Ireland XO Events

Tour of the great churches and sites at Clonfert and Meelick

Dr Christy Cunniffe, the Galway Community Archaeologist, will lead this special field trip.

Bournea Heritage Festival

Bournea Reaching Out are hosting a Weekend Festival on the 1st and 2nd of July. Events; School Reunion - Annual Historical Walk - The Way We Were Demonstration.

63rd Annual O'Malley Clan Rally

The O’Malley Clan is a Worldwide Association of people bearing the O’Malley name. Its aim is to foster connections between people of O’Malley Heritage and promote an awareness of the history of this Gaelic Clan. Each year since 1953 The Clan holds an Annual Gathering of O’Malleys, their extended families and friends, known as The O’Malley Rally.

SUMMER TRACING WORKSHOPS

The Culturally Curious can experience the riches of Family History workshops during the Summer in Ballyhoura country, Munster Vales in Ireland's Ancient East .

Kellys eye up a return to County Clare

The last time the Clan visited this lovely area was in 2011. Many of the Clan members attending will be travelling from USA, Australia, New Zealand and the UK - not to mention one member who comes from Guatamala!

Burren in Bloom

Farmers, naturalists, acclaimed poet and more come together to celebrate the Burren in Bloom

Emmanuelle Bertrand on cello & Pascal Amoyel, piano

Our next concert takes place on Monday 27th March in the Station House Theatre, Clifden, starting at 8pm. This will feature Emmanuelle Bertrand on cello and Pascal Amoyel, piano. It is said that 'Together they make eloquent magic'. This duo have performed together for many years and bring a real passion to everything they play.

Fanad Lighthouse is 200 years in operation today!

AND AS ONE OF THE 12 GREAT LIGHTHOUSES OF IRELAND THAT ARE NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FANAD LIGHTHOUSE WILL ALSO HOST A SHINE A LIGHT ON SUMMER FESTIVAL ON THE MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

Lime Kilns in Connemara, and their role in agriculture

Drowned landscapes of the Galway Coast

The next GAHS lecture by the renowned archaeologist and member of the society Michael Gibbons "The Drowned landscapes of the Galway Coast: Stone Boats, Sub-sea Roads and Ambergris" will place in the Harbour Hotel on Monday March 13 at 8.00pm. This promises to be a very interesting evening.