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Sinn Fein Easter commemoration events in city and county
Easter is a special time for Irish Republicans, and County Galway was one of the main areas that rose in 1916 in defence of the Irish Republic, having the second largest uprising in the country after Dublin.
United in uncompromising form ahead of Treaty
Galway United may have only completed one of 36 games this season, but the manner of the win in Finn Park last Friday has bred real optimism for the season ahead.
Short Talks series on Galway’s civil war story
Galway City Museum, on Saturday 3 December 2022, will run a series of talks on the subject, ‘War of Friends, 1922–23: the civil war story of Pádraic Ó Máille and Liam Mellows’, in collaboration with Galway historians, John Cunningham; Mícheál Ó Fathartaigh and Cormac Ó Comhraí.
War of Friends, Liam Mellows and Pádraic Ó Máille
Today we are highlighting the careers of two men, both of whom were elected as TDs for Galway in 1918, both of whom fought on the same side in the Rising and the War of Independence and then, sadly, took different sides after the Treaty.
Galway City Council unveils its Decade of Centenaries 2022 Programme
The Decade of Centenaries Programme was initiated in 2012 and complements the on-going programme of annual State commemorations. For 2022, Galway City Council has secured funding of €50,000 for an exciting programme of Decade of Centenaries events. Following an open call in January the City Council has approved a range OF project proposals from community led groups, the Local Heritage Office, the City Museum and local Libraries.
‘Was it wise to sign the Treaty?’
Was the Treaty the means that gave Ireland “the freedom to achieve freedom”, or was it a betrayal of the ideal that had been fought for since 1916 - an Irish Republic?
Local Sinn Féin Deputy calls on Government to provide occupational therapy plan
Local Sinn Féin Deputy, Sorca Clarke, has called in the Government to put forward an immediate for children to access occupational therapy.
Sinn Féin can win two seats in Galway at next election
The next General Election in the Republic of Ireland will take place in 2025. However, if the last two years have taught us anything, it is surely that nothing can truly be taken for granted and that “events, dear boy” can, and will, derail all manner of plans and expectations.
Roscommon Sinn Féin to host commemorative ceremony
Roscommon Sinn Féin will hold a commemorative event this Sunday, September 26, from 1pm at the cemetery in Portrunny, Knockcroghery to mark 100 years since the death of IRA Volunteer Luke Killian.
