The death has occurred of Pauline Burke (née Hoare)Carraig Mor, Lackagh, Turloughmore, Galway, H65 TX96 / Lucan, Dublin Pauline Burke (nee Hoare) Carraig Mor, Lackagh, Turloughmore. Co Galway and formerly of Lucan, Co Dublin. May 13th 2020, (Peacefully). Predeceased by her husband Jarlath and son Brian, sadly missed by her son Colm, daughters Mary and Julie,… Read more »
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On Sunday, May 3rd, 2020, Norah Neenan, wife of the late Patrick Neenan, and mother of four children, passed away. The family was at the heart of everything for Norah. She made many sacrifices so her family could get a good education and start in life. She looked after her grandchildren in the same manner… Read more »
The death has occurred of Thomas (Dodie) O’BrienBarnaboy, Turloughmore, Galway Thomas (Dodie) O’Brien, Barnaboy, Turloughmore, Athenry, Co. Galway (peacefully) in St. Anne’s Ward, U. H. G. on May 9th, 2020. Predeceased by his brothers, James, Michael, Mattie, Sean and sister, Mary. Adored by his wife, Teresa and family Kevin, John, Michael and Christine. Much missed… Read more »
The death has occurred of John James (Jimmy) McGovernCarheenlea, Turloughmore, Galway / Bawnboy, Cavan Jimmy McGovern, Carheenlea, Turloughmore, Co Galway and formerly of Kildough, Bawnboy, Co Cavan and Surrey, England.May 9th 2020; (Peacefully), Predeceased by his brothers Aidan, Frank and sisters Maura and Philomena, Sadly missed by his loving wife Julia, beloved sons Michael, John,… Read more »
Death, sex, superstition and fear: the hawthorn tree in Ireland Updated / Thursday, 7 May 2020 07:18 Opinion: why was the hawthorn tree regarded in Irish folklore and tradition as one to be avoided? By Marion McGarry, Galway Mayo Institute of Technology People enjoying the outdoors in many parts of Ireland at this time of the year will… Read more »
Sue Redmond, BSc, Dip, MA, Dip, PhD., Education Consultant Vision – ‘a world where everyone can access their inner happiness, vitality and leadership to positively impact those around them’. Mission – ‘to unwrap the brilliance of individuals and teams through a client-centred approach, so that they can live a healthier happier life connected to a powerful purpose’. How: Bringing together cutting-edge thinking to enable leaders… Read more »
The death has occurred of Hubert (Hugh) GlynnMain Street, Ballintogher, Sligo / Claregalway, Galway Suddenly, at his residence. Hugh, predeceased by his parents James and Bríd (Claregalway). Beloved husband of Patricia and loving father of James, Cameron, Graham, Erica and Hugh Jr. Sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughter and their mother Ann, dear… Read more »
Timing. It is all about timing. There has been an exceptional amount of progress on the farm in the last couple of weeks and it was topped off on Wed night by just the right amount of rainfall. It is, for a vegetable farmer one of the most satisfying feelings, and can be rare enough,… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners, Everyone with a garden is in a lucky position. At least we have some escape from this crazy situation. Maybe one good thing that may come out of this is that we may become more connected with nature. I don’t know if we just notice nature more because we are not as busy… Read more »
The death has occurred of Norah Neenan (née Smyth)Cortoon, Tuam, Galway / Claregalway, Galway And Loughgeorge, Claregalway. In the loving care of the staff of Aras Mhuire. Dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick and much-loved mother of Pádraig, Mary, Kathleen and Patricia, adored grandmother of Áine, Pádraig, Noel, John, Patrick, Michael, Claire & Sinéad…. Read more »
The death has occurred of Walter MurphyLiscaninane, Claregalway, Galway Walter Murphy, Liscaninane, Claregalway, Co Galway. April 23rd 2020. Peacefully. Sadly missed by his wife Bridgie, daughter Breda, sons Redmond, Seamus, Gerry, Declan and Jarlath, son in law, Barry, daughter in laws Geraldine, Liz, Nilima, Deirdre and Marie, sister Julia, brothers Sean and Vincent, grandchildren, in-laws, nephews, nieces,… Read more »
The death has occurred of Norita O’ShaughnessyLackaghmore, Turloughmore, Galway / Glasnevin, Dublin Norita O’Shaughnessy, Glasnevin, Dublin and formerly of Lackaghmore, Turloughmore, Co Galway. April 23rd 2020, peacefully, after a long illness so very bravely battled. Sadly missed by her sister Margaret Mary Forde (Lisheenavalla), brothers JP (Lackaghmore), Martin (Dublin), Raymond (Limerick) and Noel (Renmore), niece Louise, brother-in-law… Read more »
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Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
