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Abbey and District Heritage

Collecting and sharing the heritage of Abbey, Co Galway

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    Kilnalahan Monastery and Cemetery
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    Bluebells in the Spring
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    St Feichin's National School, Abbey
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Welcome

Welcome to the website of Abbey Heritage Group.  Here you can browse through our collection of interesting historical material including photos and memories recalled by local people.  We hope you will help us to add to this collection by sending us any old photographs or information from the past that you may have.  We look forward to receiving your comments. Further information here.

Featured pages
  • Centenary Celebrations in Abbey National School

    Centenary Celebrations in Abbey National School

    The Day In Pictures
  • Has Schoolwork/Homework Changed?

    Has Schoolwork/Homework Changed?

    Samples of Work from 1919 and 1920
  • A Day To Remember

    A Day To Remember

    Friday 20th May 2022
  • My Days in Abbey Primary School

    My Days in Abbey Primary School

    Memories from the 1940s
  • St Feichín’s School Celebration

    St Feichín’s School Celebration

    1922 -2022
  • Big Day for Abbey Native

    Big Day for Abbey Native

    Centenarian Vincent Conroy celebrates!
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  • Centenary Celebrations in Abbey National School

    Centenary Celebrations in Abbey National School

    The Day In Pictures
  • Has Schoolwork/Homework Changed?

    Has Schoolwork/Homework Changed?

    Samples of Work from 1919 and 1920
  • A Day To Remember

    A Day To Remember

    Friday 20th May 2022
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This website is a member of the Irish Community Archive Network and is a joint initiative of Galway County Council Heritage Office and the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
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