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A very positive meeting was held last week between An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen and Deputy Noel Grealish regarding the recent flooding in the locality, at which a commitment of funding was secured to address the problem as a matter of priority. This meeting was also attended by local Cllr. Jim Cuddy. ‘At our meeting I… Read more »
Recent Flooding Since the middle of November our area has been badly affected by flooding and as a result over twenty families had to leave their homes and others had to be evacuated for a short time as the entrances to their homes was badly flooded. The areas most badly affected were Caherlea/Lisheenvalla, Carnmore, Kiltulla,… Read more »
Local Chef Susie O’ Connor has created some delicious recipes for Christmas, for readers of the Nuacht Chláir. Susie runs a cookery course in Claregalway where you can learn some excellent cooking techniques and recipes. For more information contact 091 799 138. The Christmas recipes Susie has compiled are relatively simple, and are mouthwatering. Why… Read more »
Regular exercise can help protect you from heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, noninsulin-dependent diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis, and can improve your mood and help you to better manage stress. For the greatest overall health benefits, experts recommend that you do 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic activity three or more times a… Read more »
The Claregalway Senior Citizens’ Association held their Annual Dinner tonight in the Claregalway Hotel. The Dinner was a resounding success and was well attended by over 100 local senior citizens. A most entertaining evening of music, song and dance was enjoyed by all as was a surprise visit from Santa! The Claregalway Carnmore Senior Citizens… Read more »
Christmas shoppers in Claregalway will be delighted to hear that a park-and-ride service has commenced in Ballybrit, going from the Racecourse to Galway City every 15 minutes. On November 26, 2009, Mayor of Galway City Cllr. Declan McDonnell launched Galway City Council’s Christmas Park and Ride Campaign encompassing a range of cut price sustainable travel… Read more »
The Galway Family Sunday Market opened a few weeks ago in Claregalway Corporate Park and has attracted huge crowds since. The Market was launched as a fun family day out and has already become a weekly event for families in the area. The Market runs every Sunday in Claregalway Corporate Park from 10am to 5pm…. Read more »
At a ceremony in the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin last month, Paul Gill, Managing Director of The Claregalway Hotel proudly accepted the prestigious Hotel and Catering Review Gold Medal Award for his wonderful west of Ireland establishment! Listed amongst the finest hotels in the land, The Claregalway Hotel stood out from the crowd and was… Read more »
Canon Noel Mullin, Parish Priest for Claregalway, passed away on Friday 4th of December 2009. Canon Mullin died after a short illness, in the loving care of his brother Frank, and sister-in-law Kathleen, in Knocknacarra, Galway. Following a Requiem Mass on Monday 7th of December 2009 at 12 noon, Father Mullin was buried in the… Read more »
We posted some images yesterday of the floods in Claregalway and surrounding areas. We now have some more photos from around the area, taken today the 22nd of November 2009. The water has risen considerably in the last number of days, and some estates have been evacuated. For up-to-date information on the floods in Claregalway,… Read more »
Some residents of Claregalway village are being forced to evacuate their homes as floods in the area are increasing. The water level in the River Clare rose again and nearby estates were subsequently effected. A section of the N17 remains unpassable and some locals have had to leave their homes as they could become stranded… Read more »
What is swine flu? Swine flu is the common name given to a new strain of influenza (flu). Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is a new flu virus which has been circulating worldwide since April. The World Health Organisation has declared this to be pandemic – a flu epidemic that spreads around the world. Does this flu… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
