Voices of Boyle
Finally, after years of talking about bringing a podcast to Boyle, we’re live! This podcast is our way of documenting stories about Boyle and its people.So what motivated us to take this big leap into the unknown (it’s our first time recording audio and doing interviews!)? We were lucky enough to spend 7+ years travelling and, like the majority of people that live abroad, we came back to Boyle with a greater appreciation for our hometown, its people and its history.We love the idea of creating a space on the internet where people from all over the world can tune in to listen to stories about Boyle. Each show will feature a different guest and we hope to cover lots of topics ranging from the old fair days to current events that are happening in the town.
Voices of Boyle
Mary Regan - Capturing Life's Moments
Ep 54---
Episode 54 takes us on a trip down the Regan family lane with local photographer Mary Regan.
Mary’s not only known for her own work as a local photographer but also for being the beloved wife of the late Christy Regan, one of Boyle’s most renowned photographers, who captured the spirit and essence of our town for decades.
Together, Mary and Christy created a legacy that resonates with so many families in Boyle and beyond (most households locally have a photo that was taken by a Regan family member!).
Let Mary take you back to her early days growing up in Elphin as she talks about her memories at home with her parents and going to both primary and secondary school. Christy soon comes into focus in our conversation as Mary gives us a glimpse into their special moments of meeting, going on their first date and later getting married, moving to Boyle, opening the business and having a family. We’ll dive into her memories of working alongside Christy, their family’s involvement in continuing his legacy and Mary’s own career as a photographer for the Roscommon Herald.
We’re thankful to Mary for giving us a great insight into the life of her husband - the man behind the camera - whose work not only documented local life but also became a cherished part of countless family memories.
We finish up talking about the Regan family’s journey of compiling ‘Through Christy’s Lens’, a two-volume book filled with Christy's remarkable photographs, making it a true visual record of our local history.
Enjoy the chat with Mary as we reminisce, reflect, and honour her own work, the Regan family’s contribution to capturing local life with photos and, of course, the incredible life and work of her husband Christy.
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You can purchase ‘Through Christy’s Lens’ on Enda’s website https://endaregan.com/collections/through-christy-lens.
You can also buy the books locally in McGees Jewellers, Kelly’s Londis and Una Bhan (in the grounds of King House).
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Thanks to Brendan O' Dowd for creating and recording the musical piece for the podcast.
