News from Ireland
ChangeX highlights the work of IrelandXO Volunteers
When: Friday, 10 July, 2015The Irish Times recently spoke to Christine Timoney who visited Ireland having connected with the Bournea Parish Volunteer, Tim Lee. Tim welcomed Christine to the area and helped her learn more about her ancestors.
IrelandXOIreland Reaching Out is bringing Irish people together from around the globe
When: Wednesday, 29 July, 2015In June, we were delighted to welcome an RTE film crew to join us for a day to learn more about how Ireland Reaching Out is making a real difference to local communities and the Diaspora that they are welcoming home.
IrelandXOHeritage Week 2016 celebrations inviting all O'Flahertys
When: Saturday, 20 August, 2016FREE Events include a talk on the history of the O'Flaherty medieval lordship of Iarchonnacht, traditional Irish music, face-painting for children and a commemoration to the last O'Flaherty to own the castle, Peadar O'Flaherty, who gifted the castle to the OPW in 1952.
Oughterard (Galway) GalwayEmigration and Our County Galway Diaspora Conference
When: Thursday, 8 September, 2016This event provides a day long programme of events PROGRAMME 9.00am - 9.45am Registration & Tea/Coffee 9.45am - 10.00am Welcome & Introduction
GalwayThe Visit of Paul Keating to Tynagh
When: Thursday, 3 November, 2016He came because his great-grandparents, Keatings and Larkins, had emigrated to Australia from here in the 1850s.
Tynagh (Galway) GalwayThe National Library of Ireland- Web Archive
When: Wednesday, 9 November, 2016Everyone has a part to play in nominating websites this year. Whether you are involved in a community commemorative group, or are part of our diaspora, the NLI want to hear what matters to you.
IrelandXO1916 Galway and the Battle of the Somme Conference
When: Thursday, 10 November, 2016Loughrea Hotel & Spa, Loughrea, Co. Galway Thursday 17th November 2016 FREE EVENT 9.30 am – 10.00am Registration & Tea/Coffee
Loughrea (Galway) GalwayOld Tuam Society Journal Launch
When: Thursday, 10 November, 2016JOTS 13 will be officially launched by Historian Dr. Joe Mannion in the Corralea Court Hotel, Tuam at 8.00 pm on Friday, the 18th of November, 2016.
Tuam (Galway) Galway