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The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan, and the Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform Brendan Howlin, have delivered Budget 2015. This Budget signifies a turning point in Ireland’s economic health and an end to the austerity Budgets of the past seven years. New measures which are primarily aimed at reducing the tax burden on low to… Read more »

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Well, thanks to the final decision of the Commission for Energy Regulation, we now know exactly what Irish Water will be charging us for water, at least from October 1 st 2014 to until nine months after our homes are metered. After this flat rate charging period is over, the size of your household bill will… Read more »

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I have noticed over my life, that to be a good person one does not need to depend on religion, status in life, job status, race, skin colour, what country they are from, political views or culture. It solely depends on how each of us treat others. I have also noticed that our ears are constantly… Read more »

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R.I.P. Andy McDonagh, Gortatleva, Claregalway. Reposing at Síoraíocht in the Grounds of the Church of the Assumption & St James, Claregalway tomorrow Sunday from 5pm. Removal at 7pm to the Church. Mass for Andy McDonagh on Monday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Claregalway Cemetery.  

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Students and teachers alike at Coláiste Bhaile Chláir have ditched the text book There was a time when teaching without a textbook would have been impossible. That time is gone. Today, Claregalway College in County Galway has made the impossible become true—with the help of Microsoft. “Our school is two years old” says Principal Alan… Read more »

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Garry Fox Memorial Cup ‘friendly’ Adult 7-a-side Competition at the Family Fun Day on 20th of September The School Road took the spoils for the second time as they battled against stiff competition from the Monivea Road team, the Lydican team, the Carnmore Village team and the Claregalway/Cloon (N17) team. The final against the N17… Read more »

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The River Clare Drainage Scheme will be carried out directly by the OPW workforce in order to minimise any further delays to the much-needed flood relief works in the Claregalway area. Progress on the River Clare Drainage Scheme in the Claregalway area has being delayed because of new requirements placed on the Department of Public… Read more »

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Some of the no-cost electricity saving tips recommended by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) are: Lighting Turn the lights off when leaving a room. Use task lighting rather than whole room lighting when a small amount of light is required. Regularly clean light fittings reflectors and lampshades. Timers Use the timer on your immersion heater…. Read more »

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The committee, members and players of Turloughmore Hurling Club are deeply disappointed that the Galway Competitions Control Committee overturned the outcome of a group game after an investigation determined an ineligible player was used. Defender Matthew Keating played in the United States during the summer having been granted an inter-county transfer. A stipulation of that type of… Read more »

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The blustery conditions of Knockdoemore on Sunday morning last did not thwart the determined efforts of a community to come together and launch their Buy a Block Campaign. The Cairde Mór Community Development Group, which promotes community endeavour in the Knockdoe, Lackagh and Bawnmore areas, were strongly supported in their launch by the officers & members… Read more »

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Sunrise and sunset this time of year are pretty intense. The month of September saw that beautiful Indian summer stretch of weeks we all hoped and prayed for. The kids swam in the sea right up until last weekend and the water was still nice and warm. As much as I loved it, and long… Read more »

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The following essay was written by first year Coláiste Bhaile Chláir student Louise Mahoney The school community in Claregalway secondary school is very strong. With roughly 400 pupils in first and second year, there is a lot of sharing, communication and co-operation needed to keep the school running smoothly. Mr Mongey and all the staff have… Read more »