The death has occurred of Michael Walsh, Gortatleva, Claregalway, Galway. Sadly missed by his sons Hugh and Brendan, grandchildren Aisling and Senan, daughter-in-law Meg, brother Johnny, sister Mary, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and friends Reposing at his home on Friday evening from 6–8pm. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Assumption and St James’ Claregalway on Saturday at 11am… Read more »
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From thousands of entries, the Budweiser Dream Big campaign is now down to the final four and among them is the only representative from the West of Ireland, Galway actor Eugene Horan. At stake is the ultimate prize, a €50,000 trip to the USA to pursue their dream, along with their Best Bud. Mr Horan… Read more »
Community and voluntary groups from across the country are invited to the first plenary gathering of the Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN) this week. The event will take place at the Claregalway Hotel tomorrow night Thursday May 26th at 6.30pm. Groups can avail of the chance to meet with representatives from all types of services… Read more »
There was widespread sadness as the news spread of the passing of Betty Qualter of Lackagh. Betty and her husband PJ came to live in Lackagh in the seventies and both quickly became involved in the community life of the parish. PJ who was a vital cog in Turloughmore hurling club during the sixties, returned… Read more »
The Senior ladies played Division 1 holders Corofin in Corofin last Sunday morning. Played in ideal conditions, three first half goals from Dee Brennan, Siobhan Gavin and Andrea Trill put Claregalway in a commanding position at the Interval 3–7 to 0–8, the second half was well contested with the Claregalway Girls securing their place in… Read more »
Lots Happening at Core Fitness in the up coming summer months, New HIIT Room opening, Now taking names for Race Week tickets, Summer camps starting in July and new Rookie lifeguard course for 10–15 year olds. Want to work in a Leisure Centre or with Summer Camps? Lifeguard course for anyone over the age of… Read more »
The Staff of Cregmore National School are organising a Fundraising Cookery Demonstration featuring Michelin Star Chef of Aniar, and recent All-Ireland Local Food Hero Award Recipient, JP McMahon in the Clayton Hotel on June 2nd at 7.30pm. All proceeds from this event will go towards the medical costs of local inspirational ‘Heart Warrior’, Baby Jonah… Read more »
Scouting in Claregalway started in May 1991 with 15 Beavers, 12 Cubs and 5 adults. 12th Galway are based in Claregalway and serve Claregalway, Lackagh and the surrounding parishes. We cater for all scouting sections, for all ages from 6 years and up. Scouting is a mixed activity with both girls and boys very welcome… Read more »
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 »
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Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
