Work is under way on the new Parish Education Centre at the rear of the Church.  The idea of building the centre was ititiated by our museum committee who saw the need for expansion due to a demand for extra facilities. Many local activities are church based and as such, the committee sought approval from… Read more »

Claregalway/Carnmore Senior Citizens Committee held their A.G.M. on the 28th October 2011 and the following Officers were elected: Chairperson: Gerry McManus Vice Chairperson: Sinead Misteal Secretary: Brid Conneely Assistant Secretary: Josephine Noone Treasurer: Pat O Connell The Work done was reviewed and noted that it had been a very busy and successful year and it… Read more »

by Lorraine O’Hanlon, Galway Independent President -elect Michael D Higgins is putting the finishing touches to his inaugural speech, prior to his inauguration tomorrow Friday 11 November, at Dublin Castle. Live television coverage of the event will begin at 11.30am, with the former Galway West TD being escorted to Dublin Castle by motorcycle cavalcade.

Oranmore Train Station To Stay On Track In New Capital Programme – Healy Eames Galway West Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has welcomed news that the funding will continue to be provided for Oranmore Train Station in the Government’s Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2012-16 despite reduced capital funding nationally. 

The impact of Galway city’s new traffic management plans on drivers entering the city from around the county was one of the main points of interest for Co. Council members who met with their city counterparts at a Joint Policy Committee meeting on Monday. The controversial plan to replace a series of roundabouts with signalised… Read more »

Mortgage & personal debt biggest issue facing Galway families Urgent legislative action needed Fine Gael Galway West Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has today (Wed) said that it’s time for legislative action to force banks to pass on ECB rate cuts. She was speaking following confirmation from National Irish Bank that it is to hike up… Read more »

Irish Athlete Catherina McKiernan will be giving a talk on ChiRunning followed by a Question and Answer sesssion in galway community college on Friday 18th of November 2011. All welcome “free admission” For more information contact: www.galwaycc.ie http://www.preda.org/main/contact.htm http://www.runireland.com/articles/catherina-mckiernan-chirunning-workshop-galway

Le Grá Craft Studio and Gallery opened on the 10th of October at the Claregalway Shopping Centre (behind Hughes’ Supervalu). “I love Irish craft and design.” says owner Ester Kiely. “I’m very lucky to have met so many creative people in Galway whose work is beautiful, well made and inspiring. Galway also has a great… Read more »

A Table Quiz been organised by Westside Community Centre and Westside Men’s Club to raise funds for Self Help Africa at 6.30pm in the Commercial Boat Club next Friday night the 11th of November.

Teachers should be trained in psychometric testing and evidence-based learning interventions SNA only one part of overall care picture As the opposition continue to play politics with the SNA issue, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Social Protection, Senator Fidelma Healy Eames speaking in Seanad Eireann on Thursday last, called for parents of children with special needs… Read more »

The meeting rooms and the mortuary church in Claregalway are to be renamed.  The meeting room will now be called Cairdeas, which translated means friendship, to acknowledge the importance of community and friendships that develop through such facilities.