone who came and to Falls Community Council for hosting the event.
