Mark Rohan has had a busy summer representing his country in U16 European Basketball Competitions. Having gone through trials late last year, he was one of twelve picked to represent Ireland at U16 level. One other Galwegian, namely Darragh Mulkerrins from Moycullen, also made the cut. His summer journey started against Wales in the National… Read more »
The Gaeltacht region east of Galway city, which is centred on Claregalway, is to retain its status, despite claims that little or no Irish is spoken there. A prominent Irish language activist and researcher has called the Claregalway situation a “charade” and argues that there is no evidence in the census returns to indicate that… Read more »
Claregalway U14 Ladies played Corofin in the U14 Division 1 league final in Monivea last Wednesday. The opening half was low scoring with both defences on top and the Teams were level at the break Claregalway 1–2 Corofin 0–5. Laura Field getting all the Claregalway scores. Corofin dominated the early second half exchanges and held a… Read more »
What started out two years ago, as in most people’s eyes, a unique opportunity to see the wonderfully-restored Claregalway castle, has turned into one of the must-attend festivals in the west and also into one of the leading horticultultural events in the country. And in ten days, the Galway Garden Festival is back for round… Read more »
Slug hunting is a grim task Slugs are having an absolute field day this year, because of the cool and wet weather which we’ve had to endure in May and June. Each night when I lock in the hens, I detour to the veg patch on the way back to the house to hunt slugs… Read more »
Congratulations to Christina Giles, Daniel Coyle and Eamon Mannion from Claregalway Karate Club who passed their Black Belt Grading on June 29th with Sensei Bill Creasey (6th Dan). They all performed excellently on the day, both in basics and Kata, and each student had three bouts of sparring to prove that they are competent in… Read more »
Members of the Carnmore Ladies club and friends who took part in a sponsored walk in aid of Hospice in which they raised €2060. We would like to take this opportunuty to thank everybody who walked with us and who sponsored us. We handed over the money to Orla from Hospice in June, the night… Read more »
Setting the Tone “Help, I’m a working mom!” I hear it a lot. It’s a common cry and one many women understand. If you are a mom, by definition you are a working mom. You don’t have to collect a salary; all you have to have is someone who calls you “mom”, and relies on… Read more »
The following additions are confirmed for The Garden Party at The Organic Centre on Sunday 15th July from 11am -5pm: We will have small farm animals close up for our young visitors by “Farmyard in your Schoolyard” between 2 and 5pm. Traditional music by local musicians 2-4pm. Selected stalls with flowers, herbs, crafts and tools… Read more »
The Claregalway U14 Ladies set off from Claregalway on Friday 22nd June to represent their Club & County for the fifth time in Féile Peil na nÓg. Laois Offally were the host counties for 2012 with help from Kildare. The journey began with a lovely prayers by Fr Seamus Nohilly, SMA Fathers at the Clubhouse… Read more »
The death has occurred of Anne Hayes O’Reilly, (née Bugler) of Cloon Claregalway and late of Looscuane, Woodford Galway (suddenly) pre-deceased by her husband Gilbert and sister Gerardine. Sadly missed by her loving husband Gerry. Her adoring children Aisling, Dearbhla, Thomas and Emily, sisters Mary, Catherine and Teresa, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, godchildren,… Read more »
A grant from Galway Co Council, secured by Cllr. Jarlath McDonagh, to carry out enhancement works in the new cemetery at Lackagh has seen work, now complete, carried out, comprising of the provision of kerbing and footpaths in the cemetery, and filling inside the entrance gate. Galway County Council has also supplied ducting and appropriate… Read more »
