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TWO Clare projects feature in a new book celebrating the value of our diverse cultural heritage. Both The X-PO in Kilnaboy and Irish Seed Savers in Scariff are documented among 15 case studies from all around Ireland, as examples of best-practice in sharing and promoting cultural heritage. They feature in the book entitled Other Stories – Cultural Heritage and Society, which was launched at Irish Seed Savers in Capparoe. The publication was commissioned by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Ireland, whose aim is to foster appreciation of cultural heritage on the national and international stage. The Scariff venue is one of five chosen for a special Book Launch Tour. ICOMOS Ireland commissioned the research and advocacy project in 2018, inspired by The Council of Europe Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage to Society. The history of the X-PO, since its foundation by artist Deirdre O’Mahony in 2008, is described in detail in the book. From …
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