The death has occurred of Nellie Prendergast (née Keaney), Liscaninane, Claregalway, Galway. Peacefully at her residence in the loving care of her son Martin, predeceased by her husband John. Sadly missed by her son Martin and daughters Mary and Anne, sister, brother, in-laws, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Síoraíocht in the… Read more »
Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has tabled an Amendment to be heard by Minister Reilly at Report Stage tomorrow (Monday) on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 for medical abortions to be performed on the foetus under anaesthetic. This is a Seanad Amendment and no discussion was heard on same in the Dáil debate…. Read more »
by Judy Murphy, The Connacht Tribune The sound of music will echo through every nook and cranny of Claregalway Castle from August 5th–10th when leading classical performers from orchestras all over the world come to Ireland to share their knowledge and talent with students and amateur musicians. The Summer Music in Galway/Summer Music on the… Read more »
The death has occurred of Denis Hurney, Lisheenavalla, Claregalway, Co Galway—July 15th 2013; (unexpectedly); predeceased by his father Pakie and brother Pat, sadly missed by his cherished wife Geraldine, sons Damien, Pat and Donnacha, his mother Nonie, brothers Michael John, Paul, Frank, Bosco, David, Declan, sisters Bernadette and Joan, the Forde family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles,… Read more »
by Tom Gilmore, The Tuam Herald A Claregalway company Pro-Air Heat Recovery Ventilation System, set up some years ago by Dunmore native David McHugh from Kiltevna, is now making major strides in markets both at home and in the UK where the development of the firm’s eco-friendly system for heating and ventilation of houses has… Read more »
Dúshlán Léitheoireachta Gaeilge an tSamhraidh Tá dúshlán léitheoireachta Gaeilge speisialta á reáchtáil ag Gaeilge Locha Riach i gcomhar le Leabharlann Bhaile Locha Riach* mar chuid de Scéim Léitheoireachta an tSamhraidh 2013. Tá an dúshlán léitheoireachta Gaeilge seo dírithe ar na haoisghrúpaí 5–12 agus tá sé i gceist go ndéanfaidh na páistí ceithre leabhar a léamh… Read more »
Claregalway’s 23rd Annual Agricultural Show is fast approaching. It will take place on Sunday, August 18th in Duffy Equestrian Centre, Rockwood. This has been the venue for the show for a long number of years and is probably the most suitable venue with all its facilities in Claregalway. The committee is indebted to the Duffy… Read more »
A magnificent day was had by Lackagh Comhaltas at the recent Connacht Fleadh Cheoil, which took place last weekend in Carrick-on-Shannon (6th–7th July). Once again the Lackagh Branch of Comhaltas was very strongly represented on the day. A lot of hard work took place in the lead-up to the event. Well done to all who… Read more »
For the man with something to celebrate there is a cruise of a lifetime available as the Turloughmore Community Bus will take the people of the area to Inisheer on the Aran Islands. Cruise will leave Doolin in West Clare on Sunday 14th of July, departing the harbour at 10am and will take the gathering… Read more »
Congratulations to the juvenile Galway City Harriers athletes from Claregalway who won individual All-Ireland medals at the outdoor national athletics finals in Tullamore this past weekend. Left: Sean Kilmartin, Kiniska—Bronze medallist in the All-Ireland 250m hurdles final. Right: Cilin Greene, Kiniska—Silver medallist in the All-Ireland 100m final. Another Claregalway Juvenile, Evan McGuire (pictured centre) took two individual Golds at… Read more »
Date for your Diary—Self Help Africa Charity Dinner on Friday the 15th of November 2013 at 7.30pm in The Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway. Please share with your friends and thank you for all your help and support both now and in the past. Ronan Scully 087618 9094
Carnmore U12 Camogie team did the club proud recently in Loughrea in a tough match against Killimor in the County A Final. The final score was Carnmore 7–7 to Killimors 3–4. Carnmore dominated in Midfield with Caoimhe Grealish and Rhiann Heery in excellent form. Our defenders goalie Emily Duggan, Laoise Byrne, Aoibhinn Fox, Jane Glynn… Read more »
