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Horkans Lifestyle & Garden centre has been selected by TV3 to host their weekly Gardening advice section on Thursday morning Ireland am programme. Paraic Horkan from Horkans will present the weekly programme live on air, he will demonstrate seasonal gardening tips and awswer gardening questions for viewers.

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On Sunday evening viewers will see local talented girl Ailbhe Hession sing for the coaches in ‘blind’ auditions – the coaches will not be allowed to see any of the singers, only to hear them. The four coaches sit with their backs to the singer and so rely only on their ears when it comes… Read more »

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Cumann Seandálaíochta agus Staire na Gaillimhe Galway Archaeological and Historical Society Harbour Hotel, Dock Road, Galway Monday, 09 January 2012 @ 7:30PM “Recent Excavations at Claregalway.” By Mr. Brian Mac Domhnaill Lecture duration will be 30mins and will be followed by our AGM All are welcome to attend.

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Martin Fox (Clochmaol, Carnmore West, Oranmore, Co. Galway), Dec. 20, 2011, sadly missed by his loving wife Evelyn and his adoring daughter Grace. Deeply regretted by his brother Michael and his sisters Mary and Anne, sister-in-law Margaret, brothers-in-law Sean and Pat, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends and his very close friend Walter. Rest in Peace… Read more »

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Lorraine O’Hanlon, Galway Independent Bookmakers Paddy Power could pay out over €7,000 to punters who have backed The Saw Doctors in their bid for the Christmas No.1, if the Tuam group make it to the top of the charts this Friday. According to Paddy Power, spokesperson Sharon McHugh. The Saw Doctors were once as low… Read more »

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The Saw Doctors this week launched their campaign for a Galway Christmas No.1 with their version of Petula Clark’s 1960s hit ‘Downtown”. The song, which has already proved a big hit online, features a cameo from 79 year old Clark in the pop video for the song, which was filmed by Eugene O’Connor on the… Read more »

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Dear Editor, Through your pages would you permit me to express my sincere thanks to all of the people of Galway and the west of Ireland who lent their support to the work of Self Help Africa, in the past year. We are well aware that many people have less money to spend, and less… Read more »

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Below is the interactive edition of the December 2011 Nuacht Chláir, the local newsletter for Claregalway and Carnmore. This edition features news and articles from the locality, including an update from local Councillor Jim Cuddy, stories from local blogger Móna Wise, and a Thought for the Month from from Ronan Scully.

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Thought for the week: I was at a meeting recently to help organise the 25th annual Maynooth to Galway charity cycle of which I was a founding member. Earlier this year it made close on €86,000 for Pieta house a fantastic charity supporting mental illness and suicide prevention. Next year is our 25th year of… Read more »

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Congratulations and best wishes to Martina Reilly (Hughes Shop), Caherlistrane and John Flaherty, Grange, Corrandulla who got married on the 15th September. Many years of happiness to you both. Congratulations to Susan Casserly, Cregboy, who got engaged recently to Alan Hynes of Mullingar. Best wishes to you both. Congratulations to Geraldine and Liam Glynn ,… Read more »

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The AGM of the Ladies Club takes place on Wednesday 7th December at 8pm in the Clubhouse.  All parents of children involved in the Club are encouraged to attend.  New members are always welcome and are an essential part of the Clubs continued growth.  It is also very important to get new perspectives and new… Read more »