Rural life celebrated at film screening in Tipperary library
‘The Museum That Joe Built’ will be screened at Clonmel library
‘The Museum That Joe Built’ is a short, independently-produced documentary that shines a light on the life of Joe Whelan of Kilrush, County Clare — a remarkable man with an extraordinary devotion to Irish history and agricultural nostalgia.
It will be screened at Clonmel Library (E91 YW66) from 12-1pm this Saturday August 15.
Driven by curiosity, care and a deep respect for the past, Joe has amassed a vast collection of agricultural tools, everyday artifacts and, most importantly, the stories that surround them.
The Museum of Rural Irish Life in Kilrush traces the lives of people, places and objects that shaped rural Irish life across the agricultural and industrial revolutions, capturing a way of life that is rapidly fading from living memory.
This is a story about custodianship — about how individuals like Joe quietly preserve Ireland’s cultural heritage, safeguarding the rhythms, labour and ingenuity that form the backbone of the nation’s identity.
In celebrating Joe’s work, the film honours rural life as a vital and enduring part of Irish culture.
Contact Clonmel Library on 052-616 6130 /email [email protected] to book a space.