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Ardchrois an Spidéil (High Cross of Spiddal)

When: Thursday, 10 September, 2015

Ardchrois an Spidéil is 8.5 ft (2.6 metres) high and weights approx 700Kgs (3/4 tonne). It is designed in the tradition of the Irish ‘penal’ crosses and is executed in rose granite quarried in Clochmór, Baile na hAbhann.

Spiddal (Galway) Galway
Remember Us - The Peoples War, Newport Area, Mayo 1914-1924  published by Tiernaur Oral History Group

Remember Us - The People's War, Newport Area, Mayo 1914-1924 Book

When: Friday, 3 May, 2019

Remember Us was launched in April 2019 by the Tiernaur Oral History Group in Newport County Mayo.  This book covers the years of 1914-1924 and the many local people who fought and supported the  Easter Rising, War of Independence and Civil War.  The book is available for sale at

Burrishoole (Mayo) Mayo
Tulla Reaching Out Reflections From Home and Abroad 2018

Reflections From Home and Abroad 2018 Publication Available for Sale

When: Saturday, 23 March, 2019

Reflections from Home and Abroad, Tulla Reaching Out's 2018 Publication is now available for sale.  This publication includes stories of local historical interest including Tulla's Famine Walk, Hedge Schools in Tulla and the story of Ann McNamara O'Donnell, a young woman

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Cliffs of Moher

A place apart - The Cliffs of Moher illustrated talk

When: Tuesday, 19 March, 2019

“A PLACE APART - THE CLIFFS of MOHER” An illustrated talk with Cormac Mc Ginley X-PO KILLINABOY Thursday March 28th 8.30 p.m.

Killinaboy (Clare) Clare
Jeannie and her husband visiting the RIC Barrracks in Ardagh, County Limerick

Interest is booming for Irish Diaspora returning to roots

When: Friday, 15 March, 2019

Picture above: Diaspora visitors, Jeannie and her husband visiting the RIC Barrracks in Ardagh, County Limerick

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Reflections From Home and Abroad

Reflections From Home and Abroad 2018 Publication Launch Tulla Reaching Out

When: Thursday, 14 March, 2019

Tulla Reaching Out Committee is delighted to announce the launch of our 2018 publication "Reflections From Home and Abroad" on Thursday 14 March 2019 in Minogue's at 8 pm.  Fr Brendan Quinlivan will officially launch the publication.  All are welcome and light refreshments will be served.  Books

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Returning to Ireland

Help in finding your way back to Ireland

When: Monday, 11 March, 2019

With the number of people returning from abroad increasing, there are a range of helpful services available to Irish diaspora as they make their way back home.

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Reconnecting with Kiltormer

When: Tuesday, 20 November, 2018

The highlight of our trip to Ireland in September was meeting our distant relatives in Kiltormer!  With the help of Ireland Reaching out, Mary McLaughlin, John Joe Conwell  and Mary Lynch, we were able to re-co

Kiltormer (Galway) Galway

Sunday 30th September - Festival Program of Events

When: Sunday, 30 September, 2018

Sunday 30th September - Program of Events (Ardagh Chalice 150 Festival)    12.00pm - 5.00pm: Ardagh Village. 

Ardagh (Limerick) Limerick