Join us for an informative presentation on the digital mapping of Galway's historic graveyards. Discover how technology is being used to preserve and document these important cultural sites.

Learn about the process of creating digital maps, the significance of this work for genealogy and local history research, and hear about the exciting discoveries made through this project. Whether you're interested in mapping technology, local history, or genealogy, this presentation is sure to provide valuable insights into Galway's rich heritage. Be part of this unique opportunity to delve into the past and explore the fascinating world of digital mapping of graveyards.

This event is being hosted by the Heritage Office and GIS Office of Galway County Council in partnership with Williamstown Heritage Society, Williamstown Tidy Towns and Williamstown Graveyard Committees.
Galway County Council working with various community groups and organisations have been collecting and collating valuable data relating to those who are buried in various graveyards for several years. Galway County Council, with funding from the Heritage Council, the Open Data Engagement Fund and it’s own resources has developed and made available an app specifically for use by surveyors at the local level for memorial surveys, along with associated data management and validation processes. In addition to this Galway County Council, Galway Rural Development, Forum Connemara and the Heritage Council has provided funding to local groups to employ experts to work with and train local communities on how to use this technology and to undertake drone mapping of graveyards.

Through this funding and the hard work and dedication of community volunteers we how are in the position to make available these 40,000 records. To view the records see the following link: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b42c38a841b84d2b8da39ebd9b6b3c…

Address
Williamstown Parish Hall, Co. Galway – County