R.I.P. TONERY, Peter, Rockwood, Claregalway, Bohermore, Galway

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Formerly of Tonery’s Bar, Bohermore. Suddenly at his home. Beloved husband of Lillian. Will be sadly missed by his wife, his heartbroken children Peadar, James, Claire and Emmajane, sisters Breda and Ann, brothers PJ, Tom and Terrance, daughters-in-law Joleene and Aisling, son-in-law William, grandchildren Tommy, Peter, Eddie, Bruce and Harvey, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives,… Read more »

Varley back with cracking new novel

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Varley back with cracking new novel  Galway Advertiser, Thu, Jul 07, 2022 When Eilis Hanrahan, a bank clerk in the Midlands discovers that her husband is to be jailed for a serious sexual assault, leaving herself and their two children to fend for themselves, her world seems on the verge of collapse. Friends, neighbours, and… Read more »

Claregalway GAA Club notes – w/e June 2022

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Fixtures and results:Our seniors picked up the 3 Dental Division 2 league title last Friday evening in Kenny Park, beatingBearna on a score line of 2:09 to 0:12. The match was played in ideal conditions with great displaysfrom both sides. We came under most pressure for a spell in the second half down to 14… Read more »

Claregalway GAA Club notes – w/e 26th June 2022

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Fixtures and results: Our Seniors have made it to the Division 2 league final. Match is against Bearna this coming Friday (1st of July) at 19:45. Venue is TBC at time of writing. We’ve had a great league campaign and it would be great to see as many Balchies as possible out to support the… Read more »

Passing of Tony Egan,Kiltrogue, Claregalway

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The passing of Tony egan of Kiltrogue last week left a community deeply saddened but filled with fond memories. Tony was a man who was well known and liked, a man who grew up in difficult circumstances and went on to become a hugely acknowledged and accomplished tradesman long before there were qualifications for any… Read more »

R.I.P. FORDE, Maura, Liscaninane, Claregalway, Co. Galway

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The death has occurred of Mary Forde (née Cahill), Liscaninane, Claregalway, County Galway, on 25th June 2022, unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at University Hospital Galway. Beloved wife of John, and much loved mother of Anne-Marie, Sean, Ita, Sinead, Lucy and Claire. Adored grandmother to her nineteen grandchildren. Revered by her son-in-laws Jimmy,… Read more »

R.I.P. EGAN, Tony, Kiltrogue, Claregalway, Co. Galway

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Tony Egan, Kiltrogue, Claregalway, Co. Galway, June 20th 2022, Peacefully in UCHG after a short illness; Predeceased by his parents John and Ellen and brother Patrick. Sadly missed by his sisters Mary and Eileen, brothers in law nieces, nephews and his many friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace Reposing at Our Lady’s Chapel on Friday evening (June 24th)… Read more »

Claregalway GAA Club notes – w/e 19th june 2022

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Fixtures and results:Our Senior men beat Moycullen last Friday in the Division 2 Semi Final on a scoreline of 2-12 to 3- A great league campaign from the lads. A league final awaits – fixture TBCWe’ve been drawn in Group 3 of the Senior Championship alongside: Killannin, Milltown, St.Michaels, Caherlistrane and Monivea-Abbey.Provisional fixtures are below…. Read more »

The death has occurred of Martin MurphyRock Road, Lydican, Claregalway, Galway, H91 DK91

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Peacefully, after a long illness borne with great dignity. Pre-deceased by his infant son Francis and by his father Timmy, sister Vera and brother Dessie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, daughters Caroline, Stephanie, Samantha and Sandra, son Kenny and their mother Noreen, his mother Bridie, sisters Patricia and Amanda, brothers PJ and Eddie,… Read more »

R.I.P. MOYLAN, John, Claregalway

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Formerly of Claregalway who died very peacefully on Monday, 20 June, 2022 in the wonderful care of the staff at Brampton Residential Home with his devoted family by his side. Dearly beloved husband of Peggy and much-loved father of Kieran and Fiona. Adored grandfather of Leanne, Matthew and Abigail, and father-in-law of Adrian.John will be… Read more »

Turlough’loses hurling legend

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It was with great sadness that Turloughmore Hurling club learned of the passing of Phelim Murphy. He was simply a Turloughmore and a Galway hurling legend. If you judge a man by what he leaves after him, then his legacy will pass the test of time. When someone is known by their first name, as… Read more »

R.I.P. DUGGAN, Geraldine (nee Crowe), St. Bridget’s Terrace, Prospect Hill, Galway, Co. Galway

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Peacefully at University Hospital Galway after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of P.J. Will be sadly missed by her husband, daughter Maria, son Henry, grandchildren James, Harry, Evelyn and Lilymae, brothers Patrick, Michael and Christopher, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and a wide… Read more »