Townlands of the Parish of Athenry and their possible meaning
By Conrad O Broin Source: Athenry Journal Volume No 3 1995 Aghafadda – Achad Fada – Long Meadow. Ballinloughane – Baile an Lochin Townland of the lake or pond. Ballybackagh…
By Conrad O Broin Source: Athenry Journal Volume No 3 1995 Aghafadda – Achad Fada – Long Meadow. Ballinloughane – Baile an Lochin Townland of the lake or pond. Ballybackagh…
FOLKLORE – NEWCASTLE 1938 (Feb – Dec) Sean 0’Faolain – Oide (Boys School) Girls School – Mrs Stack – 7/2/’38 – 31/5/’38 THE OLD SCHOOLS There was an…
Memories of an Irish Grandmother Author: Mrs. Nora Keary, Clorane, Athenry Acknowledgement: Sincere appreciation to the Keary Family, Clorane and Yvonne Igoe, (Née Keane), Greethill for sharing this publication with…
Punann Arsa (Part 2) The Story of Athenry Author: Martin Finnerty Source: Galway Observer, December 9, 1950 In the third century before the Christian Era Coffach Cael Bra murdered his…
Source:Tuam Herald-12-10-1889 Athenry, as you approach it from over the railway bridge, presents a curious, quaint, and picturesque appearance. Save a few scattered hovels, which are outside, all the houses…
SOURCE: 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…