I was talking to my friend the archaeologist, we call him Matt the Digger, because that’s what archaeologists do. They dig holes and find all sorts of treasure and things from the past. Some job, eh! Well he was telling me he was working on the new bridges at Claregalway and they came across a… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2011
Once again the young dancing group Cosa Beoga who have been hitting the country by storm made their way into the finals of the hugely popular RTE ! All Ireland Talent Show. Qualifying through the semi finals on Sunday night, they will now take part in the All-Ireland Final on March 20th. Cosa Beoga who… Read more »
The Claregalway Festival of Drama will take place in Claregalway Leisure Centre commencing on this Thursday night, 10th March and runs until Friday, 18th March inclusive. Every year Claregalway Leisure Centre is transformed into a theatre for the duration of the Festival and this year the adjudicator for the Festival of Drama 2011 will be… Read more »
March is the month when things really start to get busy, so I’ll try to be brief this month. I’m told I tend to go on a bit! New Book Launched I’m happy to announce the launch of my new book, The Complete Vegetable Grower. It’s a bit of a departure for me, for a… Read more »
Ever notice how really good you feel after doing something good for another person? When we perform a selfless act without any expectation, it can be so satisfying. Often after we make a difference in the life of another, we ask ourselves why we haven’t done it more often. Our act of selfless service might involve… Read more »
On Thursday 10th March the Malt House are holding a fundraiser in aid of Ronan Scully’s North Pole Challenge with the launch of their new Spring Menu. Ronan is always a busy man but this year is more exceptional than normal. He has just finished with his role as a leader in RTE’s Operational Transformation but… Read more »
Ladies County Football Board Table Quiz is in the Westwood Hotel on this Thursday Mar 3 at 8pm. Anyone interested in going or forming a team- contact Tim Hynes 085 1742454 U-16 Ladies begin their League campaign on Sunday March 6th next when they meet Caltra Cuans in Claregalway at 11am. All support is welcome. U-14… Read more »
Commuters can expect two months of traffic disruption on the N17 from the last week of March while flood relief work is carried out on Claregalway bridge. However, a warning has been issued that all the flood relief projects such as these will be put “in the halfpenny place” if Lough Corrib is allowed clog… Read more »
The News Hurrah, Spring is here! We have some fab February highlights… The Limerick Bereavement Project is now using Gordon Goes to Greenieland as part of their bereavement services! It is a fantastic group that help children come to terms with parental separation and bereavement. It was not expected that Gordon Goes to Greenieland would… Read more »
What is possible? In short, I firmly believe that anything is possible. Many people in everyday life and throughout history have achieved magnificent feats despite not having widespread support. You may remember a time of your own when people challenged your idea and you persisted anyway, and still you succeeded without their support. When you… Read more »
If you’re looking to add a splash of colour and fun to your party, nothing does it better than Balloons. With our very extensive range of styles and colours, plain or texted (eg.1st-100th) birthday, super shapes and air walkers, you are sure to find what you need for your party. At Paradiso Balloons we pride… Read more »
The Barony of Clare had 33 castles at time of the 1585 survey. The 2 principal demesnes were Claregalway and Corofin. Both protect major crossings of Clare river on road linking Galway city with North and East and share many similarities (portcullis revetment, box machioli on all 4 sides etc). The Annals of 4 Masters… Read more »