Please note that Glenamaddy Heritage Book may now be purchased online using PayPal. For details, including shipping fees, click here.
Details of upcoming and past events are listed below:
National Heritage Week 2023– Open Day Invitation
Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Centre would like to invite you to their Open Day on Saturday 19th August 11:00 – 1:00 to mark National Heritage Week. We will have some artefacts on display on the day and would love to meet you for a complimentary tea/coffee, entertainment & plant sale at the Centre in Ballyhard, Glenamaddy F45 FK57. The Centre has limited office space & hot desks to rent on a short or long term basis. Please contact us for more information please email: gbhc33@gmail.com or text Ann: 086 337 1102
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Family Tree Course
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Fundraising Event
4Ball Champagne Scramble
Friday 17th & Saturday 18th September 2021
in Mountbellew Golf Course
Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project is engaged in the recording and preservation of various aspects of our parish heritage. The work of the Project is ongoing and whereas a lot has been achieved over the past seven years, for example, a parish heritage book has been published, a heritage website launched and a genealogical database established, more remains to be done.
We are pleased to have acquired the use of the old Clondoyle National School premises at a nominal annual rent of €1 and we are in the process of carrying out repairs and converting it into Glenamaddy’s Heritage Centre with the support of the community and the generosity of benefactors. To finance the necessary work and cover the operational costs of the Heritage Centre a fundraising initiative in the form of a 4Ball Champagne Scramble is being organised in Mountbellew Golf Club on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September 2021. See accompanying poster for details.
The members of Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project would greatly appreciate your support.
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National Heritage Week : 14 – 22 August 2021
The members of Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project are pleased to avail of the online facility on the National Heritage Week website to showcase aspect of our heritage. We look forward to next year when it is envisaged that the public health situation will have improved to such an extent that attendance at public talks will once more be permitted. We are grateful to everybody who prepared and presented the following videos which help to bring our parish heritage treasures to the attention a wide audience. Click on the links to gain access.
- Jeremiah Mee and the Listowel Police Mutiny, 1920
https://www.heritageweek.ie/projects/jeremiah-mee-and-the-listowel-police-mutiny-1920
- A slideshow containing images of aspects of parish life in times past.
- Exploring the historical, religious and archaeological significance of Boyounagh Cemetery.
https://www.heritageweek.ie/projects/boyounagh-cemetery-ecclesiastical-enclosure
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Glanfest Virtual Heritage Festival Schedule
Saturday 24th October 2020
10am – Opening Message from Sean Tracey
11am – The History of The Esker Ballroom and Sound of Music Club
12pm – ‘The Cabin’ Robert Canny’s Home Lisheennaheltia
1pm – Glenamaddy Heritage Video by Bernie Doherty Community Archaeologist
2pm – A History of the Glenamaddy Players
3pm – The Making of the Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Book
4pm – Archaeology video on Ballinastack Megalithic Tomb
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Tea Dance Cancelled
Due to the Covid-19 virus the fundraising Della Dolan Tea Dance in aid of Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project in the Ard Ri Hotel, Tuam, on 7th June has been cancelled until further notice. Those who purchased tickets will be reimbursed or will get new tickets when the event is rescheduled. Please contact 0949638568 if you have any queries.
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Please note that Glenamaddy Boyounagh heritage office is closed until further notice in light of Government advice regarding COVID-19.
Stay safe and well.
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2020 Calendars & Christmas Cards
2020 Calendars and Christmas Cards with local themes may be purchased in the Heritage Office, Convent House, Church Road, Glenamaddy from 9am to 1pm – Mon. to Fri. incl..
Please note that the Heritage Office will close for the Christmas Holidays on Fri. 20th Dec. and reopen on Mon 6th Jan.
Wishing all our patrons, browsers and contributors a Happy & a Peaceful Christmas and a Prosper New Year.
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain Faoi Mhaise daoibh.
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Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project Fundraiser
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Diaspora Festival 2020
The Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project and the East Galway Family History Society are collaborating in the planning of a Diaspora In-depth Festival in Glenamaddy in 2020 – more details later.
Meanwhile, GBHP is pleased to present a short video with photographs of some old houses, ruins and religious sites in Glenamaddy/Boyounagh parish and background music by local musicians.
A big thank you to all the donors of the photographs, including Mary Brosnan, and Mary Donelan, to Julie Healy (nee Mulryan), Seamus Mannion and John Duggan for the beautiful music and to Monica Hynes for producing the video.
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2019 National Heritage Week: 17th – 25th August
Subject: Pastimes/Past Times
Taking a look at how people occupied their free time down through the years. Pastimes have evolved over time and have been shaped by hundreds of years of storytelling, craft, sport and music.
Heritage Event No.1
Friday, August 23rd, 2019 at 5pm
Nature Walk and Talk
Nature Walk and Talk led by Catherine Seale, Community Water Officer, at Frass Greenway, Glenamaddy. A leisurely ramble through the bog with an informal talk on the various aspects of the area’s rich natural heritage encountered along the way. Approximately one hour’s duration. Bus provided from the Square, Glenamaddy, at 5pm to Walk starting point. Sturdy footwear advised. This event is organised by Glenamaddy Tidy Towns with Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project as part of Glenamaddy Heritage Mini Fest 2019.
Heritage Event No. 2
Friday, August 23rd, 2019
Traditional Irish Music in Jim Pete’s Pub, Kilkerrin Road
7-9pm – Local children performing
9pm-till late – Traditional Irish music and song performed by adults
This event is organised by Mary MacDermott
Heritage Event No. 3
Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at 8pm in Glenamaddy Town Hall
Pastimes/Past Times
Exploring facets of local history and pastimes in bygone days and a Tribute to the late John Duggan
This event is organised by Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project in conjunction with National Heritage Week 2019.
Contributors: John Donlon, Patricia Scarry, Pat Keaveny, Seamus Mannion, Patricia Keady and Sean Garvey.
Refreshments served
Free admission Raffle on the night
We wish to thank the following for sponsorship, donations and co-operation in ensuring that our Heritage Mini Fest is a success.
- Glenamaddy Town Hall Committee
- Jim Pete’s Pub
- Mary MacDermott
- Louise Garvey & Glenamaddy Tidy Towns
- Catherine Seale
- John Donlon
- Patricia Keady
- Seamus Mannion
- Councillor Peter Keaveney
- Sean Garvey
- Patricia Scarry
- Pat Keaveny
- All Sponsors of Raffle Prizes
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Glenamaddy Summer Festival 2019
Thursday 4 July
7pm – Car Treasure Hunt
9pm – Mick Flavin on the street
Friday 5 July
9pm – Virtual Horse Racing at Divilly’s Welcome Inn
Saturday 6 July
Market Day
12.30pm – Under 8s Girls’ Soccer Blitz
3pm – Planting a Decorative Herb Container
4pm – Children’s Disco at Glenamaddy Community Centre
9pm – Adult Fancy Dress Party at Raftery’s Oakland
Sunday 7 July
1pm – Family Fun Day in Collins’ Park Playground
From 4pm – Street Novelty Games
6pm – Live band – “Don’t Do Hugs” on Ballymoe Road
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Heritage Publication Award
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Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project Table Quiz 2019
Thanks to the quiz enthusiasts who braved the very challenging weather conditions on Friday 26th April 2019 to take part in Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project (GBHP) Table Quiz in Jim Pete’s Pub. Understandably, numbers were down due to Storm Hannah which disrupted travel arrangements countrywide that evening but those who attended didn’t let the weather dampen their spirits and everybody enjoyed the event. High scores, reflecting experience, expertise and well-balanced teams left the outcome in doubt right up to the final round. Thanks to Jim Keaveney for placing his facilities at our disposal and for sponsoring a set of trophies for the winners. Thanks also the members of GBHP for sponsoring prizes. Congratulation to the Winners from Williamstown and the Runners-up who hail from Glenamaddy and well done to all participants and organisers. Kevin Keaveney on behalf of GBHP was on hand to make the presentations to captain Leo Finnegan representing the winning team and captain, Anne Davis, representing the Runners-up.
L – R: Leo Finnegan, Eileen Finnegan, Lynda Collier, Steve Pilgrim
L – R: Kevin Keaveney (GBHP), Anne Davis (Runners-up Captain)
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Glenamaddy 58th Annual Theatre Festival: 22nd – 30th March 2019
Venue: Town Hall Theatre, Glenamaddy
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Glenamaddy
Sunday 17th March 2019, starting on Creggs Road at 1pm
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‘Taste of Galway’s Past’
