University of the Third Age in Offaly will host a talk in Tullamore this evening.
An Offaly branch of a learning network is kicking off its yearly events with a focus of glassmaking in the seventeenth century.
University of the Third Age focuses on instilling a love for peer led learning in retired people.
Archaeologist Caimin O'Brien is the evening's guest speaker, with a focus on the history of the families who brought the craft to County Offaly.
The talk takes place at Tullamore's Bridge House Hotel at 7:30pm this evening.
Daingean's Geraldine O'Neill, Author and chair of the Offaly U3A says it also counteracts social isolation:
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