Parents in Claregalway have been reassured that a pledge to open the village’s first secondary school will be honoured by September 2013 if patronage is granted to County Galway Vocational Education Committee. A decision on patronage is due by late May but at this month’s VEC meeting in Athenry, CEO Joe McDonagh said he understood… Read more »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
Claregalway Ladies GAA April 2012 News
U16 Div 3 Team had a busy week. On Saturday 7th in Knockdoemore after putting a great performance lost to Clonbur on a score of 3–6 to 3–3. Then on the Monday they played an understrength Dunmore Team and came away with a first win of the league on a score of 6–8 to 4–1…. Read more »
Claregalway & Lackagh Community Games April 2012 Updates
Claregalway & Lackagh Community Games Athletics Sports Day on Saturday 21st of April at The Regional Sports Ground, Dangan Newcastle, Galway commencing 2pm sharp. Entries will be taken from 1.30–2pm. Entry fee €2 per child. Track events U8 60m, 80m U10 100m, 200m, 60m hurdles U12 100m, 600m U13 900m walk U14 100m, 800m, 80m… Read more »
Playground Officially Opened in Lackagh
The wonderful new facility, Lackagh playground was officially opened by Lackagh Parish Priest Fr Des Walsh who cut the ribbon on Sunday last. Hundreds of people gathered and walked from Lackagh Parish Church to the playground. Speaking at the opening, Chairman of Cairde Mór, John Morrin, welcomed everyone and paid tribute to Fr Walsh who… Read more »
Claregalway Hotel 2012 Spring Wedding Showcase
Looking for a venue to host your dream wedding day? A visit to our 2012 Spring Wedding Showcase event between 12 noon and 6pm this Easter Weekend, Sunday 8th and Monday 9th April is a necessity to those planning their nuptials, so grab your friends or your partner-to-be and explore all that this stunning wedding venue has… Read more »
GIY Event at The Organic Centre, Rossinver
Saturday April 14th from 2–4pm Admission is free This event marks the start of GIY week in Connaught. The Organic Centre in Rossinver, Co Leitrim have invited all GIY groups in Connaught to attend a special event to launch GIY Week in the region. So, come along for… A seed sowing demonstration Top Tips on seeds… Read more »
Meeting for Older Adults in The Claregalway Hotel
Open invitation to all older adults in the area to attend an Active Listening Workshop in the Claregalway Hotel on April 13th from 11am–1pm. As part of the Galway Age Friendly Programme, the group wishes to hear the views across 8 key areas to do with: Housing and Home Transport Social Participation Respect and Social… Read more »
Claregalway Church Holy Week Ceremonies 2012
Palm Sunday 1st of April Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament after the 11am Mass until Rosary & Benediction at 4pm. Tuesday 3rd of April Penitential Service at 8pm with visiting Priests Wednesday 4th of April Mass at 9.30am and 8pm (with Folk Choir) Holy Thursday 5th of April Mass of Chrism at 11am in the… Read more »
Claregalway Ladies Football April 2013 Updates
Claregalway U14 Ladies took part in the Galway Feile on Sunday last April 1st. Based at the wonderful new Pitch in Maree for the Group games, Claregalway began the defence of their title County Title playing Kilkerrin-Clonberne at 11:10. After a slow start the Claregalway Girls scored two goals before halftime and led at the… Read more »
Mayor’s Praise for Claregalway Drama Festival
Mayor of County Galway, Councillor Michael Maher was high in his praise for Claregalway Festival of Drama who completed their thirtieth year at Claregalway Leisure Centre. Cllr Maher added his appreciation to the hardworking team that made the festival so successful and to acknowledge their success in thirty years of Drama made a special presentation… Read more »
Recognise Your Unique Song
Your Uniqueness I was recently strutting my stuff on the catwalk for Siobhan Carroll’s ACT meningitis charity along with the brilliant Ollie Canning one of Galway’s all time greats, and what a reception he got and it made me realize that we all have our own unique song to sing in life. Have you ever stopped to think what a brilliant, unique and… Read more »
Growing with GIY in County Galway
More and more people across Ireland have made the decision to Grow It Yourself. Whether it is to provide tastier vegetables for their families, cut out some of the chemicals in their food, save money or just feel a sense of achievement, many people are returning to their gardens and allotments to get growing. With… Read more »