In the Media
Connemara West Community Survey – 2022
To mark its 50th Anniversary, Connemara West is currently developing a new Strategic Plan. As part of the process, we would like to hear the views of the community, our service users and shareholders by […]
First Aquinas College Irish Studies Program September – December 1973
The first Aquinas programme in Tullycross was led by Professor Mona L. Schwind, O.P. and Professor Elizabeth Jennings with fourteen students, eight boys and six girls from the 15 September to the 15 December 1973. […]
15 May 1974 – Renvyle Thatched Cottages are officially launched
One newspaper article in Connacht Tribune led with the header A great day for Tullycross. “Tullycross, the village of striking beauty on the Renvyle peninsula which has won fame in recent years for its dramatic […]
Founding directors of Connemara West
Connemara West has been privileged to have been served by dedicated voluntary Directors over last 50 years and we will be remembering them all in the coming months. The original Directors of Connemara West were […]
Renvyle Thatched Cottages under construction
Going through the Connemara West archives has brought up a few surprises and in the coming weeks we may have to share a few gems that we found that are not directly related to Connemara […]
Historic day for Connemara West
Today is a historic day for Connemara West as it was incorporated as a company on the 10th December 1971. Connemara West was established by the people of the Parish of Ballinakill, who dug deep […]
Connemara West Community Projects recruiting for a Community Employment Supervisor
Connemara West Community Projects CLG is currently recruiting for a Community Employment Supervisor to lead and supervise a community employment scheme based in Letterfrack and surrounding areas. The supervisor will work closely with the Project […]
Connemara West wishes GMIT success in application for university status
At its monthly Board meeting held on July 22nd, Connemara West wished Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) every success in its recent application as part of the Connacht Ulster Alliance (CUA) to establish a […]
Connemara West Opens Pop-up Remote Working Hub
Connemara West has opened a pop-up remote working hub in Tullycross village. The Hub is located at Renvyle Thatched Cottages making it possibly one of the most unusual and picturesque digital spaces in the West […]
Understanding local graveyards and burial grounds with Michael Gibbons
Connemara West are running a series of talks with Michael Gibbons for people who have an interest in learning more about graveyards and the rich heritage that is to be found in the area. The […]