Knockcroghery
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Oct 16, 2026
John PerryGUEST
And when you took the, uh, take Ballymote as the best example now.
John PerryGUEST
In nineteen ninety-eight, there was a derailment in, uh, Knockcroghery.
John PerryGUEST
A, and, uh, I was in the Dáil on this occasion.
John PerryGUEST
Minister, uh, O'Rourke at that time, there was a major campaign at that time because there was continuous, there was sleepers coming from Longford, secondhand sleepers from Longford to Sligo, and she was quite determined to close the line to, to Sligo.
Anna Marie JehorekHOST
[upbeat music] There are places in Ireland that you visit because they're famous, and then there are places you discover that connect you to a story you might never have known was there.
Anna Marie JehorekHOST
That's how I feel about Knockcroghery in County Roscommon.
Anna Marie JehorekHOST
This small village in Ireland's hidden heartlands has a remarkable history of craftsmanship.
Anna Marie JehorekHOST
For generations, Knockcroghery was known for its handmade clay pipes, a tradition that was deeply woven into the village life before the industry was brought to an end in 1921.
Anna Marie JehorekHOST
Today, that story is being brought back to life through the artistry of Ethel Kelly.
Anna Marie JehorekHOST
Ethel has revived the traditional craft of clay pipe making, while also creating Ogham Wish, where Ireland's ancient Ogham script is transformed into beautiful, meaningful works of art.
Anna Marie JehorekHOST
And I love the idea that you can visit a place like this and come away with more than a souvenir.
Anna Marie JehorekHOST
You can take home something that connects you to Ireland's history, its traditions, and the hands of the person who created it.
Tom MaddenSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I'll always have older customers that you don't see for years, and I see them back this year.
Sally-Ann BarrettCORRESPONDENT
Between the towns of Athlone and Roscommon, a clean sweep of a different kind is underway, as spectators at St. Dominic's GAA Club in Knockcroghery share their budget priorities.
speaker_2SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Two incomes in the house.
speaker_2SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I work part-time.