'Working with metal and fire is a badass thing to do' -the young people shunning hi-tech careers for ancient trades
Briefly

In Ireland, a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts is evident as new educational courses and apprenticeships emerge, enabling many to learn ancient skills that are at risk of being lost. Young artisans are dedicating themselves to maintaining centuries-old professions, such as metalworking, clothing production, thatching, and stone wall restoration. These trades are adapting to modern times by incorporating formal education alongside traditional apprenticeships, making them more accessible to those eager to learn, thus ensuring these vital aspects of Irish heritage continue for generations to come.
With new courses and apprenticeships springing up around the country, more people are learning a traditional Irish trade, saving dying crafts while embracing education.
To keep tradition alive, young people are engaged in Ireland's oldest professions, learning skills from working with metal to restoring dry stone walls.
The complexity of what makes Ireland Irish is tied to its culture and traditions, which these young artisans are committed to preserving.
Apprenticeships, once the only method of passing on these trades, are now complemented by formal education to broaden accessibility for aspiring craftspeople.
Read at Independent
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