We're delighted to hear the news that Liam Neeson is to receive a diaspora award for his contribution to Ireland. We are extremely grateful to Liam Neeson for the support he has given to our project. A well deserved recipient. https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/abroad/liam-neeson-to-receive-diaspora-award-for-contribution-to-ireland-1.3249755

On Wednesday last the Ballyglunin Railway Restoration Project received a massive boost through funding of €80,000 from Galway Co Co. following a detailed application by the group to the National Town and Village Renewal Scheme. We are thrilled with the news of this massive vote of confidence by the Galway Co Co in the work we are doing. We have had a hugely successful year following our international crowd funding campaign, National Heritage Council funding for the roof and the various activities that we have hosted at station. This funding will allow us to continue our restoration programme as well as developing an all-encompassing strategy for the station and surrounding area. We would like to acknowledge the enormous goodwill that has been shown towards the project in recent times. Our vision is to create a world class visitor attraction and arts centre for the West of Ireland while providing a multifunctional resource for the community. Ballyglunin is the perfect example of how the skills and talents of a community can be pooled to develop innovative projects.” The roof restoration begins tomorrow morning with the erection of the scaffold so a very exciting week all round. We are still beavering away with the rewards and getting them out to everyone that donated and got back to us with their details. The slates are the slowest part but we hope to do a shipment to our American friends next week. We'll keep everyone informed as to how the roof is progressing.

We want to wish the Galway Senior Hurling team the very best of luck in today's final against Waterford at Croke Park today. Our Galway flag flys proudly at Ballyglunin Station. Come on Galway!!

Heritage Week The Heritage Council Galway County Council

As our very first Heritage Week at Ballyglunin station draws to a close we want to say a big thank you to everyone who participated. In particular we want to thank all of the volunteers who gave so generously of their time; our presenters and guides who delivered well researched and extremely interesting talks; our partner heritage groups from the region who shared their knowledge and insights; and Marie Mannion from Galway County Council for her support and encouragement. Finally we want to acknowledge the funding we received from the The Heritage Council towards this week's activities. We look forward to building on this year's programme for 2018. #heritageweek

We had great turn out at our Pop-Up Cinema today with over 50 children and adults attending. We hope to do this more regularly with the help of parents in the area. If you're interested in helping occasionally we'd love to hear from you. info@ballyglunin.com

Free Event

Tonight we will host the last in our series of Heritage Talks at Ballyglunin Station for Heritage Week. Jarlath Canney from Tuam will be talking about the "Industrial History of Tuam and surrounding areas from 1800's". Dr. Elaine O'Riordain from NUI Galway will speak about the "Value of Nature in County Galway". All are welcome. Talks commence at 8pm. See www.ballyglunin.com for more. #heritageweek

During last nights Heritage Week event Jimmy Laffey from Skehana and District Heritage Group brought along maps from the Griffith's Valuation. We will share website links that Jimmy presented about genealogy, ancestry and townland names.#heritageweek

The most wonderful day was had at Ballyglunin Railway Station yesterday. #santagrotto #restorationproject #restoration #christmas #fundraising #traditional #livemusic #decorations #homebaking #community #festive #openfire

Ballyglunin Railway Station (now disused) near Tuam, County Galway, Ireland was renamed Castletown for the 1952 movie The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. The movie won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Cinematography. #thequietman #johnwayne #maureenohara #castletown #castletownstation #ballyglunin #tuam #countygalway #ireland #academyawards #moviesinireland #seanthornton #marykatedanaher

Dying to know but afraid to find out ❤️❤️ #ballet #redpointeshoes

Taking a break from shooting a wedding video in Galway to hang at the spot where John Wayne filmed The Quiet Man. . . . #whiteandgold_weddings

Now we are talking, this is how I like to shoot. Wedding photo shoot using one of the locations from a John Wayne movie. Next time can we do a Jaws/wedding shoot?? . . . #whiteandgold #thequietman #wedding #galway

#Boysx3#weressean#random#R.I P JACK

Waiting for the train to summer 🌼🌞📷🚇⌛ #photoshoot #railway #BALLET #dance @darachphotography

No lie, I nearly wet myself with excitement when I stumbled upon this today 😂 Ballyglunin Railway Station which is the railway station used in The Quiet Man.. Maureen O'Hara, I'm on your territory 😱😍 #TheQuietMan #HappyLiza #StoopidPose 😍🇮🇪😂🎉❤