Why a 115kg stone from Waterford is finding a new home in Boston

About this episode

The episode discusses the shipping of the Cloch Bán from Waterford to Boston and its significance to diaspora communities.

Shipping the Cloch Bán up to Boston is a slightly eccentric idea, but it captures how diaspora communities find joy in heritage.

Topics covered

• diaspora
• heritage
• community
• culture
• shipping

Keywords

• Cloch Bán
• Waterford
• Boston
• diaspora
• heritage
• shipping
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cloch Bán

Places: Waterford, Boston

More episodes of RTÉ Brainstorm

• 'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning · June 9, 2026 · 7 min
• What is ‘house burping’ – and is it good for your health? · June 3, 2026 · 7 min
• Why are pints so pricey in Ireland? · May 27, 2026 · 7 min
• What’s really in the air Dubliners breathe? · May 6, 2026 · 6 min
• The inside story of Dublin’s blood and guts economy · April 15, 2026 · 8 min
• 4 tips for reading with babies and toddlers · April 8, 2026 · 5 min