All Roads led to Mullingar on Saturday 30th November as the Green and Gold of Claregalway descended on St Lomans GAA for the Intermediate Ladies encounter against hot favourites Thomas Davis of Dublin in the All Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Final. The atmosphere was all the better because of the Large Claregalway support on the day…. Read more »
Corribboxing Club recently achieved one of the biggest wins the country has seen this year with Claregalway native Liane Martyn and Dave Shortt both claiming Five Nations Kickboxing Titles. Shortt made short work of his opponent Sean Parkin (Scottish champion), and KOd him in first round with a spinning back kick followed by a straight left hand…. Read more »
Santa’s Little Helpers get Sparkly! Senior Infants from Scoil Bhríde in Lackagh became Santa’s Little Helpers for a day this week when they worked merrily away making special Magical Reindeer Food for all the children of Galway to leave for Rudolph and friends on Christmas Eve! The children, with the help of their parents and… Read more »
Long-range weather guru Ken Ring is predicting a frosty Christmas for Ireland this year, with the south of the country most likely to get a festive snowfall. The long-range forecaster, who predicted the country’s record-breaking July heatwave, says there will be plunging, sub-zero temperatures on Christmas Eve. He also predicted that 2014 will bring in… Read more »
GIY announces winning community food-growing projects to be funded by the GIY Get Ireland Growing Fund, in partnership with AIB. Seventy-two community based food-growing projects, including voluntary groups, residents associations, schools and hospitals are to benefit from grants of up to €5000 from the GIY (Grow It Yourself) Get Ireland Growing Fund, in partnership with… Read more »
The construction of the bypass for Claregalway is dependent on the Gort–Tuam Motorway being completed—this is why there is such a major interest locally in this project kicking off. It has been confirmed by senior officials with Galway County Council that the inner relief road will be constructed but only once the Gort–Tuam Motorway is… Read more »
November has always had a special significance as the start of the winter season. We remember those we once knew but are now dead, and we ask God to show mercy to them. We also pray to them to help us to live out our lives as lovingly as some of them did. These faithful… Read more »
Kanchi, a not for profit disability organisation have recently launched ‘ Kanchi 500’ coinciding with UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. ‘Kanchi 500’ is a national awareness campaign which will take place from 2nd–6th December 2013 providing 500 people across Ireland with disability awareness training, free of charge. Kanchi have partnered with Medtronic, Dell,… Read more »
Benefit Concert in Aid of Lackagh Parish Centre A treat is in store for the people of east Galway on December 6th when The Midlands Sopranos & Tenors from Banagher, Co Offaly, will present a benefit concert of Popular, Operatic and Christmas songs. Under the direction of Swiss conductor, Walter Hein, this gem of a concert… Read more »
Claregalway U16s played Caherlistrane in the C Championship Final on Saturday morning last. When the Teams arrived in Annaghdown early the Pitch was covered in dense fog but thankfully it had lifted by the 11am throw-in. Claregalway started the better and scored an early goal and point but it was Caherlistrane who finished the half… Read more »
Overcome that fear now! Improve your Communication & Leadership Skills Gain confidence speaking in public Learning techniques for impromptu & prepared speeches Enjoy speaking in public in a welcoming club environment Visit the Corrib Toastmasters Club For a supportive and practical way to become a more effective communicator. Friendly learning environment attracting a diverse range… Read more »
The passing of Danny Frank Monaghan brought widespread sadness to the area. Danny was much loved and highly respected in the community. He always had time for people and loved to chat with neighbours, relations and friends. Over many years Danny played a major role in the community of Lackagh and Turloughmore. A keen hurler… Read more »
