Remedial works to the bridge in Claregalway are expected to continue for another five weeks as part of the old structure is replaced as part of overall flood alleviation works in the area. The first phase of the works, which is to install a new parapet system o the bridge, is taking place on the… Read more »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
Claregalway National School Embraces EU Lifelong Learning Comenius Project
Claregalway National School is currently taking part in its third European Comenius Project, joined by schools in France, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Turkey and Romania. The partner schools’ focus is to develop children’s awareness of water in our lives. Children and teachers from all the schools involved will work collaboratively to collect date on water usage… Read more »
No Chance of Early Start to New Motorway as Government Funding Fails to Materialise
The prospects of the Gort–Tuam Motorway starting early in the New Year have been dealt a huge blow with the National Roads Authority confirming that no contracts have been signed for the project. More than three months ago the Government announced the commencement of the 57 kilometre motorway as part of its stimulus package but… Read more »
Claregalway Senior Ladies 2012 Division 1 League Winners
Claregalway Intermediate Ladies played Corofin in the Division 1 League Final on Sunday last 4th November in Milltown. Claregalway started well and raced into an early lead of 1-3 to a point but Corofin rallied and the scores were level 1-3 apiece after 10mins. Despite playing against the slight breeze Claregalway were on top for… Read more »
Claregalway & Carnmore Senior Citizens November 2012 Update
The Claregalway / Carnmore Senior Citizen A.G.M. took place on the 30th Oct 2012. The new officers elected are: Ger McManus, Chairperson Vincent Moran, Treasurer Brid Conneely, Secretary A big thank you to the outgoing treasurer Pat O’Connell who did a brilliant job as treasurer over the past few years. We welcome our new treasurer Vincent… Read more »
Claregalway Handball Club November 2012 Update
The World Handball Championships took place from October 11th–21st in Citywest, Dublin. The event was a huge event with over 2,000 competitors from 27 different countries. Our local club was well represented with 24 players entering. The event comprised of two codes of handball, the 40×20 4 wall and also the hugely popular One Wall… Read more »
Exhibition Of Clare River Flood Alleviation Works To Go On Display In The Arches Hotel
Independent Deputy for Galway West, Noel Grealish has welcomed the announcement that an exhibition of the Claregalway and Clare River flood alleviation works are to go public display on Friday 16th November in the Arches Hotel, Claregalway at 11 a.m. ‘This exhibition will be launched by the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW,… Read more »
Claregalway GAA Fashion Show 2012 Report
The Third Fashion Extravaganza was held in the Clayton Hotel last Thursday October 25th. The evening began with Music by Suite Strings which created a lovely atmosphere in the bar prior to the show. Executive Club Chairman, Tony Clarke opened the Fashion show by welcoming the audience and thanked everyone, in particular the organising committee… Read more »
Claregalway Ladies GAA October 2012 Update
Claregalway U-12 Gold Panel – Winners of D Championship V Caherlistrane Front Row L-R: Kaitlin Doherty, Cheleen Trill, Shannon O Connell, Emily Duggan, Kathelynn Roche, Kate Slevin, Kiara Kearney, Saoirse Moran. Back Row L-R: Sarah McHale, Nicola King, Ciara Burke, Mary Duggan, Irene Ciobanu, Miriam Greene, Laura Flynn, Niamh McGrath, Kaitlin Quinn (Capt) Missing from… Read more »
Galway Website Nominated For Prestigious National Award
An innovative Galway based website that promotes learning and revision for students outside the classroom has been nominated for a prestigious national web design award. Created by Kieran Coleman and Ronan Scully of Self Help Africa, www.thebigtest.ie has been short-listed as a finalist in this year’s 2012 Eircom sponsored Golden Spider Awards competition. thebigtest.ie not… Read more »
Grow Your Way Out Of Food Poverty
10% of People in Ireland living in Food Poverty Home-grown food could help lift people out of the Food Poverty trap Average sized vegetable patch can yield €500 worth of food each year GIY calls on Government to make more land available for allotments Not for profit organisation GIY (Grow it Yourself) Ireland has today… Read more »
Could You Give A Child Two Years Extra Life Expectancy?
We live in very difficult times in Ireland at the moment but we live in a country with clean air, water and healthy food. Doctors have proven that these simple things can add 2 years life expectancy to a child who lives in an area affected by the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Accident.