Galway County Heritage Office was founded in June 2000, to facilitate and promote awareness, knowledge and pride in the heritage of County Galway.
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This project was funded by the Heritage Council and Galway County Council. Interviewees: Mary Moriarty and Sr Agnes Curley. Interviewer: Sally-Ann Barrett. Project Manager: Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council. Administrative Support: Ita Gordon, Gina O’Shaughnessy, Anne Power, and Martina Creaven.…
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Episode 36: Embracing the Past (2023) with Patria McWalter
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Ag glacadh go fonnmhar leis an am atá caite / Embracing the Past (2023) le/ with Patria McWalter / Cartlannaí /Archivist
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Episode 35: Embracing the Past (2023) with Josephine Vahey
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Ag glacadh go fonnmhar leis an am atá caite / Embracing the Past (2023) le/with Josephine Vahey/ Leabharlannaí Gníomhach Cathrach & Contae / Acting City & County Librarian
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Episode 34: Embracing the Past (2023) with Marie Mannion
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Ag glacadh go fonnmhar leis an am atá caite / Embracing the Past (2023) le/with Marie Mannion/ Oifigeach Oidhreachta / Heritage Officer
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Episode 33: Galway Forged Gates Project Ep 7 - Christy Cunniffe
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Episode 32: Galway Forged Gates Project Ep 6 - John Feeney
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Episode 31: Galway Forged Gates Project Ep 5 - Jimmy Noone
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Episode 30: Galway Forged Gates Project Ep 4 - JJ Ward
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Episode 29: Galway Forged Gates Project Ep 3 - Ted Laheen
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Episode 29: Galway Forged Gates Project Ep 2 - Johnny Dolly
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Episode 28: Galway Forged Gates Project Ep 1 - TJ Scanlan
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Episode 27: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 21 - Ciara Croffy - The Fair
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Episode 26: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 20 - The Thirst Quencher - Great Memories of the Fair by Ballinasloe Hotelier Thomas Gullane
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Episode 25: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 19 - How the Ballinasloe Horse of the Fair Lunging Started - (Kieran Egan Owner & Member of Ballinasloe Fair & Festival)
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Episode 24: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 18 - Memories of the Girl from Duggan Avenue (Mary Phelan, Secretary Ballinasloe Fair & Festival)
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Episode 23: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 17 - The Great Heritage of Our Town & Fair (Mal Croffy, Chairperson Ballinasloe Fair & Festival)
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Episode 22: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 16 - The Sligo Men "The Old Way of Dealing"
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Episode 22: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 15 - Nora Corcoran - The Travelling Community and the fairs Significance & importance to their culture
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Episode 21: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 14 - The London traders & Old Fairs
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Episode 20: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 13 - Memories of Former Presidents that opened Ballinasloe Fair (by Stanley Clarke)
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Episode 19: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 12 - Our French Friends
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Episode 18: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 11 - Brendan Loughnane - The Butcher From Loughrea
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Episode 17: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 10 - The Grand National Winner - Bought at Ballinasloe Fair
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Episode 16: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 9 - Michael Fitzmaurice TD
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Episode 15: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 8 - Willie McDonnell Tipperary when he Met Mary Robinson
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Episode 14: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 7 - Willie Leahy - Stories of a Horse Dealer
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Episode 13: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 6 - Learning Your Trade - John Bleethen
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Episode 12: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 5 - "Our Mayo Neighbours" - Aileen Horkan
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Episode 11: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 4 - The Whitiker Show Jumping Family and Links to the Ballinasloe Fair
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Episode 10: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 3 - Arthur Judge - recalls his childhood at the fair
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Episode 9: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 2 - European Links Continue through the Years with Ballinasloe Horse Fair
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Episode 8: Ballinasloe Fair Ep 1 - The American Visitors to Ballinasloe Fair
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Episode 7: Aleen Cust Ep 7 - The Final Mystery is Solved
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Galway Vet Brendan Gardiner recounts the international search for the final resting place of Aleen Cust. This project was developed by The Aleen Cust Memorial Society; Galway, Roscommon and Tipperary County Council Heritage Officers Project Steering Group: Donal Connolly, Nollaig Feeney, Brendan Gardiner, Rita Gately, Ascinta Kilroy, Marie Mannion …
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Episode 6: Aleen Cust Ep 6 - Leading the Way
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Dr Rita Gately and Dr Joanne Perry discuss the role of Aleen Cust as the first female Veterinary Inspector, the same role which they carry out today. This project was developed by The Aleen Cust Memorial Society; Galway, Roscommon and Tipperary County Council Heritage Officers Project Steering Group: Donal Connolly, Nollaig Feeney, Brendan Gardiner…
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Episode 5: Aleen Cust Ep 5 - The D'Arcy Diaries
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Angela D'Arcy reveals how a dusty old notebook discovered in her kitchen revealed a new side to Aleen Cust. This project was developed by The Aleen Cust Memorial Society; Galway, Roscommon and Tipperary County Council Heritage Officers Project Steering Group: Donal Connolly, Nollaig Feeney, Brendan Gardiner, Rita Gately, Ascinta Kilroy, Marie Manni…
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Episode 4: Aleen Cust Ep 4 - A Woman of Measure
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Researcher and Journalist Mary Burke takes an indepth look at the trials faced by Aleen Cust and how she blazed a trail for those who followed. This project was developed by The Aleen Cust Memorial Society; Galway, Roscommon and Tipperary County Council Heritage Officers Project Steering Group: Donal Connolly, Nollaig Feeney, Brendan Gardiner, Rita…
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Episode 3: Aleen Cust Ep 3 - A Chance at Castlestrange
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Despite the refusal of the authorities to grant her the title of veterinary surgeon, Aleen Cust began her career in a small village in County Roscommon. Local historian Albert Siggins recounts the impact of Miss Cust on the small community of Athleague. This project was developed by The Aleen Cust Memorial Society; Galway, Roscommon and Tipperary C…
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Episode 2: Aleen Cust Ep 2 - The Sins of the Father
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While Aleen Cust was born in Co Tipperary there is very little detail on her early life. However, Tipperary historian Dennis Murnane reveals how Aleen's father went down in local history for all the wrong reasons. This project was developed by The Aleen Cust Memorial Society; Galway, Roscommon and Tipperary County Council Heritage Officers Project …
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Episode 1: Aleen Cust Ep 1 - A Forgotten Tale is Rediscovered
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Galway Vet, Donal Connolly, tells of the ups and downs of the campaign to highlight the story of Aleen Cust. This project was developed by The Aleen Cust Memorial Society; Galway, Roscommon and Tipperary County Council Heritage Officers Project Steering Group: Donal Connolly, Nollaig Feeney, Brendan Gardiner, Rita Gately, Ascinta Kilroy, Marie Mann…
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