Well done to the Intermediate Ladies who defeated Killannin on Saturday in Annaghdown by 2–19 to 3–7 in the County Semi-Final. Claregalway will play Clonbur in the County final on Saturday 14th September. U16 Ladies await the playoff between Moycullen and Corofin for the League Final which is fixed for Wednesday 4th September. Training continues… Read more »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
Centres of Excellence Must Mean Standards of Excellence
Dear Editor, The HSE setting up Centres of Excellence was so that all services based within a wide catchment area would be under one roof. This was in order to save money and that you’d have a more effective service for patients. But Centres of Excellence must mean best practice in all areas of service… Read more »
WiseWords—Kids College Bound?
I know. You are getting ready to send your kid out the door and off to college in a week or two, and it has just dawned on you that they know absolutely nothing about living on their own. Your years of caring for them, and your parenting efforts, have been minimised into the space… Read more »
West Coast Exotics Open Garden
West Coast Exotics in Kinvara, Co. Galway, will be hosting an Open Garden every weekend in September to raise funds for East Galway Animal Rescue and Galway Hospice. There will be complimentary refreshments and the entrance fee is whatever you decide to donate.
Local Resident Sue Redmond Completes Ironman Challenge
After 6 years of competing in triathlons I decided it was time to take on the big one—Ironman. Ironman consists of a 3.8km Swim, 180km Bike and if that’s not enough throw in a marathon on top (42km Run). A year ago I signed up to Ironman Sweden, that’s how long it takes to get… Read more »
Coláiste Bhaile Chláir August 2013 Updates
Preparations have taken place during the summer to get the new Secondary School for Claregalway ready for the opening on Monday September 2nd. There will be an open evening for parents, students, teachers and others on Friday August 30th. “It has been a busy time for everybody but the builders are on target to have… Read more »
Tributes as Jarlath McDonagh Bows Out of Public Life
The Chairman of the Galway-Roscommon Educational and Training Board (ETB), Pat Gilmore, has paid tribute to the years of work for the educational sector in Galway by Cllr Jarlath McDonagh, who has announced his retirement from politics. He says Cllr McDonagh has been most notable for his work as Adult Education Organiser for the former… Read more »
Claregalway/Lackagh Community Games U12 Girls—National Finals Winners
Claregalway/Lackagh U12 Girls soccer team competed in U12 Girls seven-a-side outdoor Soccer competition at Community Games Nationals Finals in Athlone IT on Saturday and Sunday 17th and 18th August. Claregalway/Lackagh U12 Girls celebrate receiving gold medals and trophy in Athlone IT after winning National Final Back L-R: Rosanna Martyn, Chellene Trill, Medb Mc Carthy, Emma… Read more »
Active Citizenship Course for Rural Women in Leadership & Politics
Are you a Community Activist/ Volunteer or person interested in being more active in your Community in County Galway, East of the Corrib? Then this short course (FETAC Level 6) is for you. It provides participants with an opportunity to identify core skills and gain practical knowledge towards action. The aim of the course is… Read more »
R.I.P. Patrick Fox, Carnmore
The death has occurred of Patrick Fox, Manchester and late of Ballinacregg, Carnmore, Galway. Reposing at his sisters residence Mary Duffy, Knockroe, Attymon from 4pm–8pm this Wednesday evening, funeral mass tomorrow Thursday in the church of the Assumption, St.James, Claregalway at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to Manchester. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to… Read more »
Volunteers are the Heart & Soul of Claregalway Day Care Centre
Claregalway & District Day Care Centre is an unassuming, bright, bungalow in the heart of Claregalway village. Inside the building is a community of volunteers working to facilitate a group of elderly people as they socialise and relax. The Centre is located beside the Claregalway Dental Surgery and opposite the church on the N17. Volunteer… Read more »
R.I.P. John Murphy, Liscaninane
Peacefully; sadly missed by his wife Sheila, sons Malachy and Michael, daughters Julie, Catherine and Mary, sister Kathleen, brother Walter, in laws, grandchildren, niece, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace Reposing at Lackagh Mortuary Chapel this (Friday) evening from 5.30pm with Removal at 7.30pm to the Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh. Funeral Mass on Saturday… Read more »