PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Location: The Harbor Hotel, The Docks, Galway, Ireland
NOTE: In an effort to reduce automobile traffic and parking hassles we will be walking part of the day. So wear your walking shoes.
There is parking available at the Hotel.
The Hotel Is holding a limited number of rooms at a reduced rate. Be sure to mention you are coming for the Nolan Gathering. There are many other hotels in the area.
FOR OUR PLANNING PURPOSES PLEASE REPLY TO THIS EMAIL WITH NEWS OF YOUR INTENTION TO JOIN US.
8 September Friday
18:30-20:00 Check-in Meet and Greet at the Harbor Hotel
20:30 Traditional music session at The Crane Bar [2 Sea Road, Galway]
9 September Saturday
09:30 A wreath laying at Páirc Uí Nualláin / Nolan Park. We will remember Patrick Nolan, who passed away in January 2023. Mr. Nolan was a strong advocate of Irish sports at the pitch in the Ballyloughane Renmore neighborhood. Invited guests are Mr Nolan’s family, the local GAA clubs and local dignitaries.
10:30 A visit to Galway’s New Cemetery and the grave of Sebastian Nolan, perhaps the wealthiest merchant in Galway at the turn of the 20th Century, founder of the Galway Golf Club and descendant of the Nolan’s of Ballinderry. We’ll visit Ballinderry Sunday, September 10th.
11:30 Discussion at a location to be announced on the history of Galway, the Nolans in Galway, the Ballinderry and Ballinrobe Nolans, and other topics in collaboration with the Galway County Council, the County Tourism and Heritage Office, and History Faculty members from the University of Galway.
12:30 Lunch location TBD
13:30 Brian Nolan’s popular walking tour of Galway City, fun and interesting, visiting several areas of interest. Tour is easy-paced and takes 90 minutes approx.
16:00-17:00 General Meeting at the Harbor Hotel Conference Room
Review of 2019 Gathering in Carlow
Treasurer’s report
Nominations and Election of Officers
Planning the 2025 Gathering
Discussion concerning the DNA genealogy project
Presentation by Roger Nolan on Nolans in the west of Ireland
Additional topics / New business
Adjourn.
19:00 Cocktails at the Harbor Hotel Dining Rooms
19:30 Dinner
Call the dinner to order with an opening prayer
Presentation of Nolan Clan Arms and Clans of Ireland Ceremonial Sword
Nolan Clan Awards of Appreciation
Musical entertainment during desert
21:30 Gathering adjourns to the bar
10 September Sunday
11:00 Drive to visit Ballinderry Castle and the city of Tuam, County Galway
OTHER SIGHTS OF INTEREST
This Program is preliminary and subject to change.
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