Tá Coláiste na nGael Óg ag rith cúrsaí i mBaile Chláir na Gaillimhe do pháistí bunscoile agus dara leibhéal ag an gCáisc agus sa Samhradh. Coláiste na nGael Óg will commence Irish courses in Claregalway for primary and second level students next Easter and summer. Dátaí/Dates Cúrsa Bunscoile: Primary School 21ú–25ú Aibreán 2014 (Easter) 30ú Meitheamh–11ú Iúil 2014 (Summer)… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2014
Work on the construction of new motorway between Gort and Tuam in Co Galway is expected to begin this year (2014) when negotiations are finally concluded between the National Roads Authority and the contracting Consortium Direct Route, whose members include Roadbridge, John Sisk, and Lagan, three large Irish civil engineering firms. The Department of Public… Read more »
Alzheimer’s disease was first written about over a century ago in 1910. It is the most common type of dementia,is a progressive and irreversible disease of the brain, characterised by loss of intellectual function, chronic memory loss, language deterioration and personality change and affects over 35,000 people in Ireland today. Alzheimer’s is big business in… Read more »
Well done to all involved in the Comhaltas Mummers’ concert last weekend. It was highly entertaining and wonderful to see such young talent in the community. Lackagh Mummers presented two wonderful performances to packed houses at Turloughmore Social Centre. The demand for tickets for the Saturday night show was so great that the group decided… Read more »
On last Monday evening, the Claregalway Ladies All-Ireland Football Champions were given a civic reception, hosted by Galway Co Council at County Hall. Major of Co Galway Liam Carroll paid tribute to the achievements of the Claregalway team in taking the All-Ireland title and thanked the mentors and parents for the great work that has… Read more »
Carnmore Hurling Club are holding their Registration Night for all Senior and Juvenile members from U6 upwards, on Friday January 24th 2014 from 7–8.30pm. All players should be registered before training commences. We will have a raffle for each juvenile age group for people who register on the night. New members are welcome Registration forms… Read more »
The Reform Alliance, which includes Senator Fidelma Healy Eames, Denis Naughten TD and five other members of the Oireachtas are hosting a public Reform Conference in the RDS on Saturday the 25th of January 2014. Speaking in advance of the event, Senator Eames said the conference hopes to create ideas for job creation in Galway… Read more »
New Chairperson Patrick Killilea was elected chairperson of Carnmore Senior Hurling Club at the well attended AGM on the 30th of December 2013. He takes over from Brian Fox, to whom the club are very grateful for his hard work, as Chairperson, over the past four years. Patrick is wished the best as he takes… Read more »
Treat Café are currently taking registration for a six week baking course in their Lackagh Cafe. The course covers a wide range of delicious desserts and baked goods, everything from cookies for kids to elegant desserts such as profiteroles and roulades. Helen Maginn, owner of The Cake Fairy—a cake and dessert company founded in New… Read more »
Though we haven’t quite reached hungry gap territory yet, I think it’s fair to say at this stage that we are beginning to pass the point of plenty as far as last year’s harvest is concerned. We still have plenty to eat in the veg patch and in stores, but things are a little scarce and… Read more »
No fear! Gain confidence speaking in public Enjoy learning techniques for giving impromptu and prepared speeches Have fun developing your listening and speaking skills Visit the Corrib Toastmasters Oranmore Club in the Maldron Hotel for a supportive and practical way in which to learn how to become a more effective communicator. There is an enjoyable and… Read more »
On March 1st 2014, athletics legend Catherina McKiernan and comedian Maeve Higgins along with the Galway All Ireland winning camogie teams are taking part in The Run for Freedom in aid of PREDA. This 5km Run for Freedom is happening at 12pm on the famed Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway and is open to all. Last year, hundreds of runner of all abilities took… Read more »