events, talks…In Song and In Story27 Nov 2019Over fifty people braved driving rain to hear and see Paddy's collection of memories of old Ballina and Killaloe. Paddy started off by declaring he was nearly a Clare man, his parents…
events, talks…Sharing More Memories27 Nov 201911 Dec 2019We are delighted to announce December’s lecture will take place on Wednesday evening, 18th December at 7.30pm. We are ready to share another selection of the oral history recordings made in…
events, talks…In Song and In Story7 Nov 20197 Nov 2019We are delighted to announce October’s lecture will take place on Wednesday evening, 20th November at 7.30pm. Paddy Collins will take us on a stroll along our streets with memories of…
oral history…Joe Manly – Sharing Memories3 Oct 20198 Jun 2020Joe Manly, Ballina shares his memories of growing up and living in Ballina. Joe was born in 1916 so was 75 years of age at the time of this interview…
events, talks…The Story of Benson Box23 Sep 201923 Sep 2019We are delighted to announce October’s lecture will take place on Wednesday evening, 16th October at 7.30pm. Roy Benson will take us on a journey through the life of Benson Box…
events, talks…Valuation Day – Is it Treasure or Trash?2 Sep 20192 Sep 2019We had a super Valuation Day, it was so lovely to see all the eager faces waiting to find out if they had Treasure or Trash! There was a eclectic…
events, talks…Heritage Week – Sharing More Memories2 Sep 20192 Sep 2019For our second outing of the precious 1990's Oral History tapes Arlene chose recordings of Biddie Noonan, Mrs Crowe, Babs Grimes, Maira Riordan and Billy Mills to entertain and enlighten us. Arlene…
events, talks…Mary Ann Boole and her Clarisford Connection2 Sep 20192 Sep 2019We are delighted to announce September’s lecture will take place on Wednesday evening, 18th September at 7.30pm. Professor Des McHale (UCC) and Yvonne Cohen will take us on a journey through…
fundraising…Valuation Day – Is it Treasure or Trash?29 Jul 20198 Aug 2019Killaloe Ballina Local History Society is hosting a Valuation Day on Sunday 25th August at 2.30pm at the Lakeside Hotel Killaloe/Ballina, Co Tipperary. The event is being held as part…
events, talks…Brian Boru and his Famous American Counterparts in Political Dynasties27 Jul 2019On Wednesday 17th of July we welcomed Jane O'Halloran of Dalcassan Origins and Ireland Reaching Out XO to share her research on the similarities between the family of Brian Boru…
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