https://www.rebelcountytravellerarchive.ie/files/original/2f2699b34d09ba0dd77dc065137ecff2.mp3 03f956b5e66f32bfceac7bf101ec1b74 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Barrel-Top Wagon Collection Description An account of the resource This is a collection of photographs, a booklet and a radio programme that focuses on the barrel-top wagon that is on display in the Toraig on the Tobar, the Traveller culture exhibit at Cork Public Museum. The wagon was commissioned by the Cork Traveller Women's Network in 2004 as part of the Cork 2005 European Capital of Culture, and constructed under the guidance of John Carroll. Barrel-top Wagons Barrel-top wagons hold significant cultural and historical importance within the Irish Traveller community and among other Romani and nomadic groups. Travellers traditionally used these colourful, ornate wagons as homes, offering both a means of transportation and shelter as they moved from place to place. In the Irish Traveller context, barrel-top wagons were often pulled by horses and were distinctive for their rounded roofs, which resembled the shape of a barrel. These wagons were often highly decorated, with intricate carvings, paintings, and vibrant colours, reflecting the creative and artistic expression of the communities that built and lived in them. They were typically made of wood, and the interiors were designed to be compact yet functional, with space for sleeping, cooking, and storing essential items. For many Travellers, it remains a symbol of their ancestral way of life and resilience in the face of societal changes. While the wagons are no longer as commonly used for daily living, they continue to hold a place of pride and represent the close-knit, family-oriented nature of Traveller communities. Subject The topic of the resource Irish Travellers Travellers (Nomadic people) Cultural heritage--Ireland Ethnic minorities--Ireland Traveller art Traditional arts--Ireland Travellers (Nomadic people)--Folklore Nomads--Social life and customs Travellers (Nomadic people)--History Travellers (Nomadic people)--Identity Travellers (Nomadic people)--Material culture Travellers (Nomadic people)--Education Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 -2005 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cork Traveller Women's Network Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Cork Traveller Women's Network Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Cork Traveller Women's Network Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cork Public Museum Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ireland; Cork; 2005 Sound A resource primarily intended to be heard. Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Barrel-Top Wagon Project - Radio Programme - Part 2 Description An account of the resource Part two of a series of four radio programmes documenting the Barrel-top Project, in which a life-size Barrel-top Wagon was made during Cork’s tenure as European Capital of Culture (2005). The series includes interviews with members of the Cork Traveller Women’s Network, the Wagon Builder John Carroll and older members of the community, and contributions from the Spring Lane Young Traveller Girls’ Group. The series was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, and broadcast on Cork Campus Radio in 2011. The series was produced by Cliona O’Carroll. Assistant producer: Colin MacHale. Research by Karen Harkin and Ian Stephenson. Sound Supervision by Kieran Hurley of UCC 98.3FM Cork Campus Radio. The programmes were presented by members of the Spring Lane Young Traveller Women’s group. Music by Niall O’Carroll Singing by The Spring Lane Young Traveller Women’s group Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCTA_BTW_Barreltop Project Part2_2011_AUDIO Subject The topic of the resource Irish Travellers Travellers (Nomadic people) Cultural heritage--Ireland Ethnic minorities--Ireland Traveller art Traditional arts--Ireland Travellers (Nomadic people)--Folklore Nomads--Social life and customs Travellers (Nomadic people)--History Travellers (Nomadic people)--Identity Travellers (Nomadic people)--Material culture Travellers (Nomadic people)--Education Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 2011 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cork Traveller Women's Network Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Cliona O'Carroll Type The nature or genre of the resource Audio Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cliona O'Carroll Karen Harkin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available UCC 98.3FM Cork Campus Radio Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bridget Burke, Katie O’Donahue, John Carroll, Mary O’Sullivan, Brigit Carmody, Stella Cherry, Louise Harrington, Margaret McCarthy Sandra McCarthy And the members of the Blackpool Young Girls’ group Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ireland; Munster; Cork; 2005 Language A language of the resource eng Barrel Top Wagons Cork 2005 - European Capital of Culture Radio Programme Traveller Crafts Traveller Traditions UCC 98.3FM