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“If you have the freedom to run, why not run for freedom?” Support the PREDA-Galway Advocacy and Action For Exploited Children. PREDA is a Philippines based children’s charity which strives to free children from adult prisons and child exploitation. Damien Dempsey, Catherina McKiernan and Ray D’Arcy led a strong field of entrants at last year’s very… Read more »
Local man William Corless has gained the recognized distinction of becoming one of the coaching elite in Ireland. After a lengthy and vigorous credentialing process, the owner of YellowWood has been awarded the much sought after ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation. Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process which… Read more »
Week beginning 4th February Night work will continue on Monday 4th February — 8pm–6am Monday to Thursday only — No night work Friday 8th February. Work will be on main road from Summerfield to SuperValu. Road resurfacing will be done on Tuesday 12th February 9.30pm to 3.30pm. Stop/Go system will be in operation. Montiagh Road is closed… Read more »
The death has occurred of Martin O’Boyle of Cregboy, Claregalway, Galway. Mairtín O’Baoghaill, peacefully; Predeceased by his wife Kitty. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Marie, grandchildren Surney, Fiona, Ethna, Evin, Aoife, great-grandchildren Aaron, Roan, Kitty, Einín, Eoghan, Fiachra, Tom, sister Bridie, brothers Pa, Joe, Peter, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in… Read more »
Murphy, (nee Morris) Lydican Wood, Claregalway, Co. Galway. – February 1, 2013 (suddenly) Eileen; deeply regretted by her husband Eugene, daughter Tanya and son Shane, mother Ita, brother and sisters, relatives and a large circle of friends. R.I.P. Reposing at the family home in Lydican Wood, Claregalway tomorrow (Sunday) evening from 5 o’clock until 8… Read more »
Celebrating 150 years of education Bawnmore National School celebrates 150 years in existence this year. The staff, pupils and Board of Management of the school would like to invite you, members of the community, to a ‘Community Information Gathering Night’, which will be held in the school hall on Thursday, February 21st at 7.30pm. The… Read more »
Claregalway is celebrating the announcement of a major investment in a local company that is scheduled to create 23 new jobs in the area over the next three years. Algae Health is a green bio-technology company that has announced it is to significantly expand its workforce at Claregalway Corporate Park. The workforce will grow from… Read more »
The death has occurred of Gerald (Gerry) Giblin of Claregalway, Galway And formerly of Rockfield, Roscommon. (Peacefully), at Galway Hospice. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Agnes, son Frank, daughters Mary and Patricia (Tish), daughter-in-law Bridget, much loved granddaughters Ava and Lauren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. May he rest in peace.
The pupils of Cregmore National School raised a magnificent €1,000 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, thanks to their admirable efforts with a cake sale and coffee morning prior to the Christmas. Last week Oisin Keogh, representing the sixth class pupils of Cregmore, presented the cheque to Mattie Kelly for the St. Vincent… Read more »
Six contractors have expressed interest in carrying out work at an industrial unit in Claregalway which will be the interim accommodation for the new secondary school, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, due to open next September. CEO with Co Galway VEC Joe McDonagh told this week’s meeting of the VEC that 135 students have now enrolled. The… Read more »
Just weeks after the death of his brother Vincent, Eamon McGrath joined him and the rest of his family as he passed away peacefully. Eamon was the last of the McGrath family that were known as Pat McGraths. Four brothers Pat, John, Ned and Murty have left a legacy of McGraths in the Cregmore area… Read more »
A planning application has been lodged with Galway County Council regarding the interim building for the proposed new Secondary School for Claregalway, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, and a decision is due by February 19th. The planning section of Galway Co Council says anyone wishing to make submissions or observations regarding the project must contact them before January… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
