APHSource: Athenry Project Society (1993) To: Galway County Council, Prospect Hill, Galway. Dear Sir/Madam, Please find enclosed presentation documents outlining our case for a 24 HOUR WATER SUPPLY for…
APHBy Jim Flynn Source: Athenry ADC’S publication-The Athenry Journal 1995 In 1851 The Midland Great Western Railway opened its station in Athenry. The line was extended from Athenry to Galway…
APHBY JIMMY SOMERS SOURCE: THE ATHENRY JOURNAL, VOL. 2, NO. 1, 1996 This part of the story covers North Gate Street and, as before, I’m speaking from memory and if…
APHSOURCE: THE CONNACHT TRIBUNE 24TH DECEMBER 1909 On last Monday morning nearly, Messers. Nolan and O’Reilly, Had all their armed forces, To swear upon their oath O’Reillys claim was…
APHSOURCE: ATHENRY ADC’S PUBLICATION THE ATHENRY JOURNAL, NO. 9, 1998 As it is a nice fresh spring day, I decide to walk a few miles into the country. I will…
APHThe first Irish Railway ran from Dublin to Kingstown (now Dún Laoghaire) and was opened on 17th December 1834. MAINLINE RAILWAY MILEAGE (5″-3″). 1853 – 840 miles 1872…
APHBy J.G. Conroy MIDLAND GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. (From 1888 to 1906) The committee decided in favour of the amalgamation of the Great Southern and Western and the Waterford, Limerick and…
APHSource: Galway Express 2nd March 1900 In his quarterly report Mr. J. Smith, County Surveyor, East Division, referring to the state of Athenry streets observed, “so much has been said…
APHSource: Fas Teamwork Scheme (1990-1992) Team Leader: Mrs. Marie Fahy Scheme Sponsor; Athenry Project Society Nora Byrne was born at the Railway gates at the station. She commenced work in…
APHBy Gerry Loughnane Dated: 2013 In this account I refer to the townlands of Cahertubber East, Graig Abbey, Bengarra, Binn and Lisdoran. Farming Most of the farming in the…
