Claregalway GAA Club Notes – June 12th 2022

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Fixtures and results: Our Senior men have made the Division 2 league Semi Final and take on Moycullen this coming Friday (17th June) in Moycullen. Throw in is at 20:00. A great league campaign from the lads. Please support them this coming Friday if you can! We’ve been drawn in Group 3 of the Senior… Read more »

R.I.P. MURPHY, Phelim, Waterview, Turloughmore, Galway

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The death has occurred of Phelim MurphyWaterview, Turloughmore, Galway Phelim Murphy, Waterview, Turloughmore, Co. Galway, June 10th 2022. Peacefully, in the loving care of his family at his home. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie, his sisters Dolly (Murphy), Mamie (Conneely) and Margo (Loughnane), grandson Roy Murphy, great-grandchildren Ross Junior Furey, Reilly Furey, Robin Murphy… Read more »

Paraic’s Tips For Your Garden In June

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“Hello, June. It’s been a while since I seen you last.” June embraces the start of the summer colour, including popular cottage garden plants like scented lavenders, colourful lupins, exotic lilies and dozens of perennial flowering plants. Many of the perennial plants flower from now until early autumn and come back year after year. June… Read more »

SuperValu launches revamped Hughes’ Claregalway store following significant investment

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New-look store to offer new craft delicatessen, bakery, Happy Pear section & new seating area to enjoy a cuppa and a chat with friends. Hughes’ Claregalway has been at the heart of the community since 1929 10th June 2022 – SuperValu, Ireland’s leading food retailer, will launch its new look, state-of-the-art store in Claregalway on Friday, June… Read more »

R.I.P. KING, Joseph (Joe), Lydican Road, Kiltulla, Oranmore, Galway

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Joseph (Joe) King, 7th June 2022, at home, surrounded by his family. Pre-deceased by his parents Eddie and Nellie and his sister Helen. Beloved husband of Mairead and dearly loved father of Helena, Martin and Padraic. Sadly, missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Aaron and Laura, son-in-law Kevin, daughter-in-law Laura, brothers Mike and Gerry,… Read more »

R.I.P. NEVIN, Johnny, Cahergowan, Claregalway, Co. Galway

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Johnny Nevin, Cahergowan, Claregalway, Co. Galway and formerly of Terryglass, Co. Tipperary. Suddenly, on June 5th 2022. Deeply missed by his loving wife Mags, son Jack, daughter Kate, mother Mary and sister Bridget (Haugh), brothers in law P J and Michael Heffernan, sister in law Anne Heffernan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Predeceased… Read more »

Claregalway GAA Club Notes – 29th May 2022

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Fixtures and results: Our Senior men have two matches in quick succession over the coming fortnight. On Friday the 3rd of June we are at home in Knockdoemore against Moycullen. Throw in is at 20:00. The following week on Thursday the 9th at 20:00 is away against Spiddal. Our Junior A’s are out in Division… Read more »

R.I.P. LENIHAN, John (Jackie), Lakeview, Claregalway, Co. Galway

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The death has occurred of John (Jackie) LenihanLakeview, Claregalway, Galway Peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Anne and much loved sons Gordon, Kenneth, Sylvester and daughter Colette (Connolly). Sadly missed by his loving grandchildren, Ailbhe, Siofra, Sarah, James, Anna, Orla, Emily, Keira, Aly and Ethan,… Read more »

A century of service from Hughes in Claregalway

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 BY DECLAN VARLEY, Galway Advertiser, Thu, Jun 02, 2022 Through all of the major world events of the last century, world war, the foundation of the State and the evolution of a new Ireland, one constant in Claregalway has been the practise of locals getting their groceries and essential from the local Hughes family. Now,… Read more »

Turloughmore Astro Turf

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On frday last Lackagh National School or Scoil Bhride, Lackagh had the official opening of their Astro turf pitches. For many years Lackagh School struggled with facilities and operated from an old building and 11 pre fabs and poor sports facilities for the pupils of the school. After many years of hard work and dedication… Read more »

Claregalway GAA Club notes – 22/5/2022

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Fixtures and results: Our Senior men drew 0-12 to 1-9 against Salthill last Friday the Division 2 League. Junior A’s won out against Ballinasloe in the Division 4B league on Sunday on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-7. Junior B’s were defeated by Kilconly in the championship on Friday on a scoreline of 1-12 to… Read more »

Aisling Kearney Burke – Award winner

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Lackagh entrepreneur Aisling Kearney Burke took the Overall Award at the Atlantic Technology University Award ceremony sponsored by Bank of Ireland at their Mainguard Streeet facilities last week. In 2014 Aisling Kearney Burke set up her own Beechmount Art Studio in Lackagh and the following year set up Paintclub. The setting up of Painclub quickly… Read more »