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Reminiscence Project 'Back in My Day'

Tipperary Age Friendly Older Peoples Council have since 2021 recognised the importance of capturing stories and tales of the past in Tipperary. Within this we focus on 5 main areas, including school and growing up, family memories and household composition, work and work life, relationships, friendship, traditions sayings and pastimes. We have partnered with Jimmy Duggan who as captured the stories who then collates same into our collection. In 2022 we invited public participation into submitting their stories, in 2023 we conducted the interviews through our local library and some nursing homes. In 2024 we will engage with the Day Care Centres across the county. These stories and editions are available through County Tipperary Library Service. Volume 1 and 2 are attached here for your information. Also attached is the question template for information. Further information on the launch on Edition 3 featuring the Day Care Centres in County Tipperary will follow with an anticipated launch in early 2025.

On 1st October, 2021 Tipperary Age Friendly Older Peoples Council launched Reminiscing Project “Back in My Day” Volume 1 in Cabragh Wetlands.

People in Tipperary were invited to participate in this project and 23 people participated in our first edition. A special thanks to all who took their time to share their stories and contributed to this showcase. The project captured stories and tales of the past, listening to the voices of older people across County Tipperary. It was a fantastic opportunity to capture the living history of Older Voices in Tipperary and to share stories and reminisces of our past, growing up in the county with the younger generations and showcase how in some instance’s things have evolved but also at its core how family and friends impact positively on our lives.


Back in my Day


The book was collated by Jimmy Duggan. Copies of the booklet can be obtained at your local library or by request to agefriendly@tipperarycoco.ie

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