The ‘Never Too Old’ Charity Shop (providing funding for the Claregalway & District Day Care Centre) can avail of people on a Tús Community Work placement programme.  Currently persons who are unemployed for at least 12 months and in receipt of a jobseekers allowance payment, and would like to gain valuable work experience in retail,… Read more »

Coláiste Bhaile Chláir TY Community Service Week Written By: Órlaith Roe As part of Claregalway College’s TY curriculum, a week of community service took place during the week of February 6th-10th. This is a week where students can get involved in their local communities, giving back and helping local charities, businesses etc. These ranged from… Read more »

Creativity and excitement has filled the Art room over the last few months as the 5th year CBC Art students develop new skills and techniques with local Ceramics artist Maeve Gallagher, through the Creative Engagement Programme. The students have been adventurous and determined to overcome the challenges they face developing throwing and turning skills on… Read more »

Claregalway GAA Annual Club Night is on Saturday 25th February in the Claregalway Hotel at 8pm. There will be a 3 course meal with lots of entertainment. Ticket’s €25 each and are available through Club delegates. Please support. Clargalway Hotel is the main sponsor of this event. The Claregalway Adult Ladies will be presented with… Read more »

February – Tips For Your Garden When does spring really begin? If you’re a meteorologist, spring begins on 1st March. If you’re an astronomer, it’s 1st February.Paraic Horkan Spring has certainly started earlier this year after possibly the mildest and driest autumn and winter on record. Many garden plants have kicked into growth three weeks earlier… Read more »

1st Year Hurling: Our first year hurling panel attended their second blitz of the year in Ballinderreen GAA grounds last week and we were able to field two teams of 15. Both teams performed very well on the day. Our first competitive game was against St. Raphael’s of Loughrea on Wednesday last in Carnmore but… Read more »

Ladies Gaelic Football: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir defeated Calasanctius College in the Junior C  Connacht final. The girls now advance to the LIDL All- Ireland semi-final and will play St Flannan’s College (Ennis) on the 14th of March (venue TBC).

Art – Emerging Talent With two Art rooms now open in Coláiste Bhaile Chláir we are spoilt for choice with creativity. One student worth a mention is second year Maria Cullinane. She is showing great talent and we are looking forward to her talent and creativity developing over the coming years. Below are examples of… Read more »

Schools Cross Country Athletics Coláiste Bhaile Chláir have been hugely successful in Cross Country Athletics Event so far this year. On the 26th January, the school had 48 students running at the South Connacht event in South Park Claddagh, Galway. The school was represented at all levels, with teams entered in the Minor Girls and… Read more »