Transforming historical material for new generations
Fenians Fremantle and Freedom (FFF) Inc was formed to remember, commemorate and celebrate the Irish Fenian political prisoners transported to Western Australia in 1868.
In 2021, the group focused on converting written historical material into short engaging podcasts, accessible short YouTube clips and other digital material.
Podcast production
With the help of a number of committed local volunteers, the podcasts were researched, written, recorded and produced.
Four episodes
The four podcasts recordings are entitled:
- Ireland’s Fenian Rising
- Transportation on the Hougoumont
- In and Out of Fremantle Prison
- The Rebel Poet – John Boyle O’Reilly.
Some of the narrators were young Irish members of the diaspora.
New accessible format
These participants reported feeling proud that through their contribution to the project, the Fenian story was now in new formats that could be assessed by future generations.
Some local Irish born musicians offered to record some original and new music which was incorporated in the productions.
To properly host the podcasts, FFF’s website was redesigned. The new website now provides more details about the history through a collection of resources including podcasts, write-ups, character profiles, timelines of events, videos, lecture speeches, books, articles, walks and tours.
With this engaging digital material, FFF is able to effectively assist young people, families and children to learn about the Fenians story.
Fenians Fremantle and Freedom (FFF) has received funding from the Government of Ireland through the Emigrant Support Programme (ESP).