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Today June 16 marks the centenary anniversary of the general election in which Irish voters had the opportunity to vote for candidates who supported or rejected the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which granted Dominion Status, similar to that of Canada and South Africa, to 26 of the 32 counties of Ireland.

During the war of Independence the West Connemara IRA brigade, under the command of Petie McDonnell, was an effective and disciplined force. It had moved its headquarters to the Muintir Eoin residence of Pádraic Mór Ó Máille, a two-storey farmhouse, backed by rock and heather covered hills, which stood on a small rise, along the Maam to Leenane road. It offered commanding views of the Maam Valley.

During the war of Independence the West Connemara IRA brigade, under the command of Petie McDonnell, was an effective and disciplined force. It had moved its headquarters to the Muintir Eoin residence of Pádraic Mór Ó Máille, a two-storey farmhouse, backed by rock and heather covered hills, which stood on a small rise, along the Maam to Leenane road. It offered commanding views of the Maam Valley.

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.

Check your passports, says Kyne

A public meeting to press the case to name the new Salmon Weir footbridge after Julia Morrissey, one of the leading figures of the 1916 Rising in Galway, takes place next week.

O'Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering for sale via private treaty this excellent semidetached residence in the popular suburb of Renmore.

BY CIAN O’CONNELL

A campaign has been launched to have the new Salmon Weir pedestrian and cycle bridge named after the leading female figure in Galway during the 1916 Rising - Julia Morrissey.

The team at the Galway City Museum would like to thank all its visitors for their support during 2021 and look forward to seeing you over the Christmas break.