Opening of new library in Headford

Councillor Pat Hynes, Mayor of the County of Galway, officially opened the new Headford Library, on Wednesday 5th April 2006. In the course of his opening address the Mayor thanked the local area councillors, Councillor Fidelma Healy-Eames, Councillor Jarlath McDonagh, Councillor Jim Cuddy, and especially Councillor Mary Hoade for ensuring the provision of the library in Headford.

Galway County Council first established a library service in Headford back in the 1950s. The Mayor pointed out that for many years the service was in the capable hands of Nora Fitzgerald. Nora was librarian until 1988, and many people were delighted to welcome Nora to the opening reception. All of the library staff have very fond memories of Nora. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Maureen Moran, Executive Librarian with the County Library Service.

The Mayor welcomed the new Headford librarian Edel Talbot. “Edel, through her hard work and imagination, has already succeeded in making the library an important part of all that goes on here in Headford,” said the Mayor. To date over 490 children and over 300 adults have registered as members of the library.

The Mayor had a special word of thanks for the Parish Priest, Fr James O’Grady, who has given the project every support.
And he thanked the Parish Hall Committee for their hard work and imagination work in bringing the project to fruition
The Mayor had a special word for John Newell and his team. “More than anyone else, John Newell led the way in providing the beautiful space in which the library is housed today. John deserves all our congratulations,” said the Mayor.