County Galway Societies

Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Regional Societies
Western Family History Association Lackagh Parish Centre Lackagh, Galway E-mail: [mailto:info@wfha.info info@wfha.info] Website: Western Family History Association Website #2: Western Family History Association


 * Home counties of Association members include Galway, Clare, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, and Leitrim, with some members coming from as far afield as Cork. It is a self-help group for its members and does not carry out research. The Association provides a continually expanding library of genealogical and historical books for members’ usage, which is available monthly.

Galway Societies
Ballinasloe Archaeological and Historical Society E-mail: [mailto:damomac@gmail.com damomac@gmail.com] Website: Ballinasloe Archaeological and Historical Society


 * The aim of the Ballinasloe Archaeological and Historical Society is to generate an interest in the local history of Ballinasloe. In Ireland, local history has traditionally been neglected in favour of national history, and in these rapidly changing times it is essential that the rich local history of Ballinasloe be preserved.

Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society Claregalway Museum and Forge Rooaunmore Baile Chláir (Claregalway) H91 C789 Telephone: 086 777 8217 E-mail: [mailto:info@claregalwaymuseum.ie info@claregalwaymuseum.ie] Website: Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society Website #2: Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society


 * The Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society, founded in 1990, aims to encourage the appreciation, knowledge, and preservation of Claregalway area's rich historical, cultural and archaeological heritage.

Clarinbridge Heritage Group E-mail: [mailto:clarinbridge.heritage@gmail.com clarinbridge.heritage@gmail.com] Website: Clarinbridge Heritage Group Website #2: Clarinbridge Heritage Group


 * Clarinbridge Local Heritage Group is a group of volunteers who first came together in 2010 to collect, record, and preserve stories, folklore, photographs, and other items of local heritage in our community.

East Galway Family History Society Woodford Heritage Centre Woodford, Loughrea Telephone: 0 909749309 E-mail: [mailto:galwayroots@eircom.net galwayroots@eircom.net] Email #2: [mailto:galwayroots@gmail.com galwayroots@gmail.com] Website: East Galway Family History Society Website #2: East Galway Family History Society


 * The Society was set up in 1991 to provide a family history research service for national and international clients through the collection, transcription, and computerisation of historical records for the east Galway area.

Fohenagh & District Historical Society Claregalway Hotel Claregalway Village (Baile Chláir) H91 XR8E E-mail: [mailto:fanddhs8@gmail.com fanddhs8@gmail.com] Website: Fohenagh & District Historical Society

Galway Archaeological & Historical Society (Cumann Seandálaiochta agus Staire na Gaillimhe) Harbour Hotel Dock Road Galway E-mail: [mailto:jordan.eugene@gmail.com jordan.eugene@gmail.com] Website: Galway Archaeological & Historical Society


 * The Galway Archaeological and Historical Society was founded in 1900 to promote the study of the archaeology and history of the west of Ireland.

Galway Family History Society West St. Joseph’s Community Centre Ashe Road Shantalla, Galway Telephone: 091 860464 E-mail: [mailto:galwaywestroots@eircom.net galwaywestroots@eircom.net] Website: Galway Family History Society West


 * The aim of the society is to gather, transcribe, and computerise genealogical sources for the region of West Co. Galway. In doing so, Galway Family History Society West Ltd. facilitates a Local Training Initiative by providing computer training, career preparation and employment seeking skills. and family history research skills to those unemployed in the local community.

Kilbegnet & Ballinakill Historical Society C.S. Parnell Heritage Centre Creggs, East Galway Telephone: 090 6621945 Website: Kilbegnet & Ballinakill Historical Society

Killererin Heritage Society Barnaderg Community Centre Barnaderg E-mail: [mailto:killererinheritage3@gmail.com killererinheritage3@gmail.com] Website: Killererin Heritage Society Website #2: Killererin Heritage Society


 * Killererin Heritage Society was founded on September 15th, 2008 to preserve, protect, and promote awareness for Killererin's built, natural, and cultural heritage.

Moycullen Historical Society Áras Uilinn Kylebroghlan, Moycullen Telephone: 87 950 8087 E-mail: [mailto:moycullenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com moycullenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com] Website: Moycullen Historical Society


 * The main goal of the society is to foster an interest in the history and heritage of Moycullen parish. To collect, classify, and preserve any item, record, book, paper, or other document pertaining to the history of Moycullen parish.

Old Tuam Society Tuam Library High St Tuam H54 F627 E-mail: [mailto:oldtuamsociety@gmail.com oldtuamsociety@gmail.com] Website: Old Tuam Society Website #2: Old Tuam Society


 * The main objectives of the Society are to preserve and study the antiquities of Tuam and the surrounding district and to collect and preserve items of local and historical interest. OTS caters for all who are interested in promoting the study of Local History and Folklore of Tuam and the north County Galway area.

Renmore History Society Renmore Military Barracks Galway Website: Renmore History Society Website #2: Renmore History Society

South East Galway Archaeological & Historical Society Irish Workhouse Centre St Brigids Rd Portumna, Galway E-mail: [mailto:sakdolan@hotmail.com sakdolan@hotmail.com] Website: South East Galway Archaeological & Historical Society Website #2: South East Galway Archaeological & Historical Society


 * SEGAHS is a voluntary organisation highlighting the richness of the history, archaeology, and folklore of South East Galway.

Williamstown Heritage Society Ard-Rí House Hotel Milltown Road Tuam H54 V267 Telephone: 086 1603043 E-mail: [mailto:finneganleo100@gmail.com finneganleo100@gmail.com] Website: Williamstown Heritage Society Website #2: Williamstown Heritage Society Website #3: Williamstown Heritage Society


 * Williamstown Heritage Society was founded in the year 2000 with the aims of increasing awareness in our rich heritage and in raising the profile of this heritage.