The Famine Was a bad time here, Although Ireland has moved on now, Multi Cultural, Multi race.

I grew up in connemara, The only place culture seemed to stay, They are actually now making the english place names illegal out there which is nice in ways.

Connemara is dependant on tourists, and cottage crafts, there are gaeltacht grants to set up factorys and provide employment, although the planning premission is another story.

Childhood was simpler at home, and in ways still is.
Life was a slower simpler pace, familys got on, neighbours are important.
Everone helped each other out.
Now living in galway 60 miles or so from home its much different.

They say that the irish abroad, embrace culture, traditions, dress a lot better than the irish at home.

I must did out some pics of us dancing and the home area the site.

John