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Cúrsa Oiliúna do Stiúrthóirí Naíonraí /
Training Course for Directors of Irish-language Preschools Cruinniú a tionóladh in Áras Mháirtín Uí Chadhain, An Cheathrú Rua, ag deireadh na seachtóidí idir àn Coláiste, Coiste Gairmoideachais Cho. na Gaillimhe, ionadaithe thuismitheoirí na háite, agus Na Naíonraí Gaelacha d'fhonn cúrsa oiliúna a chur ar fáil do Stiúrthóirí Naíonraí sa cheantar. /
Meeting held in Áras Mháirtín U Chadhain, An Cheathrú Rua, in the late 1970s between the College, the Co. Galway Vocational Education Committee, representatives of local parents and Na Naíonraí Gaelacha (the national Irish-language Preschool organisation), with a view to the provision of a training course for Directors of Naíonraí (Irish-language Preschools) in the area.
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Pádraig Ó Céidigh and his dog on Aran, 1994 Pádraig Ó Céidigh (Paddy Keady), professor of Zoology in NUIG, and a specialist of marine biology, was frequently accompanied by his dog. They are seen here beachcombing during a break in proceedings at the launch of the 'Book of Aran'.
This is one of 33 photographs taken by Frank Imbusch at the launch.
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John de Courcy Ireland and John Waddell, Aran, 1994 John de Courcy Ireland, noted maritime historian and political activist, and John Waddell, lecturer and later professor of Archaeology in NUIG, are seen here at the launch of the 'Book of Aran' on Inishmore.
This is one of 33 photographs taken by Frank Imbusch on that day. John de Courcy Ireland was a contributor to the book, which was edited by A. Korff, J. Waddell and J.W. O'Connell.
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Aran book launch 1994, distinguished guests Among those present at the launch of The Book of Aran on Inis Mór (Inishmore) in 1994, were Michael D. Higgins, Sabina Higgins and Mary Imbusch, seen here in the foreground of the photo. Michael D. Higgins was at the time Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht (an tAire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta), a position he held from 1993 to 1997. Another prominent politician who travelled to Aran for the launch was Proinsias De Rossa, leader of Democratic Left.
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Aran book launch 1994, the Mac Duach hooker When The Book of Aran was to be launched on Inishmore in 1994, its editors decided to bring copies of the book across from Kinvara in the Galway hooker Mac Duach.
Among the people seen here are Anne Korff (leaning against the mast), one of the book's editors, with two of the contributors: Paul Walsh (holding one end of the banner) and Gordon Darcy (foremost in the prow).
This is one of 31 photos taken by Frank Imbusch on the day of the launch which was attended by numerous members of NUIG staff.
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Aran book launch, Kilronan pier, April 1994 The central figure in this photo is Dara Beag Ó Fatharta, a native of Baile na Creige on Inis Meáin. A familiar sight to visitors to Dún Chonchubhair and much appreciated by them, he was 'always dressed in the traditional homespun trousers, aran jumper, waistcoat, tweed cap and crios' (Jackie Uí Chionna). Also pictured here are, among others: Jeff O'Connell (left, brown jacket), Pacella Uí Chonaola (right of Jeff), Dara Ó Conaola (left of centre, dark sweater), Anne Korff (right of centre, green trousers), Breandán Ó Madagáin (right, background, white beard),
This is one of 31 photos taken by Frank Imbusch at the launch of The Book of Aran on Inis Mór, Aran Islands, in 1994. Like many other book launches held in different parts of the country, this was a celebration of how the University's research contributes to local and regional life, and also underlines the importance of promotional events and social interactions off the main campus. It was attended by many islanders and mainlanders, including a considerable number of NUIG staff, most of whom travelled by bus to Rossaveal and by boat from there to Kilronan. In 1994, Gordon D'Arcy, one of the contributors to the book, described the experience of bringing the first copies of the book across Galway Bay to the islanders ('Aran Delivery').
Among others present at the launch that day were Frank and Mary Imbusch, Michael D. and Sabina Higgins, Proinsias de Rossa, John de Courcy Ireland, Joe O'Halloran, Seosamh Ó Cuaig, Paul Walsh, Paddy Keady (Pádraig Ó Céidigh), and the book's editors, John Waddell, Anne Korff and Jeff O'Connell.
