Rahara Field Names Project

Rahara Tidy Towns and Development are inviting all current and former landowners from the wider Rahara area to take part in the Rahara Field Names Project.

The project aims to record field names and the stories connected with them before this valuable local knowledge is lost. Field names such as 'The Bull Field', 'The Haggard', 'Hannon’s Field'.

Every field has a name, and many have a story. These names tell us about the history of our land, the families who farmed it, old farming practices and local landmarks. Sadly, when this knowledge is not passed on, these valuable pieces of our heritage can be lost forever.

Landowners are invited to join us in Rahara N.S. on Sunday, 16th August at 10:30am (after Mass) to help record these important names and any stories behind them.

You don’t need to know every field name, every memory and story is valuable. Have a chat with parents, grandparents, relatives or neighbours beforehand; you may uncover names and stories that have been forgotten over time. Come along for a cup of tea and a chat and help us preserve an important part of Rahara’s history for future generations.

This project is part of the wider Roscommon Field Names Project. For more information, contact Orla on 086 603 6432.