News from County Clare

Open Day for Lough Graney Nature Sanctury

When: Monday, 31 August, 2020

We are a small non-profit community organisation dedicated to setting up a nature sanctuary in the historic Lough Grainey Valley in County Clare. We would love to introduce you to the valley and its significance to nature and culture in Ireland.

Caher Feakle (Clare) Clare
Reflections from Home and Abroad 2019

Tulla Reaching Out 2019 Reflections from Home and Abroad Publication

When: Monday, 3 February, 2020

The journal contains a number of interesting articles including:   The Tulla Workhouse School Mass Rock at Clonlea Tulla Market Charter & 400th Anniversary Wilful Murder by Persons Unknown

Tulla (Clare) Clare
William Hogarth, The Western Family c. 1738

English Naming Patterns within the family unit

When: Tuesday, 4 March, 2014

During the 18th century, the basic pattern of naming children was used for many English-speaking families.  This was also common with many Irish families, although they didn't always adhere strictly to this.  

Tulla (Clare) Clare
Cliffs of Moher

A place apart - The Cliffs of Moher illustrated talk

When: Tuesday, 19 March, 2019

“A PLACE APART - THE CLIFFS of MOHER” An illustrated talk with Cormac Mc Ginley X-PO KILLINABOY Thursday March 28th 8.30 p.m.

Killinaboy (Clare) Clare
President Higgins

Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland and his Tulla Connections

When: Tuesday, 10 May, 2016

Catherine Lynch was born in Garruragh, Tulla and baptised on 7 January 1861.  She was a  daughter of Matthew Lynch and Margaret White, local farmers in the area.  Matthew Lynch held lands in Garruragh with Catherine Lynch who was listed as a widow and was probably his mother. 

Tulla (Clare) Clare

Liam Mellows and His Stay in Knockjames Mountain, Ballyoughtra

When: Friday, 2 January, 2015

Liam Mellows (1895-1922) was an Irish Republican and Sinn Fein politician.  He was born in England, but grew up in County Wexford.  He was involved in nationalist politics from a young age and he was active in the Irish Republican Brotherhood and a Founding member of the Irish Volunteers.

Tulla (Clare) Clare