Teach Bríd

06/08/2021

Remembering Pilot Officer Ivor Ernest Smithson.

Ivor was a pilot officer with the Royal Canadian Airforce during WWII. While on a reconnaissance mission along the west coast of Ireland on 11 March 1944, his Wellington bomber was shot down by a German submarine. Except for Ivor, all crew were lost at sea. His bullet-riddled body was found washed ashore in the plane's life raft near Ballyconneely some four months later on 9 July. The 26-year-old newlywed was laid to rest the following day. His military gravestone, overlooking picturesque Ballyconneely bay, can be visited at the village’s old graveyard.

12/07/2021

Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill's excellent books on the history of Connemara are available at: www.connemaragirlpublications.com

30/06/2021

Very interesting talks by local Connemara historian and field archaeologist Michael Gibbons.

The series, on Connemara Community Radio, is presented by Michael Moylan, field archaeologist. Michael’s key Expert contributor for each programme is renowned Connemara based archaeologist, Michael Gibbons. Sound supervision & editor Pat Coyne.

29/06/2021

Annual swim event off Bunowen pier goes virtual this year.

Virtual event for 2021! We are challenging all participants to complete 10km over the summer months. Please follow our website link to register

26/06/2021

What a road trip!! Say no more ❤️

We did Ireland's most rural and remote road trip in the fully electric, Tesla Model X.At 2,500km the Wild Atlantic Way is one of the longest defined driving ...

24/06/2021

Loop walk around Errislannan Peninsula!

04/06/2021

Enjoying stunning views from the summit of Errisbeg (Roundstone Mountain) on a sunny day 🌞

04/06/2021

Visitors to Aillebrack Commonage!!

04/06/2021

Lovely drive along the N59 from Clifden towards Leenaun. Stopped at the Misunderstood Heron for amazing take-away lunch (seating area close by). The walnut & feta pasties and roast tomato & pepper soup were to die for 🤩 Overlooking Killary Fjord, with amazing views of Mweelrea mountain and it's cliff-lined corries, the surrounding scenery is jaw dropping.

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