History of Ballinrobe
County Mayo in the West of Ireland
Ballinrobe like every Irish town has a long and fascinating history. History is often hidden away in obscure books and the half-forgotten memories of the people.
In 2009 the "Ballinrobe Archaeological and Historical Society" was founded by Researcher Averil Staunton, Ger Delany (Director of the South Mayo Family Research Centre) and Mary Farragher (Mayo County Counci's local Librarian).
Aims of the society
- To salvage the flood of data that is being lost on Ballinrobe and the surrounding towns and townlands and using this to create a digital archive which is presented on the website "Historical Ballinrobe"
- Inclusion of Ballinrobe in the Royal Irish Academy's "Irish Historic Towns Atlas".
Ballinrobe's Historic Calendars
Ballinrobe's 2011 Historic Calendar was a great success with photos of Saint Mary's Church, Cranmore House, Glebe Street, Newcastle (the Army Barracks), Bridge Street, Ballinrobe Racecourse etc. This was the first in a series of five calendars seeking to capture "old Ballinrobe".
Work is progressing on Ballinrobe's Historic Calendar for 2012 and for more information you can contact Averil Staunton, Secretary, Ballinrobe Archaeological and Historical Society or email Averil at averilballinrobe33@gmail.com
Historical Articles
Here is just a sample of the many interesting sections on the Historical Ballinrobe website:
- Old Photographs - a selection of old photographs of Ballinrobe and its community down the years.
- Places - articles on buildings and places around Ballinrobe.
- People - people and families in and around Ballinrobe and its neighbouring towns .
