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Plans to pay homage to carpentry, a trade that dates to biblical times, in County Galway, are being progressed. The Claregalway Historical & Cultural Society is inviting competitive tenders to renovate a derelict cottage and shed at Rooaunmore, Claregalway. The society is planning to build a Carpenters Museum that would house around thirty or forty old style… Read more »
by Frank Kearney Thomas Flynn was born into the family-run business started by his great-grandfather, Thomas Kearney. At the time the family lived at Carnoneen or Lackagh in a thatched dwelling which later became the Sunday Shop, now demolished, which was situated west of the present bar and lounge. Thomas Kearney had twelve in a… Read more »
The award winning production of The Way You Look Tonight by local drama group Compántas Lir will be staged over three nights at An Taibhdhearc. The play will run in An Taibhdhearc on Thursday April 11th, Friday April 12th and Saturday April 13th and tickets are now on sale and are selling fast because of… Read more »
The death has occurred of Joseph Martin (Joe) Dooley, of Carnmore East, Oranmore, Galway. Formerly of Bohermore, Galway City. Reposing at ‘Sioraíocht’, in the grounds of the Church of the Assumption & St. James, Claregalway on Sunday, 7th April, from 5pm. Removal at 7pm to the adjacent church. Requiem Mass for Joe Dooley on Monday,… Read more »
The death has occurred of Brigid Grealish, (née Greaney) of Carnmore, Oranmore, and formerly Kiltrogue, Claregalway, Co. Galway beloved wife of the late Peter and much loved mother of James, Michael (Mickey), Paddy, Martin, John, Noel, Thomas, Raymond, Una and the late Murty. Sadly missed by her sons and daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren and… Read more »
Claregalway National School Parents Association recently held a Bingo night in the Claregalway Hotel. It was a great success and €500 was was raised on the night. Read the Parent’s Association report from Clement Shevlin below. Hi Everyone, well we had a fantastic Bingo night with over 120 kids and parents turning up on such a… Read more »
Speaking at the closing of the Claregalway Festival of Drama, Michael Hession thanked the many people who had made the festival such a success. Special tribute was paid to the sponsors and advertisers. Mary Kelly made a presentation to Festival President Mary Moran and Secretary Sheila Hession made a presentation to Adjudicator Tom Byrne in… Read more »
One of the most controversial stretches of road in the county has received funding which will allow it to go to the compulsory purchase order stage. The Claregalway Bypass was rubbished by the last Government on the grounds that the Gort to Tuam motorway would take the traffic away from the village. But now it… Read more »
Claregalway’s Educate Together school will be part of a national fundraising initiative this Friday when it takes part in the One Day Together event. Teachers, children and parents will play their part in the annual day of fund raising to support multi-denominational, child-centred education.
Palm Sunday, 24th March Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament (for the protection of the unborn) after the 11 o’clock Mass until Rosary & Benediction at 4.00 p.m. Spy Wednesday, 27th March Masses at 9:30am and 7:30pm. Followed by Easter Confessions and Penitential Service at 8pm. Holy Thursday, 28th March Mass of the Chrism — 11am in the Cathedral…. Read more »
It’s full steam ahead as builders are due to be announced within the next ten days for the interim accommodation for Claregalway’s new secondary school Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, which was granted planning permission last week. The project is now moving along so rapidly, that not alone is the interim accommodation due to come on stream… Read more »
County Galway VEC welcomes the granting of planning permission for the interim accommodation for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, Claregalway. This marks another significant step in the establishment of the new post-primary school for Claregalway. In welcoming the granting of the planning permission the CEO of Co. Galway VEC, Mr Seosamh Mac Donncha, stated that this was… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
