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A young Galway man has beaten thousands of others to make the final four—all hoping to win their dream of a life-time. Eugene Horan from Claregalway applied for Budweiser’s Dream Big competition with an eye firmly on the big prize. “Do not mistake my confidence with arrogance but I have always had incredible self-belief in my own abilities… Read more »
The Annual SMA Family Open Day which is now a permanent fixture on the calendar of Summer Events around Claregalway will this year take place on Sunday June 5th from 1pm to 5pm. The SMA Family Day helps to put SMA House and its missionary activities on the map. Through a varied programme of activities inside… Read more »
Gardaí in Galway City have confirmed that their investigations are continuing regarding a fire which badly damaged a house at Rooaunmore, Claregalway in the early hours of Sunday morning. However they say it is far too early yet to say if it is suspicious as they have to wait for the results of forensic and other… Read more »
A Claregalway actor is through to the final four of a national competition worth €50,000 that offers the winners a chance to fulfil a lifelong ambition. Eugene Horan is one of four lucky finalists in the Budweiser Dream Big competition with the winner determined by public vote. Eugene is hoping to convince people he is a… Read more »
A Claregalway lady is to take to the Wild Atlantic Way later this month to raise funds for a children’s charity that has been a lifeline to her great grandnephew. Eileen Crowe Lynch from Gortatleva will embark upon a 1,500 mile walk from Malin Head to Galway this week in aid of the Jack and Jill… Read more »
The death has occurred of Stephanie Nolan (née Melia), 1 Mountpleasant Drive , Rahoon Road, Shantalla, Galway and formerly of Carrowruane, Claregalway. Peacefully at UHG. Sadly missed by her loving husband Gary (Gearóid); her loving children Charlie and Éabha Rose; parents Paddy and Eithne; sisters Valerie, Dorothy & Jennifer; brother John, close relatives and friends. Reposing at… Read more »
More than 500 locals have signed a petition calling on Galway County Council to install foot and cycle paths on the main roads from Carnmore Cross to School Road. Residents have said that many locals have to depend on a car to get them to shops, sporting events and school because the R339 Monivea Road… Read more »
As student numbers soar at Claregalway’s Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, construction started on the first purpose-built section of the school building of 23 new classrooms on the campus started last Monday week and with rapid progress on the walls, the building will be ready for students to move in by next October. Staff and students have been… Read more »
There was a huge turnout for the 1916 commemoration at Lackagh on Sunday morning. Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council Peter Roche paid tribute to the community for honouring the men who gave Ireland its freedom. He added that the present population are only now beginning to understand the heroic efforts that the people before us… Read more »
In an exciting new departure, The Arches Hotel Claregalway & Sharon Conneely Gannon of Make it Healthy are teaming up to host a series of Themed Healthy Eating Seminars over the next few months. The first of these seminars will take place on Monday May 9th in The Arches Hotel with a starting time of 7pm…. Read more »
The friends and family of the late Martin (Mansie) Hanley are holding a fundraiser for the fight against heart disease and strokes. This fundraiser is in memory of Martin (Mansie) Hanley who played a large part in the local GAA as a committee member as well as having played hurling for Carnmore and football for Claregalway…. Read more »
A group of people from the Lackagh/Turloughmore area have over the past few months been putting together a celebration event commemorating the 1916 rising, to be held on Sunday. The five schools in the area—Lackagh, Coolarne, Cregmore, Bawnmore, and Annaghill—will all be involved in presenting the art they have completed over the past few months commemorating… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
