The Irish Dresser project reveals a slice of Irish history

Michael Fortune's interest in vernacular architecture and furniture in the past decade led him around the country, culminating in a special calendar

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021 - 20:00

There is something in us as humans where we find comfort in the past —- a safe place where we can remember good things from our lives and also connect with the memories of those gone before us. Some connect with stories or songs while others with objects; an old photo, a vintage tractor or a piece of furniture.

The humble kitchen dresser is one of these objects that has caught my attention over these years. It wasn’t until February 2015 though, after the passing of my then 103 year-old grandmother, that I began working on this collection which is now known as The Irish Dresser Project.