Walk showcased natural glory of Glenamaddy Greenway
New heritage board revealed
A GREENWAY walk and the launch of a new heritage board were among the events organised in Glenamaddy to mark Heritage Week 2026.
The Frass Greenway Committee and Glenamaddy Tidy Towns arranged a walk of Glenamaddy Frass Greenway. It was led by Galway County Council Biodiversity Officer Rosina Joyce and Dr Siobhan Power of Geological Survey Ireland.
When people think of heritage, they mostly think of buildings, history, culture, music, song and dance. Often forgotten is the natural heritage such as landscape, geology, waters, flora or fauna.
The walk was an opportunity to connect with nature in Glenamaddy. With the help of Rosina, visitors to the Frass Greenway noticed bog asphodel, reindeer lichen, sphagnum moss, sundew, dragonflies, fox moth caterpillars, frogs, newts and a variety of bees and butterflies.
Raedan Doyle of the National Parks and Wildlife service also attended the event and gave a talk. It focused on how the greenway is a special area of conservation which is under their protection.
“The walk was a wonderful event and many of us came away having learned so much,” stated Kate Flynn of Glenamaddy Tidy Towns.
“When asked how we could improve our knowledge, Rosina had three tips: get out, see more, tell people. So, what is stopping you. The Glenamaddy Frass Greenway is open to all.”
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CROWDS gathered in Glenamaddy during Heritage Week to mark the official launch of the village’s Heritage Board, located on the Kilkerrin Road.Image 2 of 5
PAT Keaveney launching the new Heritage Board in Glenamaddy.Image 3 of 5
THE Frass Greenway Walk was led by Galway County Council Biodiversity Officer Rosina Joyce and Dr Siobhan Power of Geological Survey Ireland.Image 4 of 5
SOME of those who explored Frass Greenway near Glenamaddy walking along the bog bridge.Image 5 of 5
MEMBERS of the public who attended the recent Frass Greenway Walk in Glenamaddy which was organised by the Frass Greenway Committee and Glenamaddy Tidy Towns to mark Heritage Week.Heritage Week also saw Glenamaddy Tidy Towns work with the Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Group to officially unveil a new heritage board in the village.
Located on the Kilkerrin Road, the board provides information on the history of Glenamaddy, its beginnings, built heritage and natural heritage and is a valuable resource for all in the community.
“Today’s culture is tomorrow’s heritage,” stated Pat Keaveney of the Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Group, who was given the honour of officially launching the new board.
“As custodians of the past we have a responsibility to protect and care for what has been passed on to us and sets us apart as a distinct community.
“The buildings we create, the cultural and sporting activities we engage in and the belief system we embrace, all shape the legacy which we will pass on to future generations.”