Paul Rouse: Preserving the things that matter most 

MINDING HISTORY: Cork Hurler Christy Ring. Pic: Connolly Collection / SPORTSFILE

Every object has a story. It has an age; it is made of something; it has a meaning.

Collecting objects to tell a story is the central purpose of any museum. And the popularity of museums all around the world gives eloquent testimony to just how important objects are to people.