Around 20 families who were forced out by severe flooding two years ago are expected to get up to €200,000 each to buy new homes. They were among the worst affected by the floods, which damaged the homes of thousands of people around the country. They are set to get compensation to buy or build… Read more »
Michael, also known as Mickie, Hanley, Carnmore, Oranmore. Reposing at Claregalway Mortuary Chapel within the grounds of Church of the Assumption & St James tomorrow Saturday from 4pm. Removal at 6.30pm to adjacent church. Mass for Mickie Hanley on Sunday at 1.30pm. Funeral afterwards to Claregalway cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations if desired… Read more »
On Saturday last 24th September, Claregalway Junior Ladies took part in the Tesco All Ireland Sevens At Naomh Mearnog G.A.A. club. Having played 4 games in their group, they came out on top and played a quarter final against Mungrets St.Paul’s which they won well. They played St.Sylvester’s in the semi-final and again the Claregalway… Read more »
I am writing now to you to let you know that I recently started working for the Irish charity Self Help Africa (Visit www.selfhelpafrica.org to find out more). For over 25 years Self Help Africa has been working to alleviate poverty and hunger amongst some of the poorest people on earth. It is challenging work,… Read more »
I was moved by Stephen Long’s post asking for help on locating his kin. I have never considered using this newsletter as a channel for finding relatives—the moment of eureka on doing so must have passed me by—albeit I would like to do the same. Please consider posting this in your newsletter as well. My… Read more »
A Chara, I am holding a series of clinics on next Friday 30th September. The timetable is as follows; 11.00 a.m. – Menlo Park Hotel, Galway City 2:00 p.m. – Coach House Hotel, Oranmore 3:00 p.m. – Paddy Burke’s Clarinbridge 4:30 p.m. – Arches Hotel, Claregalway
My great grandfather was Michael Long born in Galway, Ireland. I am not exactly sure where or when but potentially in the 1865–70 range. His wife’s name was Catherine Walsh, also from Galway but it is not clear if they were married before he emigrated to Boston, MA. He had two sisters, Mary and Katherine… Read more »
With the national focus on new work opportunities, South West Gnó Skillnet in conjunction with a Galway based firm are running an innovative training programme for jobseekers and the self-employed, based on building a successful business using the internet. Supported by Southwest Gno Skillnet, the training programme will take place in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel on Thursday 29 September… Read more »
U14 Tigers bowed out of the Championship on Sunday when they played away to League winners St Furseys in the Semi Final. Furseys dominated for most of the first half creating many scoring opportunities but excellent work from Rebecca Downes and the Claregalway full back line of Gwen Horkan, Ellen Connolly & Deirdre Keane denied them on many occassions.
By Declan Tierney, Connacht Tribune The height of a wall being constructed in Claregalway by the Office of Public Works is causing some consternation locally – it is claimed that it is blocking the view of the old Franciscan Abbey. And it has been learned that a letter has been set to the OPW from… Read more »
AN application for funding of more than €100.000 for the provision of a children’s playground in the Lackagh area is set to be approved next week, according to two local Fine Gael representatives. Planning permission for the 940 square-metre playground was granted by Galway County Council last month and the project should get the green… Read more »
A Claregalway Irish dancer is being featured in a TV documentary after winning her fifth world title in a row earlier this year. Claire Greaney (21, pictured above with her parents Martin Joe and Mary) has been dancing for the past 17 years and on Easter Saturday last again won the World Irish Dancing Championships…. Read more »
