The death has occurred of John Joe KEARNEY Rooaunmore, Claregalway, Galway John Joe Kearney, Rooaunmore, Claregalway, Co Galway, September 15th 2018;   (Unexpectedly); Predeceased by his wife Angela. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family Gerry, Declan, Deirdre, Linda and Emer, daughters-in-law Maureen and Regina, sons-in-law John, Paul and Gerry, grandchildren Adam, Owen, Ava, Aoife, Rory, Conor… Read more »

Development consists of a) extraction of rock from 4.35 hectares which was previously subject to rock extraction and all associated facilities/works b) Extraction of rock will be undertaken by blasting means down to 5m above Ordnance Datum with material transported to the existing fixed crushing and screening plant for processing with occasional processing at the… Read more »

There’s one thing I can’t help but notice since I’m back in Ireland for summer and that is the emphasis on ‘amazing’.   It seems, grand, fine and just alright no longer exist and everything from a burger to a minibreak is…..amazing. Talk to anybody about a night out and they’ll tell you the meal was… Read more »

The death has occurred of Mary HESSION (née Rabbitt) Rathfee, Turloughmore, Galway Mary Hession (nee Rabbitt), Rathfee, Turloughmore, Co Galway. August 3rd 2018. Peacefully in the care of her loving family.   Predeceased by her husband Owen, son Patrick, sister Nonie and brother Tony. Much loved mother of Marie, Micheal, Breeda, Deirdre and Fiona. Deeply regretted… Read more »

By Anthony Previte, Former Archdeacon of Tuam We have a facility of huge potential for Galway City and County which is now lying idle.  After many years of hard work it cost ca €3.3m to build and was ultimately completed in 1987.  It was recently bought by the City/County Councils for €1.1m and is now… Read more »

Next Monday will see a very special charity football match in Claregalway, staged in aid of the Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust, organised by local footballer Mark Walsh, who has recently benefited from its facilities.  https://www.facebook.com/bonemarrowtrust/ The game will take place next Monday at 2pm in Lakeview between Claregalway Junior A team and Claregalway Junior B… Read more »

Dear Fellow Gardeners, I hope that everyone in Ireland has got sufficient rain by now.  We were much luckier up here in the North West.  We also had a long dry period and the grass and crops slowed down a bit but it was nothing compared to what I’ve seen throughout the country.  I’ve seen… Read more »

The death has occurred of Olive FITZGERALD (née Quirke) ‘Sunbury’, Cregboy, Claregalway, Galway / Shannon, Clare / Thurles, Tipperary (formerly Shannon, Co. Clare and Thurles, Co. Tipperary) (peacefully) following a short illness in the loving care of her family; beloved wife of Allan Smith and the late Dick FitzGerald and much loved mother of Terri,… Read more »

Work has recently been completed on phase 1 of the airports €15m facilities investment plan aimed at further improving the customer experience for passengers and transforming the airport over the next three years. Over €4.5m has been invested in the first phase of improvements, which have been underway for the past 18 months covering new… Read more »

Irish presidential election 2018: Who is incumbent Michael D Higgins? Current president has served since 2011 and is preparing to face challengers this October The Independent Online Michael D Higgins has served as President of Ireland since 2011 ( EPA ) Michael D Higgins has served as the ninth president of Ireland since 2011, and confirmed in July… Read more »

Irish Water to develop Drainage Area Plans in Galway Improving wastewater network performance, protecting waterways and planning for future population growth and economic development will help improve Galway water supply Irish Water is investing €2.3 million to develop Drainage Area Plans for Galway City including Barna and Oranmore which feed into the Galway City network,… Read more »