Jobs & careers in the Heritage and Culture sector Part 2 with Shane Lehane

Shane is the course coordinator for Cultural & Heritage Studies in Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa and has over thirty years’ experience in the heritage sector.
In the second recording Shane talks about the importance of enterprise and finding a niche in one's own community. Options include becoming an entrepreneur in the area of heritage, for example harbour cruises, walking tours, family history and genealogy. The importance of research and organisational skills and how they can be applicable in the heritage sector. Volunteering for other heritage groups is also discussed and how this work feeds into local communities and the benefits for local economy and tourism.