The Claregalway Community Centre AGM is on Thursday February 19th at 8pm in the Centre. We invite all residents in the area to attend and ask that they lend their support in the running of the Centre. It is a wonderful amenity for the community and is used by large numbers of adults and children… Read more »
The key to understanding the meaning of Lent is simple: Baptism. Preparation for Baptism and for renewing baptismal commitment lies at the heart of the season. Since the Second Vatican Council, the Church has reemphasized the baptismal character of Lent, especially through the restoration of the Catechumenate and its Lenten rituals. Our challenge today is… Read more »
Well done to Fabienne Cooney and the Galway Senior ladies on their draw with Dublin in the National League last Sunday in Tuam Stadium. Three club members took part in the ladies Level 1 coaching course last Saturday at the New School in Claregalway. The Indoor Fitness training for all takes place on this Friday… Read more »
Planning permission has been granted for a new building for the secondary school in Claregalway. The Minister of Education has been given approval to build the development to Coláiste Bhaile Chláir at the Corporate Park subject to conditions. The new school in Claregalway will involve a 2-storey building with 17 specialist classrooms, 6 general classrooms,… Read more »
Lent is an attitude of honesty and humility. But Lent is also an attitude of relief and joy, knowing that our sins have been forgiven, that we have the chance as Pope Francis said, to get back on track and wipe our slate clean. These next weeks of Lent are a time for us to look deep… Read more »
Negotiations have resumed between GMIT and the owners of the former Corrib Great Southern Hotel, as the third level institute seeks to expand its Dublin Road campus to facilitate student numbers doubling in the coming years. The owners of the site, Trigo Property Company and Welcorrib Ltd are currently seeking a five-year extension on permission… Read more »
Delivering relevant local news content across a range of platforms will ensure the future of local newspapers in Ireland, stated Terry Kroeger, President and CEO Berkshire Hathaway Media, at a local newspaper symposium held in Croke Park last week. Over 150 delegates representing local weekly newspapers, national advertisers, advertising agencies and academia attended the Local Newspapers… Read more »
The country’s first support centre for families across the country with children who have been diagnosed with cancer will be opened in Oranmore by a charity which provides practical assistance as they go through treatment. The Hand in Hand Charity has been an invaluable source of assistance to distraught families since it was set up… Read more »
Up to 10,000 devotees per day are expected to flock to Galway this week for the Galway Solemn Novena, which commenced on Monday and takes place until next Tuesday 17th of February. The 2015 Novena centres on the message of The Church on the streets—living the Gospel today. This year marks the 30th Galway Solemn… Read more »
Claregalway/Carnmore Drama Group Compántas Lir grace the stage in An Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe on February 22nd with its production of Shelagh Stephenson’s award-winning comedy The Memory of Water. The group will present the play at the Galway city venue before they take on the Festival Circuit and will again be back for three nights after they… Read more »
Residents in Knockdoe on the busy N17 are unhappy at the delay in changing traffic calming measures there. They say fixtures are erected in the middle and at the side of the road over two years ago are dangerous for drivers and damaging for businesses in the area. Apart from complaints from residents about difficulty turning… Read more »
In a major jobs boost for Tuam, Steeltech, Ireland’s leading manufacturer of steel sheds, garages, home offices, chalets and greenhouses, plans to create up to 100 new jobs at the former Coca-Cola Plant at Galway Road which they have just purchased. The company, which has branches all over Ireland, plans to expand its business into… Read more »
