The 11th annual edition of Bournea Reaching Out continues the proud tradition of preserving the stories, heritage, and community spirit of Clonakenny, Couraguneen, Killea, and the wider Bournea parish.
 
This year’s volume offers over 170 pages of local history, family research, and parish storytelling, beautifully illustrated with photos, letters, and archival materials. Highlights include:
Tipperary Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday
Polio – A Life-Changing Experience
The Meehan Family of Behagloss
Killea National School – Stories from the Past
Historic Events at the Devil’s Bit Mountain
The Landys of Cappalahan and Niagara County, NY
The Boate Family and their Connections to Bournea
Sericulture in Roscrea
The Reservoir, Kilduff, Killea (1903–1975)
Clonakenny GAA & Parish Tributes
Compiled by the Bournea Historical Society, the 2024 edition reflects another active year for the group - featuring heritage walks, historical drives, and contributions from parish members at home and abroad.
 
With its blend of genealogy, local folklore, parish life, and rare photographs, this volume is an invaluable keepsake for anyone with roots in Bournea or an interest in rural Irish history.