Justin (Jack ) Kavanagh from National Geographic will launch the latest volume of the Galway’s Own Magazine on Sunday at 4 pm in the Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay.
Formerly the Saint Patrick’s Parish Magazine, Galway’s Own is a historical but also a contemporary magazine that is a snapshot of the people, events, and activities that happen and have happened in and around Galway City.
It is a non-profit venture that seeks to capture contemporary stories, histories, and memories of people and events that might otherwise go unreported and unrecorded and is currently published twice yearly.
Having begun life as the Saint Patrick’s Parish Magazine in 1978, Galway’s Own will launch its 51st volume at a free public event in the Galway Rowing with some stories and memories from right across the city. This latest volume contains very interesting stories and memories of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Galway in 1963, The Fahy Brothers Coach Builders, Myths, Legends and Folklore about the Corrib, the Bank of Ireland Building in Eyre Square, Saint Patrick’s Brass Band, the Bohermore boxer Aiden Heffernan, and the Galway Suffrage Movement and the visit of Christabel Pankhurst to the city.
With contributions from William Henry, Peadar O’Dowd, Tom Kenny, Jack Kavanagh, Brendan McGowan, Peter Rabbitt, and Lisa Henry, the latest volume of the magazine holds a host of items of interest as well as some trivia about the city that will entertain and enthral readers.
Speaking at the announcement of the launch of the latest volume, editor William Henry said it is fabulous to be a part of this great project and magazine and to be continuously capturing and recording the stories and memories of Galway that might be otherwise lost to history.
“The Galway’s Own Magazine is a magnificent social and cultural artifact for the city and, indeed, a heritage repository for present and future generations.
“In addition to the magazine, the new website is a huge addition and with its Galway Stories is bound to be a treasure trove for Galwegians living in and around the city, and those much further afield who have fond memories of Galway back in the day.”
Mr Henry also indicated that the magazine is always on the lookout for more stories, histories, memories, and trivia about Galway and invites anyone with such stories to get in touch.
You can do so by visiting the magazine’s website at www.galwaysown.ie or by emailing your stories to [email protected].
In particular, William is currently working on a book about Woodquay and would welcome stories, photos, or information that could be included in this publication but, of course, memories from other parts of the city and county are also extremely welcome.
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