The death has occurred of Mike Thornton of Lydican, Oranmore, Galway. Suddenly, at his home. Mike, beloved husband of Mary; much loved father of Colin, Niamh, Shauna and uncle to his special nephew Alan; deeply regretted by his sister Margaret, brothers Frank, David, Paul and Edmund; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, Mary’s family and friends (Dunmore) and… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2012
Courgette, Carrot and Hazelnut Bake by Liz Nolan, Nutritional Therapist & Weight Loss Management This makes a great supper dish or lunch served with a green salad. For a more substantial meal the mixture can be poured into a pre baked wholemeal pastry case and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese. 2 leeks washed, trimmed and finely… Read more »
Senior ladies played Kilkerrin-Clonberne in round 2 of the Division 1 league on Sunday in Claregalway. This was again a well contested game with an Orla Dixon goal seperating the Teams at half time 1–4 to 0–4. Kilkerrin-Clonberne aided by the stiff breeze applied plenty of preasure in the second half but strong defending by… Read more »
Saturday April 21st 2012 at 10am in the Claregalway Hotel, Claregalway. Registration from 9.30am. Our Speakers are Klaus Laitenberger, Dermot Carey, Trevor Sargent and Kay Sinnott. Klaus Laitenberger Klaus is well known to new and established vegetable growers in Ireland. His book Vegetables for The Irish Garden has become the bible for GIYers as it’s easy to… Read more »
Parents in Claregalway have been reassured that a pledge to open the village’s first secondary school will be honoured by September 2013 if patronage is granted to County Galway Vocational Education Committee. A decision on patronage is due by late May but at this month’s VEC meeting in Athenry, CEO Joe McDonagh said he understood… Read more »
U16 Div 3 Team had a busy week. On Saturday 7th in Knockdoemore after putting a great performance lost to Clonbur on a score of 3–6 to 3–3. Then on the Monday they played an understrength Dunmore Team and came away with a first win of the league on a score of 6–8 to 4–1…. Read more »
Claregalway & Lackagh Community Games Athletics Sports Day on Saturday 21st of April at The Regional Sports Ground, Dangan Newcastle, Galway commencing 2pm sharp. Entries will be taken from 1.30–2pm. Entry fee €2 per child. Track events U8 60m, 80m U10 100m, 200m, 60m hurdles U12 100m, 600m U13 900m walk U14 100m, 800m, 80m… Read more »
The wonderful new facility, Lackagh playground was officially opened by Lackagh Parish Priest Fr Des Walsh who cut the ribbon on Sunday last. Hundreds of people gathered and walked from Lackagh Parish Church to the playground. Speaking at the opening, Chairman of Cairde Mór, John Morrin, welcomed everyone and paid tribute to Fr Walsh who… Read more »
Looking for a venue to host your dream wedding day? A visit to our 2012 Spring Wedding Showcase event between 12 noon and 6pm this Easter Weekend, Sunday 8th and Monday 9th April is a necessity to those planning their nuptials, so grab your friends or your partner-to-be and explore all that this stunning wedding venue has… Read more »
Saturday April 14th from 2–4pm Admission is free This event marks the start of GIY week in Connaught. The Organic Centre in Rossinver, Co Leitrim have invited all GIY groups in Connaught to attend a special event to launch GIY Week in the region. So, come along for… A seed sowing demonstration Top Tips on seeds… Read more »
Open invitation to all older adults in the area to attend an Active Listening Workshop in the Claregalway Hotel on April 13th from 11am–1pm. As part of the Galway Age Friendly Programme, the group wishes to hear the views across 8 key areas to do with: Housing and Home Transport Social Participation Respect and Social… Read more »
Palm Sunday 1st of April Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament after the 11am Mass until Rosary & Benediction at 4pm. Tuesday 3rd of April Penitential Service at 8pm with visiting Priests Wednesday 4th of April Mass at 9.30am and 8pm (with Folk Choir) Holy Thursday 5th of April Mass of Chrism at 11am in the… Read more »