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Galway Driving Tour – Peter Robinson Settlers-the Next Generations – Collins
7 Oct 2025

Galway Driving Tour – Peter Robinson Settlers-the Next Generations – Collins

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Galway Driving Tour – Peter Robinson Settlers-the Next Generations – Sullivan
7 Oct 2025

Galway Driving Tour – Peter Robinson Settlers-the Next Generations – Sullivan

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Trent Lakes Historical Society AGM
5 Oct 2025

Trent Lakes Historical Society AGM

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Please be aware of our Annual General Meeting on October 17 at Galway Hall.

2025 Summer Newsletter
29 Jul 2025

2025 Summer Newsletter

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Galway Driving Tour – Peter Robinson Settlers – The Next Generations – Hickey
17 Jun 2025

Galway Driving Tour – Peter Robinson Settlers – The Next Generations – Hickey

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There are deep rabbit holes in genealogy. The research for this well-known Galway township family started simply enough, but as we progressed, the ‘tree’ became a tangled web. The most ravelled part was the maiden names of the wives of … Continued

Galway Driving Tour – PRS the Next Generations – Allen
25 Apr 2025

Galway Driving Tour – PRS the Next Generations – Allen

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C 13 Lot 15 Galway Twp. ALLEN From Galbally to Douro to Galway

Galway Driving Tour – PRS the Next Generations-Keane (Cain)
25 Apr 2025

Galway Driving Tour – PRS the Next Generations-Keane (Cain)

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C9 L 20/21 The Keanes (Cains) from Brigown to Douro to Galway…… For the 2024 Irish Emigrants eager to start a new life in Canada, their journeys began within a substantial distance of the harbour where they would board ships … Continued

We’re Having an OPEN HOUSE!!!
25 Apr 2025

We’re Having an OPEN HOUSE!!!

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And you’re all invited!! Come to Galway Hall on June 8 from 1 pm to 3pm to see what all the excitement is about. You may even find a cousin or two!!!

PRS-Downeyville Events 2025
5 Feb 2025

PRS-Downeyville Events 2025

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Downeyville, Irish Immigrants, Peter Robinson Settlers
Peter Robinson Settlers – the Next Generations
16 Dec 2024

Peter Robinson Settlers – the Next Generations

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The photo below is of the original Roman Catholic Church which was located on concession 12, Lot 5 in Galway Township. Very much the centre of the ‘Galway’ Community, this location is still the hub of the Township, but without … Continued

Trent Lakes Heritage Fall 2024 Newsletter
6 Dec 2024

Trent Lakes Heritage Fall 2024 Newsletter

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GHHS, Kinmount Heritage Centre, Trent Lakes Heritage
Peter Robinson Settlers – the Ships
5 Jun 2024

Peter Robinson Settlers – the Ships

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These surnames boarded the nine ships in Cork in 1825

Peter Robinson Settlers – the Journey
31 May 2024

Peter Robinson Settlers – the Journey

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Boarding the ships in Ireland It was a long voyage across the Atlantic.Storms sometimes drove ships backall the way from sight of Newfoundlandto Ireland again. I took an average of 30 days to cross. Finally entering the St. Lawrence River,stopping … Continued

Newsletter Spring 2025
11 Jun 2025

Newsletter Spring 2025

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The 1939 Royal Tour Commemorative Quilt
9 Apr 2025

The 1939 Royal Tour Commemorative Quilt

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The year was 1939. World War II was still in the future. The Great Depression was over. The new King whose brother had recently abdicated the British throne was touring the Commonwealth with his wife and two daughters. Only thirteen … Continued

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