Laois Co Council launch memory project Bosca Beo
LAOIS and Longford county councils have unveiled a new memory box project Bosca Beo, a project designed to enable elderly people to help people record, collect, cherish and share their life memories with loved ones.
Developed collaboratively between the Creative Ireland, Age Friendly, Library Services and Healthy Ireland teams in both local authorities, Bosca Beo takes the form of a beautifully illustrated memory box, styled after a vintage suitcase. Inside, there is space to safely store keepsakes, photographs, documents and other important personal items.
The event was launched at Portlaoise library, where 80 questions were filtered out to participants to help them spark memories and conversations. Each box also contained a life journal where people can write about their experiences, from childhood through to the present day, and a family tree booklet which will enable users to help record their family history.
Cllr Barry Walsh, cathaoirleach, Laois Co Council said: “I am delighted to see the launch of Bosca Beo today alongside our collaborators in Longford. Listening and learning from the older generations is something I consider incredibly important and Bosca Beo will give families the opportunity to create and keep memories for generations to come. Congratulations to everyone involved in creating this initiative.”
Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme