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The DKN Vibro Plate Vibroplate machines have caused a revolution in weight loss, toning, fitness training and have many other benefits. Vibroplate machines give the body’s muscles a high-speed workout by using vibrations to stimulate them to contract and relax. By just standing on the Vibroplate

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Claregalway Tidy Towns committee held their Annual General Meeting last week in Claregalway Parish Meeting Room. Officers elected were: Chairperson Stephanie Murphy-Penn Vice-Chairperson Bernie Faherty Secretary Mona Concannon Assistant Secretary Agnes Lenihan Treasurer Vincent Lyons Assistant Treasurer Seamus O’Connell Committee Joe Horgan, Ronan Staunton, Mary Kenny, Laurence King, Josie Concannon, Elaine Concannon.

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ALL SHOOK UP – FEB 27th, 28th & MAR 1st 2010 Lackagh Musical Society presents their 2010 production “ALL SHOOK UP” from Feb 27th to March 1st inclusive nightly at 8:30 in the Turloughmore Social Centre. Produced and directed by Imelda French Fahy, ably assisted by assistant director Anthony Carey, choreography by Claire Taylor, musical… Read more »

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Work continues on the new training grounds in Knockdoemore with the development committee keen to progress this to the next level. These new training grounds along with the upgrade of existing facilities in Lakeview will be an excellent Club and Community facility on completion. Club registration for 2010 is Thursday 25th February 2010 at the… Read more »

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In an unprecedented development for Calasanctius College Oranmore, ten local families have appealed the school’s decision to refuse their child a school place. Today seven families will have their case heard by an Appeals board set up by the Dept of Ed and Sc. under Section 29 of the Education Act. A further three families’… Read more »

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Growing your very own potatoes is both simple and very rewarding; Potatoes come in a wide choice of varieties and flavours with something to suit all tastes. Horkans range of Seed potatoes has been carefully selected to suit the growing conditions in the west of Ireland and to ensure the best varieties for flavour and… Read more »

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Thirty three years ago saw a changing of the guard in Bawnmore as a youthful Pat Duddy took over reins in what was to become a long and distinguished career as principal of the local National School. Pat finally decided to call a day on his teaching career and retired in October last year. Such… Read more »

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A Galway student could be walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards next month after the animatedfilm he ‘stars’ in was nominated for an Oscar. Fourteen year old Evan McGuire from Liscannanaun, Claregalway, stars in the animated movie The Secret of Kells as the voice of Brendan, alongside Irish greats Mick Lally and Brendan Gleeson.

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What are leg cramps? Leg cramps are common. The cause is not known in most cases. However, some drugs and diseases sometimes cause leg cramps. Regular calf stretching exercises may prevent leg cramps. Quinine tablets may be advised as a last resort if you have cramps regularly. A leg cramp is a pain that comes… Read more »

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Lackagh Musical Society will present their 2010 production at Turloughmore Social Centre from Feb 27th to March 1st inclusive. “All Shook Up” is a lively musical comedy, book by Joe DiPietro inspired by and featuring the music of Elvis Presley. “All Shook Up” is set in 1955 and tells the story of a small town… Read more »

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The Rambling Mummers comprising performers from many Parishes throughout East Galway, and organised by local New Inn girl Claire Smyth, took Senior Honours, while Lackagh dominated the Junior Competition at the Annual Mummers Festival in New Inn last week-end. Despite the bad travelling conditions, the Leisure Centre was packed for this rescheduled event, which had to… Read more »

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We are a group of guys about to climb Mount Blanc to raise money in aid of CD’s Helping Hands. We have organised a charity Head Shaving, Chest Wax and Leg Wax event in the Spanish Arch Hotel in Galway City on the 30th of January from 7pm to 9pm. All Money raised from this… Read more »