{"id":6346,"date":"2021-07-09T15:22:45","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T15:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie\/?page_id=6346"},"modified":"2022-08-02T15:22:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T15:22:00","slug":"june_2021_conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie\/en\/june_2021_conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Our Whispering Landscape &#8211; June 2021 conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_section vc_custom_1600777328168\"><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d25c0f\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d25d27\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"   ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\"><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d25d68{height:100px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d25d68\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d25e29\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d25f38\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"   ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong>EXPLORE OUR WHISPERING LANDSCAPE\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Virtual conference on 15 &amp; 16 June 2021<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Our first ever conference, Explore Our Whispering Landscape, was part of the Joyce Country &amp; Western Lakes Geopark Project. This project is funded primarily by the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (Project Ireland 2040) in the Department of Rural &amp; Community Development and by a multi-agency partnership led by Geological Survey Ireland. Its key aim is to achieve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitgeoparks.org\/\">UNESCO Global Geopark<\/a> status for the region for the benefit of communities, local businesses, and the people. The Joyce Country &amp; Western Lakes area of south County Mayo and north County Galway is worthy of UNESCO Global Geopark status due to its geology of international importance.<\/p>\n<p>The conference took place on Tuesday 15 &amp; Wednesday 16 June and opened a window on UNESCO Global Geoparks\u2019 contributions to sustainable development, and how communities can benefit from more locally generated jobs and business. It also showcased the rich heritage in this proposed geopark region, providing models and ideas for cultural development, geotourism and networking.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d260ae\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"   ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  liquid_vc_single_image-69d5101d36564\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"549\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,&lt;svg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0 1024 721&#039;%2F&gt;\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large ld-lazyload\" alt=\"Ad for 2021 conference\" title=\"conference_ad\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/conference_ad-1024x721.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/conference_ad-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/conference_ad-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/conference_ad-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/conference_ad.jpg 1654w\" data-aspect=\"1.4202496532594\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d36688\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"   ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\"><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d367e9{height:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d367e9\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The event had:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>presentations by local, national and international speakers with live Q &amp; A sessions for all in virtual attendance<\/li>\n<li>workshops showcasing the various ways people can interact with the landscape<\/li>\n<li>live panel discussions<\/li>\n<li>an exhibition space for our many stakeholders, including our local communities and businesses, to highlight their features, products and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d368cf{height:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d368cf\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d36a43\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d36c0c\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>All of the videos are available to watch below and also by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCkWw-aYz4EaSx7s3mwjhGGQ\/playlists\">YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoy watching them and seeing what UNESCO Global Geopark status could mean for our region.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1600776245416 liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d36d93\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d36ebd\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"   ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d37014\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d371b3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1625505508442\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong>Day 1 &#8211; 15 June 2021<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d37265{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d37265\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d37350\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d37517\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Introduction by Koen Verbruggen (Director, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsi.ie\/en-ie\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Geological Survey Ireland<\/a>) and Siobh\u00e1n Power (Project Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsi.ie\/en-ie\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Geological Survey Ireland<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d375b7{height:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d375b7\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5><strong>Session 1 &#8211; Geoparks and Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><em>Chair: Carol Gleeson, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burrengeopark.ie\/\">Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>UNESCO Global Geopark: What will it mean for you?<br \/>\n<em>Patrick McKeever, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalgeopark.org\/\">Global Geoparks Network<\/a> Special Advisor<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Developing Sustainable Destinations \u2013 The Burren Ecotourism Network<br \/>\n<em>Jarlath O\u2019Dwyer, CEO, <a href=\"https:\/\/burren.ie\/\">Burren EcoTourism Network<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>New geoparks in Canada: Geology and local community development<br \/>\n<em>John Calder, Chair of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadiangeoparks.org\/\">Canadian Geopark Network<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Q&amp;A<br \/>\n<em>Chair and all speakers<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d377a0\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Session 1 \u2013 Geoparks and sustainable development\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/diq-4fXCHjc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d37954{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d37954\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d37a43\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d37c14\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5><strong>Session 2 &#8211; Local Products and the Link with Geology<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><em>Chair: Elaine Donohue, <a href=\"https:\/\/biainnovatorcampus.ie\/\">BIA Food Innovator<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geofood.no\/\">GEOfood<\/a> Network<br \/>\n<em>Sara Gentilini,\u00a0Project Manager <a href=\"https:\/\/magmageopark.no\/en\/\">Magma Global Geopark<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Joyce Country Wool: Local Resources in Local Enterprise<br \/>\n<em>Carina Coyne, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joycecountrywool.ie\/\">Joyce Country Wool<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Where Soils and Landscapes Meet: Defining Irish Soilscapes for Agriculture<br \/>\n<em>Karen Daly, Soils scientist, Terrasoil (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teagasc.ie\/\">Teagasc<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Farming Our Region \u2013 Killary Fjord Shellfish: Farming the fjord &amp; Connemara Hill Lamb: Farming the landscape<br \/>\n<em>Kate &amp; Simon Kennedy, <a href=\"https:\/\/killaryfjordshellfish.com\/\">Killary Fjord Shellfish<\/a> and Martin Kerrigan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connemarahilllamb.ie\/\">Connemara Hill Lamb<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Q&amp;A<br \/>\n<em>Chair and all speakers<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d37e36\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Session 2 \u2013 Local Products and the Link with Geology\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wbltx4iLzWQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d37f4b{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d37f4b\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d3806a\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d381da\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5><em><strong>Workshops<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d38288{height:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d38288\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d38370\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d38516\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Traditional Craft and Modern Art\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E-RM0HeLROc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d3873e\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Promoting Biodiversity on our Farms\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vXEEziRkQpU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d38992\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Local Songs and Tunes\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oH2j8D7hqnk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d38bef\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Foraging: Tasting the Landscape\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7--xMlhj4q8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d38dfb\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"session-item__title\"><strong>Traditional Craft and Modern Art<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Clodagh Doyle, Keeper of the Irish Folklife Division based at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museum.ie\/en-IE\/Museums\/Country-Life\">National Museum of Ireland Country Life<\/a> at Turlough House, Co. Mayo, will introduce this video exploring modern production of traditional crafts in the region. The video will feature Joe Hogan of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joehoganbaskets.com\/\">Hogan Baskets<\/a> and Carina Coyne of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joycecountrywool.ie\/\">Joyce Country Wool<\/a> from the Lough Nafooey area, Cl\u00e9mence Guiraut of <a href=\"https:\/\/coolinsoaps.com\/\">Coolin Soaps<\/a> in the Clonbur area and Ester Kiely and Ger Hassett of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.headfordlaceproject.ie\/\">Headford Lace Project<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d38ffe\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"session-item__title\"><strong>Promoting Biodiversity on our Farms<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Biodiversity is not only good for the environment, it&#8217;s also good for our well-being and farm income. See and hear examples from farmer Colm Gavin of Leenane (Farming for Nature nominee 2021), Raymond Langan of Ballycastle (National Rural Network Biodiversity Farmer of the Year 2018) and others. Hear a lively discussion about biodiversity and the challenges of farming uplands with Joseph Mannion (project manager North Connemara EIP Agri project), ecologist Cathy Connelly, and farmers Tom Halloran, Colm Gavin and Raymond Langan.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d391c6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"session-item__title\"><strong>Local Songs and Tunes<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The singer and accordion player Mary Staunton will introduce this video showcasing local musicians, singers and composers. The video will feature Sheona N\u00ed Mh\u00e1ille singing and talking to Barbara Philbin in her <a href=\"https:\/\/mairelukes.ie\/\">Maire Luke&#8217;s<\/a> pub about the local music culture. It will also showcase a new song from Barney McCabe on both Loughs Mask and Corrib and another from Philip Doddy on Lough Carra.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d393be\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"session-item__title\"><strong>Foraging; Tasting the Landscape<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Our geopark geologist, Benjamin Th\u00e9baudeau, is meeting Jonathan Keane, Head Chef at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelodgeac.com\/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_o-HBhAsEiwANqYhp5YpJuzWFhOqZnrnhjC0F2n9FJhGmS-JYZBnW2C_Jvfr2maI5OtxUxoCJqkQAvD_BwE\">Lodge at Ashford<\/a>, to explore the Ashford demesne and find what local wild plants can be consumed and how he uses them in his menu.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d39534\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"   ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1600776245416 liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d39609\"><div class=\"ld-container container\"><div class=\"row ld-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d396fa\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"   ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d39848\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d399ae\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong>Day 2 &#8211; 16 June 2021<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d39a58{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d39a58\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d39b79\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d39cf3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5><strong>Session 3 &#8211; Heritage in JCWL region<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><em>Chair: Trish Walsh, <a href=\"https:\/\/joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie\/en\/ourcommunity\/\">JCWL GeoEnterprise<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Geological Evolution of the JCWL Region: Assembling the Foundation<br \/>\n<em>Brian McConnell, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsi.ie\/en-ie\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Geological Survey Ireland<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Conserving and Promoting our Local Heritage &#8211; An Overview<br \/>\n<em>Marie Mannion, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.galway.ie\/en\/services\/more\/heritage\/\">Heritage Officer Galway County Council<\/a> &amp; Deirdre Cunningham, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayo.ie\/heritage\">Heritage Officer Mayo County Council<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>The Cultural and Natural Heritage of Livestock Grazing in Ireland&#8217;s Uplands<br \/>\n<em>Eugene Costello, <a href=\"http:\/\/research.ucc.ie\/profiles\/A009\/ECostello@ucc.ie\">Heritage Lecturer<\/a>, University College Cork<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Irish language: The Irish of D\u00faiche Sheoigheach (Joyce Country) and Tuar Mhic \u00c9adaigh (Tourmakeady)<br \/>\n<em>Peadar \u00d3 Muircheartaigh, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aber.ac.uk\/en\/cymraeg\/staff-profiles\/listing\/profile\/peo5\/\">Lecturer in Celtic Studies<\/a>, Aberystwyth University<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Q&amp;A<br \/>\n<em>Chair and all speakers<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d39f30\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Session 3 \u2013 Heritage in Joyce Country and Western Lakes region\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pcps5KYi35g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d3a052{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d3a052\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d3a152\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d3a2e4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5><strong>Session 4 &#8211; Tourism and Networking<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><em>Chair: C\u00e1it Noone, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmit.ie\/gihs\/galway-international-hotel-school\">Galway International Hotel School<\/a>, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The International Appalachian Trail: Celebrating people, places and shared geoheritage<br \/>\n<em>Don Hudson, Maine IAT* President and IAT* International Council, Co-chair<br \/>\n*<a href=\"https:\/\/iat-sia.org\/\">International Appalachian Trail<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Euro-Atlantic Geotourism route<br \/>\n<em>Robbie Galvin, <a href=\"https:\/\/coppercoastgeopark.com\/\">Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Fforest Fawr: Bilingualism in a Welsh geopark<br \/>\n<em>Alan Bowring,\u00a0Geopark Development Officer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk\/\">Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Slow Tourism and the Role of Geoparks<br \/>\n<em>Miriam Kennedy, Head of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.failteireland.ie\/Wild-Atlantic-Way.aspx\">Wild Atlantic Way<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.failteireland.ie\/\">F\u00e1ilte Ireland<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Q&amp;A<br \/>\n<em>Chair and all speakers<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d3a3d2{height:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d3a3d2\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Closing remarks by Michael Hegarty (Geopark Manager)<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\/5 liquid-column-69d5101d3a5a0\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Session 4   Tourism and Networking\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uPehx7y0AuY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d3a6c3{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d3a6c3\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d3a7d4\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d3a941\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5><em><strong>Workshops<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69d5101d3a9f4{height:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d5101d3a9f4\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid liquid-row-shadowbox-69d5101d3ab1c\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d3ac95\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tourism Business Networks in Action\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-gf3yKqLte4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d3af05\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learning in the Landscape\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wywhUq98oPI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d3b125\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rock by rock: The story of the Nafooey valley\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w0CKPt8NKUA?list=PLJVyQaV-zHsr75vu5mCk49P0N-eaIl5j3\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d3b36b\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Irish, a Modern and Resurgent Language\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0ou7JHX9TQY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d3b57e\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h6><strong>Tourism Business Networks in Action<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>For the last 15 to 20 years community tourism networks have been springing up all over the island of Ireland. These community tourism networks are always a group of dynamic people whose common aim is to improve the economic, social and cultural development of their region for its residents and visitors alike. The advent of digital and social media platforms has led to incredible branding and awareness campaigns by such groups all over the Island of Ireland. Our tourism development officer, Dominic \u00d3 M\u00f3r\u00e1in, will be discussing with two energetic and powerful examples of these networks represented by Brigitte Curtin of the <a href=\"https:\/\/burren.ie\/\">Burren EcoTourism Network<\/a> and Carmel Walsh from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goconnemara.com\/\">Connemara Loop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll first show two short videos, one about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burrensmokehouse.com\/\">Burren Smokehouse<\/a>, the second one is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goconnemara.com\/\">Connemara Loop<\/a>. We&#8217;ll then discuss how the local businesses work together in their respective networks. After that we&#8217;ll show some short videos about four attractions around Leenane who function as an informal network providing referrals to each other&#8217;s business. We&#8217;ll end with a prerecorded chat and Michael Hegarty and Dominic \u00d3 M\u00f3r\u00e1in, both from the geopark project team, will welcome anyone with comments or questions on the day.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d3b785\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h6><strong>Learning in the Landscape<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>For this workshop, both of our geologists, Amrine Dubois Gafar and Benjamin Th\u00e9baudeau, will discuss ideas about outdoor education with two local primary school teachers Michelle Granahan and Charlotte Duignan. A large part of this project is to promote the landscape as an outdoor classroom. During the video, 3 sites are suggested as examples where such school trips could take place.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d3b954\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h6><strong>Launch of Animated Videos<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Thanks to funding from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsi.ie\/en-ie\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Geological Survey Ireland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NohoDublin\/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARDtWlRH09RZmT5Nl-EVGfcGVafLFLq38O2jua7JaihHLbRu_Cci7jvFfo2ozqFiNGm4EDyA_cKvHa5o&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDPyNuyg4C9vEhUrMO5ID1bCuma5X59Qe8Um3vqXK1ldmbA_1Z_QGFOSsJQIRW0YSGtozd-fPc4cm74J5raUT-ei-8rf4O9msJ6lH6UDQiQ84KcHy_mKdkga3-J4szkVoj4a_-sw7yuxkLPKCE2--n9ZRVSU7FgtepF0GolfjDsRCrTrX20nV_vLSWMWa-PdZimzECamMYPPWrEVJATuSOeweED8KnXNgmdqxjhH7GmBsPXow4gjcoL7jsLe6jkBoX6T7lqz7hq-3-N5zk0MotDnNF4JLhCA6tDVRfGVVwVFdfvGoBYkw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Noho Dublin<\/a>\u00a0has produced two animated videos written by both geologists of the geopark project that aim to illustrate the geological processes that were behind the formation of our region&#8217;s landscape. The first one concerns the Lough Nafooey valley over the last 500 million years whilst the second one describes how the Ice Age shaped our mountains and lowlands. Both videos are in either English or Gaeilge with the recorded voices of Fiona N\u00ed Chathasaigh and M\u00e1irtin \u00d3 Conamha and music from Sheona N\u00ed Mh\u00e1ille.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 liquid-column-69d5101d3bb48\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"  ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"session-item__title\"><strong>Irish, a modern and resurgent language<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>This workshop will be a live discussion between Stiof\u00e1n Seoighe, language planning officer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverjoycecountry.com\/\">Dh\u00faiche Sheoigheach and Tuar Mhic \u00c9adaigh<\/a>, Benjamin Th\u00e9baudeau, geopark geologist, Dominic \u00d3 M\u00f3r\u00e1in, geopark tourism officer, Gear\u00f3id\u00edn N\u00ed Ghr\u00fain\u00e9il, one of the directors of the <a href=\"https:\/\/joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie\/en\/ourcommunity\/\">JCWL GeoEnterprise<\/a> and Sheena Duddy of the Ballinrobe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/publication\/c6102-gaeltacht-service-towns\/\">Gaeltacht Service Town<\/a> initiative. The event will start with a beginner&#8217;s type c\u00fapla focal conversation followed by an introduction to a few terms relating to the landscape, geology and place names. Stiof\u00e1n will then outline key aspects of the language plan and ideas for engaging and strengthening the use of the languages and Sheena will mention the ongoing plan to make Ballinrobe a Gaeltacht Service town. The workshop will end with a live Q&amp;A.<\/p>\n<p>Beidh an cheardlann seo ina pl\u00e9 beo le comhr\u00e1 f\u00f3casach cine\u00e1l tosaithe agus ansin r\u00e9amhr\u00e1 ar ch\u00fapla t\u00e9arma a bhaineann leis an t\u00edrdhreach, an gheola\u00edocht agus na logainmneacha. Ansin tabharfaidh Stiof\u00e1n breac-chuntas ar phr\u00edomhghn\u00e9ithe den phlean teanga agus luafaidh Sheena an plean lean\u00fanach chun Baile an R\u00f3ba a dh\u00e9anamh ina bhaile de chuid na Seirbh\u00edse Gaeltachta. Cr\u00edochn\u00f3idh an cheardlann le C&amp;F beo.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 liquid-column-69d5101d3bd32\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper \"   ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EXPLORE OUR WHISPERING LANDSCAPE\u00a0 Virtual conference on 15 &amp; 16 June 2021 Our first ever...","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5367,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6346","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Explore Our Whispering Landscape - June 2021 conference &#8212; 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