Many would argue though that what really makes Lorrha & Dorrha unique are its people. Countless visitors to the area have had their trips enriched by a chance encounter with locals, always happy to take the time to pass on a little local knowledge, share a story, or even help them track down the home-place of an ancestor. This generosity and warmth is captured by the formation of the SCÉAL group from residents of Lorrha, Redwood, Rathcabbin and the surrounding areas. The region was hit incredibly hard by the country’s economic difficulties, but its people have come together to bring this historic area back to life. A community shop and café was established, run by volunteers and supported by the entire community. It has already grown tremendously, and work has begun to include a full heritage and genealogy centre. Further projects have been undertaken by SCÉAL’s volunteers that are benefiting locals and visitors alike.
