Logo
  • Home
  • About Clifden 2012
    • Donate to Clifden 2012
    • Welcome to the Celebration
    • Photo Archive
    • Present Day Clifden
    • Tribute to the Clifden Arts Festival
  • History
    • History of Clifden
    • Clifden's Deep Past
    • The San Patricios
    • Alcock and Brown
    • Marconi
    • Gardens of 19th Century Clifden
    • The Galway to Clifden Railway
    • The State of the Irish Fisheries in 1836
    • Family Histories
    • Historical Guides
  • Calendar of Events
  • Photo Gallery
  • Recent Events
    • Press Releases
    • Clifden - A Reflection On 200 Years
    • Tracing Your Roots Guide
  • Our Friends
    • Accommodation
    • Community Groups
    • Business Friends
    • Friends of Clifden 2012
  • Contact Us
BECOME A FRIEND OF 2012
Join in on the Clifden 2012 Celebrations... Become a Friend... Click here to see our Friends... Join in on the Clifden 2012 Celebrations today!
FRIENDS OF CLIFDEN 2012
Maurice & Alex O' Scannaill Paula & Peter Vine John & Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill Joe & Colette McGrath Jack & Julia Foyle Charlie & Marie Bourke Cyril Joyce Cllr. Eileen Mannion Sheila Griffin Alan & Sandra Shattock JJ & Kay Mitchell Brian & Michelle Hughes Brian & Michele Hehir Terry & Karen Sweeney Brendan & Sally Madden Nessa Joyce Kevin & Jennifer Barry Dr. Ciaran & Ann McLoughlin J.J. & Caitriona Mannion Sean Kyne T.D. Eamon & Aine O Cuiv T.D. Cllr. Thomas Welby Declan & Kiara Mannion Sean & Mairead Heanue Marty & Patricia Faherty Richard & Ciara Flaherty Dr. Noreen Casey Donnie & Val Bermingham Very Rev. Anthony & Mrs Christina Previte Rev. Denis & Mrs Leslie Sandes Brendan & Ursula Flynn Tom & Eily Vaughan Jack & Marion O'Grady Catherine Pryce John & Margaret Kelly Josie Conneely Pat & Pauline Canavan Pat & Jean Mullan Eamonn & Noreen King Roisin Pryce & Patrick Murray Mark O' Hara & Audrie Amoroso Stephanie Brooks Martin & Rita Acton Martin & Anne Mannion Karen Mannion & Peter Davitt Eimear Kelly Kenneth Fahey Hal & Maureen McNall Tom Mannion Francy & May Mannion Percy & Bridie Hyland Laura Griffin & Kevin Gavin Hugh & Nicola Musgrave Jens Werner & Linda Schirmer Ian & Aiveen Fogerty Ellen McDonough John & Sue Brittain David & Paula Bann Dr. Sean Gibbons Martin & Mary Kirby Eileen Hickey Mary & Timothy Gough Canon James Ronayne P.P. Ronnie & Francois Millar Vincent & Annette Fahy Aodan & Maree McGlynn Dr. Catherine Skelly Alan & Eileen Brannelly Doris Mannion Michael Gibbons & Patricia Dunford Jonathan Daly Cailin & Martina McHugh Pat Shanahan Stuart & Ruth Morgan Geoff & Denise Tucker Robert & Anne Jocelyn Noel & Kitty Noonan Kathleen Howley & Willie McDonagh Joe Lynch Lorcan & Helen Geoghegan Paul & Ann Marie Coyne Maureen Maloney Paul & Ann Marie Bennett Paul & Carol Passemard Brian & Lavinia O' Malley Noel Mannion & Catherine Lavoie Cathal & Joan Walsh Sean Flynn Michael & Aileen King Adam & Áine Conroy Steven Burke Tom & Siobhán King Capt. Phelim & Elaine Gibbons Mary Byrne Alain and Aine Ades Noel & Ber Kirby Adrian & Shirley Lead Lavinnia Joyce Hugh & Eileen Griffin Paddy & Julia Foyle Patrick & Cliodhna O' Flaherty John & Natasha Dwyer Roger & Joan Johnson Charles & Frederique Allaire Chris & Pauline O' Neill Stephen & Frances Joyce Eileen Morris & Joe McCann Roy Griffin Eleanor Mannion Pauline Mannion & Nicholas Rothwell Fergus & Frances Mannion Roger & Joan Johnson Brian & Fiona Walsh T.D. Dave & Moira Beecher John & Treena Sweeney Thomas & Mary Mannion Francy & Michelle Mannion Pat & Cathriona O' Toole Sinéad Mannion Dr. Irene Whelan Pete & Mary Smyth Nora & Martin Walsh Mary Joyce Claire Griffin & Alan King Patrick & Irene Whelan Dr John & Brenda Casey Sean & Josephine Vaughan Emer Joyce Ann Merrins & Pat Pryce Susan & Leo Mansfield Pat & Margaret Walshe Breandan O’Scanaill John Noone Helen Ferguson & Shane Joyce Seamus & Mary Cullen Mary & Peter Carey Colleen & Billy Gilmore Michael & Iris Taylor Frances Hill & Diarmuid Kelleher Terrence O’Toole & Marie Walsh Bridie & John Flaherty Stephen & Lisa Foyle Pat & Neville Figgis Joan & Chris King John Stanley & Sorcha O’Toole Pat & Ann Casey Mark & Kathleen Joyce Eunice Mannion and Anthony Mason Gerard King Deborah Rotman Thomas Sullivan Pauric & Nicola Heanue Michael Malloy Patrick & Irene Whelan John & Mary Ryan Herbert Leutner Nigel & Sinead Craughwell Mary & Peter Gavin Coilin, Mary & Coilin Og Hernon Peter B Robinson Michael Joyce (UK) Thomas & Mary Burke Martina Stanley Brian Emerson Mary & Tim Hickey

Clifden 200 - Events

Date Title
17.05.2012 - 20.05.2012 Galway County Fleadh, 17-20th May, 2012
25.05.2012 Clifden 200 Official Opening and Reception
26.05.2012 Connemara before Clifden Seminar
26.05.2012 "Atlantic Steps" in Clifden Station House Theatre
26.05.2012 Craft Market
26.05.2012 Sean Nós Dancing – Children's Workshop
26.05.2012 Story Telling for Children
26.05.2012 Let's Get The Party Started!
27.05.2012 Traditional Boats Regatta
27.05.2012 Ecumenical Service

Introduction to the Clifden 2012 Celebrations

introimage
Welcome 13-12-2010

About Clifden 2012

Our Mission Statement To celebrate the birth of Clifden; to inform the present generation and to leave a record for future generations.   Throughout 2012 Clifden will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of its fou...

0

Comments

3122

Hits

readmore
introimage
Welcome 04-12-2010

Chairperson’s Welcome

Mar chathaoirleach ar an choiste Clifden2012 tugann sé an-áthas orm fáilte a chur romhaibh go léir ar an láithreán gréasáin. Tá súil agam go mbeidh sibh linn sa Chlochán i rith 2012 le ceiliúradh a lá breithe 200ú ár m...

0

Comments

1922

Hits

readmore
introimage
Welcome 01-12-2010

Present Day Clifden

Clifden today is a vibrant and cosmopolitan town on the very edge of Europe. It has a population of 2,609 but the hinterland which it serves as the administrative and economic capital to has almost 10,000 inhabitants (...

0

Comments

1756

Hits

readmore
JoomlaXTC K2 Content Wall - Copyright 2010 Monev Software LLC

Articles on the History of Clifden

introimage
History 09-08-2010

History of Clifden

John D'Arcy (1785 - 1839)John D'Arcy founded Clifden in 1812. At the time, he was just twenty-six years of age, married and the father of three sons. He was also the proprietor of an estate that covered over 17,000 acr...

17

Comments

3283

Hits

readmore
introimage
The San Patricios 04-12-2010

The Irish Heroes of Mexico

Batallón de San Patricio: the Irish Heroes of Mexico Paper appears courtesy of Martín Paredes - http://www.martinparedes.com/  IntroductionOn September 12, 1997,...

0

Comments

2684

Hits

readmore
introimage
The San Patricios 04-12-2010

San Patricios: The Chieftains & Ry Cooder

  What makes a saga, formal history? How does lore become fact? When bits and pieces -- recollections, traditions, memories -- find themselves laid down on the page, or passed down in oral yarns or song. Those are ...

0

Comments

2514

Hits

readmore
introimage
Marconi 01-12-2010

The Marconi Story

 GUGLIELMO MARCONI   (1874-1937) “There have been three great moments in my life as an inventor. One when my early wireless signals rang a bell at the other side of the room in which I was carry...

0

Comments

2449

Hits

readmore
introimage
Archaeology 04-12-2010

Clifden's Deep Past

    The area of Clifden has been settled for at least 7,000 years, and possibly as far back as 10,000 years. This Age, known as the Mesolithic or middle Stone Age, was dominated by a hunter/gatherer lifestyle base...

2

Comments

2207

Hits

readmore
introimage
Family Histories 04-10-2011

The Emerson and O’Brien Families of Clifden

The Emerson and O’Brien Families & their part in the Early History of Clifden   O’Brien Family   Michael O’Brien (1791-1871)  set up a Classical School in the townland of Ardbear, just outside Clifden, at ...

0

Comments

2071

Hits

readmore
introimage
Clifden to Galway Railway 13-12-2010

The Galway to Clifden Railway

The Galway to Clifden railway was in operation for forty years from 1895 to 1935, it was a single line of standard gauge, 5 feet 3 inches, with a total length of 48 miles 550 feet. The line ran through central Connemar...

0

Comments

2063

Hits

readmore
introimage
History 21-07-2011

Local Longevity in 1836

    Senior citizens of Gortrummagh and Fakeeragh in 1836   On a recent trawl through early nineteenth century newspapers in the National Library, I found this fascinating item on the inhabitants of the townland...

1

Comments

1890

Hits

readmore
introimage
Famine In Connemara 22-06-2011

A Picture of the Famine in Connemara

The following is an excerpt from the Illustrated London News, which was the world’s first fully illustrated newspaper, founded in 1842. In the issue of January 5th 1850, the following piece ‘Condition of Ireland, Illus...

0

Comments

1854

Hits

readmore
introimage
History 13-12-2010

The Gardens of 19th century Connemara

The end of the 18th century and the early 19th century was the boom time for Irish gardens. Before this the situation within the country was not conducive to the construction of gardens. Obviously there would have been...

0

Comments

1547

Hits

readmore
JoomlaXTC K2 Content Wall - Copyright 2010 Monev Software LLC

Recently Added Articles

History Ireland Hedge School Seminar, March 2012...

Written By: Press Coverage

Friends of Clifden 2012...

Written By: Michele

The War Of Independence Hedge School Seminar Clifden...

Written By: Press Coverage

Old postcards from Connemara, Ronnie O' Gorman...

Written By: Press Coverage

From Connemara to Coomooroo and beyond...

Written By: Press Coverage

Convict makes good in Australia, Greg Monaghan...

Written By: Press Coverage

Maurice Gorham, 1902-1975, by Catherine Jennings...

Written By: Clifden 2012 Team

The Protestant Missions in Connemara, Miriam Moffitt...

Written By: Clifden 2012 Team

Evans Family History, by Barry O' Sullivan...

Written By: Clifden 2012 Team

Clifden – A Reflection On 200 Years...

Written By: Clifden 2012 Team

Convent of Mercy Clifden...

Written By: Press Coverage

The Emerson and O’Brien Families of Clifden...

Written By: Clifden 2012 Team

A Tour Guide to Clifden in 1877...

Written By: Clifden 2012 Team

Connemara Genealogy Guide Launched...

Written By: Clifden 2012 Team

Local Longevity in 1836...

Written By: Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill

A Picture of the Famine in Connemara...

Written By: Press Coverage

Donate and Celebrate - Donate Today!...

Written By: Clifden 2012 Team

‘Celebrating 200 years of the Wild West’...

Written By: Press Coverage
JoomlaXTC K2 Content Wall - Copyright 2010 Monev Software LLC

Donate to Clifden 2012. Why donate?

        

logos_footer

Site developed by Connemara Publications. All content © Copyright Clifden 2012 Committee unless otherwise stated. Contact: info@clifden2012.org