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…
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…
oral history…Maria O’Riordan – Sharing Memories3 Jul 201930 Aug 2019Maria O’Riordan was born in Ballinahinch and came to Ballina with her husband in approx. 1930. She has lived in Ballina for 62 years. Will me tell what your husband…
events, talks…The Big Hello – Have you got a Story to Tell?14 May 201914 May 2019What a day we had in the Lakes Nursing Home on the Bank Holiday Monday. Approximately 60 people, both residents and local people joined us in the dining room of…
events, talks…May Lecture is on Edna O’Brien’s and East Clare9 May 20199 May 2019We are thrilled to announce details of this month’s talk. Our May lecture will take place on WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY in the Lakeside Hotel in Ballina, Killaloe. The talk will be given…
events, talks…Mrs. Crowe – Sharing Memories3 Apr 20191 Jun 2020Mrs. Crowe, Killaloe talks about her families business, McKeogh's in Ballina and her husband's business, The Weaving Factory, set up by Jack Crowe. You can listen to the full interview…
oral history…Biddies’ memories of Killaloe3 Mar 20191 Jun 2020Biddie had the most amazing memory and you can listen to her full interview here through Soundcloud! Biddies' family go back four or five generations in the area, they were…
events, talks…The Fascinating Story of Moving St Lua’s Oratory10 Feb 201911 Feb 2019We welcomed an audience of just under sixty people to our first talk of 2019, which took place last Wednesday night in the Lakeside Hotel. It was a most fascinating…
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