• Skip to content
 
  • Log in
Galway: Decade of Commemoration
Galway: Decade of Commemoration
Exploring the legacy of our shared heritage
  • Gaeilge
  • English
  • Home
  • About
  • People
  • Places
  • Topics
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Get involved
  • Find out more
You are here: Home>Galway Commemorating

Galway Commemorating

What the Papers Said

As part of the Decade of Commemorations (1913-23) Galway County Libraries has created this blog dedicated to recounting the social, cultural and political life of the ordinary men and women of Galway city and county during the course of the year 1916. 

Through extensive research of the local Galway newspapers from the early 1900s, this blog will gather and publish articles and letters throughout 2016 as they would have appeared in the papers, 100 years ago. 

We hope to give an insight into the lives of the people of Galway at the time, their day-to-day experiences, challenges and aspirations, as well as reflect on the people’s feelings towards the various contemporary national political and social questions, and their reactions to the Easter Rising, in its immediate aftermath. 

Galway Rising – What the Papers Said will remain as a permanent resource that can be accessed by future generations and as a comprehensive insight into life in Galway in 1916.

  • Galway's Port Woes

    Galway's Port Woes

    21/04/2017
    Our local quarry in Shantalla, where about fifty men used to be employed, had to share the same fate, all on account of that “bloody” war. We would like to know if there is another port in Ireland or another town in the country is losing more by the war than Galway, by having so many ...
    Read more
  • Gaslights in Ballinasloe

    Gaslights in Ballinasloe

    18/11/2016
    Great difficulty presents itself to the stranger at night ‘Owing to the town being without gas at the present time great difficulty presents itself to the stranger at night in making his way through Ballinasloe.  On Thursday night a stranger arrived from Drogheda, and had in the course of his business to pass through Main Street.  ...
    Read more
  • Germans Starving

    Germans Starving

    05/01/2017
    “We are Starving” Death is better than such a life German Mother’s Appeal “We are starving.  Tell everybody outside Germany we are starving. If our soldiers can stand it any longer, we cannot.  We women of Germany cannot go on seeing our children suffering deprivation and hunger.  We cannot, and will not.  Death is better than such a ...
    Read more
  • Harvesting Materials and Machinery

    Harvesting Materials and Machinery

    25/05/2017
    ‘To the Editor of the Galway Observer. Harvesting Materials and Machinery. Steps should also be taken, without delay, by farmers to secure the supply of binder twine, and harvesting implements or machinery that they will require in the coming harvest season. In addition to the hugely increased home demand, there will probably also be large continental demands on ...
    Read more
  • Help for Policeman's family

    Help for Policeman's family

    05/05/2017
    In his efforts to effect a cure, the late Sergeant expended all his money in procuring medical attendance Appeal On 21st of April, 1917, Sgt Daniel Costigan, R.I.C, died at Thomastown leaving a wife and four helpless children, ranging in age from nine to two years.  The late Sergeant was stationed in Galway City for very ...
    Read more
  • Hidden Gold in Connemara

    Hidden Gold in Connemara

    06/05/2016
    ‘Hidden Gold in Connemara When it became known in Oughterard and district that £11 in gold was found on Mary Molloy, an inmate of the Workhouse, several people related similar stories which had occurred in the district.  One man stated to our correspondent that he was told of an old blind woman who lived near the ...
    Read more
  • Influenza Epidemic in Galway

    Influenza Epidemic in Galway

    01/11/2018
    The Influenza Epidemic Numerous cases affected by the new Influenza epidemic have occurred in Tuam during the week. One of the shops in the town had to close down as the hands were all confined to bed, whilst in nearly all shops there are two are three laid up. Seven or eight cases seriously suffering from ...
    Read more
  • Irish Patriot's End

    Irish Patriot's End

    10/01/2017
    Died in Great Poverty Imprisoned with Davitt and Parnell Irish Patriot’s End Mr. J.B Killen, a barrister and a distinguished medallist of Trinity College, Dublin, has died at an advanced age in a Dublin lodging house in great poverty.  He was prominent during the Land League, and was imprisoned with Davitt, Parnell, and others for intimidation.  He had ...
    Read more
  • Irish Teachers' Conditions

    Irish Teachers' Conditions

    15/07/2017
    Public Meeting’s demand for Irish Primary Education. Striking Speeches and Figures At Influentially-Attended Meeting in Galway. Mr. Martin McDonogh, J.P., Chairman Galway Urban Council, presided at an influentially-attended meeting held at Galway Town Hall on Saturday, and attended by all sections of the public, to consider the position of primary education in Ireland, when the following resolution, proposed ...
    Read more
  • King Frost's Arrival

    King Frost's Arrival

    23/12/2016
    “King Frost” had a mixed reception on the occasion of his fleeting visit to Galway during the week-end, and up to Wednesday, after his gambol in the metropolis.  The juvenile element availed of the opportunity to disport themselves on “slides,” which were to be found in every conceivable manner of place, though their presence on ...
    Read more
  • Lady's Day at Athenry

    Lady's Day at Athenry

    11/08/2017
    The pilgrimage is a very ancient one Pilgrimage to Knock Hundreds Keep All Night Vigil At Well Known Shrine Large numbers participated in the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady at Knock on Wednesday.  The absence of train facilities had a deterrent effect on the attendance.  Hundreds kept the all night vigil from Tuesday evening, among ...
    Read more
  • Lighting Tuam

    Lighting Tuam

    20/08/2017
    Said they would require 100 candle power in the principal thoroughfares “DIABOLICAL” Tuam Town Commissioner and the County Council Not Brow-Beaten By Threats Ireland and the Franchise Bill- Did Not Want Democracy The monthly meeting of the Tuam Town Commissioners was held on Tuesday, Mr. F.B, McDonogh, Solicitor, Chairman, presiding. Arising out of the consideration of tenders for the lighting of ...
    Read more
  • Lord and Lady Clonbrock's Anniversary

    Lord and Lady Clonbrock's Anniversary

    11/11/2016
    The greatest joy was manifested, more especially that the happy couple looked so hale and hearty after these 50 long years ‘Golden Wedding of Lord and Lady Clonbrock. There was a gala day at Clonbrock last month.  Upwards of 80 of the subscribers to a Loving Cup, presented last July on the occasion of the Golden Wedding, ...
    Read more
  • New Year in Galway, 1917

    New Year in Galway, 1917

    01/01/2017
    St. Patricks band gave a selection of music, it went as far as Dominick Street and turned in by the QuayThe New Year passed off quietly.  All thought the weather was rather blustery, a large crowd of people were to be seen on the streets before 12’ O Clock, as is usually the case on ...
    Read more
  • Pigs & Bullets

    Pigs & Bullets

    11/12/2016
    ‘Local sportsmen complain bitterly of the great difficulty in purchasing cartridges in Galway, and state that not only has a permit to be obtained from magistrates and police authorities, but the shopkeeper must have a similar document.  This procedure does not exist in Loughrea or Athenry, in which places a police permit is all that ...
    Read more
  • Potatoes for Aran

    Potatoes for Aran

    10/03/2017
    Galway Rural District Council The usual monthly meeting of the Galway Rural District was held on Saturday last. Mr. Michl McNeill, J.P. Chairman, in the chair. Also- Messrs Jas Cunniffe, Dominick Fagan, Martin King, Patk Conneely, John Folan, Jas Donohue, Joseph Clancy, Patk Caulfield. The Clerk read a letter from the Secretary of the Urban Council stating that the ...
    Read more
  • Rasputin (Galway Observer)

    Rasputin (Galway Observer)

    01/02/2017
    It was his strange fascination, his mysterious influence over women, generally to their detriment; his queer, piercing, hypnotic eyes and amazing will power that caused him soon to become notorious. Russian Mystery Man Who Ruled the Czar Murdered by a Noble His Life Story Gregory the Rake Gregory Rasputin literally means “Gregory the Rake” and as may be surmised, this was ...
    Read more
  • Reserved Sins and Potatoes Agents

    Reserved Sins and Potatoes Agents

    11/11/2016
    A proposition which roused the females’ ire ‘Most Rev Dr. O’Dea, Bishop of Galway, has made the following cases “reserved sins” in his diocese, in connection with which only the Bishop has power to absolve the penitent: (1) The taking of a false oath or committing perjury. (2) Outrages to houses or property at night. (3) Bribery at elections. (4) ...
    Read more
  • Reviving Cois Fharraige

    Reviving Cois Fharraige

    05/12/2016
    ‘GAELIC LEAGUE National School Prize Scheme Saving the National Folklore For the past six or seven weeks Philip O’Bhaldraithe, Irish Language and Gaelic League Organiser for Connacht, has been engaged in the Cois-Fhairge, or West Galway, Gaedhealtacht, or Irish-speaking districts.  His efforts have been mainly directed towards establishing a lasting system of co-operation between the fearless Seancaidte ...
    Read more
  • RIC Rewarded

    RIC Rewarded

    02/12/2016
    ‘On Wednesday, at the Viceregal Lodge, Dublin, a number of R.I.C. were presented with the Constabulary Medal, one of the most coveted distinctions that could be obtained by members of the force, for gallantry and devotion to duty during the “Rising” of Easter Week. Several R.I.C. men stationed in the Co. Galway were made the ...
    Read more
  • Sinn Fein Tactics - "They cannot expect to gain anything"

    Sinn Fein Tactics - "They cannot expect to gain anything"

    15/04/2016
    SINN FÉIN TACTICS The Sinn Féin movement in this country has up to the present happily been confined to more or less disconnected sets of individuals.  It is, nevertheless, we fear, beginning here and there to assume an importance which is not yet justified by the numbers of its adherents or by their influence,  It is, ...
    Read more
  • Some Special Books in Galway County Libraries

    Some Special Books in Galway County Libraries

    08/04/2016
    Here we showcase some of the unique reading material that we hold in our libraries around Galway county. Click on the images to see more on Instagram. Cuimhní Cinn le Liam Ó Briain. O Briain’s memoirs, published in 1951 give a vivid account of the 1916 Rising ending with the East Clare by-election in 1917. Available ...
    Read more
  • Spa Holidays

    Spa Holidays

    14/08/2017
    In Lisdoonvarna Since the week of Galway Races, there has been a huge influx The ever-popular Spa is crowded just now.  The season opened very quietly, and up to a few weeks ago the crowds were decidedly thin.  But since the week of Galway Races, there has been a huge influx.  Now even beds are made up ...
    Read more
  • St. Patrick's Day Parade Banned

    St. Patrick's Day Parade Banned

    17/03/2017
    St. Patrick’s Day Parade No sanction from the military authorities Prohibited The Gaelic League demonstration Committee have been asking arrangements all week for the usual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but today (Friday) they are informed by the police authorities that it cannot be allowed unless they obtained the sanction of military authorities. It is now found that it cannot ...
    Read more
  • 2016 Blog Archive

    2016 Blog Archive (67)

PAGE:< Previous123Next >
Keyword search

These are the most common keywords on the site

  • Mellows (8)
  • 1916 (84)
  • Germans (1)
  • Galway (6)
  • Eamonn Ceannt (4)
  • Ceannt (2)
  • Gaelic League (2)
  • Breathnach (1)
  • O'Dwyer (1)
  • Belclare (1)

View all keywords

Browse by date:
  • 1880s (1 result)
  • 1890s (2 results)
  • 1900s (3 results)
  • 1910s (115 results)
  • 1920s (38 results)
  • 1960s (1 result)
This website is created by Galway County Council Heritage Office in partnership with the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
Website by CommunitySites
Galway County Council (opens in new window) Irish Community Archive Network (opens in new window) National Museum of Ireland - Country Life (opens in new window) Galway County Heritage Forum (opens in new window)