Connemara GAA
Old black-and-white photograph of a rugby team, in two rows, in striped jerseys Two old photographs side by side: a team of men in waistcoats and caps, and three young men in suits Collage of old team photographs, including Clifden 1977, Inishbofin v St Vincent's of Dublin, and the St Cáillín's (Ballyconneely) hurling team

Ballyconneely's Canadian-Funded Pier History

See section: Local History - Ballyconneely - bottom of the page

In the 1880s the Canadian Government made Grants available for the construction of new fisheries, Piers and Harbours in Connemara, including Doleen Pier in Ballyconneely Village.

See also history of Canadian W/Op/Air/Gnr: P/O. Ivor Ernest Smithson J/89117 RCAF Age 23, who is buried a short distance from the pier, both of which sites are inter-visible.