Digitising Ireland's Heritage: Empowering Communities with Gary Dempsey

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The episode discusses how digital technology is used to preserve and promote Ireland's cultural heritage through community engagement.

Send us Fan Mail In this special Heritage Week 2024 episode, we explore the transformative power of digital technology in preserving Ireland's rich cultural heritage. Join us as we chat with Gary Dempsey, co-founder of Digital Heritage Age, who shares how his innovative work is empowering communities across Ireland to protect and promote their local history through cutting-edge digital projects. About Gary Dempsey: Gary is a dedicated heritage professional with over a decade of experi...

People in this episode

Guest: Gary Dempsey

Topics covered

• digital technology
• cultural heritage
• community empowerment
• local history
• heritage preservation

Keywords

• digital heritage
• Ireland
• community
• cultural preservation
• local history
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Digital Heritage Age

Places: Ireland

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