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Anois suíomh sin Gaelscoil iontach hope out audio ainmnithe i ndiaidh Raiftéirí file dall Chill Aod- so listen sitting háin bhfuil clú cáil domhanda air ucht home Ca Greenway preparing yourself chuid filíochta. walkin cussion! good die Trasna bhóthair Coláiste Dháibhéid Be proud love ómós Mhicheál Dáibhéad ón tSráid. Imirceach enjoy thi 1 Eanáir January D Matt Larkin plants first 2000 trees accompanied his grandnephew Picture: McEllin dawn millennium National Physical Laboratory Rugby England t stroke midnight drum rolls situ location. hillside outside village Balla central Times two later reported Larkin oldest man attracted enormous support parish bends down oak tree. Germans Norwegians Australians ceven roll repeated within eight minutes Dublin' cheer volunteers on. trees planted welcome Greetings arrived fax Republic Ki- - thousand ribati side °Te mauri te third millennium. A tree year since raoi ao tabemoa' (greetings blessings peace birth Christ. Dawn Oak harmony nature community). fruition. undertaken brainchild retired local spirit tabemoa' paper Honorary sergeant ably assisted Consul Kiribati saying. hard-working committee At dedication port. Two woods President Mary McAleese stated: extensively damaged winter storm °The community powerful state- determined replace them ment renewal combination devised intriguing achieving this. work persistence inspirational commu- planting surely endeavour nity spirit.' 600 occasion. She added: °It clear organising sought past cherished used wisely qualify Guinness Book `Records ensure future planned great effort meet record standards love.' radio-controlled clock takes signal Sources: Mary. °Speech McAleese OnThe Occasion Of Launching Project'. 2001. Siggins Lorna. cDawn" Planting Saplings Hopes To Set New World Record'. 2000. Saturday 19 2 Eanåir birtnplece Barracke Kinuar oDufty Selnt Frarik Doilan Pioture: king camogie nationalist 1913 lockout. He fought under Ned Daly executed n June 1997 then Uachtarán GAA leaders 1916 Rising imprisoned af- Seosamh Donnacha unveiled plaque terwards Stafford Prison England. honour O'Duffy schoolyard Scoil Naomh Killawalla just wall fellow prisoners Collins. church he baptised. son When peace again prevailed police officer brought game day after met Caitlín actively involved hold deeply rest life. left area teenager furthering game. Throughout life filled roles as- live Dublin be- sociation: organiser trainer referee facilitator pioneer Camogie Åssociation founded 1904. During long name few. Moreover wrote regular col- Association faith strength umn Times. sustained him adversity. °His contribution growth According Moran history immeasurable' writes. Association Game Our Own: For 75 Later ODuffy's gave unsparingly took major step forward became promote national par- ticular aims ideals.' Tailteann Games 1928. It wasn't easy task beginning due State's answer prevailing attitude Olympic becoming women. Female talents generally believed enhanced status. supposed games nor cycle. Four 1932 saw commencement reason organisation inter-county ODuffy players felt compelled conceal ca- thus yet another indelible game máns going sponsoring cup eventual colleagues persisted efforts. winners. https://camogie .ie/history/. Camogie's Story. Corry Media 2011. O'Duffy founder baptised Patrick's Church Killawalla 1886. 20 Berlin calling ear Old Daddy title RTÉ 1944 Hitler impressed documentary William Joyce Joyce's broadcasting efforts awarded commonly known Lord Haw Haw Cross ofWar Merit First Class. broadcast September 1999. Germany disintegrated Joyce at- War II propagandist pro- tempted escape. captured Da- gramme Calling nish/German border back nightly audiences Great London charged high trea- Britain programme boasted ex- son. convicted sentenced death tensive audience across Sea conviction upheld appeal. country birth. father Michael born reared 16 age Ballyglass joined British army Abbey relatively volved politics joining fascist party. off time. Nevertheless actions forced flee prior ultimately emigrated United hostilities commencing 1939 States end 19th century. tip-off detained Nazi sympathies. William meanwhile York 1906 five children. reached continent begin make himself influential voice later move buying pub Ayle 10 kilometres south-east Westport. finding employment English- speaking radio service Berlin. stu- moved bought dent Galway noted Bowgate Street Ballinrobe. command English language still Salthill style delivery sO little broadcaster attended Ignatius College. surprise eventually dip toe Almost 60 broadcasts spoken mixture height popularity period awe wonder older generation leading Battle million membered voice delivery. tuned making broadcasts war-torn Europe received tool regime. His loud reach meant 1940 beyond even if views anathema granted naturalised German citizenship. Documentary One: Dear Daddy'. RTÉ Eislund Seth. Haw-Haw: Story OfWilliam Joyce'. Historic UK hutps:/Avwnw.historic-uk.comi Gillespie Tom. Haw-Haw Connection'. Connaught Telegraph 2019. Thursday 3 Jan..s aslol 4 colourful career Pee Flynn perhaps. recognised peerless political acuity ádraig Flynn. handed position continues be reappointed most prominent 1997. names Mayo's vast ourful tapestry. Few coincided figures furrowed sweeping change themselves Union: Maastricht Treaty manner signed Am- local European sterdam Good level. Agreement Friday achieved prepared continental arena however introduction 1993 nomi- Euro. Despite immensity nated Government taking developments assume role Eu- during Flynn's tenure ropean Commission. institution return subsequently appointed prestigious Social Affairs decade serving second folio. person term entire Commission resigned Commissioner allegations malpractice began 1967 when recognising potential Parliament. force secured seat months development Council. Fianna Fáil 1999 appeared opposite councillor lofty ambitions led Gay Byrne Late Show delivering native securing Dáil Éire- memorable interviews ann attempt 1977. aired television. parliament ways dec- span 15 Kildare orated certainly illustrious least politics. Forging small coterie dep- simply remarkable achievement itself. uties shape direction said famous party travel ulti- night: Tve wonderful mately helm. regard rewarded reer.' Others hindsight revelations rather handsomely tickets cabinet subsequent years opted table. decisive character adjective. Gallagher Michael. Politics 1922To 2013'. Mayo: 6 Society Gerard Nollaig Muraíle 2014. Show'. infamous fugitive Lynchehaun court. remanded cus- tody until trial July chill Island shortage ec- 1895 convicted characters centric One fa- penal servitude. court appearance mous Lynchehaun fateful October Lynche- middle century lead haun McDonnell faced other. Pro- Curtin Justice quite chequered education commented: Your crime murder except monks Bunacurry Monastery accident merciful intervention become teacher same institution. providence woman endowed teaching cut short splendid courage vitality' dismissed falsifying records view Alas Lynchehaun's increasing salary. From here story. Seven escaped Mary- mazy path. borough living reputation Manchester but following quickly sanctuary Metropolitan Police Force Únited States. authorities de- Achill assumed portation landmark decision land agent Agnes McDonnell quest refused. owner estate island. Barely political given apparent connec- employment once relation- tions Republican Brotherhood Land League ship grew frosty. extradited. Determined revenge McDonnell's Valley criminal outlaw hero. 1894 setting alight beating severely leaving writings Millington Synge dead grounds blazing residence. former character's After number large fluence scripting Playboy rested Cas- Western World. Meanwhile Ulysses tlebar incarcerated bailiff ra cross between Loben- daring escape fled au- gula Lynchehaun'. thorities. Back run running hiding criminality avoided capture veneration died Scotland tracked hiding Shraheens destination peripatetic journey De- eastern cember 1937. Westport heavy escort time Byrne Patricia. Veiled Woman OfAchill. Books 2012. Source: Renowned arrested Westport Railway Station 5 1895. 23 Rossport Picture courtesy Treasa Ní Ghearraigh House's royal Rhys-Jones' ancestry vealed. great-grandmother Anna Marie ossport House ruin blending Wallace Bourne modest stately rustic landscape Erris Gaeltacht interesting fair say. 1861. two-storey house walled garden built Gort hAscaille overlooking pictur- aware ofits aristocracy Eng- esque inlet hugging coast Broadhaven Bay land. Fewer said gem western seaboard's rugged royalty. coast. Bournes house 1832 soon Cambridge 1881 Georgina soup kitchen starving 1848 Bourne last member inherit Famine ravaged country. 1920s served station original estate. Selling portion property barracks locality burned down. divide garda 1953. Chomáin secondary school locals insignia longer existed 1959. claimed rural outposts. Over subtle link well-known families Rhys-Jones direct descendant residents officially youngest Queen Elizabeth II announced betrothed Prince Edward. Edward Sophie Rhys-Jones engaged Windsor 1999 usual scramble trace roots la- clan undertook jour- test began. search ney. unexpectedly Gaeltacht news Walk Co Mayo'. https:/www.mayo-ireland.ie/en/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/ walking/dun- caochain-walks/rossport-walk.html. Ghearraigh Treasa Uinsíonn Graith. 2020. Strange A. Bourne(s) Families Stramar Corporation 1970. engagement Edward Rhys- Jones descendent Wednesday 24 7 PW Nally monument ollowing interment Nally perhaps involvement founding GAA obituary spans realms Memorial ?ommittee initiated express aim giv- rightful fallen Dolan grave feared thorities endeavoured thwart November 1891. Grand Jury permission erect monu- required obstruct question. An appeal funds circulated chairmanship Giobúin sponse both America encour- aging eager commemorate devoted athletic prowess cause. 1893 deputation memorial visited Rockstown 1899 paved prioritised located kilometre-and-a-half Balla fruition timely manner. firm commitment assured newly-established council wasted fitting patriotic site Square Mem- erected. orial reality. visit however chairman JB Celtic aforementioned deputation Sunday 1900 Mark insisted longtime friend carrying of- °when won't power Jury ficial duties. refuse Balla.' Speaking unveiling Ryan said: °This commemorated remain testimony work foreign soil. 1897 Tele- patriotism sure graph Mayomen's cherished hereafter learn unveil oil painting how loved strove liberty. clubrooms 8th Avenue. Today conditions required project very location centre Balla. borne prophesied witness facets town cen- materialised. tury displaying bullet marks guns Local (Ireland) Act 1898 radi- Black Tans Independence cally changed administration decades exposure inclement west provided establishment climate. councils. Though erection likely standing sentry stymied continuous decades centuries come. basis Council Unveiling OfThe Cross'. 1900. Baoighill Pádraig. Maigh Eo. Coiscéim '1998. Reilly Ivan Neill. Green Above Red 1985. °Great Demonstration Balla'. People 25 Eanan °Ballina Advertiser' cause faction party individual common man.' Junius guided motto promising provide forum diverse opinions. Readers accurate earliest newspapers published C summary news Ballina indeed foreign' Advertiser. commenced supplemented publication 1840. quotation attributed ·Junius' parliamentary coverage carefully selected anonymous contributor Public Advertiser pick London's established publica- tions. contributed broad 18th newspaper paper's set pap-encompassing debate discussion Ballina-based Fourth objective outset. inaugural edi- Estate promised. torial editorial team loath unambiguous tones: wish perform considered anything diverse providing commercial agricultural literary variety promise. Publishing terests edition. ambitious then Merchant Agriculturalist fledgling Mechanic Shop-keeper sic found itself facing obstacles. general Reader endured could. Advertiser replete useful impor- tant information conjoined amusing markable thriving °should been with- Newspaper' concluded. well-intentioned proper medium whereby interests might represented rights advo- Moyside one edition print 1843. cated.' rectify omission Questions asked regarding busi- organ ness efficiency day-to-day op- represented. eration life-span existence. continued indicate However proved ambition increased significance prece- short-supply. dence affairs doing so OConnor Jim. Library AII God's 1l ideas inevitably start small matter Mee got phone calls response grand become. groundbreaking letter J. That case Care Egan solicitor incalculable impact manager insurance office Fallon half Mee. editor organised meeting paper. Imperial Hotel Castlebar expecting Johnny penchant thought-pro- attendance. astounded voking ideas writing approximately 130 night. subjects. Encouraged large gathering realise decided association an- written employers swer call Mee's graph- worked production Parents Friends Mentally Handicapped tion columnist Children. lives some- organisation's initiative body vested special cided upon meeting establish needs approaching had school-going age concerned lack far neglected. facilities prefabricated building pending Inspired television rival temporary accom- Barbara Stokes paediatrician disability modation boys' school. Those campaigner called pioneering steps blossomed terested form grown Care Association. needs. interview Rice needs minimal News correspondence. unpreced- awareness extent prob- ented range services lem created. lot sum- centres Cork moned deep disquiet failure learning disabilities heartbreak parents fruit beyond wildest expecta- parting them Christmas summer.' Helping Hand'. 1966. Looking With Pride' 1996. Rice All Children'. News 2006. Children Tuesday 11 anudu. Archbishop Armagh Pius XII episcopal motto Judicium Sine Ira Cudgement hough Cardinal Francis Without Anger). culmination D'Alton held dedicated devotion vocation. con- Primate 1946 ferred Doctorate Literature 1963 Claremorris street Queen's University Belfast 1952 named honour. Born 1882 Hierarchy receive hon- attending Muire Gan Smál Pri- orary degree mary School three graduating Blackrock College Doctor Laws six D'Alton teenage later. fore deciding enter priesthood Claremorris Towards two-decade continuing studies Clonliffe tenure there travelled Roderick Maguire Central Preparatory Commis- Rome complete sion Second Vatican sub- ordained 18 sequently_ delegation April 1908. starting point ney session century-defining 1962 Catholic suffered fatal heart attack Feb- ruary enough Church island priest vocation tend hence experience results council. buried remit parish Cathedral Armagh. receiving Theology legacy ecumenist MA Ancient Classics outlook ecumenical ofhis lecturer Maynooth College holding contemporaries hierar- senior posts institution chy. historian prolific president 1936. Still rise writer works Horace ranks continued. particular Age: Study Historical Background role Coadjutor Bishop (1917) Roman Literary Theory Criticism: Meath 1942 assuming Tendencies (1931) Selections St. bishop Chrysostom (1940). all stage strong leader change. creasingly noticed circles ascen- though boy Streets influence fol- stage. defining any. lowed appointment Pope O°Hara Bernard. Aspects OfIts Heritage. Archaeological Folklore RTC 1982. Canning Bernard °Bishops 1870-1987' Donegal Democrat 1987 Hollymount's birdman Times 2002 tary action against Wazirs near Major Robert Ruttledge Jetta Fort Waziristan hostile mountainous aged 102 °outstanding region India Pakistan. ornithologist Wildbird While Asia sold Bloomfield Conservancy'. asserted invalided 1941 birdwatching popu- settled Cloonee Ballinrobe lar pastime modern times. lived decades. Long others Ruttledge author problems pertaining conservancy ornithology co-edited others exacting orni- °testaments thology norm. quality scholarship hyperbolic it trailblazer subject' according Dic- field. tionary Biography. 1899 isn't rare hear father ornithology. Carlow Hollymount. impressive achievements evinced passion bird- field is accepted greatest watching trait persuading sequently encouraged private government purchase Wexford schooling Slobs jointly Conser- notably deduced breeding birds vancy haunt thousands less comprehensive wildfowl internationally- yet-to-be-explored conservation venture. superb recorder Seeing need annual report order observations assimilated launched Bird Report 1953 editing updates. merely aspect brim- critically-acclaimed Birds ful contrasting experiences. 1966 standard refer- accustomed tranquillity ence source stranger Conservancy tumult arose conflict. BirdWatch 1968 18-year-old army president attaining rank service playing integral founding. much spent Indian crowning continent. 1919 Mili- voted juvenile passion. McNabb Joseph. °Ruttledge (Robin Jim)'. Dictionary Biography Academy (Cambridge Press) 2009. °Outstanding Ornithologist Founder 2002. Kennedy Joe. Rare OfA Pioneer Birdman'. Independent frozen Moy instead deteriorated further: Ice river throughout north naturally weather dominated Bal- conversation area. lina general expected thaw didn't materialise January 1940. People L Following year situation thrust grip cold spell temperature levels plummeting below freez- severe. hardest night's frost river ice-bound shore shore' point. report editions based scene perienced locals Ballina: intense reported. despite incredibly harsh o1 Tuesday ditions fact River bizarre phenomenon. over.' focked far unusual There inch ice vista seen mile Quay 200 yards wide. downstream thin coat sight sun finally whatsoever fowing water. dissolve narrow channel thawed although remained topic conver- layers late sation spring subject tales morning. layer share generations cover section town. followed. Residents hoped improve- days Everywhere Completely Frozen Over' ·River 17 Churchill's secretary emeteries comb moving steeped oft-forgotten Achill's Bleanaskill Lodge. There names. head- Noelle Sidney stones diving prove Browne daughter Brigadier DA Browne highly educational experience. graveyards Breaffy House. Sir Anthony Lady stewpot learning look- believed close statues gravel. Churchill Clementine communi- Protes- cating regularly exchanging graveyard where nestled cards. neath canopy sheltering Attlee main surrounding patch lies opponent war headstone engraved An- understood guest couple's thony Bevir. residence anybody children prime minister ambling dog 1948. Attlee's afternoon. figure Bevir °coming key IÍ quiet strenuous year' retaining neutral Chief Su- status aide Winston perintendent Garda Síochána deal conflict Bevir wrote: Prime Minister me minister's pri- write trouble vate arrangements serve permanent Mayo.' administrations Clearly Clement Atlee. hindsight surprising retiring Whitehall civil ser- chose follow eventful vant Mel- tranquil Minister's Despatch Box'. Antiques Reporter 2020 https://www.antiquesreporter. com. au/index .cfm/lot/1429428. °Atlee's Holiday'. Belfast Healy John. *A Neighbour Is Laid Rest'. °Churchill's Ex-Secretary Ill Dublin'. 1964. °Irish ChiefThanked Mr Atlee'. Pictorial Killary months reland's geographical article 2017 accident: treme fringe means ancient shipwreck exposed wind tide erosion south- susceptible Atlantic climate coun- coastline. 'Speculation suggested wreck tries Europe. result brunt fer- ocious storms Gem. already locally clearly visible low Thallabawn North Ocean. result beach mouth Har- witnessed shipwrecks bour' seaboard centuries. evidence sufficient Gem notable definitive judgement whether incidents involving seafaring vessel date. boat passage mul- chaeologist Gibbons examined tiple questions attached fate. wreck saying find- travelling classic example 1849 foundered unable identify vessel. Fjord records. ad- Maybe ditional un- discovered time maybe usually sparse. cargo wasn't. Nobody sure. now true consisted of behind legend sinking. conditions often experienced 1849. coastline Wrecks Online. http:vwwirishwrecksonline.net/Lists/MayoW sta ýst.hoast °Ancient Shipwreck Exposed Wind Tide Coast' 2017. rich poetry Larminie Huguenot des- riting spring Studies quarterly review 1947 cent 1849 father's o Meara describes 1856. Moving Wicklow educated Larminie servant poet folklorist Kingstown Trinity Dub- translator difficult philo- lin relocating sophical Middle Ages.' O Meara Civil Service. working Office arminie evolved pursue poetry indifference nation Bray inspi- 'a passionate her.' ration work. through- poem Fand inspiration Fand seem. sea god Manannan MacLir man's fascination Cúchulainn jealousy Cúchulainn's tongue grew Emer. probably returning birth immerse musical intonation best known folklore inspired language Gaeltachtaí. Irish-speaking areas Donegal Standish O'Grady's advocate collecting use assonance repetition vowel folktales communities. sounds without repeating consonants com- friendly Douglas Hyde monly Gaelic restric- Leabhar Sgeulaigheachta tive borders language. 1889. Epilogue point highlights pen paper Larminie's style °achieves finity shone through beautiful asson- ambled set- ance' renowned Anglo-Irish Gaeltachtaí Padraic Colum. places. derived numerous trips home. deciphered solely areas collections. Carson Williams Fionnuala Lesa Mhunghaile. °Larminie William'. Colum Padraic. Anthology Verse 1922. O°Meara °William Larminie'. Studies: Quarterly Review Vol 36 No. 141 1947 22 Stroke rived evening vote inviting drive. Kilgallon Urban excited opportunity hop- Election 1911 attention. ping motor vehicle oblivi- newly-elected councillors ous subterfuge play happily fraught contest offer Sligo temporaries Egan Flanagan vying po- mysterious driver. request sition chairman. Canvassing lina miles driver declined endless speculation ul- race pan out. widely timately broke even- knowledged ing assistance repair call. car morning forcing pair Town Tenants League supported Flanagan support overnight. ticking along crucial vote independent councillors scenario suggesting creeping closer passenger candidate seven headed tied vote. scenario lowing morning repaired car toss position. lead-up election break ne- Flanagan's cessitating delay. Kilgallon nothing chance happy missed chance measures necessary secure winning Egan. man. electioneering tactics go team sIf device keep seem pulled masterstroke Egan's duly elected election secured' ho- wever happened curious ofThady illustrates. travelling. Whatever strange fervent forces brakes supporters guaranteed ambitions. him. knowing this Councillor Kidnapped Extraordinary Sensation'. 1911. ~ Plaque Towerhill. commemorates green llon red worn op. livi- ted ligo al- d 2- e above pressed Cusack. `Mayo's Cusack invi- clubs Tower Hill situated tation patron Croke Carnacon. though ceased exist club tionality nationalists eclap iconic colours associated hands joy Union Jack donning °England's bloody red'exultantly match Hill Demesne green'. 1887 adopted natural progression board words boasting tone. Red' earlier. issue posed Balla's Dick question Colonel Blake board unequivocal sharing feelings landlord sponsored club matter. suggestion demonstrate allegiance °red green' responded bedecking ground banners forcefully Not so'. distinctive °Let doubt mind anyone symbolic red' retorted. erected demesne 2010 'God forbid event. green.' weren't upon. whim. Belcarra opponents represent Brownes Protestant populace oblivious Blake wear Fenian undertones. ours sentiments Thomas Croke historically-significant significance. Cashel Letter 1884. O'Hara Exploring Killasser/Callow Heritage Terry wore 1887. 41 Ballyhaunis vidual branches Mansion Com- Ihe 1840s mittee 800 scar branch lasted gen- Committee No 246 Ballyhau- erations recover nis Canon devastating effects. over- Waldron chairman files looked lyhaunis Dispensary District Relief Committee 1880 mortality rates relating "4Os thankfully avoided. inspection Starvation widespread west- chives Civic Museum illustrate ern 1879 valiantly members peated petitions Minister Earl responded impending disaster. Beaconsfield precluded dis- ignoring situation refusing pensing money proposed vein meal grant provided Gorta Mór. needy impacted cir- occurred cumstances affecting region. Duchess Marlborough archives provides draw attention enormity multiple examples correspondence Dublin appli- distress prompt. Eve 1879 cation indicating 12800 dispensary area 1000 relief. Neverthe- less increase Mayor Dublin. Membership represen- promptly tative sections society bid munerative brewing crisis pour- undertaken' stated. confusion antipathy ev- Annagh 2000 journal ident Fr Kieran Waldron wrote °Adelaide wide scale deaths £2109 fund totalling averted relief committees hopefully L181665 reached.' Ireland.' Parishes invited indi- Kieran. Last Ballyhaunis' Annagh Parish Annual Magazine s wheels myself disabled treated morons largely something ourselves. Donoghue DDAI Donoghue Mayoman Year Award 1980. Front row left: Joseph Cunnane Tuam Hall Monsignor Horan. row: 1970 for- Dublin ward speak experiences Fraine secretary ?ssociation person. Taoiseach Charles Haughey compel Disabled Drivers Associa- DDAI Ballindine (DDAI) question Claremorris. More thrive campaign phase construction 1976 Arch- coming ross Tuam Cunnane. associa- initially amidst publishing magazine Steering Wheel. tips wave protests drivers disability. mounting seminal see Forde directors root clarified cater drivers wheel- readers Telegraph chair persons using aids surgical ap- insight pliances aid helps mobility. candidly association's im- sec- mense success °For °game-changing' retary organisation moment successfully 1989. position job gotiated tax concessions suitably supporting lifelong endeavour. adapted vehicles time.' drive turning Such aspirations