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Claregalway Hotel recently announced its line-up of music and competitions for the Galway Races, Monday July 27th–Sunday August 2nd. This 7 day calendar of events is the biggest line-up of live music and country dancing with three great nights from top country entertainers. Galway Plate Wednesday with John Mc Nicholl, Ladies Day with Robert Mizzell… Read more »
Carnmore Cúl Camp Continues to be one of Galway’s Biggest Carnmore hosted one of many Cúl Camps around the county last week with close to hundred children aged 6–10 taking part. Carnmore continues to be one of Galway’s biggest camps. Although the weather played havoc at various times throughout the week a great time was… Read more »
The facility opened in April of this year to accommodate the local Féile 2015 fixtures for both boys and girls. We recently held the national Cul Camp with over 170 girls and boys attending. We have four dressing rooms, referee room, office, toilets (internal and external), kitchen, meeting room, two store rooms, large community room. There… Read more »
Rest in Peace Walter J Walsh, age 51. Born in Galway, Ireland, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Walsh née McInerney. Loving father of Jonathan and Rita. Dear son of Rita and the late Walter Walsh. Caring brother of Mary (Pat) Lane, Pat (Assumpta), Ann (Mairtin) Mylotte, Tom (Moira), John (Linda), Agnes… Read more »
The death has occurred of Mark Carr, Carnmore, Oranmore, Galway. Reposing in Síoríocht in the grounds of The Church of The Assumption & St James, Claregalway on Wednesday 22nd of July from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 23rd of July at 11am with funeral afterwards to Claregalway Cemetery. Rest in Peace House private please. Family… Read more »
The death has occurred of Moira Kelly (née Skelly), Caraun Road, Kiniska, Claregalway, Galway and formerly of Aughnavalley, Carrickedmond, Co Longford. Peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home. Predeceased by her infant son Oisin. Devoted wife of Joe and cherished mother of Jason and Joseph. Sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Jill, grandson Alex, mother Kathleen,… Read more »
A mound used as a gathering point for rituals dating back to 3500 BC, evidence of medieval treasure-hunting and remains of Famine cottages are among the ancient finds along the M17 motorway. The finds at 26 excavated sites on the 30km stretch from Rathmorrissy (near Athenry) to Tuam have been recorded in a book entitled Through… Read more »
My daughter Mia recently told my wife and I that she really loves us because ‘when you love someone for real it means your heart loves their heart and that her heart really loves our hearts’. Very profound words from a 7 year old? Her words made me think (after I cried my eyes out),… Read more »
Intermediate Girls off to flyer It’s been a busy week for Carnmore Camogie on all fronts with the Intermediate girls getting their championship campaign off to a flyer with a six point win over a strong Cappataggle outfit. Carnmore, who are looking to bounce back following a disappointing 2014 season and return to the form which saw them… Read more »
A Corofin schoolgirl could see her name featured in the top selling book lists in the future. Caoimhe May O’Rourke is launching her debut book this Friday and is already planning to put aside some of the profits to fund a future career in writing. The busy 12-year old took the time to rewrite and illustrate… Read more »
The following is a story about a tidal wave of love and hope which I heard recently from a close friend. It’s about a young child’s love of ice cream. Praying for ice cream A man was having lunch with his children in a restaurant when his young son turned to him and asked if he coud… Read more »
With only four weeks to go to the most prestigious event in the country’s racing calendar, sponsors of this year’s Best Dressed Lady Competition, Kilkenny, have unveiled this year’s celebrity judge—the fabulous Maura Derrane. Joining Maura to cast their expert eyes on Thursday July 30th will be some of the crème de la crème of… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
