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John (Jack) Maloney, Woodquay, Galway and formerly of Cregboy, Claregalway. Reposing at Sioraíocht, in the grounds of the Assumption and St. James Church, Claregalway, today, Sunday, from 6pm until removal at 7pm to the church. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Monday at 11am.  Funeral afterwards to Claregalway Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to Galway Hospice.

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by Lorraine O’Hanlon, Galway Independent  Repair works on Claregalway Bridge are running three weeks behind schedule and will now be complete by Friday 21st of December, Galway County Council has confirmed. The works, which began in mid-October, were due to be completed on Monday 3rd December, but have been extended “due to unforeseen circumstances”. Traffic… Read more »

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A large gathering assembled to pay special thanks to former principal of Claregalway National School Pat Coen who stepped down from teaching after forty years of providing wonderful learning to pupils. A Mass of thanksgiving to mark the retirement of Pat Coen who served as principal of Claregalway National School took place at the Church… Read more »

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Firstly my apologies regarding the information I sent to you on Tuesday regarding the traffic calming measures for Claregalway, which was information I received from Galway County Council officials. I held another meeting with Galway County Council this afternoon regarding the traffic calming measures at Claregalway school. They have informed me that the laying of… Read more »

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A Career’s Fair organised and hosted by Galway Rural Development Co. will take place in the Claregalway Hotel on Monday 3rd December from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Representatives of some of Galway’s largest employers and recruitment companies will be present among them EA Games, CPL Recruitment, Medtronic and Home Instead. Representatives of Galway’s educational and training… Read more »

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Grace Kenneally, who suffers from Neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer, was surprised with the playroom of her dreams this weekend as Hand in Hand and a group of volunteers transformed her previously drab playroom into a pink and purple girly haven where she can rest, play and feel like a princess. Grace, who… Read more »

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Keogh (Costa na Mara, Oranmore, Co. Galway and formerly of 1 Loughnane Terrace, Mervue) – Nov. 21, 2012, (suddenly), Ned, beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of Dillon, Jason and Lauren; will be sadly missed by his wife, children, father Sean, mother-in-law Peggy  (Costello), brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives… Read more »

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Following numerous complaints over the dangerous condition road works at Knockdoe on the N17 between Tuam and Claregalway are left in at night, Galway Co Council has said that they are now monitoring the situation closely. The traffic calming works are designed to make the section of the N17 through the village of Knockdoe safer… Read more »

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The interim building for the new post-primary school in Claregalway has been selected at the Corporate Park in close proximity to the village. This was confirmed by the Department of  Education and Science to Co. Galway VEC yesterday (Tuesday) and the Department will be submitting an application for planning permission for the facility early next… Read more »

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Congratulations to Eimile Gavin who acepted the ladies Football Award on behalf of the Galway U-16 Ladies Team at the GBFM Sports Awards on Saturday night in the Raddison Hotel. Earlier this year Eimile became the first player from the Claregalway GAA club to captain a Galway Football Team to an All-Ireland title at any… Read more »

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Congratulations to Eimile Gavin who acepted the ladies Football Award on behalf of the Galway U-16 Ladies Team at the GBFM Sports Awards on Saturday night in the Raddison Hotel. Earlier this year Eimile became the first player from the Claregalway GAA club to captain a Galway Football Team to an All-Ireland title at any level. She… Read more »

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Channel Mechanics has been named the overall winner at the SCCUL Entrepreneurship Awards 2012 at a special ceremony in the Ardilaun Hotel this morning. The business, run by Kenneth Fox, was chosen for the top prize from the seven category winners and will receive a prize package of €10,000 in cash, a specially commissioned ceramic… Read more »