Published:
-
-
Author: Our Reporter
~ 2 minutes read
Tribune photographer Joe O’Shaughnessy continued to capture the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly of life in Galway during 2023.
He was there with his camera when Galway United won the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division Cup in October; he was there when gorse fires spread in South Conamara in July and he was there following the arson attack at Ross Lake House Hotel in Rosscahill in December during protests against plans to house 70 asylum seekers in the building.
In October too, he captured the sombre atmosphere at a vigil held at UHG in solidarity with Palestine, where innocent people are still being killed as Israel avenges the dreadful attack by Hamas on its innocent citizens on the seventh of that month.
Joe’s photos – current and from the archive – also document more local deaths during this strange year. Those we lost in 2023 included Druid’s former Artistic director, actor Maelíosa Stafford in April, Sinéad O’Connor in July and hurling great, Jimmy Duggan in October.
It was a year when climate change left a terrible mark on Galway. Following the gorse fires of summer and their impact on wildlife, we had storms and floods in November, leading to the destruction of several businesses in Clarinbridge and the resulting impact on people’s lives.
The county’s various festivals from Portumna to Clifden and in Galway City lifted spirits, and there was joy and massive crowds as the Macnas Halloween Parade returned to the city streets following a four-year absence.
A year filled with events – good and bad – and Joe captured them, showing how global events are reflected locally and offering us the first draft of history from 2023.
Pictured: Pádraic Conneely and his son Torloch from Indreabhán during a demonstration of Súgán (hay rope) making during Pastime Chonamara Craft and Seashore Exhibition at Minna, Indreabhán in August.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune:
Connacht Tribune Digital Edition App
Download the Connacht Tribune Digital Edition App to access to Galway’s best-selling newspaper. Click HERE to download it for iPhone and iPad from Apple’s App Store, or HERE to get the Android Version from Google Play.
Or purchase the Digital Edition for PC, Mac or Laptop from Pagesuite HERE.
Get the Connacht Tribune Live app
The Connacht Tribune Live app is the home of everything that is happening in Galway City and county. It’s completely FREE and features all the latest news, sport and information on what’s on in your area. Click HERE to download it for iPhone and iPad from Apple’s App Store, or HERE to get the Android Version from Google Play.
More like this:
Galway United Women remain unbeaten – The Manager’s Reaction
Galway United Women remain unbeaten and top of the Women’s National League following a 0-0 ...
Galway City Autism Friendly Campaign Launches this evening
A Campaign to make Galway City Autism Friendly launches this evening in the Clybaun Hotel in Knoc...
Galway RNLI involved in rescue on Hare Island
Galway RNLI’s volunteer crew were involved in a rescue yesterday afternoon following a repo...
Galway City Museum to feature this evening in the RTE Series Ireland’s Hidden Treasures
An upcoming episode of RTÉ’s new gripping series, Ireland’s Hidden Treasures, will ta...
University of Galway study finds that seeing yourself on Zoom and Teams causes fatigue
A study of brain activity has confirmed users’ fears that viewing your own image on video confere...
Big turn-out for launch of Barna/Knocknacarra Irish Language Plan
A large crowd, young and old, gathered in Áras Mhic Amhlaigh recently for the launch of the Barna...
Organ donor families fund refurbished ICU Family Rooms in memory of their loved ones
Two family rooms in the Intensive Care Unit at UHG have recently been refurbished for use by fami...
Catherine Connolly says “penny hasn’t dropped” with Government on meaningful climate action
The “penny hasn’t dropped” with the Government when it comes to the importance ...
Aquisition of Galway company creates largest renewable services
A leading Irish firm has acquired a Galway company, creating one of the largest renewable energy ...