{"id":714,"date":"2023-06-28T12:03:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T12:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/?p=714"},"modified":"2023-06-28T12:03:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T12:03:51","slug":"nolans-from-around-the-world-9-september-2023-galway-14th-biannual-agm-and-gathering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2023\/06\/28\/nolans-from-around-the-world-9-september-2023-galway-14th-biannual-agm-and-gathering\/","title":{"rendered":"Nolans from around the world 9 September 2023 – Galway 14th biannual AGM and Gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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\"\"Nolans from around the world
\n9 September 2023 –\u00a0Galway
\n14th biannual AGM and Gathering<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WILL YOU JOIN US IN GALWAY?\u00a0 WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.
\nPLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO REPLY BY EMAIL :
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ARE YOU A CURRENT DUES PAYING MEMBER OF THE NOLAN CLAN?
\nTO REGISTER OR RENEW YOUR REGISTRATION PLEASE CLICK ON THIS EMAIL LINK
\nchrisanolan3@gmail.com\u00a0<\/a>
\nTHIS IS IMPORTANT AND WE NEED YOUR HELP.<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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2023 AGM and GATHERING SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8-10 September 2023
\nLocation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>The Harbor Hotel<\/a><\/strong>, The Docks, Galway, Ireland
\nThe hotel was holding a limited number of rooms at a reduced rate.\u00a0 Be sure to mention you are coming for the Nolan Gathering to see if any rooms remain available.<\/p>\n

GETTING THERE<\/strong>
\nInternational flights arrive at Dublin and Shannon Airports. Rental cars available at both airports.<\/strong>
\nThere are direct buses from Dublin Airport to Galway operated by\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>citylink<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong>
\nThere are trains from Heuston Station, Dublin to Ceant Station, Galway operated by\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Irish Rail<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NOTE: In an effort to reduce automobile traffic and parking hassles we will be walking part of the day. So bring appropriate shoes and clothing.<\/p>\n

8 September<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Friday<\/u>
\n18:00-20:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Check-in Meet and Greet at the Harbor Hotel
\n20:30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Traditional music session at The Crane Bar [2 Sea Road, Galway. Cash Bar]<\/p>\n

9 September<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday<\/u>
\n10:00\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A wreath laying at\u00a0<\/span>P\u00e1irc U\u00ed Nuall\u00e1in \/ Nolan Park<\/a><\/strong>. In honor of Patsy Nolan, who passed away in January 2023.\u00a0 Mr. Nolan was a strong advocate of Irish sports at the pitch in the Ballyloughane\/Renmore neighborhood.\u00a0 Invited guests are Mr. Nolan\u2019s family, friends and local dignitaries as well as the several Nolan families who still live in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

11:00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A visit to Galway\u2019s New Cemetery and the grave of Sebastian Nolan, perhaps the wealthiest merchant in Galway at the turn of the 20th Century, descendant of the Nolan\u2019s of Ballinderry, \u00a0and founder of the Galway Golf Club.\u00a0 [Note: We\u2019ll visit Ballinderry Sunday, September 10th.]<\/p>\n

12:00\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Presentations by local historians and discussion at the\u00a0<\/span>Galway Mechanics Institute<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>in collaboration with County Councilor Donagh Killilea, the County Council Tourism and Heritage Office, local experts and University of Galway Faculty. There is one flight of stairs to reach the Meeting Hall. Topics: History of Galway; Nolans in County Galway; the Loughboy, Ballinrobe and Ballinderry Nolans; the Nolan\/Skerrett Coat of Arms; and the tradesmen, fishermen and farmers of County Galway.<\/p>\n

A brown bag lunch will be available for purchase at the Mechanics and the cash bar will be open.<\/p>\n

13:30\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The popular\u00a0<\/span>walking tour of Galway City<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>led by Brian Nolan will visit several areas of interest. The tour is easy-paced and takes 90 minutes approx. [Brian requests a tour guide gratuity]<\/p>\n

16:00-17:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Annual General Meeting at the Harbor Hotel Conference Room<\/p>\n<\/div>\n