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  • A Brief History of Kilnalahan

    A Brief History of Kilnalahan

    Talk given by Frank Burke, Author of book - 'The Abbey of Kilnalahan'
  • A Facelift for Abbey Tennis Court

    A Facelift for Abbey Tennis Court

    MUGA - Abbey's Multi Use Games Arena
  • A Frenchman's Walk Through Ireland 1796-7

    A Frenchman's Walk Through Ireland 1796-7

    De Latocnaye's book in French records a visit to Kilnalahan Monastery and Lady Well in Abbey, later translated into English by John Stevenson
  • A Letter of Appreciation

    A Letter of Appreciation

    Written in October 1942 - almost 80 years ago!
  • A Story from Abbey in 1920

    A Story from Abbey in 1920

    Recalling an incident involving my uncle
  • Abbey 10km 2015

    Abbey 10km 2015

    Beavers and Cub Scouts join in the fun
  • Abbey Céilí Band

    Abbey Céilí Band

    Memories of Abbey Céilí Band from one of its Founder Members
  • Abbey Heritage Audit 2017

    Abbey Heritage Audit 2017

    Full Report
  • Abbey Heritage Logo

    Abbey Heritage Logo

  • Abbey in 1915

    Abbey in 1915

    Planning the Fair Days
  • Abbey Muintir na Tíre

    Abbey Muintir na Tíre

    The Early Years and Carnival Time
  • Abbey Tidy Towns

    Abbey Tidy Towns

    From Untidiest Village to Bronze Medal Winner
  • Abbey Wildlife Sanctuary

    Abbey Wildlife Sanctuary

    Contributing to Abbey's Biodiversity
  • Abbey's New Community Centre Opened

    Abbey's New Community Centre Opened

    Article in Irish Farmers' Journal on 16 December 1967
  • Abbeyville Golden Mile

    Abbeyville Golden Mile

    Overall Winner of the 2011 Golden Mile of Galway Competition
  • All About Raptors

    All About Raptors

    Talk given in St Feichin's National School, Abbey
  • Appreciating Nature

    Appreciating Nature

    Enjoy a walk through the village of Abbey
  • Artefacts from the Past

    Artefacts from the Past

    We will publish any relevant old items we receive
  • Ballad Of The Tynagh Gaels

    Ballad Of The Tynagh Gaels

    In praise of Darby Gilchreest and the Tynagh Hurlers
  • Bishop Cassidy visits Kilnalahan

    Bishop Cassidy visits Kilnalahan

    Restoration work on Kilnalahan and Launch of Frank Burke's Book
  • Book Launch

    Book Launch

    South-east Galway: Aspects of its History
  • Brief History of Abbey Post Office

    Brief History of Abbey Post Office

    Abbey Post Office 1831 to 2003
  • Bringing home the turf in Kylemore

    Bringing home the turf in Kylemore

    A lovely story in pictures from Forty Years Ago!
  • Built Heritage Action Plan for Abbey Village

    Built Heritage Action Plan for Abbey Village

    Promoting Abbey's Heritage
  • Natural Heritage of Abbey

    Natural Heritage of Abbey (11)

  • Food Heritage of Abbey

    Food Heritage of Abbey (90)

  • Abbey Heritage Audit

    Abbey Heritage Audit (4)

  • The Leabhar Breac

    The Leabhar Breac (3)

  • Celebrating 100 Years in Abbey NS

    Celebrating 100 Years in Abbey NS (1)

  • New contributions

    New contributions (58)

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