A Mháthair, Mom, We Want to Hear Your Story
Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future – One Mother’s Story at a Time
Celebrate Her Story. Cherish Your Legacy.
Step into a heartfelt journey through generations with A Mháthair, Mom, We Want to Hear Your Story. A beautifully crafted journal, designed to help families capture the stories, wisdom and dreams of mothers, grandmothers and all the women who shape our lives.
This book is more than a collection of questions and photographs. It is a doorway to memory and legacy. Created by Orla Bakeberg and Erica O’Neil, two friends from Erris, steeped in Irish heritage, each page invites loving reflection and storytelling. Filling your family’s history with precious gems, one memory at a time.
What Makes This Book Special?
- Thoughtful prompts for meaningful reflection
Unlock memories of childhood, heritage, traditions, journeys and family adventures, with space for small everyday moments and big life stories alike. - Beautiful Irish photography by Orla Bakeberg
Orla’s view of Erris and Ireland, brings warmth and landscape to every page. - Irish blessings and wisdom woven throughout
Original sayings, proverbs and gentle wisdom add atmosphere and cultural richness. - Space for your own words and keepsakes
Dedicated sections for photos, recipes, special notes and dreams – making it a true family heirloom. - Gentle encouragement for all
“There are no right or wrong answers, only your own unique and wonderful experiences.” Every story matters – big or small.
Why Families Love This Book
“Each word, each memory, is a gift. This book is not just a journal – it is an heirloom for your family.”
- Bringing generations together in conversation, laughter and discovery
- Celebrating the unheard voices of mothers, grandmothers and daughters
- Providing an easy, welcoming framework, for sharing and preserving precious family history
- Inspiring reflection, gratitude, empathy and new traditions, for a lifetime
The Gift of Memory
Whether for Mother’s Day, birthdays, Christmas, or “just because,” this book is a gift of connection. It sparks family storytelling, encouraging everyone to capture the wisdom, warmth and legacy of the women at the heart of your family.
Peek Inside
- Opening sections to write about childhood, home, and family roots
- Prompts about foods, holidays, traditions, weather, resilience, love and dreams
- Pages for favourite songs, recipes, advice and photographs – curated to become a treasure chest of memories
- Beautiful design inspired by the wild Atlantic and Irish tradition
Begin Your Family’s Story Today
Available for purchase here.
Click to order and start weaving your family’s history into a keepsake that will be cherished for generations.
“Captured Moments, Memories Forever”
—Orla Bakeberg
For any queries, collaborations, or ordering multiple copies, please reach out via the contact form.
Created in Erris by Orla Bakeberg & Erica O’Neill
Perfect for families, friends and anyone who treasures the stories that create belonging. Let’s start a movement of memory.
Your Story, because every life is a story
This book is designed to be a doorway to your lifetime of memories. Memories about your life story, for your children and their children and generations to come. This creatively designed journal provides a series of prompts which are intended to unlock those cherished moments and memories, creating a lasting legacy for your family.
”A family of love, a lifetime of memories, a ribbon in the wind”, Orla Bakeberg