Killererin Heritage Society

20/05/2025

20/05/2025

Killererin Heritage tour to Dáil Eireann took place today. They were thrilled to meet Tánaiste Simon Harris along with local politicians Pete Roche TD Fine Gael; Albert Dolan, F.F.; Louis O'Hara, Sinn Féin; and Luke Silke Aontú.

28/03/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Heritage Tour 2025 to Dáil Éireann on Tuesday 20th May, 2025. More about this later. In the meantime, Eileen is taking names on 087 6320183.
For further information on heritage events around the county click on the link below.

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12/11/2024

Christmas is coming and if you're looking for a cheap ,and cheerful Christmas present, look no further than Killererin Heritage Society's calendar 2025. It's easy to post to friends and family abroad and will put a smile on your face throughout the year. It's also a treasure to have in your own home to remind us of how proud we should be of the place where we live and come from.
Here is just a flavour of some of the photos -

30/09/2024

Great News! We have published a Heritage Calendar for 2025 which is available now to purchase in the following premises: Daybreak, Barnaderg; Post Office, Barnaderg; O'Donohoes Spar Express and Service Station, Abbeyknockmoy; a limited number are available from all three National Schools in our area - Barnaderg, Cahergal and Brierfield N.S.'s; Elite Service Station, Dublin Road, Tuam and Centra, Dublin Road, Tuam; Quinn's Shop, Bishop Street, Tuam and Corrib Oil, Tuam.
As always, our projects are a team effort and on this occasion, we are especially indebted to Bernadette Connolly, Clogherboy for all her help; her son Gearóid who took the aerial view of Barnaderg Castle and Karen O'Connell for her beautiful photo of Horseleap Lake.
This is a quality product with photos of heritage events, past and present, along with other community events and iconic images from around the parish.

04/09/2024

Friday 23rd August when we welcomed Diane McCue and her friend Linda from New South Wales, Australia and also Genealogist Martin Curley, from Skehana to celebrate Heritage week was a very special day for us.
Diane is a direct descendant of the McHughs who left this parish in the 1840s and has done extensive research on other families in the parish to whom she is connected.

Martin engaged the audience with his knowledge of genealogy and with his tips and tricks for getting started on your family tree. He is always a joy to listen to and he didn't disappoint.

Below is a flavour of the wonderful night we enjoyed with the lovely people who turned up to support our event.

22/08/2024

Great day yesterday with Galway Co Council Heritage office, Skehanagh, Oughterard, Moycullen and many other Heritage groups as well as like minded individuals with Guide Michael Gibbons on a tour to Connemara.
It was a super tour starting with the forged gates exhibition in Oughterard which was brilliant. We picked up our guide Michael in Recess and he brought all the sights to life for us.
We had a pit stop in Ballynahinch castle for tea/coffee etc and a great tour of the gardens and walking trails and then on to beautiful Roundstone. Had a beautiful lunch in Keogh’s in Ballyconneely and on to Clifden. Thanks to Galway Heritage for a wonderful day.

22/08/2024

DON’T FORGET - Friday 23rd in Barnaderg NS at 8 pm,
Diane McCue will be speaking about those that left here for Australia in the 1840s and Martin Curley will talk about researching your family tree with plenty of hints and tips for all. See below.
Diane has researched many families including the McGrath’s, Potters, Shaughnessy and Connelly families just to name some.

17/08/2024

EXCITING NEWS: Did you ever wonder what happened to your ancestors once they arrived at their destinations all over the world in 1800s being forced to leave their homes due to poverty and no prospects for the future.

Now you have that chance to find out what happened to those that left the parish of Killererin and went to New South Wales, Australia. Their story is your story as no matter what part of the globe they travelled to, all had similar stories.

Also Genealogist Martin Curley will help you get started on your FAMILY TREE by giving a brief presentation and answering any questions you may have. See below;

01/07/2024

Heritage tour Saturday 13th July. Dont' forget to book your place. We will be travelling to Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum in Co. Limerick on 13th July next. As well as its aviation history, many Hollywood icons and influential figures passed through Foynes before transatlantic flights became the norm. Foynes is also the birthplace of Irish Coffee, so there really is something for everyone on this tour.
After lunch there, we will be heading back to Limerick city to explore King John’s castle . Using 21st century technology, 3D models etc, travel back in time to an era of soldiers, sagas, and sieges on the banks of the Shannon. Dinner on our return, in Red Gap.
You won’t want to miss this tour and places are limited. To book your place, a €20 non-refundable deposit must be given to Eileen O’Connell, Dangan 087 6320183; Bernadette Forde, Togher 087 7918889; or Mary Moran Togher 087 2698161.
Full cost of tour is €50 for adults and €25 for children. This includes cost of transport, and entry in to both venues.