History Of Westmeath To Be Documented In Oral Recordings

Westmeath County Council is appealing to members of the public and community groups to get in touch.

Efforts are underway in Westmeath to chart the county's history through oral recordings.

Westmeath County Council is appealing to members of the public and community groups who may have taken recordings of people and events from years gone by to get in touch.

A major audit is currently being carried out to compile information about the material, what format it takes, what condition it's in.

Historian Dr. Tomás Mac Conmara has been appointed to carry out the audit - he says first-hand accounts are invaluable resources:

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