I am writing to you as a representative of the Irish Charity Self Help Africa to ask you to consider running a small fundraising event, perhaps a coffee morning or something along those lines for Self Help Africa around Friday the 25th of May which is World Africa Day or whenever the opportunity might arise over the next… Read more »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
Claregalway Ladies GAA May 2012 Updates
U12 Green played Corofin on Monday evening in Claregalway in the second last game of the league. The Claregalway Girls started the strongest with the Claregalway defenders in particular putting up a brilliant performance. Scores were hard won but it was Claregalway who led at the break on a 2–5 to 1–1 scoreline. The second half began with the same intensity with Corofin putting… Read more »
Claregalway National School May 2012 News
A family fun-day is currently been organised by the parents of Claregalway National School for Sunday the 27th of May at our local GAA grounds and Community Centre. It will be starting at 2:30pm and finishing at 6pm. The day will be focused on the kids having lots of fun and the kind of fun where… Read more »
Western Family History Association Meeting in Claregalway Hotel
The Western Family History Association is a genealogy association based in Galway. It is a self-help group for its members and does not carry out research. The Association holds regular meetings throughout the year where a guest speaker talks about a genealogical topic. There also are other activities such as workshops and excursions to places… Read more »
Claregalway Ladies GAA May 2012 News
U12 Gold played away to Craughwell on Saturday morning in their final league group game. The girls as always fought hard and were trailing by just 2 points at the break. Despite a trojan effort from the Claregalway Girls, Craughwell were the strongest team on the day. The U12 Greens played away to Salthill on Sunday… Read more »
Claregalway Second-Level School Progress
Parents in Claregalway recently received several welcome news updates regarding the establishment of the new second-level school in Claregalway in 2013. Parents’ Committee members Paddy Tobin and Michael Hannon have had contact and discussions in recent months with TDs, Councillors, Council Officials, and Education Officials. The following updates have been received. Patronage Co. Galway VEC… Read more »
Greenieland News—Dragon’s Den Experience
We arrived at the secret filming location in Dublin with a lot of trepidation. The big day had finally arrived where we could share our business idea with the top business people in Ireland. We were looking for and investment of €70,000 for 25% of our business. As we arrived we were met by the… Read more »
R.I.P. Margaret Hughes
The death has occurred of Margaret Hughes, (née Murray) of Claregalway, Co. Galway. Late of Presentation Road, Galway; wife of the late Micheál (peacefully) at her home in the loving care of her family; deeply regretted by her daughters Mary and Eva, son Mike, son-in-law Kevin, beloved grandchildren James and Grace, her sisters Sheila, Eva… Read more »
R.I.P. Mike Thornton
The death has occurred of Mike Thornton of Lydican, Oranmore, Galway. Suddenly, at his home. Mike, beloved husband of Mary; much loved father of Colin, Niamh, Shauna and uncle to his special nephew Alan; deeply regretted by his sister Margaret, brothers Frank, David, Paul and Edmund; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, Mary’s family and friends (Dunmore) and… Read more »
Health & Herbs April 2012 Updates
Courgette, Carrot and Hazelnut Bake by Liz Nolan, Nutritional Therapist & Weight Loss Management This makes a great supper dish or lunch served with a green salad. For a more substantial meal the mixture can be poured into a pre baked wholemeal pastry case and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese. 2 leeks washed, trimmed and finely… Read more »
Claregalway Ladies GAA April 2012 Updates
Senior ladies played Kilkerrin-Clonberne in round 2 of the Division 1 league on Sunday in Claregalway. This was again a well contested game with an Orla Dixon goal seperating the Teams at half time 1–4 to 0–4. Kilkerrin-Clonberne aided by the stiff breeze applied plenty of preasure in the second half but strong defending by… Read more »
Connaught Regional Gathering of GIY
Saturday April 21st 2012 at 10am in the Claregalway Hotel, Claregalway. Registration from 9.30am. Our Speakers are Klaus Laitenberger, Dermot Carey, Trevor Sargent and Kay Sinnott. Klaus Laitenberger Klaus is well known to new and established vegetable growers in Ireland. His book Vegetables for The Irish Garden has become the bible for GIYers as it’s easy to… Read more »