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| The Connacht Tribune 1 January 1916 |
Despite the fact that membership in the Irish Volunteers was severely depleted and they had to train almost in secret in Tuam following the split in the force, the support for nationalism was still evident in Tuam (Langley WS805). Local organisers, including Liam Langley, ran events under different guises. One such event is recorded in the Connacht Tribune on 1st January 1916. They report that an 'entertainment' event was held in the Town Hall under the 'auspices of the Tuam Sports Committee' on 19th December 1915. Irish dancing, recitation, a short drama, and musical performances were all on the programme for the the evening.The local Stockwell sisters were active in performing that evening. There were a number of performers from Athenry who had obviously come to support the 'Irish Ireland' cause in Tuam. Liam, showing his cultural interest in Ireland, had a part in the short drama and recited a poem 'Brian Boy McGee' by Ethna Carbery.
To the right is the full newspaper account of the evening's entertainment
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| The Connacht Tribune Front Page 1 January 1916 |
