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Members of the National Farmers Association at a protest rally in Galway in February 1966.

Galway In Days Gone By

Enda Cunningham - October 19, 2017

1917 End it or mend it A conference of contributing Unions was held at the Courthouse, Galway, to discuss the management and control of the Galway...

At the opening of the extension to the Franciscan Brothers' Agricultural College in Mountbellew in September 1975. The opening of the €400,000 extension was performed by the Taoiseach, Liam Cosgrave. The project involved the demolition of certain sections of the old existing college and the provision of new classrooms, library, science laboratory, gymnasium, sleeping and catering facilities.

Galway in Days Gone By

Galway In Days Gone By

Enda Cunningham - October 12, 2017

1917 A cowardly practice For some time past, a large number of dogs have been found poisoned in the streets of the city. Last week, a...

Army communications equipment proves popular with youngsters at a careers information day in Mountbellew in May 1970.

Galway in Days Gone By

Galway In Days Gone By

Enda Cunningham - October 5, 2017

1917 Highway robbery On Thursday, about 5.45a.m., the mail car returning to Loughrea from Athenry was attacked and held up by two disguised men at Cottage...

The Galway Senior Hurling team which defeated Kilkenny by 3-5 to 1-10 at Croke Park in the All-Ireland Semi-Final of 1953. Galway subsequently lost the final to Cork by a point (3-3 to 0-8) in controversial circumstances. Back, from left: J Gallagher, J Duggan, J Killeen, C Corless, B O’Neill, E Quinn, J Molloy, H Gordon. Front: P Nolan, S Duggan, M Glynn, M Burke, S Ruane, B Duffy, J Brophy.

Galway in Days Gone By

Galway In Days Gone By

Enda Cunningham - September 28, 2017

1917 Pulling up cabbages At Galway Petty Sessions, Michael Stokes, Munster Lane, summoned Mrs. Mary Browne, and her husband, John, for abusive language. Stokes complained that...

Galway goalkeeper Johnny Geraghty clears the ball upfield in the 1964 All-Ireland defeat of Kerry,at a jam-packed Croke Park the county's first title in their legendary three-in-a-row triumphs. Players frequently wore caps in those days and, as well as the goalie, Galway's Sean Meade is also sporting one. Other players in the photo are Tom Lowry and Mick O'Dwyer of Kerry and Enda Colleran of Galway.

Galway in Days Gone By

Galway In Days Gone By

Enda Cunningham - September 21, 2017

1917 Fined for driving At Galway Petty Sessions, Mrs. Julia Dowling, Ballinasloe, was charged under the Petrol Restrictions Order for using petrol in going to the...

Members of Dunmore ICA who received their Home Nursing Certificates in the Sharavogue Ballroom in May 1972. Seate: Mary Gilmore, Julia Jennings, May Byrne (president), Marie Burke (instructress), Beatrice Casby, Bridget Donlon, and Mary McNamara. Back: Patricia Hannon, Mary Mullen, Julia Concannon, Bea Cullinane, Teresa Comer, Maura Lyons, Dolores McDonagh, Margaret Reddington, and Agnes Boyle.

Galway in Days Gone By

Galway In Days Gone By

Enda Cunningham - September 14, 2017

1917 6-year-old witness At Ballinasloe Petty Sessions, Mr. W. Hastings summoned Mr. J.A. Butler for taking a “Western News” from his premises on the 1st inst. Complainant:...

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