Thelma, Sonia and Heather

A visit from down under

When: Tuesday, 7 June, 2016

In March last, Heather Maloney contacted us looking for further information about her Laffy and Scahill ancestors. Heather was planing a trip to Ireland and hoped to learn more about her family from Galway and specifically her Laffy-Scahill connections in Annaghdown.

Annaghdown (Galway) Galway
Visiting County Galway in search of Irish Ancestors

Connection Story - New Zealand and Annaghdown

When: Tuesday, 7 February, 2017

Pictured above: Heather with her daughter Linda and Ireland Reaching Out Volunteer, Paul Grainey Fiona Fitzsimons in conversation with Heather Maloney.

Annaghdown (Galway) Galway
Krista Heatley gave a lecture to the Annaghdown Heritage Society entitled Portland Irish: Emigration and the Railroad Industry

Summer Visitors to Annaghdown

When: Friday, 28 June, 2019

The Annaghdown IrelandXO team were pleased to meet and greet three sets of visitors in recent weeks.

Annaghdown (Galway) Galway

Heritage Society Winter Newsletter

When: Thursday, 21 December, 2017

Annaghdown Heritage Society have launched their Winter 2017 Newsletter, which includes articles on Brick Making in Annaghdown, Emigration to New Zealand, local Petty Sessions records, and more.

Annaghdown (Galway) Galway
Gerard Naughton (Lackagh IrelandXO), Steve Luttrell, and Paul Greaney (Annaghdown IrelandXO)

Steve Luttrell Visit

When: Wednesday, 22 June, 2016

L-R: Gerard Naughton (Lackagh IrelandXO), Steve Luttrell, and Paul Greaney (Annaghdown IrelandXO)

Annaghdown (Galway) Galway