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About Connemara West

Connemara West plc is a community development company based in Letterfrack in the heart of Connemara, Co Galway, Ireland.
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20 06, 2025

Strong Community Spirit on Display at Letterfrack for Launch of Connemara West’s 5-Year Strategy and Family Fun Day

By |2025-06-20T12:02:23+00:00June 20th, 2025|News|

A large and enthusiastic crowd gathered in Letterfrack on Sunday for the official launch of Connemara West’s new 5-Year Strategic Plan, a roadmap that outlines the organisation’s vision for community-led development in northwest Connemara. The strategy was formally launched by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr. Martina Kinane, who praised Connemara West as “living proof of rural resilience”. The event brought together public representatives, community members, shareholders, and key stakeholders [...]

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11 06, 2025

Job Advert: Tigh na nOg Community Creche Manager

By |2025-06-11T15:03:16+00:00June 11th, 2025|News|

Tigh na nOg Community Childcare Service provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow. Our community-centred approach ensures that every child feels valued and supported. Tigh na nOg Community Childcare are looking for a dedicated and experienced Creche Manager to lead our dynamic team and uphold our high standards of care. The Creche Manager will  be responsible for the overall management of the creche, [...]

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5 06, 2025

Connemara West to Launch New Strategic Plan with Family Fun Day in Letterfrack Village

By |2025-06-05T13:18:00+00:00June 5th, 2025|News, Events|

Connemara West, the fifty-four-year-old community development company based in Letterfrack, is set to launch its new five-year strategic plan on Sunday, June 15th at 12 noon at its Centre in Letterfrack Village. The plan will be officially launched by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr Martina Kinane, and will be followed by a day of celebration for the entire community. The strategy, which draws on key input from the community, [...]

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4 06, 2025

Hare’s Corner comes to the Teach Ceoil, Tully

By |2025-06-04T10:56:11+00:00June 4th, 2025|News, Events|

Connemara West was lucky to qualify for support under The Hare's Corner project 2025   and received  species of native trees and heritage apple  trees from  Irish Seed Savers to plant at the Teach Ceoil, Tully. Children and their teachers Roisin (Clarke) and Roisin (Hennessey) from Rainbows End Playschool helped to plant the apple trees and native woodland trees at the Teach Ceoil in Tully on Wednesday 28th June 2025.  The [...]

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16 05, 2025

Aquinas Study Abroad Program 2025

By |2025-05-23T16:30:24+00:00May 16th, 2025|News, Events|

It was  great to have the Aquinas College Ireland Programme visit the Connemara West Centre on 14 May and learn about our different projects and activities. Thanks to our partners  ATU Connemara, GRETB Youthreach Letterfrack  and Connemara Community Radio for facilitating the visit.  The Aquinas 2025 cohort of students were led by  Mark O'Toole, Father Bob Keller and Dr. Penny Avery.  The students also  planted  two mountain ash trees at [...]

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1 04, 2025

Diamond Hill Recruitment Drive

By |2025-04-01T10:56:40+00:00April 1st, 2025|News|

Diamond Hill Community Centre and Gym, Letterfrack have two part-time positions available. Caretaker/maintenance person part-time, flexible hours and based in the Centre in Letterfrack. Community sports coordinator part-time, flexible and based in the Centre in Letterfrack but out in the community meeting groups. The closing date for both positions is Friday 25th April 2025 at 5pm.  Applications to the Manager, Diamond Hill, Letterfrack, Co Galway or to manager@dhcc.ie. These posts [...]

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8 01, 2025

‘Casting the Net’ workshop with Caoimhe Dunn

By |2025-01-09T14:46:21+00:00January 8th, 2025|News, Events|

Join us for a ‘Casting The Net’ workshop with Caoimhe Dunn where we will weave stories and found objects into willow sculptures. Saturday 18th January - Teach Ceoil, Tully - two workshops - families 10am-1pm and adult 3-6pm.  Bookings to Twistedlaneproductions@gmail.com.  The workshops are  Twisted Lane Productions and Connemara West collaboration and are  kindly supported by Galway County Council Arts Office. About 'Casting the Net' workshop Cast the net and [...]

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