There was much jubilitation at the weekend as Minister Heather Humphreys made a special visit to Knockdoemore Lackagh trail. the visit which was organised by Galway County Council gave an opportunity for the Local Authority to showcase some of their leading projects around the county. During her two day visit the Minister visited council projects… Read more »
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KNOCKDOEMORE – LACKAGH WALKWAY BackgroundIn 2014 Claregalway GAA Club developed a walkway around the perimeter of their playing pitches in Knockdoemore. Seeing, it’s initial success, Frank Kearney approached the Club and offered a row along the perimeter of his family farm in order to extend the walkway and link it to the main Claregalway Lackagh… Read more »
An application for the first stage of the development planned for 7.2 acres of land at Droim na Gaoithe, close to Claregalway Corporate Park, has been approved by the Department of Housing. Galway County Council paid €3m for land for social housing in Claregalway and it is expected that development plans will go ahead next… Read more »
The death has occurred of Tom Flaherty, Gortatleava, Claregalway and formerly of Peake, Claregalway and Corribpark, Claregalway, Galway Predeceased by his parents Michael and Delia-May brothers Billy, Micheál and Sean, sisters Una, Mary and Ann. Peacefully but unexpectedly at U .H. Galway surrounded by his Family, he will be deeply missed by his loving wife… Read more »
In many areas the Olympics Games do not play a significant role in many people’s lives, but almost everybody has a passing interest. This community has been blessed in the recent past in the Special Olympics the area had competitors who not alone competed, but accomplished with distinction, most notably the late Rory Murphy who… Read more »
From Department of Health Published on 13 July 2021 Last updated on 12 July 2021 The Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke TD, have today launched a new programme which is aimed at supporting older adults to remain living in… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners, Just in case we do get a dry summer you might have to water your plants outdoors. If you water your plants, give them a thorough soaking. Watering little and often is a disaster as it brings the plant roots up instead of encouraging them to go down. In all the years… Read more »
Griffith. Patrick (Pat). Cahergowan, Claregalway, Co. Galway ( and formally of Galway Road, Tuam) June 20th. 2021. Peacefully, with his sister Eugenie by his side, at UHG Galway. Beloved husband of Máire, adored by his daughters Maria (Griffith Crowe, Bexleyheath) and Michele (Bryan, Wargrave), their spouses David and Steve. Much loved Grandad to Alex and… Read more »
Noel Kelly, Ros Rua, Cregcarragh Village, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway and formerly of Corner House, Old Road, Tuam. (Retired Superintendent Garda Siochána); June 9th 2021; Peacefully, after a long illness. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Kelly. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Fiona, adored twin daughters Ciara and Sarah, brothers Gerry and his… Read more »
Johnny Grealish, Kiltrogue, Claregalway, Co Galway. Peacefully, after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Rose, his brother Mickey, sisters Katie, Eileen and Mary. Sadly missed by his sisters Julia Perrill (UK), Bridgie O’Brien (UK) and Nora Conneely (Galway), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace Following current Government restrictions… Read more »
Claire Nolan (nee Hickey), Plassy, Cahernashilleeney, Claregalway, Co. Galway. Peacefully ,at her home, in the loving care of her daughters Rebecca, Gemma and Gillian. Predeceased by her husband Willie; Sadly missed by her loving daughters, son in law David Samuels, grandchildren Clara and Will, sisters Gemma and Patricia, brothers Donagh and Joe, sisters in law,… 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.
