Ah the Easter Holidays are all but upon us thank God. While many of us might pine away for a large plate of rashers, sausages and eggs to start the weekend off on the right foot, I think it is safe to suggest that it would not be a tough sell getting the family to… Read more »
Congratulations to all of Claregalway and the surrounding areas for the massive turnout on Tuesday last for the Claregalway 5k fun-run/walk in aid of the Claregalway and District Day Care Centre. Over 360 participants took part in the 5k and raised €6,000 for the Claregalway & District Day Care Centre. First past the finish line was… Read more »
Trees are essential to our lives for several reasons. They provide us with oxygen, food, medicine, tools and shelter. Without trees, life as we know it would not exist. Believe it or not, trees are also essential in our relationship with God. In fact, the story of God’s great love for us is the story… Read more »
Allianz Hurling League Semi Finals Galway v Kilkenny on Easter Sunday 20th April in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. Tickets for this match can be purchased from Liam at Glynn’s Centra Carnmore, at the pre-purchase price, up to and including the 19th of April. Tickets for the Mackey Stand and North Stand are on sale. Prices are:… Read more »
New School Bank for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir Coláiste Bhaile Chláir are delighted to announce the introduction of our School Bank in association with Bank of Ireland Mervue. Our school bank will be set up and run by five of our students and a bank official from Bank of Ireland. Over 50 students applied for positions… Read more »
Naíonra Clúidín na mBabaí is a community based pre-school that caters for children aged 3 to 5 years. It is based in the GAA Clubhouse at Claregalway Community Centre. It was established over ten years ago and is fully compliant with HSE regulations. Our curriculum includes song, dance, drama, pre-reading and writing, physical education and… Read more »
The death has occurred of Michael Collins, Carnmore, Oranmore, Galway. Beloved husband of Maura and much loved father of Marion, John, Michael, Caroline, Declan and Anne. Sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughters, sisters Annie, Sally, Nonie, and Peggy, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Reposing at Síoraíocht within the grounds of the Church… Read more »
The long awaited approval for a sewerage scheme for Claregalway has finally come through after years of waiting. Milltown also has received approval and will now go to construction. Over the past number of years the pipes for the sewage treatment system were installed in both villages but then the process came to an abrupt… Read more »
At last, the signing of the contracts for the €550 million Gort to Tuam motorway will take place on Monday—with the creation of a possible 2,000 jobs in the process. A source in the National Roads Authority confirmed that the signing will take place next week after months of delays. The Taoiseach and the Minister… Read more »
I have a friend named Noel who owns a farm in the midlands. At times he has let me use his farm to put on events to raise money for children’s projects in Africa. The last time I was there he introduced me by saying: “I want to tell you why I let Ronan use… Read more »
An Irish charity is challenging adventure seekers to join it on a sporting trip with a difference to one of Africa’s most magical destinations. Well known Operation Transformation contestant Ronan Scully is looking for volunteers to join Self Help Africa at this year’s 14th annual Great Ethiopian Run through the heart of Addis Ababa, the… Read more »
Hay fever, known medically as Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, involves an allergic reaction to pollen from trees, grass and flowers. Normally your immune system fights off only those things that threaten your health, such as cold viruses, but an allergic person’s immune system releases the chemical histamine to fend off the presumed offender. Unfortunately, the side effects of histamine are… Read more »
