Bridie
Interviewed by Saoirse Smith
Saoirse: How long have you lived in the area?
Bridie: 53 years.
Saoirse: What’s a fond memory you have of living here?
Bridie: Meeting my husband. Getting married. Building our house. The birth of my son in 1971, and my daughter in 1974.
Saoirse: Have you seen this community come back from hard times before?
Bridie: In 1980 there was high unemployment. There’s been a lot of emigration.
Saoirse: What are some things that have helped you through lockdown and what brings you joy?
Bridie: Support from my daughter and my son in law, and my two grandkids Saoirse and Aoife.
Saoirse: What does community mean to you? What sort of things are you doing now to stay connected to your community and family?
Bridie: Joining clubs eg: Senior citizens. Supporting eachother. Spending time with family.
Saoirse: What message do you want to share for yourself and this community in 10 years time?
Bridie: In this community we have a museum to Mhaia Edgeworth: 1768 to 1849. Bernard Canovan- a local artist who became quite famous in England. Our lady’s nursing home- original home not the 1960s. Edgeworth family. Be kinder. Have self respect and respect others Take care of the environment and nature. I want to see an end to racism and equality for all.