Conway Mill Trust

Summer Newsletter

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on Jul 16th, 2017

For current news from the community organizations Conway Mill Trust supports through fundraising in the U.S., click here Conway Mill Trust Newsletter July 2017

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The Galway Rosary

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on Jul 7th, 2017

The Galway Rosary-On display at The Mission Nombre de Dios Museum in America’s oldest city, St. Augustine, FL.

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St. Patrick’s Season Newsletter

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on Mar 4th, 2017

Click here Conway Mill Trust Newsletter – March 2017 for the latest news from the community organizations in Belfast, City of Derry and Portadown in the North of Ireland that we support. Thanks to all the Conway Mill Trust donors whose contributions make it possible for us to continue our important work.

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WB Yeats Quote

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on Feb 11th, 2017

W.B. Yeats on being Irish: “I have an abiding sense of tragedy which sustains me through temporary periods of joy.”

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HP Closing Plant in Kildare

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on Feb 8th, 2017

The giant printer company HP will close its plant in Kildare, costing up to 500 jobs locally.

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Guinness Irish Drink

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on Jan 2nd, 2017

Guinness is one of the most successful beer brands worldwide. Guinness is extremely popular with the Irish, both in Ireland and wherever they have settled. It is something of a national symbol, and the best-selling alcoholic drink in Ireland. A dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness in Dublin, the beer has […]

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John F. Kennedy Quote

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on Jun 29th, 2016

“What’s the use of being Irish if the world doesn’t break your heart?”

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Irish Saying

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on May 25th, 2016

The mills of God grind slowly but they grind finely.

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A Taxi Company’s Generosity

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on May 7th, 2016

Maria Doyle received an email from her local taxi company stating she hadn’t used their service in a while and they missed her. She responded that she had 8 month twins so didn’t get out much. The taxi company, Haile, responded with a 100 Euro voucher to a restaurant and free taxi rides to and […]

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The Willow Moon Period

Posted in Conway Mill Trust News on May 6th, 2016

Apr 15-May 12 is the time of the Willow Moon and was known to the Celts as Sailie after the Goddess. The willow is associated with healing and growth. If the tree is planted near your home it will protect you against storms and flooding. They offer protection and frequently planted in cemeteries.

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