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There is a general lack of specific references to dancing in our older literature but it would be remarkable if there was no dancing in ancient Ireland, if a people with a native taste for music had no knowledge of the kindred art of dancing. There are two Irish words for dance, ‘damhsa’ and ‘rince’. The first is derived from the French ‘danse’ and the second from the English ’rink’ as in skating on ice. The Normans are credited with introducing ‘round dances’ to Ireland.

To bring the past back to life we need to look back and understand where our family came from. The story begins with my grandfather Mattie Glynn who was originally from Cahernahoon, Lackagh.

Galway City Museum is delighted to announce two free family Halloween workshops – tonight Thursday 30 October and Friday 31 October from 10:30am to 12:30pm – as part of Galway City Council’s spine-tingling Gaillimh Ah-Boo! programme for 2025.

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will host a midterm family fun event on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 from 11am to 5pm. This two-day event promises a delightful array of activities and entertainment for families and children of all ages.

Shane Lynam (Moate LEA) and Catrina O’Donohoe (Athlone LEA), will contest the local elections on Friday, June 7, for the Irish Freedom party.

An exhibition of photographs of wrought iron gates is currently on display in the Atrium of the Athlone Civic Centre and shall remain open to the public until February 23.

More than 50 blacksmiths and traditional iron smelters from across Ireland, the UK, Europe and the USA will participate in a showcase of medieval iron smelting and forging in the heart of the Burren in County Clare on the weekend of August 26-27.

After a hugely successful Summer 2022 festival, the Vikings return to Dún na Sí on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30.

After a hugely successful Summer 2022 festival, the Vikings return to Dún na Sí on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30.

Viking re-enactors, all in traditional costume, crafts people and traders with authentic hand made goods from all over Ireland and Europe will descend upon and camp at Dún na Sí Heritage Park in Moate on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7.