Bord na Móna Littleton works celebrated at Tipperary book launch
The book, celebrating the people, machinery, and landscape of Bord na Móna’s operations in Littleton was launched by Deputy Michael Lowry
On Friday September 25, the great and the good gathered in the Horse & Jockey Hotel for the launch of a book remembering the history and legacy of the machinery, the people, the landscape, and the memories of Bord na Móna’s works in Littleton.
The book was presented by the Moycarkey Borris Littleton Men’s Shed and Community History Group, and documents the important role Bord na Móna played in the local community as well as capturing the memories and experiences of the people who worked at and lived alongside the Littleton bog.
Speaking after the event, Deputy Lowry said the publication “provides a unique insight into the people, machinery and landscape associated with the Littleton works, while preserving the stories and memories of a significant period in the social and industrial history of the area.”
“I praise the work undertaken by the Men’s Shed and Community History Group in bringing these stories together and ensuring that this important local heritage is recorded for future generations.
“This is a wonderful record of an important part of our local history. Bord na Móna was much more than an employer in this community. It was at the heart of the lives of many families and played a major role in the development of the local area.
“What makes this book particularly special is that it captures the human story: the people who worked there, the machinery they operated, the landscape of the bogs and, most importantly, the memories of those who experienced this period first-hand.
“I want to congratulate the Moycarkey Borris Littleton Men’s Shed and Community History Group for their tremendous work in bringing these memories together. Their efforts ensure that the contribution of Bord na Móna and the people of Littleton will not be forgotten.
“This book stands as an important contribution to the recording of local history and provides future generations with an opportunity to understand the people, places and experiences that helped shape the community.”