Speaking today, Detective Inspector Michael Coppinger said “These paintings are of considerable material value, but they are invaluable to the Church and to the parishioners. I am appealing to anyone who can help with this investigation to call Crimestoppers or their local garda station today. Perhaps you saw something suspicious on or around 22 June…
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Lally of Knockatogher: An Irish Family in the Great Famine
“The Leaving of Loughrea – An Irish Family in the Great Famine” by Stephen Lally. On the 1821 Census of Kiltullagh Killimordaly, the Lally family lived in Knockatogher here in the parish of Kiltullagh Killimordaly, until a tragic event in July 1821 brought shame on the family. They later moved to the Loughrea area, and…
Esker Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day, Sunday July 14th 2pm to 5.30pm in support of the ministries of Esker Retreat Centre and Youth Village. Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Dog Show 3pm, Wheel of Fortune, Bar-B-Q, Fruit & Veg & Plant Stall, Sports, Live Music, Ceili and Old Time Dancing, Open Air Trad Session (ALL musicians welcome!) Pony Rides,…
Paintings stolen from Kiltullagh Church
Six of the 14 stations of the cross have been stolen from Kiltullagh Church over the weekend. Fr Martin McNamara noticed the Evie Hone oil paintings were missing when he went to lock up the church shortly after 9pm on Saturday night, June 22nd. Three paintings were taken from each of the side aisles of…
Tennis Camp
Registration for Tennis Camp is taking place on Thursday, 20th June in Kiltullagh Hall at 8pm. Camp will be run by Jenny Burrows from 15th to 19th July in Kiltullagh tennis Court. The camp will run for 2 hours each day for 5 days and the fee is 50 euro per child. Times will be…