Events
Our events bring the community together to remember, celebrate, and share the heritage of Ballinamore Bridge and surrounding area. They help preserve the stories, people, and places that shape our shared past.
Heritage Trips
Heritage Talks
Tragedy in Ballinamore Bridge
We were honoured to welcome Paul Connolly, author of Mount Talbot - A Journey Through the Ages who presented a talk titled: “Tragedy in Ballinamore Bridge” This talk explored a sombre and significant event in our local history — a story that deserves to be remembered and shared.
Medieval O’Kelly Lords of Uí Maine and Tír Maine
Dr. Daniel Curley gives an exquisite presentation, bringing the story of the Medieval O’Kelly Lords of Uí Maine and Tír Maine (1200–1600) vividly to life through history and archaeology. Link from QR Code: https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/tribe.
Using DNA to Reconnect the Lost Branches of the Family Tree
Ballinamore Bridge Heritage group are delighted to have the following talk by Martin Curley. His research in DNA has helped many families to reconnect the lost branches of their family tree. Martin is an expert in the field of genealogy.