Leenane Village

10/09/2024

Photos from Sunday at the Leenane Sheep Show. The 53rd annual Mountain Blackface Sheep Show.

09/09/2024

Another great day in Leenane for the Mountain Blackface Annual Show. Well supported by local farmers and families. Thank you to all sponsors and local businesses for their support.

Here are some images of the winning classes.

Classes:
1. Pair of Ewe Lambs, Open, King Cup
1st Dean Kerrigan, Glentrague,
2nd Kevin Moran, Newport
3rd Mark Davitt, Achill

Pair of Ewe Lambs, Confined, Martin Gavin Cup
1st Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny
2nd Padraig Joyce, Cloghbrack
3rd Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny

2. Pair of Hogget Ewes, Open, O’Toole Cup,
1st Stephen Grealis, Ballycroy
2nd John Nolan, Newport,
3rd Mark Davitt, Achill

Pair of Hogget Ewes, Confined, Tom Lydon Cup
1st Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny
2nd Dean Kerrigan, Glentrague
3rd Michael Lydon, Maam

3. Pair of Aged Ewes Open, T.W Joyce cup
1st John Nolan, Newport
2nd Michael Conway, Ballycroy
3rd Sean O’Boyle. Bangor Erris

Pair of Aged Ewes Confined, Michael Keane cup
1st Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny
2nd Dean Kerrigan, Glentrague
3rd Jonathan Kenny, Cornamona

4. Best Ram Lamb Open, Hastings cup
1st Michael Conway, Ballycroy,
2nd Padraig Kerrigan, Maamtrasna, Finny
3rd Michael Conway, Ballycroy

07/09/2024

𝐑𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞

We are excited to announce that following a summer recess, the Leenane Day Care Centre will reopen on Thursday, September 12th.

The day will begin with a Mass at the centre, starting at 12:30 PM.

After Mass, we will serve a delicious and nutritious lunch for all attendees. It’s a great chance to enjoy a meal and socialize with fellow members.

Following lunch, engaging and fun activities will be organized for everyone. These activities are designed to promote interaction, creativity, and enjoyment among all participants.

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬
We warmly welcome new members to join our community as we kick off this new season. Whether you are a returning member or considering joining us for the first time, we look forward to seeing you at the centre!

05/09/2024

A beautiful photo of Killary Fjord, taken this evening by Kathleen O'Toole

04/08/2024

17/07/2024

Here's a throwback that contains a good few familiar faces, some now sadly not with us.

14/07/2024

Hey families! Don't forget to sign your kids up for the Summer Stars Reading Adventure Challenge. Booklets to keep track of your reading and craft packs are available for pick up in the library.

And don't forget to get your booklet stamped each library visit! We're getting new books in all of the time, so come in and check out what new reading adventures we have for you or reserve it if we don't have it. See you soon!

Leenane Village Galway Public Libraries

08/07/2024

✨️ Fancy a different kind of an evening in Leenane? 👇

Join us at The Purple Door Café for our first French night this Sunday Bastille Day 14th of July from 5.30 pm 🇨🇵

Where there is cheese, there is wine 🧀🍷

For more info or bookings just get in touch with Chloé ☎️ 087 9419212 (call or WhatsApp)

08/07/2024

Donations are being sought to help undertake essential repairs at Our Lady of the Wayside church, Creeragh.

This visually and architecturally amazing building is in need of help to see it through the harsh Connemara climate.

My name is Brian and I am on a committee to help restore and repair our lady o… Brian McDermott needs your support for Our lady of the wayside church Creeragh

27/06/2024

If you missed the last book club meeting, don't worry! Our next one will be on the 16th July at 6 pm in the Leenane Library and we'll start our first official book club read The Sisters by Claire Douglas. Let me know if you'd like to join us this round and I'll save a copy for you. All Welcome!!

Next Meeting:
16 July at 6 pm
09542920
[email protected]

P.S. We plan to meet monthly so join in the months that you're able or when the book interests you. And we love suggestions!

Galway Public Libraries Galway City Council Leenane Village

16/06/2024

07/06/2024

# # # Leenane School of Music Student Concert
Join us for an evening of musical talent at the Leenane School of Music student concert on the 15th of June at 7:30 pm at the Leenane Community Hall. Thanks to Maloneys Pianos of Athenry, a beautiful acoustic piano will grace the stage, adding elegance to the performances.
All our students are welcome to showcase their musical abilities. There is no entry fee, but a voluntary collection will be made for the Leenane Community Park.
Date: 15th June
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Leenane Community Hall
Website: www.leenaneschoolofmusic.com
Don't miss this unforgettable night of music and community support. See you there!

Leenane School of Music was established by Barbara Dunne and her husband Damian Morrissey in 2022. Both having fallen in love with Connemara they decided to move to Leenane and open a school of music here. Both of them are professional musicians and teachers with many years of experience. We teach p...

04/06/2024

If you love to read or want to start reading again, then now is a great time to join The Leenane Library Book Club! On 18th June we will have our first book club meeting. This is a chance for those who are interested to meetup, chat books, learn more, and share your ideas for our little village library book club. Also, bring a book you think others should read. Hope to see you there!

When: Tuesday, 18th June, 6-7 pm
Where: Leenane Library

** If possible, please let us know if you plan to come.
Call, email, comment below, etc.
09542920
[email protected]

Galway County Council Galway Public Libraries Leenane Village

27/05/2024

A 1914 account of a visit to Leenane, including Gaynor's Shop, by American author Burton Stevenson in 1914.

'We got a warm welcome from the sergeant in charge of the Leenane barracks, and from the one constable who happened to be on duty there.

They showed me all through the place, clean and bare and Spartan-like, with their kits along the wall, ready to be caught up at a moment's notice, for a call to duty may come at any time, and there must be no delay. It was a real barrack, too, with heavy bars across the windows, and a door that would resist any mob.

They have a beat of twelve miles along the mountain roads, and they cover it twice every day and once every night.

I asked them the reason for so much vigilance, for I could not imagine any serious crime back in these hills among this simple and kindly people; and they said that there was really very little crime; but a sheep would be missing now and then, or a bit of poaching would be done, or perhaps a quarrel would arise between some farmer and his labourers and a horse would be lamed—it was such things as those they had to be on the lookout for.

We sat and talked for a long time about America and Ireland, and intelligent fellows I found them, though perhaps with a little of the soldier's contempt for the shiftless civilian.

And then I walked on to the village which nestles at the head of the bay, a single street of slated houses.

Everybody wanted to talk, and I remember one old granny, with face incredibly wrinkled, who sat in front of her door knitting a stocking without once glancing at it, and who told me she was eighty-five and had nine children in America.

And I met the girl who, with her brother, teaches the village school, and she asked me if I wouldn't come in, before I left, and see the school, and I promised her I would.

Then I noticed that one of the little shops had the name "Gaynor" over the door, and I stopped in to ask the proprietor if he knew that was also the name of the mayor of New York.

He did—indeed, he knew as much about Mayor Gaynor as I did. There were two other men sitting there, and they asked me to sit down. One of them was a mail carrier, and he told me something of his trips back up into the hills, and how almost all the letters he delivered were from America, each with a bit of money in it.

"When there is bad times in America," he went on, "and when men are out of work there, it pinches us here just as hard as it pinches them there—harder, maybe, for if the money don't come, there is nothing for it but the work-house.

A man can't make a living on these poor hill farms, no matter how hard he tries, and there is no work to be had about here, save a little car driving and such like in the summer for visitors like yourself."

"Why do they stay here?" I asked. "Why don't they go away?"

"Where would they go? There's no place for them to go in Ireland—America is the only place, and every one that can raise the money does go there, you may be sure.

Them that's left behind are too poor or too old to cross the sea; and then, however bad it is, there is some that will not leave the little home they was born in, so long as they can stay there and keep the soul in their body.

There be some so in love with their home that they won't even move down into the valley farms which they might be getting from the Congested Districts Board!"

20/05/2024

This week is National Biodiversity Week. Pop in ANYTIME during opening hours with the kids for an easy and fun make and take activity. Older kids can pick up a scavenger hunt for exploring life outside.

**Parents must supervise children with activity

15/05/2024

This camp give your kids the chance to explore a variety of thrilling outdoor activities like Kayaking, Archery, Ringo Rides, our famous Turf Challenge and the brand new Aerial Park.

At Killary, we believe the great outdoors is the ultimate playground, and we're here to make sure your kids explore it in the safest and most exciting way possible. Our team of fully trained, enthusiastic instructors are all set to support and guide them through every new adventure.

We're on a mission to spark a lifelong love for the outdoors, and we can't wait to welcome your kids to an unforgettable experience.

Got questions? Drop us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 095 43411. We're here to help!

We hope your kids can join us and here's to a fantastic summer ahead!

08/05/2024

Dear Leenane residents and business owners,

Gaelforce West will be taking place on Saturday the 15 June 2024.
There will be competitors cycling through the village from about 9am till around 12pm.

We will have signs up to slow them down coming through the village and will brief them fully on this section in the event PDF and at the start line.

Thank you for your support.

Yours Sincerely
The Gaelforce Team

07/05/2024

We extend our heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Sea Garden Creche staff and children to everyone who coordinated and participated in the Quiz Night last Saturday.

With your support, over €900 was raised, and every single cent will be dedicated to ensuring that smiles never fade at the creche.

06/05/2024

There's very few people in Leenane whose lives haven't been touched at some point by this wonderful family. Despite moving away to the big city lights of Rosleague they are still very much one of our own.

Hi there, I am Bridget and together with Hazel and Colm we are here on behalf of our friend Susa… Bridget Gavin needs your support for Susan Graham and Family

05/05/2024

03/05/2024

We'd like to offer more stroytime events, but would love some input around the timing? Keeping in mind the opening hours of the library, what would be the best storytime hour for your family? We are open Tuesdays 2-7 pm and Thursdays 11-1 & 2-5. You are welcome to share your preference in the comments or DM. Thanks and we hope to see you soon!

03/05/2024

A quick reminder that current and archived Parish of Kilbride newsletters can be found at https://www.leenanevillage.com/newsletters.html