Our Bealnamulla is both a townland and a village which lies about 4km west of Athlone and just beyond the urban boundary. From the point of view of the census Bealnamulla is considered as a suburb of Athlone. My memory is that Mr O’Conghaile was very involved with Conradh na Gaeilge and the Schools’ Drama Festival which was held in the Dean Crowe Hall. The big treat was to get an ice-cream from Mr O’Conghaile before going home…it often made up for not catching that elusive trout. But Bealnamulla was well ahead of the game and has had a very active ladies football club for many years.

Source: Irish Independent August 28, 2022 08:18 UTC