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Science Week is running from the 8–15th November this year and the pupils in Bawnmore National School, Claregalway, are thrilled to be taking part. Colmac Robotics, who operate out of Castlebar, Co Mayo, came to give workshops on Tuesday 10th of November and our 4th, 5th and 6th classes took part in a two hour workshop… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Peter Newell, Polkeen, Castlegar, Galway / Claregalway, Galway. Late of Montiagh, Claregalway. (peacefully) at University Hospital, Galway, beloved husband of the late Mary and much loved father of Mairéad, Tom and Seán. Sadly missed by his daughter and sons, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at Síoraíocht within the… Read more »

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Whistle Down the Wind rehearsals are in full swing for the cast from Claregalway, Corrandulla, Carnmore and Lackagh and other surrounding areas. The 9-Arch Musical Society presents this show from Thursday November 19th–21st in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway. With a cast of just 44 juniors and a further 25 adults there will be nearly 70 of… Read more »

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Ok, so here’s a confession. In almost ten years of growing I’ve never managed to successfully grow that quintessential Christmas crop, the Brussels sprout. This has been somewhat irksome as I am a fan of sprouts and generally speaking, really in to the idea of vegetables that grow well over winter. But alas they are… Read more »

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Family members are expected to accompany the body home of an Annaghdown man who died following a fatal collision in Australia on Sunday. The whole community have been plunged into grief following the news that Ger Scully (30) lost his life in a road traffic accident Western Australia. The community have been rallying around his parents… Read more »

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Tank Runs Dry After Strong Carnmore Performance Senior A Qualifier, Oct 24th, Ballinderreen Carnmore 0–10 Athenry 0–20 Following a hugely improved and encouraging performance in round one of the qualifiers Carnmore faced into their last game of 2015 against Athenry, who they would have to overcome if they were to have any chance of earning… Read more »

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Claregalway Flood Relief Works to proceed as Department signs off on new environmental impact assessment Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has today (Tuesday) welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works’ Minister, Simon Harris that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has signed off on the environmental review… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Bernadette Murphy (née Curran), Carnmore Cross, and formerly of Menlough, Ballinasloe, Galway. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Peacefully at her daughter Mary Glynn’s residence in Biggera, Belclare, sourounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her loving children Andy, Mary, Seamus, and Helen, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, sisters… Read more »

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The Claregalway Parish Pastoral Council is establishing the Creidimh agus Spraoi Children’s Liturgy for school-going children aged approximately 4–7 years (Junior Infants to 1st Class) at the weekly Sunday 11am Mass from 1st of November 2015. Some parishioners have volunteered to run Creidimh agus Spraoi sessions and all have been Garda vetted. Please contact Teresa in the… Read more »

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by Noreen Burke, Knockdoe, Claregalway That old man who can’t remember, think of him as your own Dad. For he was once a big strong man, but he’s now confused and sad. That old lady who repeats herself a hundred times a day, was once so very capable of making her own way. And the… Read more »