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…
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…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…
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…
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…Brian Ború and his famous American Counterparts in Political Dynasties28 Jun 201928 Jun 2019Jane Halloran of Dalcassian Origins and Ireland Reaching Out XO will deliver a talk which will discuss the similarities between the family of Brian Ború and the Kennedy family of…
events, talks…Historic Hotels of Killaloe & Ballina10 Jun 201910 Jun 2019We are thrilled to announce details of this month’s talk. Our June lecture will take place on WEDNESDAY 19TH JUNE in the Lakeside Hotel in Ballina, Killaloe. This lecture will…
oral history…Billy Mills – Sharing Memories15 May 201922 Aug 2019Now Billy, can you remember back to your Grandfathers time? Your Grandfather came from Waterford. Barely, barely, that’s a long time ago, I was young, I remember him to see…
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