President of the Camogie Association Aileen Lawlor was on hand to officially announce details of Turloughmore Camogie Club’s walk in aid of Cancer Care West on August Bank Holiday Monday in Lackagh. The walk will be followed by the release of balloons, which people can purchase, dedicated to the memory of a past family member… Read more »
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Two more schools in Galway received notification on Friday that funding is being allocated for the replacement of pre-fabricated classrooms with permanent buildings. Scoil Sheamais Naofa in Barna and Claregalway National School have been granted funding as part of the €35 million national programme for 2012 for the replacement of pre-fabs—the largest such programme ever… Read more »
Six lucky lads from Galway have landed the best job in Ireland for the month of August when they will be among the 32 Newbridge Silverware Escorts at the Rose of Tralee International Festival. Among the sextet that was picked from more than 100 applicants for the coveted role are Garda Brian Loughlin (29), who… Read more »
Last week at a special function in Loughrea Library, Flynn’s of Lackagh received a special award—a corporate social responsibility award for their great service and generosity to the community over the years. Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, and County Mayor, Michael Maher, presented the award. Managing Director, Julian Flynn, received the award on behalf… Read more »
Claregalway girl Móna Wise whose first book The Chef & I will be released later this month, has been signed up by the Sunday Times newspaper to pen a weekly food column. The column premiered this week with Móna and her American Chef husband Ron featuring as the cover story for the Sunday Times Sunday section. As… Read more »
Claregalway Tidy Towns committee are busy around the village especially around the Nine Arches where the Arches Project is near completion. We are also preparing for another entry into the 2012 competition. Work has been taking place over the past three years and the community has gotten together to take part in clean ups in… Read more »
The death has occurred of Catherine (Katie) Morris, (née Duggan) of Cregboy, Claregalway, Galway. Reposing at Sioraíocht within the grounds of the Church of the Assumption and St. James, Claregalway this Monday evening from 4.30pm. Removal at 7pm to the church. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Tuesday, at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Claregalway Cemetery. Family flowers only… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
