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Carnmore Ladies Club have concluded their busiest year to date with varied courses, including art classes, aqua aerobics, computer training and crafts. Their activities included outings to the theatre, social evenings, annual children and senior citizens Christmas parties. The club is indebted to the V.E.C. through Conor Morris for the generous grant of £3,000. Conor… Read more »

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Wedding congratulations to Geraldine Fahy, Lydican and Paul McHugh, Belclare, married on the 2nd September. Congratulations also to Martin Flaherty, Cahergowan who wed Breda Waldron, Corrib Park on the 2nd September. Congratulations to Orla Qualter, Knockdoe and Michael Corcoran, The Claddagh, who got married on the 23rd September. Best wishes also to Louise Higgins, Lydican… Read more »

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25th Anniversary of Claregalway Church Bishop Michael Browne opened and dedicated this church on 15th August, assisted by Canon Callanan P.P. It is octagonal in shape and was designed by Fred Browne of Robinson, Keefe & Devane, Dublin, and the builder was J.J. Rhatigan from Milltown. The total cost, including fees and furnishings, was £132,000…. Read more »

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Following An Bord Pleanála’s appproval for the above development, the elected committee, representative of every area of the parish, has met and recommended that fundraising for the project be immediately set in motion so that work can commence without further delay. The committee has recommended a minimum contribution of £10 per household per month, payable… Read more »

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Popular Tuam Band, The Saw Doctors, featuring Claregalway’s own Dave Carton, are currently fulfilling 15 concert engagements in the USA in August and early September Highlight of the tour will be their performance in a major Concert in Boston, at the Fleet Boston Pavilion, one of America’s most striking open-air amphitheatres. The programme will include… Read more »

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Philip Cribbin, from Cahergowan, Claregalway is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer with Co. Galway Vocational Ed. Committee. He will take up the post in October after the present CEO Conor Morris retires. Philip is a native of Longford and he first came to Galway in the 1960s to work as a clerk with CIE,… Read more »

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Congratulations to Ja and Máire Ni Cheitinn, Lydican, on the birth of their baby daughter Ana Eadaoin, born on the 7th June last. Sincere sympathy also to Ja on the recent death of his mother. Belated congratulations to Marian and Johnny Fahy, Lydican Wood, on their 25th wedding anniversary celebrated on the 24th June last. Wishing… Read more »

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Pictured at the new Deli Counter in Hughes Supermarket are Bernie Moran with Martina Hughes. No doubt the Deli will be very popular with customers and with Bernie’s expertise, will prove to be a winner. Hughes Supermarket, pictured in 2000.

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The local Track and Field competition for Claregalway/Lackagh will be held on Sunday 14th May at Turloughmore Community Centre at 2pm sharp. Toddlers to U17s will have the opportunity to participate. Schools will be notified of events. Notices will also be posted in the Community Centres and shops in the area. This has always been… Read more »

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On the 29th April, the Annual Golf Classic to raise funds for the Leisure Centre, was held in Tuam Golf Club. Although the day was disappointing weather-wise, thankfully it did not keep the golfers at home. There was a good turnout of teams, thanks mainly to the dedicated efforts of the Golfing Committee. Presentation of… Read more »

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Belated happy birthday to Moya Dunleavy, Cahergowan, who celebrated her third birthday on the 28th of April. Welcome to the Gallagher family, who recently moved to Gortatleva. Get well wishes to Eimer Mooney, Cahergowan, who is in hospital at the moment. Hope you are out and about soon Eimer. Happy birthday wishes to Jamie Place,… Read more »