Ireland XO News

ChangeX highlights the work of IrelandXO Volunteers

The 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. 

Ireland Reaching Out is bringing Irish people together from around the globe

In 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.

O’Keeffe Clan Gathering

​Heritage Week 2016 celebrations inviting all O'Flahertys

FREE 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.

Emigration and Our County Galway Diaspora Conference

This event provides a day long programme of events PROGRAMME 9.00am - 9.45am Registration & Tea/Coffee 9.45am - 10.00am Welcome & Introduction

Tóstal 'Heritage' 2016

The Visit of Paul Keating to Tynagh

He came because his great-grandparents, Keatings and Larkins, had emigrated to Australia from here in the 1850s.

The National Library of Ireland- Web Archive

Everyone 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.

1916 Galway and the Battle of the Somme Conference

Loughrea Hotel & Spa, Loughrea, Co. Galway Thursday 17th November 2016   FREE EVENT   9.30 am – 10.00am           Registration & Tea/Coffee

Old Tuam Society Journal Launch

JOTS 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.