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This dog was found in River Oaks in someones back garden?

Congratulations to Orla McKiernan and Conor Quinn who got engaged recently.

Rest In Peace Mark. <br />
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Sincere sympathy to Linda, John, David and Shane on the passing of their beloved Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.<br />
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http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2019/08/r-i-p-walsh-mark/

Sincere sympathy to Maureen's family on her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.<br />
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The death has occurred of Maureen Naughton (née Keogh)<br />
Gortroe, , and formerly of Ballinasloe, Corrandulla, Galway / Ballinasloe, Galway<br />
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Maureen Naughton<br />
Gortroe, Corrandulla and formerly of Ballinasloe. Peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by her devoted family. Loving wife of Tom, cherished mother of Dermot, Sinéad, and Gráinne. Forever adored by her precious grandchildren Éabha, Tom, Harry (Rip), Brían, Donagh and Fionn. Dearest Mother-in-law to Emma, Ronan and Ronan. Deeply missed by her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.<br />
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Reposing at Corrandulla Mortuary Chapel (H91HN83) this Sunday evening (4th August) from 4pm removal at 6pm to the adjoining church. Mass on Monday (5th August) at 11am, in St Brendan's Church, Corrandulla (H91HN83), burial afterwards in Cregg Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only, by request donations if desired to Galway Hospice or The Irish Cancer Society.<br />
May her gentle soul rest in peace<br />
Date Published: Saturday 3rd August 2019Date of Death: Friday 2nd August 2019<br />
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Martin Hanley Funeral Services.

At the 2019 Centra Quality Awards were from left: Sorald McEntee, Operations & Qualit Manager EIQA; Liam and Geraldine Glynn, Niall Kenny, Ava Natalicz and Matthew Natalicz of Glynn's Centra Carnmore; and Dan Curtain, Centra Sales Director.

At the 2019 Centra Quality Awards were Colin Raftery from Raftery's Centra, Claregalway with Martin Kelleher, Managing Director of Centra Ireland and Irene Collins, Managing Director of EIQA.

Article about Claregalway’s gem of stone by David Burke, Tuam Herald.

The Francis family.<br />
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(Photo by Josette Farrell)

Superb win for Galway. Well done girls.<br />
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Galway 7.16<br />
Meath 3.10

FREE computer classes in Claregalway Hub every Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm.

Footpaths in Claregalway - not fit or safe to walk on.

Well done Galway Minor Hurlers.. <br />
Galway 3-16<br />
Kilkenny 2-16

🎹LACKAGH VILLAGE, GALWAY🎹ONE TO ONE TUITION🎹2 hour 30 minute sessions, Monday 22nd to Thursday 26th. Limited sessions available. 🎼For further information send a private message or contact 0852883409🎵🎶🎵

Full time score in Limerick in the replay of the Connacht final: Galway:3:07 Mayo:0:08.<br />
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Congratulations girls and management on becoming the 2019 Connacht champions!<br />
Galway Senior Ladies are proudly sponsored by SuperMacs.

Egg delivery by young local entrepreneurs Zak and Alex Fleming. It's great to see this entrepreneurship in young people and it should be supported wholeheartedly.<br />
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P.S. When you taste their eggs, you will be hooked!!

Shannon graduates Paul Gill and Patrick Farrell

PLEASE SHARE....Our dog Shadow has been missing since yesterday evening June 27th. Can you please contact me if you see it? Thank you so much.<br />
087 743 88 10

Locals chilling over breakfast in the new look Claregalway Hotel.

Worker wanted for Irish summer camp. <br />
8th-12th and 15th-19th July. 10am-3pm. Monday-friday. €600per week before tax. Contact 087 9067099 or colaistenangaelog@hotmail.com

Lackagh Museum & Community Development Association latest publication 'Carnoneen Chapel' which tells of six hundred years and the story is excellently told by local historian Michael J Hurley. Carnoneen is the old name for what we know today as Lackagh village and means 'the cairn of the daisies' and it was fitting that the history of the church and the priests who served here should be produced on the 600th anniversary of the arrival of the first recorded priest in Lackagh, Fr. Florence Kearney in 1419.<br />
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http://claregalway.info/nuacht/features/2019/06/lackagh-church-parish-2/

Opening today Tuesday 18th June upstairs over Hughes SuperValu - from 9am to 5pm<br />
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At Synergy Orthopaedic Clinic we excel in providing our patients with an exceptional quality of diagnostic assessment and patient care across all of our treatments and clinical services<br />
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https://www.facebook.com/Synergy-Orthopaedic-Clinic-331585817523138/?modal=admin_todo_tour<br />
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www.synergyorthopaedic.ie

Well done Owen and team. Owen is pictured here with his Mum Fiona Hession.

Core Fitness will host an ‘Open Evening’ next Thursday 13th June 5-8 PM for all of our current members as well as their friends and family. <br />
As we are approaching capacity, we would like to use this as an opportunity to thank all of our members and fill our last few spaces! We will have loads of competitions and spot prizes, food samples from the Claregalway Hotel kitchen as well as from local stores. We will also run several sample classes with our highly trained instructors, so bring your gym gear! Come along and bring a friend to this enjoyable evening for all! J’

Cathal Joyce, Emma Crowley and Kevin Brogan - all members of CCE Lackagh -U15 Trio winners at the Galway Fleadh Ceoil held recently in Headford.

Ronan Duggan, Clodagh Crowley and Darragh Brogan, U12 Trio winners at the Galway Fleadh Ceoil held recently in Headford. All are members of CCE Lackagh.

Son and Father.. available for any gardening, patio work etc. Absolute gems.

Final count. Josette lost out by 76 votes.<br />
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The final results are in and while it's disappointing to miss out by 76 votes I am very proud of the campaign and how close we came in a strong field. Thank you to my small but loyal team and all the supportive residents I've spoken with in the last few weeks.<br />
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In particular the backing from the Claregalway area was shown in the transfers and is very much appreciated, I hope I can continue to serve you as a fellow local and help further the development of our fantastic community.<br />
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Congratulations to the new and returning councillors, I've no doubt they will do an excellent job representing us.<br />
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All the best,<br />
Josette

Mother and daughter Eileen and Mary Davin.

SMA Family Day..<br />
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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 2nd. The SMA Family Day helps to put SMA House and its missionary activities on the map.<br />
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http://claregalway.info/nuacht/features/2019/05/sma-family-day-claregalway-3/

Musician Frank O’Connor with Joe Cormican outside Claregalway & District Day Care Centre. Frank plays guitar in the Centre.

Morning Yoga tomorrow Monday in Lackagh Parish Centre at 10am, all welcome to join this lovely group of ladies, stretch, breath work, relaxation techniques to start the week with a positive strong mind and body pm or text 087 1938495 for more info.

Irish Rural Link Information Workshop on the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund<br />
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Minister Michael Ring, TD, recently announced new calls for applications for funding under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund and the Towns and Villages Renewal Scheme. <br />
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The Government has committed to providing €1bn for the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund over the period 2019-2027, as part of Project Ireland 2040. The Fund will provide investment to support rural renewal for suitable projects in towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000, and outlying areas.<br />
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The Town and Village Renewal scheme was first launched in 2016. The central aim of the scheme is to support the revitalisation of towns and villages in order to improve the living and working environment of their communities and increase their potential to support increased economic activity into the future. Funding applications are made through Local Authority who will decide on the projects to be funded. The overall intention of the funding is to:<br />
▪ increase the attractiveness of the town or village as a local commercial and social centre, and as a result increase its sustainability as a place in which to live and work;<br />
▪ enhance the towns/village environment and amenities in the interests of residents, businesses, and visitors;<br />
▪ promote the town/village’s potential for tourism and as a centre for culture and local heritage, thus enhancing the sense of identity – physically and socially.<br />
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Irish Rural Link will host an information evening with a guest speaker from the Department of Rural and Community Development on what funding is available and for whom.<br />
How community groups can secure matching funding. <br />
Presentations from;<br />
• Fiona Creegan – Department of Rural & Community Development<br />
• Galway County Council - TBC<br />
• Tracey Hannon - Clan Credo<br />
• Donal Traynor - Community Finance Ireland<br />
• Joe Conaty – Connemara Forum (LEADER)<br />
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This event will take place in Peacocks Hotel, Maam Cross, Galway on Thursday 16th May at 7.30pm

Cookery Classes for Children and Adults. Susie's classes are super popular and well worth checking out. Classes are from Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm. Cost €130. Children will have lunch prepared for themselves and all cooking materials are included in this price.

Starting tomorrow in Claregalway Hub. Still a few places left.

William and Deana ... Painting & Decorating. Contact 089 4893547.<br />
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https://www.goldenpages.ie/william-painting-and-decorating-gort/

A Petition has been set up below to change the name from Baile Chláir to Baile Chláir na Gaillimhe and make it bilingual. <br />
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The directional sign that causes confusion? Clare Town? This sign should be bilingual. I imagine it is extremely frustrating for people and cannot understand why it is not in English and Irish? <br />
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If you would like to sign it please do so below.<br />
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https://www.facebook.com/433570750726867/posts/450071829076759?s=1384040450&v=i&sfns=mo

Exciting news and it’s local! Well worth checking out!

Art classes with Gill in Claregalway Hub today at 10am.<br />
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https://www.facebook.com/ClaregalwayHub/

Early rising? Beautiful start to Easter Sunday morning.

Easter Ceremonies in Claregalway Church.

We are delighted to announce our new fundraising campaign. Tea Parties for Tuam Cancer Care!<br />
We have created the Tea Party fundraising campaign to highlight the importance a listening ear and a cup of tea means someone at a time of uncertainty in their life, while raising much needed funds for Tuam Cancer Care.

Outback with Joe and Peggy. Brilliant afternoon of music and dance in an amazing venue .. the SMA House .. great floor and hospitality. Back again on the 28th with the O’Neill Family and Friends.

Congratulations to Rachel Farrell, Cregboy and Johnny Beirne, Mohill who got engaged in Oman in the Middle East. Wishing you both the best of happiness.

http://monastic.ie/history/claregalway-franciscan-friary/

Ice-cream delicious!!<br />
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(Photo by Josette Farrell)

Have you an hour to spare on the 13th April??

DIARY DATE...TONIGHT....CLAREGALWAY HOTEL...

THIS AFTERNOON IN CLAREGALWAY SMA HOUSE.

DIARY DATE...TODAY....CLAREGALWAY CASTLE..

By Galway Advertiser<br />
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A perfect 'stop-off' on Mother's Day ...come to Claregalway Castle, have a coffee or light lunch and buy a plant to start the Spring.<br />
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The Spring Garden, Craft and Food Fair is the first event of the year at Claregalway Castle. It will feature many of Ireland's best nurseries and rare plant specialists and many well-known members of Irish Specialist Nurseries Association (ISNA).<br />
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http://claregalway.info/…/spring-gardenfood-craft-fair-cla…/

Still more plays to come along and see...

At The Saint Patrick’s Day Festival in Claregalway yesterday.<br />
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(Photo by Josette Farrell)

Tonight’s performance ...Claregalway 2019 Festival of Drama

Stage setting for “Life Sucks” by Corofin Dramatic Society.

Tonight’s play ...<br />
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https://claregalwaydrama.wordpress.com/about-us/?fbclid=IwAR0-7TbAGAeyjKDN2Yp_xCnMWj882LOa1P24MmNKR08PZsudW9Pco-vcVPM

The Claregalway Community Centre will be closed to all activity except Drama from Monday 11th March until Saturday 23rd March inclusive - re-opening on Sunday 24th March. The Centre is transformed into a theatre for the annual Drama Festival which starts today Thursday 14th March. See list of plays below!

Cllr Jim Cuddy, John Brennan festival chairman. Clare Horgan festival secretary; Noel Grealish TD and Terri Claffey of Claregalway Educate Together at the launch in the Claregalway Hotel.<br />
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(Photo by Mike Shaughnessy)

Teresa Mellotte with her artwork in Claregalway Hub.

Get your yummy pancakes from Daniel in Hughes SuperValu.😊<br />
https://www.facebook.com/hughessupervaluclaregalway/

Well done to Ryan Hanley Turloughmore and Cormac Adams Corofin who organized a charity ball and raised money for Make A Wish Foundation.

DIARY DATE..a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon .<br />
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(Graphic by Daniel Fox)

52 towns across Ireland will now be poster free for the upcoming local and European elections. Perhaps a general notice board with all election candidates placed in a central place in each constituency would be sufficient?

CLAREGALWAY CASTLE: While there is no precise information on when Claregalway Castle was actually built, the indications are that it is probably late fifteenth century and may have been built on the site of an older wooden structure.<br />
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The Castle is situated on the lowest crossing point of the River Clare before she ﬂows through bogland into the Corrib. While commonly referred to as a castle, technically it is more accurately described as a tower house. They were fortified residences that also served in a military capacity.<br />
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Claregalway Castle is now approaching completion of a ten year restoration and is open to the public daily throughout June to the end of September from 11:30am–4pm. With the help of a Castle guide you can walk the corridors of time and follow the history of the Castle from Norman times to its current restoration, experiencing the masterful woodwork of the great hall and the stonework that has stood against time, wars, ﬂoods and strife for almost a thousand years.<br />
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Brief history<br />
References to Claregalway and its Castle keep cropping up because it was an important strategic point in the defence of the City of Galway itself. Some of these references are fragmented and it’s difﬁcult to get a clear picture, but nevertheless we get some idea of what life was like in earlier times.<br />
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The Normans built a number of castles along the Clare River. The De Burgos were the first of the Normans that came into Connacht. In 1225, King Henry III of England granted the province of Connacht to Richard de Burgo. They secured their territories by building stone castles. They later became known as Burkes and they split into two opposing families, the McWilliam Íochtar (the Mayo Burkes) and the McWilliam Uachtar (the Galway Burkes), who eventually became known as the Clanrickards.<br />
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Architecture<br />
Claregalway Castle is a very well conserved rectangular five story tower. Its dimensions are 12 metres in length and 9.75 metres in width. The Castle entrance is by a pointed arched doorway of cut stone near the northern end of the southwest wall. The presence of opposing vertical grooves in both of its jambs indicate that it was protected by a portcullis. The portcullis is a heavy latticed iron grating in the gateway, which could slide up and down in grooves in the doorjambs and was used for protecting the ordinary wooden door of the Castle. There is a small apartment above the door into which the portcullis rose and where the lifting machinery was located.<br />
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This doorway opens into a small lobby with a guardroom to the left and a spiral stone staircase to the right. This staircase ascends for the ﬁrst 35 feet and then a straight narrow staircase leads from the south side of the Castle to the top. Directly above the lobby is a small rectangular opening known as the ‘murdering hole’. This was used to pour hot liquids down on unsuspecting attackers.<br />
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A stone vault exists between the second and third ﬂoors. Mural passages occur in the north-east wall on the first floor and in the south-east wall on the third ﬂoor. There are mural chambers in the south-west wall on the first floor and in the south-east, south-west and north-west walls on the third floor. In an upper room with Gothic windows there is a carving of a face, said to be the trademark of An Gobán Saor.<br />
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There are washrooms inside the south-east wall on the second and third floors. There are ﬁreplaces in the south-west wall on the first floor and in the north-east wall on the second floor. The wall-walk and parapet along the south-east and south-west walls have been restored as part of the Castle restoration.<br />
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Protecting corbels centrally placed on top of the walls formerly supported machicolations at parapet level. Corbels are projecting stones, firmly embedded in the walls, which were usually intended to carry a wooden beam or in this case machicolations. A machicolation was a projecting parapet on the top of a Castle wall with openings in the bottom through which missiles could be dropped or discharged on attackers. They protected defenders who were trying to attack the assailants at the base of the Castle wall. There was at least one positioned directly over the Castle entrance.<br />
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The roof was probably originally made of oak and thatched, as lead roofs were not common in Irish Castles. There were no windows in the lower 20 feet, only loopholes. The Castle was designed to be defended by archery and was never modiﬁed to meet the requirements of ﬁrearms. The loopholes are narrow slits that were wider on the inside to give the defender an advantage when shooting arrows or guns. A variety of window types occur in Claregalway Castle. Many display Gothic-like features including pointed arches, ogee heads, an intricate curved design and one that is mullioned and transomed (vertical and horizontal stone bars).<br />
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Timeline<br />
15th Century<br />
The combined forces of O’Donnell of Tírconnell and the Mayo Burkes “encamped for a night in Claregalway and then burned it and continued for a while laying waste the country round about.”<br />
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16th Century<br />
Knockdoe is about two miles from Claregalway and it was where the forces of Garret Mór Fitzgerald, Earl of Kildare, who was the Lord Deputy of Ireland, fought the Clanrickard, head of the Burkes in 1504. Garret Mór Fitzgerald led his army from Leinster to thwart the ambitions of Clanrickard. The Burkes had a number of Irish chiefs fighting with them and they also had engaged Scottish mercenaries known as Gallowglasses. It was the first time that guns were used in Ireland to do battle. According to reports they were not sure how to ﬁre them and they used them as clubs instead. Clanrickard was defeated and thousands were killed.<br />
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Claregalway is mentioned twice in connection with this battle. The night before the battle, the Burkes “played cards in the Castle ’til late hours of the following morning and they were drinking.” After his victory, Garret Mór marched towards Galway, looting Claregalway Castle en route, and taking as prisoners the two sons and a daughter of Ulick Burke.<br />
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In 1538, Lord Gray on behalf of King Henry VIII attacked Claregalway Castle with 250 regular troops and artillery. This artillery included cannons such as a half culverin, a saker and double falcons. Lord Gray took the Castle and handed it over to Ulick Burke, it is said, for cash.<br />
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In 1571, Sir Edward Fitton, the President of Connacht, was camped outside Claregalway and he reported that “we are refused at the Earl’s Castle by the Earl’s son where the rebel is the constable of the Castle and upon hearing of our coming to pass by it to Galway, he burned the town, uncovered the Castle and offered plain resistance.” This action may appear strange, but an important tactic in defending a Castle was to burn the town so the army coming in would not have any shelter or food and to unroof the Castle, which was made of thatch, so as to prevent archers from ﬁring burning arrows into it. They could defend it perfectly when it was unroofed. However it was reported that Fitton captured the Castle and put the garrison of sixteen men to death.<br />
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In 1572, the Earl of Clanrickard had two sons, John and Ulick, who were wild and uncontrollable and caused a lot of turmoil and destruction around Athenry. They were described as “the most executable evil-doers, doing destruction across Loughrea, Athenry and so on.” The mayor of Galway wrote to the Lord Deputy complaining about the two sons.<br />
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In 1576, under the English Surrender & Regrant policy, the Earl of Clanrickard surrendered the Castle to Queen Elizabeth and she re-granted it back to him.<br />
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17th Century<br />
Between 1603 and 1625, King James I made a number of grants to local lords to hold fairs and markets in order to boost the local economies. Cattle trade became very important. The Earl of Clanrickard was granted a licence for a weekly Wednesday market at Claregalway.<br />
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In October 1641, rebellion against the English rule broke out in Ulster and soon spread to the rest of the country. For the next eight years, England was the scene of a fiercely fought civil war between King Charles I and the extreme Protestants or Puritans led by Oliver Cromwell. The fighting soon spread to Ireland where armies supporting both sides fought each other. The Catholic rebels, who included Old Irish and Anglo-Irish, formed the Federation of Kilkenny. The Earl of Clanrickard, who was the King’s Governor of Connacht, eventually became involved but was a reluctant rebel.<br />
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In 1642 Claregalway Castle was strongly garrisoned by Clanrickard, who described it as his “chief place of strength and importance… both to curb the town of Galway and command the country thereabouts.” He used it as a base for operations to overcome Galway and it was there he received the proposals for the surrender of Galway, as signed by the Mayor Walter Lynch and delivered by Dominic Browne and others. In 1643 the Castle was surprised by Captain Richard Burke of Anbally, through the treachery of a tenant, the carelessness of the warders and the collusion of a Franciscan friar. Its giving up was one of the conditions of the treaty for the surrender of Galway.<br />
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The Papal Nuncio was in Galway and he wrote to Clanrickard about the capture of Thomas McKiernan of the Franciscans in the Castle and he asked that he be released, and later, after the execution of King Charles I, William Cromwell landed in Ireland in 1649 with a big army with the purpose of putting down the rebellion. He quickly captured a number of towns and departed in May 1650, after . Sir Charles Coote, a Cromwellian, seized Claregalway Castle in 1651. Galway was the last stronghold to surrender to the Cromwellians. Thus ended about ten years of warfare, which was then followed by the Cromwellian Plantation.<br />
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18th–20th Century<br />
Claregalway Castle, like so many others of its kind, was little used after 1700. The dwelling house, known locally as the ‘Castle Lodge’, was built by Captain Palmer and has had various owners over the past century. Until recently it was used to house livestock, before being purchased by Dr Eamonn O’Donoghue and restored along with the Castle.<br />
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Restoration<br />
Dr O’Donoghue has funded and overseen the restoration of the Castle for the past decade, bringing in some of Europe’s top stonemasons and conservationists to ensure that the Castle is returned to its original state. In the process, he had to overcome many obstacles in his mission to ensure that the Castle was restored to the style in which it was constructed.<br />
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Were it not for his drive, the Castle would be left to fall like the 27 other Castles which are in various states of ruination in the hinterland of Claregalway and Turloughmore and Knockdoe.<br />
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When he acquired the Castle in 2000, the building was in danger of collapse. The roof of the Castle had been removed in 1653, following the famous Siege of Galway by Cromwellian forces. Mature trees sprang from the upper floors and the stone work was under threat. A major reconstruction programme was drawn up under Conservation Architect David Johnson, a former inspector of national monuments with The Office of Public Works.<br />
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Eamonn O’Donoghue never forgot the childhood picnic shared with his brothers and sisters and parents beside the bridge at Claregalway Castle. His father, Tom, a Toomevara man, a great hurler, and a civil engineer with Cork County Council, had a passion for Ireland’s romantic ruins. A photograph was taken of all seven O’Donoghues lined up grinning at the bridge. The family still have it at their Cork home. But Tom’s passion passed on to several of his children. Eamonn studied Medicine in Cork, and Archaeology under Michael J O’Kelly, the man who brilliantly interpreted the ancient tombs at Newgrange.<br />
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Shortly after his appointment as ophthalmic surgeon to the Western Health Board (HSE), Eamonn set out to find the Castle. He had no idea where it was, except that it was near the city. He drove out every approach road to Galway until one evening there it was—a vast crumbling tower, ivy-clad, with ruined buildings within its courtyard, exactly as he remembered as a child.<br />
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Crumbling Ruin<br />
On that very first evening of re-discovery, Eamonn met Canon Callanan, the local Parish Priest at the time, and an entertaining classicist, who told him some of the history of the area. Taken in conjunction with the spectacular ruins of the nearby Franciscan Friary, the medieval bridges, the village itself, the “ghosts of other buildings and landmarks” (really only visible from the air), it soon became clear to Eamonn that this was a monument of major significance. Its battlements not only protected a main road into Galway, but looked down on the ancient Barony of Clare, which originally incorporated the vast and fertile plains of east Galway, known in pre-Norman times as Magh Seaola, and witnessed its evolving story.<br />
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The Castle was owned by John Buckley Jr (formerly of Spiddal House), then living in Indonesia, who agreed to sell. The next challenge was to get the various permissions required for a major transformation, and the team to make it happen. Two friends, David Newman Johnson, former Keeper of National Monuments, and Archaeologist Leo Swan, gave moral and expert support. Galway County Council was, from the start, supportive in principle, but there were difficulties with the many conservation agencies along the way. “I wanted to do the job as correctly as possible, but there is a need to reevaluate the evolution of conservation principles in Ireland today,” said Dr O’Donoghue.<br />
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Delays were costly and drawn out. And now, more than a decade later, the restoration programme is almost complete on this important 15th century tower house—one of the largest and most significant tower houses in the west of Ireland. Visitors can get a close view of the sympathetic restoration programme carried out by Master Builder Michael Herwood from Cloonacauneen and French Stonemason Jean Baptise Maduit.<br />
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For more information on Claregalway Castle, visit www.claregalwaycastle.com.

New school for Presentation College Athenry. Best wishes and good luck to you all.

The O’Neill Family and Friends playing at the Afternoon Dancing in The SMA House.<br />
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(Photo by Josette Farrell)

Afternoon dancing in the SMA House Claregalway Sunday 24th February from 3 to 6pm. Come along for a great afternoon of music and dance with The O’Neill Family and friends.

Niall and Tom Harte of Kiltrogue, Claregalway, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with friends and family at a function in the Claregalway Hotel following Mass in Lackagh Church.

Eric Jenetics, Daragh Jordan and Jack McKenna

Exciting architect’s impression of Claregalway Educate Together school. Building is by ABM Construction.

DIARY DATE...This evening in the Loughrea Hotel and Spa at 8pm.

Reader found a key across from flower shop in Claregalway. Reader left left key in Supervalu

Two dogs found outside Claregalway wandering the road heading towards Galway both injured.

Third place in category A of the St. Jarlath's Credit Union Schools Quiz were Lackagh National School. <br />
Pictured are (back) Anne Marie Creaven (St. Jarlath's Credit Union), Shay O'Connor (teacher) and Shona O'Dwyer (St. Jarlath's Credit Union).<br />
Front: pupils Sarah McSharry, Caoimhe Fitzmaurice, Stopie Stapleton, Ryan Carr and Cillian Joyce.

Claregalway Educate Together won first place in the St. Jarlath's Credit Union Quiz.<br />
Pictured are (back) Carmel Walshe (St. Jarlath's Credit Union), Siobhan Broderick (teacher), Kathleen Moran (St. Jarlath's Credit Union).<br />
Front: Evan Morrison, William Walsh, Eric Grealish and Matthew Newell.

Coláiste Bhaile Chláir student, Sean Connaire, has been awarded a gold medal for achieving first place in the country in the 2018 Junior Certificate Business Studies exam.<br />
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Sean received his medal at the Business Studies Teachers' Association of Ireland (BSTAD)Business Studies Achievement Awards ceremony, hosted by Banking & Payment Federation Ireland (BDFI) at their offices on One Molesworth Street, Dublin. The awards recognise the achievements of students in Accounting, Economics and Business at Leaving Certificate Level and Business Studies at Junior Certificate Level.<br />
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The winners, including Sean, were presented with their medals by BDFI President Gavin Kelly and Margaret McDonnell, Honorary President, BSTAI.<br />
Sean's teacher Katie Bell and Principal Alan Mongey, were also recognised for this outstanding achievement.

O’Neill family and friends playing in SMA House next Sunday. Save the date..

Need a car wash?? Check out beside The Summefield Bar today where you can get your car washed for 5 euro!!!

Friday Bridge Club dining in The Arches Hotel.

DIARY DATE...Tickets for our production of Same Old Moon are available now!

SMA priest Fr James with Marie Dempsey, Josie Concannon and Pat Griffith.

Like dancing? Then why not come along to the Claregalway SMA House this Sunday for an afternoon of dance with the renowned Outback. Dancing from 2pm to 6pm on the newly revamped dance floor. All welcome. Admission €10.00.

Ciaran Cannon playing the piano in Aras an Uachtaráin with our President Michael D Higgins looking on.

Yoga with Grainne - every Wednesday from 10am to 11am - upstairs over Hughes SuperValu. Contact Grainne at (087) 923 4669 for further information.

TODAY....AT CLAREGALWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL.

Sad to see that Happy Days in Galway Shopping Centre is no longer in business. It will be hugely missed.

Two senior dogs have been missing from Moycullen area Co Galway since Sat Jul 21st, 2018<br />
Both microchipped, neutered, about ten years old. <br />
Both female cocker spaniels. <br />
The black dog has a sore front leg and is possibly being looked after by the brown one, They've been together since birth.<br />
They might be anywhere in the country by now.<br />
If you have information please contact 0871932871<br />
missingcockerspanielgirl2@gmail.com<br />
SUBSTANTIAL REWARD OFFERED for their safe return.<br />
Would you please post this message and the photos on your Facebook page.<br />
Anything you could do to help would be greatly appreciated<br />
Thanks a million !<br />
Yours sincerely <br />
Dog owners John and Lucy

Today is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one! 🖋😊

COMMUNITY POST: Reader’s dog Ruairi is missing since about 4pm from outside Centra Claregalway. A very quiet dog with a collar.

The ‘Arch’ Sculpture<br />
sited at Claregalway as part of the East Galway Art Program, a work by Robert McColgan.<br />
<br />
The Story so far…<br />
Six projects were nominated for the East Galway Art Program. Site(s) visits in each area were organised for the artists by the County Galway Arts Office. Transport, food and compansionship were supported by information and contacts for each place: History, Sociology, Geology etc. Artists were encouraged to submit for as many projects as possible. I put in ideas for four.<br />
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The site(s) at Claregalway can be treated as two, divided by the road, or as one, joined by it. Open ad exposed both visually and to the elements, the whole is 80 meters long with an average width of 10 meters. This location was interesting because it made demands that suited the direction my work had been taking: large scale and site specific. Positioned at the entrance to the town, here was an opportunity to make a major “gateway” work”. It was immediately apparent that a work of considerable scale and extension would be required, be it in one or two or more parts.<br />
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I drew up many ideas, always attempting to “connect” the two parts of the site. This resolved itself through the arch concept which was suggested by the historical links with stone arches in the area. An arch of welcome began to become the solution. The use of modern materials would act as a foil to the existing arches while celebrating the dawn of the new Millennium and the extraordinarily positive transformations taking place in Ireland and Claregalway today. One sees innovation and confidence everywhere.<br />
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The work should connect locally, symbolise Community and achieve iconic status as a symbol for Claregalway and the area.<br />
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The sculpture needs to function in support of local initiative and activity.<br />
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The quarter circle, at the left, in plan forms the cup of a hand, symbolising Closeness and Community and relates in scale to people of all ages. This element of the work is suitable for centering performance events of all kinds which on festive and celebratory occasions would bring vibrancy and life to the site.<br />
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The sculpture would need to be simple and memorable.<br />
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The scale and unity of the piece makes it easy to recall and associate with Claregalway.<br />
<br />
Robert McColgan<br />
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About the Artist<br />
Robert McColgan is a long established artist with a background in 2D and 3D Media, Dance, Performance and Community Arts.<br />
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He has been working in the Public Arts arena for the past decade. He has represented Ireland abroad and to date has completed many large scale projects. He is a holder of the Medalha Municipal from Caldas da Rainha in Portugal.<br />
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Founder of the Art Day concept in 1985 at the Bray School Project, a movement which is now widespread throughout Ireland, he continues his involvement with Community Arts in his sculpture and at the Glasnevin Educate Together National School.<br />
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His work in Education takes him all over Ireland and is focused on opening up new opportunities and strands at every level. He is a Senior Lecturer in Fine Art, Painting and Sculpture at the Dublin Institute of Technology wich is supportive of art practice as an important research element within the teaching/learning domain.<br />
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The “Arch” project is the main focus of Roberts work at this time and is, he says “proving to be a challenging but satisfying opportunity”.

Outback Country Music will be playing at the social dancing afternoon in the SMA House Claregalway on January 20th from 2pm to 6pm. <br />
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This is a great opportunity to practice your dance skills and enjoy an afternoon of great music by Outback County Music.

Nowhere is as bad as Galway is for traffic gridlock!! Bumper to bumper as usual! Amazing how it flows freely during Race Week? Why can’t the same methods be employed all year round? We are prisoners of Galway traffic gridlock!

The dedicated service that Phelim Murphy gave to Galway GAA was acknowledged when he was conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Law by NUIG at a special ceremony last week.<br />
<br />
Thankfully Phelim, who is now in advanced years and in poor health, was able to attend this special event and was joined by his family and friends.<br />
<br />
http://claregalway.info/nuacht/features/2018/12/honorary-doctorate-hurling-legend/

Sounds idyllic...a yoga and nutrition retreat with Grainne and Belencomplementary.

Art Classes with Marie starting back on the 8th January 2019 in the Claregalway Hub. Booking essential. (089) 703 0272

Congratulations to Tom & Josephine Moran, Cregboy who won the Claregalway Hotel Trophy. They are pictured here with their Bridge President Nancy Varden. It was played over two nights.

In this week's Tuam Herald - by Siobhan Holliman.<br />
<br />
https://www.facebook.com/tuamherald/

Congratulations to Cllr James Charity and Fiona Killeen who got engaged recently. Best wishes to you both.

RC Hair Studio in Claregalway celebrated a decade in business last week with a coffee morning to raise funds for Galway Hospice. Special guest was Galway football captain Damien Comer. They wish to thank everyone who attended and contributed, and also want to extend their gratitude to their local customers over the years. Here's to many more years of excellence!

Owen, Robyn and Oisin Gaughan, Claregalway.

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, David and Roisin on the passing of their beloved Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.<br />
<br />
R.I.P. Ron Conlan, Cloonbiggeen, Claregalway, Co Galway (formerly of Currandrum, Claregalway and Rathangan, Co. Kildare).<br />
<br />
http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2018/11/r-p-conlon-ron-cloonbiggeen-claregalway/

Featuring local schoolteacher and coach Paul Kilgannon.

DIARY DATE ... Sound of Music by 9Arch Musical Society... from Thursday to Saturday 15-17th November.<br />
<br />
https://www.facebook.com/9ArchMusicalSociety/

Come along to Claregalway Hub next Wednesday 14th November for an enjoyable sing and dance session from 4pm to 5pm. All welcome! 🎼🎼🎼

Cloonacauneen Castle.<br />
<br />
http://claregalway.info/?p=34271&preview=true

Cregmore Claregalway FC are delighted to announce the launch of the ANNUAL CREGMORE CRAZY SPORTS QUIZ. This is our major fundraiser for 2018 / 2019 involving every age group and team right across CCFC and a big part of our mission to - 'BUILDING A BETTER CLUB'. Please invite all your friends and family to have a go at predicting the outcome of 20 different sporting events between December 2018 and May 2019 for a chance to share in €1,000 of cash prizes! Happy sporting predictions to everyone and thank you for supporting Cregmore Claregalway F.C.

DIARY DATE.. this evening at 8pm in Claregalway Castle.

Progressive 25 Card Game in aid of Jigsaw - November 4th @7pm.

Best of luck to the Flynn family from Lackagh.

Congrats to Aoibhin McGlynn - Bawnmore National School.

Bawnmore NS Claregalway were crowned County Champions of the Cumman na Mbunscoil mini 7s Gaelic Football Competition in Annaghdown today!

In Educate Together this Saturday 20th October at 6pm.

Quiz night in aid of Carnmore Camogie Club - 19th October.

Contenders for this year’s Ireland’s Fittest Family. Best of luck to the Flynn family, Lackagh.

Another bumper to bumper tailback in Claregalway!!

Countdown is on....<br />
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(Photo by Josette Farrell)

Tom McKenna, Aidan Scahill and Julie McKenna

Fundraiser for the new Claregalway & District Day Care Centre - Mega Raffle event tomorrow Sunday 7th October in the Claregalway Hotel at 7pm. Live music by Jon Bulman, there are over 20 prizes to be won. The host on the night is Ollie Turner from Galway Bay FM, it's a night not to be missed!!

Claregalway Castle - De Burgo lecture taking place.<br />
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(Photo by Clare Horgan)

Cory Shiel, Claregalway, with his mother Linda watching the Full Contact Medieval Tournament Claregalway Castle Shield Event.

Tonight in Claregalway Castle.<br />
The Annual de Burgo Lecture:<br />
'Tower houses and manor houses of the Clanricard Burke lordship, c. 1440–1640'<br />
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Speaker: Dr Bernadette Cunningham<br />
http://rsai.ie/dr-bernadette-cunningham/<br />
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Dr Bernadette Cunningham is a graduate of University College Galway and University College Dublin, and is Deputy Librarian at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin. She is the author of The world of Geoffrey Keating (Dublin, 2000); The Annals of the Four Masters: Irish history, kingship and society in the early seventeenth century (Dublin, 2010); and Clanricard and Thomond: 1540 –1640: provincial politics and society transformed (Dublin, 2012). She is current editor of Irish History Online, the national online bibliography of writings on Irish history (www.iho.ie). She served as president of the Group for the Study of Irish Historic Settlement, 2010–2013, and chairperson of the Rare Books Group (Library Association of Ireland), 2013–2015. She joined the Council of the RSAI in 2015.<br />
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It is on at the Castle on October 4th @ 8pm. It is a free event.<br />
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https://claregalwaycastle.com/…/castl…/de-burgo-lecture.html<br />
http://rsai.ie/dr-bernadette-cunningham/

Diary Date...today in Claregalway Hotel.

Flu vaccine in Turloughmore Health Centre.

COMMUNITY ALERT: There's a pick up collection of clothes by Cancer Care West tomorrow. But a while ago here in River Oaks two guys in a white transit van dropped leaflets for pick up clothes collection on Thursday. Reader had cancer care bag full of clothes left outside and the guys in the van took it but reader stopped them. Reader called Cancer Care West in galway and they said that these eastern Europeans are taking the bags of clothes that are for Cancer Care West.

Introductory workshop in Lackagh Parish Centre.

Pictured at the launch of ‘Chicago’ by Bravo Theatre Group at the G Hotel we’re Ailish Flaherty, Abbeyknockmoy, Annette and Fergal Cavanagh (Aims Western Region) and Karina Harte, Claregalway. The show takes place in the Temperence Hall, Loughrea from September 25 to 29.

Frustrated to Fulfilled with Anne Caulfield...

Looking to learn Irish or kickstart the Irish you have in your head but can't speak after 13 years in school? <br />
<br />
Come along to the Hub. The Ciorcal Gaeilge Group here is hoping to start a small group class to help you learn in a way you will enjoy Irish. Call the Hub @ 091 798 552. Details TBC. Claregalway Hub Tomas O Dubhda

TONIGHT AT 7PM IN THE CLAREGALWAY HUB - Information session with Joanna Reilly Wednesday 12th September at 7pm at;<br />
The Claregalway Hub<br />
12 Cois Chlair<br />
Baile Chlair<br />
Claregalway<br />
Co. Galway, H91 K744<br />
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Free goody bags and info on "Healthy eating and mindful habits for long term weight loss that works!"

Young Lackagh Musicians won at All-Ireland Fleadh.

TRAUMA AND STRESS RELEASE<br />
WORKSHOP WITH JENN GREEN<br />
<br />
VENUE<br />
The Hub<br />
(Behind The Archers Hotel)<br />
Claregalway<br />
Saturday <br />
29th September<br />
2.30 to 4.00 pm<br />
<br />
Join Jenn Green as she shares some amazing Tools and Techniques<br />
on how to release old trauma and any built up stress that could be stuck in your body (and mind)....<br />
Thus giving you the opportunity to begin leading a full-filled life.<br />
<br />
*Please bring along a yoga mat as well as a small blanket and cushion.<br />
<br />
**This workshop is offered for free.<br />
Any donations will however be welcome.<br />
<br />
For more information <br />
Call or Whatsapp <br />
JENN GREEN <br />
083 0555 220 <br />
newbeginnings.eire@gmail.com

Colaiste Bhaile Chlair - this gorgeous doggie has decided to come to school today -very friendly -just hope someone recognizes him/her?

Brendan Dunleavy of The Arches Hotel, the main sponsor of the Claregalway 10k race, presenting the women’s first prize to Regina Casey of Galway City Harriers.

Riona and Neil Johnson, Carnmore with their children Sarah, Daniel and Emma, also took part in the Streets of Galway Road Race.

Crowned All Ireland u18 Grupa Cheoil winners at the Fleadh in Drogheda! Well done lads & lassies!

Turloughmore Hurling Club is to get new improved facilities.<br />
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The club has been granted planning permission to build a new all-weather training area, with a hurling ball wall and flood lighting in Lackagh.<br />
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The planned synthetic pitch will be 2,200 square metres.

COMMUNITY POST: Stray dog at Centra Claregalway. Looks old. Reader just fed him.

Sinead Duggan All Ireland U15 Miscellaneous Winner with the Liam Coleman Cup

The MacCarthy Perpetual Challenge Cup (commonly referred to – and incorrectly spelled – as the McCarthy Cup) is a trophy awarded annually by the Gaelic Athletic Association to the hurling team that wins the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. Based on the design of a medieval drinking vessel, the trophy was first awarded in 1923 to the winners of the (delayed) 1921 All-Ireland hurling championship final. The original 1920s trophy was retired in the 1990s, and a new identical trophy awarded annually since 1992. The original trophy is on permanent display at the GAA Museum, Croke Park.

A great day in Drogheda for Lackagh Comhaltas! <br />
<br />
U12 Ceili Band 2nd place

Two free tickets for the Circus on Sunday available in the Claregalway Hub!<br />
<br />
https://www.facebook.com/Claregalway-Hub-1901946296512392/

Reader prints his support for the hurler's this weekend!

Accident near Cloon road. The occupant, a man in his 30’s, was the only occupant of the car, which is understood to have hit a wall.<br />
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He was taken to UHG where he’s described as being in a very serious condition.<br />
<br />
Main Road closed at Claregalway traffic-lights due to accident - diversions in place via the old airport road.

The Council have a notice in this weeks Connacht Tribune on page 20. Local people who have been seeking speed limit reductions on their roads now have an opportunity to make submissions to the council . The closing date for submissions is September 7th at 4 p.m. All submissions to be sent to Rose Gaughran in the Roads Department, Galway Co. Co. County Hall, prospect Hill, Galway.<br />
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The proposed changes are available for inspection in County Hall and the Athenry Office.<br />
<br />
It is expected that the proposals will come before the local councilors in September and before the full council for adoption in either October or November of this year.<br />
<br />
Jim Cuddy.

Sincere sympathy to Mary's son's Tommy and Jimmy, brother Harry, sister Bridie, daughter-in-law Frances, granddaughter Amy and extended family on the passing of Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.<br />
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R.I.P. DUGGAN, MARY (Peacefully) at home, beloved wife of the late Tom and loving mother of Tommy and Jimmy. Deeply regretted by her loving sons, brother Harry, sister Bridie, daughter-in-law Frances, granddaughter Amy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Sioraiocht in the grounds of the Church of the Assumption and St. James', Claregalway on Friday 27th July from 6.00 p.m. with Removal to the Church at 8.00 p.m. Funeral after 11.00 a.m. Mass on Saturday 28th July to Claregalway Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mary to Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.<br />
'May her gentle soul rest in peace'

Claregalway 10K is launched at The Arches Hotel.<br />
<br />
https://www.facebook.com/clareriverharriersathleticclub/

Drum and Beat Camp in Claregalway Educate Together School.<br />
<br />
https://www.facebook.com/drumadore/

FREE Computer classes in Claregalway Hub tonight. Phone 091 798 552 to book a place.

Ross Fleming with his weekly egg delivery.

This is a great opportunity to avail of FREE computer classes in Claregalway Hub sponsored by Irish Rural Link. Please phone to reserve a place. Tel: 091 798 552

Connacht Fleadh Cheoil Champions. Lackagh Comhaltas U-18 Grupa Cheoil, pictured with their tutor Sharon Connell=-Geraghty, who were crowned Connacht Champions at the recent Fleadh Cheoil in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. They will now go on to compete at the All-Ireland Fleahd in Drogheda in August.

The walk will be passing through Claregalway on the following days:<br />
Walk with me.<br />
Saturday 21st July 10am Tuam to Claregalway (22km)<br />
Sunday 22nd - free day - collecting at the Cathedral in Galway<br />
Monday 23rd July 10am Claregalway to Ardrahan (24km)<br />
More detailed information can be found on wwyc.ie.

Cara and Lucy Goaley from<br />
Annaghdown.

The sky tonight!<br />
<br />
(Photo by Josette Farrell)

Off to the match with The Arches Hotel.😊😊😊

Reader found these keys this morning on the Corrandulla Road near Bawnmore School cross

Visiting 'Never Too Old Charity' Shop in Claregalway<br />
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(Photo (by Josette Farrell)<br />
<br />
https://www.facebook.com/NeverTooOldCharityShop/?ref=bookmarks

COMMUNITY POST: Reader has an ink cartridge if anyone would like it?

Alway's an exciting and informative event...coming to Claregalway Castle tomorrow and Sunday 7th and 8th July.<br />
<br />
http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2018/07/beyond-castle-wa…-thu-jun-28-2018/ ‎

Heartfulness in the Claregalway Hub today Wednesday 4th July at 11.30am

Ryan O'Connell number 8 and Dan Fox number 2 played for Galway North football team in Claregalway today V Cork.

A young Waterview girl Leah Costello was the toast of the parish after winning three gold medals at the National Special Olympic at the National Sports Arena in Dublin.<br />
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<br />
http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2018/06/local-gymnastic-stars-triple-gold-success/

Show Secretary Carmel Casserly with her niece Yvonne Tierney and Yvonne 's cousin Zoe Duggan - at Claregalway Agricultural Show.

Padraic Flaherty from Claregalway is Clare FM & Tipp FM’s Group Programme Director has won a prestigious international radio award.<br />
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Clare FM is the Banner County’s number one station was nominated in two categories at the New York Festival, “Best Music Special” and “Best Human Interest Story”.<br />
The New York festival is widely regarded as the World Cup of radio awards.<br />
<br />
“Top of The World”, a documentary following John Burke, Clare’s first person to summit Mount Everest was produced by Padraic Flaherty.<br />
This beat off competition from radio stations across the world to bring home the Bronze award.<br />
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Clare FM was the only Irish local radio station to be nominated this year and speaking after the event in the US, Padraic Flaherty said “To be on the world stage winning this award is an amazing achievement and testament to the wonderful radio we produce.

The dates are: 2nd - 6th July, 9th -13th July and 16th-20th July if that also helps

Come along to the Claregalway Hub on Wednesday for Heartfulness.

Pixie got two 2nd places in the SMA dog show today in Claregalway.

Great article in today's Connacht Tribune re new Day Care Centre in Claregalway.<br />
<br />
Turning of the sod at the new site behind Church View Estate takes place at 2pm this afternoon.

COMMUNITY POST: Key found in sorting bags at 'Never Too Old' Charity Shop Claregalway.<br />
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PLEASE SHARE..

Well done to Claregalway G Badminton team who won the club all Ireland's in Limerick today! 🏆

COMMUNITY POST: Cat missing from River Oaks since Wednesday.

DIARY DATE....Bank Holiday Monday- 7th May

Claregalway G Galway Badminton. Congrats on their victory win at the Connacht Finals in Boyle today. Through to the All Ireland Finals in University of Limerick on the 13th May.

Diary Date... Cruinniú Poiblí ..this evening Monday 16th April at 7.30pm in Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.

Youth Mass this evening - Claregalway Church

DIARY DATE - THIS MORNING - CLAREGALWAY HUB

Four qualifiers - Rossa Hynes , Ronan Duggan, Kyle Fitzgerald & Eoin Higgins .

Well done to the group below who represented Claregalway / Lackagh in the community games cross country this evening in Renmore . <br />
All ran so well representing our community with 4 qualifying to represent Galway in the all Ireland in May.<br />
<br />
Team left to right: Tara Kenny , Maeve Meehan , Emma Flaherty , Rossa Hynes , Eoin Higgins , Kyle Fitzgerald & Ronan Duggan . <br />
Missing from photo is Ava Kilcommins

COMMUNITY POST: Dog found on Claregalway/ Oranmore road !! Contact 0868381673.

Great turn out at the opening of Claregalway Handball Alley.

Local group Compántas Lir tonight... Claregalway Drama Festival.

Coffee morning in Treat Cafe Lackagh on Tuesday 27th March from 10 am to 12 noon as part of a fundraiser.

Super entrepreneur Ross Fleming with his efficient egg delivery and the eggs are the best ever!!

Rosary in The Abbey this afternoon at 2.30pm

La Le Padraig Mass times in Claregalway Church.

Lovely tribute to the late Tom Lenihan who was the founder of the Claregalway Drama Festival in 1981.

Tonight's the night...Claregalway Festival of Drama kicks off...in Claregalway Community Centre..😊😊

DIARY DATE...Claregalway....St. Patrick's Day...Hughes Courtyard..from 12noon to 3.30pm.

In Claregalway Hub on Wednesday at 11.30am.

Rachel Farrell winner ladies D singles and mixed doubles, runner up C mixed doubles

John Paul O Connell, winner men's G singles and runner up E mixed doubles

Beautiful hand made picture by local teacher Orla McKiernan which would make that ideal gift for someone special. ❤️❤️

Cheque presentation for Claregalway St Patrick's Day Festival from<br />
Centra Raftery's. <br />
<br />
Pictured is Colin Raftery with Frances Duggan.

Ba mhaith linn i gColáiste Bhaile Chláir cuireadh a thabhairt duit teacht chuig ár Maidin Chaife ar an 12ú Márta ag 10am.<br />
<br />
Is í aidhm an ócáid seo ná Pobal Ghaeilge an ceantar a thabhairt le chéile agus seans a thabhairt don phobal iomlán meascadh agus sárthaispeántas a thabhairt ar an obair atá i mbun láimhe.<br />
<br />
Is mar chuid do Seachtain na Gaeilge atá an ócáid seo a eagrú againn agus ba mhaith linn i mBaile Chláir, ardán a thabhairt don Ghaeilge. Go háirithe agus Coláiste Bhaile Chláir ag lorg aitheantais mar scoil Ghaeltachta.<br />
<br />
http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2018/03/preasraiteas-maidin-chaife-phobal-ghaeilge-baile-chlair/

Bawnmore fundraiser in Keanes Oranmore tonight.

***** Tag & Share to win a FREE Space*****<br />
<br />
Zumba starts at Nu-Fit on Tues at 8.30. To book your place call Maria on 0879027669 or PM us with the button below..<br />
<br />
Nu Fit Nutrition & Fitness Club

DIARY DATE....17th March....Hughes Courtyard...Contact 087 1719807 or email stpatricksclaregalway@gmail.com

Galway-based software firm Altocloud acquired by Genesys.<br />
<br />
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/galway-based-software-firm-altocloud-acquired-by-genesys-1.3407357?mode=amp

FOR MOTORISTS<br />
<br />
AXA would like to make drivers aware of the following:<br />
<br />
Always make sure your mobile phone is charged before you start your journey.<br />
Prepare a pack to include torches, batteries, portable chargers for devices, first aid kit, water and non-perishable foods along with blankets in case you are stuck in bad weather.<br />
Slow down! Speed limits are set for normal driving conditions. Allow extra time for your journey.<br />
Ensure all your windows are clean and free from snow; bring a scraper and de-icer with you. Snow left on the roof will become loose and can drop onto the windscreen during braking, distracting you. Allow your windscreen to defrost fully before you start your journey.<br />
Please make sure you give yourself enough room to break from the car in front in icy conditions, three times more than usual is a good distance.<br />
For freezing fog conditions, please use dipped headlights at all times.<br />
If you encounter icy conditions, try to stay calm and slow your car down by lowering your gear instead of breaking. Manoeuvre gently; avoid harsh braking, acceleration or steering as these can induce a skid.<br />
If you drive slowly in a higher gear, this will lead to less torque so the wheels of your car are less likely to spin and cause you to skid.<br />
At low air temperatures watch out for black ice, especially in sheltered/shaded areas on roads, under trees and adjacent to high walls.<br />
Tune in to your local radio station regularly to keep up to date with information on weather/road conditions, road closures etc.<br />
<br />
FOR HOMEOWNERS<br />
<br />
Before the winter weather hits home:<br />
<br />
Check that attic pipes are well insulated and leave the attic door ajar<br />
Locate your water stop cock. In the event of burst pipes, this will help you to turn the water off and minimise the damage.<br />
Keep gutters and drains free of debris<br />
Set your heating to come on at intervals during the day and night.<br />
If you have a socket in your attic, keep a high wattage bulb lit or an infra-red lamp maintain a warm water temperature in your water tank<br />
Have a small supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare foods and drinking water.<br />
Have batteries for torches in the event of power cuts along with blankets.<br />
Have candles and matches. Candles should always be placed away from draughts in proper candleholders. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

New Horizon magazine for sale in Claregalway Church and Parish Office - €4.

Support and prayers for Sinead at 9.30am Mass in Claregalway.<br />
<br />
https://www.facebook.com/supportsineadmcgovernhealingstage4cancer/

COMMUNITY POST: Red setter hanging around Saturday evening and Sunday morning,Rockroad , Lydican. PLEASE SHARE.

Introducing the first female Chairperson of Galway IFA Anne Mitchell. Congratulations Anne. Anne Mitchell from Menlough was elected at the branch’s AGM in Athenry last night, replacing former chairperson Pat Murphy.<br />
<br />
Martin Murphy from Turloughmore was elected as the representative for the National Council and David Harney from Ahascragh was elected as the sheep representative.

Perhaps donate to 'Never Too Old' Charity Shop?<br />
<br />
https://www.facebook.com/NeverTooOldCharityShop/

GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL - The fine for parking illegally in a disabled bay is increasing from €80 to €150 with effect from 1st March 2018.

Local lads Aaron Brennan and Thomas McStay taking part in the European Cross Country Championships tomorrow. Best of luck lads.

Ahhhhh Go on, Go on, Go on.... Join us for a cuppa in the Palm Tree this Sunday afternoon 3pm - 6pm. Kettles will be on the boil, entertainment tuned up & lovely raffle prizes ready for a new home. See you all there ☕️☕️☕️☕️❤️

BAWNMORE SCHOOL: We are very proud of 2 of our pupils who got their hair cut and kindly donated it to the rapunzel foundation. A foundation that works to improve the lives of those living with hair loss. Such a worthwhile cause and a selfless act girls!

Well done to Coláiste Bhaile Chláir U17 boys soccer after a hard fought 4-3 win over St.Louis. Next up - Connacht semi final. Maith sibh!

Carnmore minors with Eoghan Masterson from Connacht Rugby this evening in Corinthians

Colaiste Bhaile Chlair - Connacht Camogie Champions Senior B. Well done!

COPE GALWAY: With wind snow and ice warnings issued for Galway, let's work together to inform anyone who is roughsleeping that we have night beds available on Seamus Quirke Road as part of the Cold Weather Response . <br />
<br />
Contact numbers: 1800 788887 (7pm to 11pm) & 085 8009641(9pm+) <br />
#copegalwayhelps <br />
<br />
Please pass it on. Thank you.

Mary, Vincent and Aine Lyons at Operation Transformation walk this morning. (Photo by Josette Farrell)

This is a great chance to get out, get fit and meet new friends...🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️😊😊#RTEOT

Well done Thomas McStay silver medal 🥈 winners with the Ireland 🇮🇪 u20 team Irish Athletics.

We're in a position here at COPE Galway to accommodate anyone who is homeless & rough sleeping in Galway during this period of bad weather. Night time beds are available in the Cold Weather Response on Seamus Quirke Road. Contact numbers are 1800 788887 (7pm to 11pm) and 085 8009641 from 9pm onwards throughout the night. <br />
Let’s work to keep everyone safe.<br />
#stormeleanor #storm2018

Reader is looking for the name of those buskers from the picture everywhere but can't find it unfortunately. They played in Galway Shop Street some time ago. Reader would be very grateful for your help!

Rita, Julie and Noreen at the Live Crib in Claregalway.

APPEALS have been lodged against Galway County Council 's decision to grant planning permission for two major education projects in Claregalway.<br />
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The Department of Education has earmarked a new Educate Together national school and a substantial extension to Coláiste Bhaile Chláir secondary school for the same site.<br />
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However, the plans sparked considerable opposition from some local residents and community groups. They are concerned that the development will endanger public safety due to additional traffic and feel an alternative location for the new school should have been sought.<br />
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http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2017/12/appeals-lodged-two-major-claregalway-school-developments/

Picture shows the incoming Executive of Claregalway Ladies GAA. L to R Lorna McNicholas Jimmy Gavin Elaine Goldrick Maura Murphy Edel Noone Michael Kearns<br />
The AGM of the Claregalway Ladies GAA Committee which was held on Monday 27th November in Knockdoemore was well attended. Chairman Tony King welcomed all to the Meeting. Reports were presented to the Meeting from the Officers and all Managers. Again 2017 was a very successful year for the Club, Some of the highlights from the Managers were a big increase in numbers involved in the U8/10’s age group both players and Coaches, U-12’s despite a slow start to the Season finished the year very strong to retain the A Championship and also Fielded a very impressive Three Teams for Championship. The U-14’s won all 3 County Titles as well as the All-Ireland Sevens. Sixteens won the Championship Shield and the second U-16 Team won their League. At Minor level the Mairead Meehan Shield was retained while the Juniors took the County Junior B Title. At Senior level the highlights was the Comortas in Mayo where the Girls won the Senior Final and they also won their first Connaught Sevens, There was some disappointment not having made the Senior League or Championship Finals. One of the other highlights for the Club was the visit of the New York U-17 Ladies to the Club in August. Treasurer Maura Murphy presented a detailed balance sheet and expressed the need for more fundraising to be undertaking in 2018 in which all members need to be involved. Tributes were paid to the outgoing officers Tony King, Michael Downes and Babara Connolly who were stepping down from their roles after having served the Club very well for the past few years.,<br />
The following Officers and Managers were elected<br />
Chairperson Elaine Goldrick<br />
Vice Chairperson Eugene Kearney<br />
Secretary Lorna McNicholas<br />
Treasurer Maura Murphy<br />
PRO Jimmy Gavin<br />
Registrar Michael Kearns<br />
Child Welfare Officer Edel Noone<br />
County Board Delegates> Eugene Kearney,Helen O’Riordan<br />
U-8 Elaine Goldrick<br />
U-10 Pat & Aoife Connolly<br />
U-12 PJ Fallon, Ray Quinn<br />
U-14 Helen O’Riordan<br />
U-16 Eugene Kearney, Christine Moran

Congratulations to Orla Fahy from Claregalway who got married this weekend to Joseph Sheeran from Roscrea

COMMUNITY POST: 2 dogs on the n17<br />
Seen at lunchtime near Claregalway, but it's 5pm now they are near Corinthians Rugby club now<br />
They are very friendly have radio wire tags but no name tags

Ideal Christmas or other occasion gift!! Some items on display in Claregalway Hub.

Computers with Geraldine Delaney in Claregalway Hub.

Sign at Bawnmore Crossroads.<br />
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http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2017/11/bawnmore-cross-will-first-die/

Well done to 2nd year Caoimhe Geraghty who reached @poetryaloud semifinals held in the @NLIreland waiting for results.

Sinead is married to Glen and mum to her fun loving little girl Ella who turns 3 in December. <br />
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In Sept '15 Sinead found a lump in her armpit which her GP initially believed was a blocked milk duct related to breastfeeding. In January ’16, Sinead (aged 34) was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer and unfortunately the cancer had spread to lymph nodes under her sternum which meant that surgery was not an option.<br />
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This came as a huge shock to everyone as Sinead was always fit and healthy and hadn't been feeling unwell, just the usual tiredness experienced by a new mum.<br />
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Sinead began treatment in Feb ’16 and had 4 rounds of chemo after which she had a clear scan. This was followed by 30 sessions of radiotherapy and the remaining 2 rounds of chemo and a subsequent clear scan in Oct ’16. Treatment was completed and a follow up scan was scheduled for March ’17.<br />
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Your support would be much appreciated.

Young football supporter Oran Ainsworth.

Pregnancy Yoga Lackagh & Claregalway a safe and ideal way to keep fit and mobile during pregnancy. The carefully chosen movements help boost energy, assist in the prevention of lower back pain, relieve stress and promote restful sleep. The class will entail gentle yoga postures and breathing techniques for relaxation and good health throughout your pregnancy.. Calm mama equals calm baby. Lackagh Parish Centre Thursday 6.45pm<br />
Participants must be 14 weeks+ booking is essential. For information please pm or call Majella on 087 193 8495

4 students from Colaiste Bhaile Chlair selected on Connacht Interprovincial squad this weekend in Dublin. Ms Fab Cooney is part of the management team.

Please support and help make Claregalway proud.

Congrats to Mr Mannion on his first All Star. Hopefully the first of many!

SUPERVISED STUDY - Located in Coláiste Baile Chláir from 6.30 to 9.30 pm.– The Study Centre offers after school distraction free study for Junior and Leaving Certificate students.<br />
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Contact 091 798 430 OR 086 391 3852 further information.

KIDS FUN HALOWEEN CAMP LACKAGH PARISH CENTRE <br />
Nov 1st & 2nd A few spaces left. Our camp will be filled with fun activities, including crafts with autumn sensory jars, decorations from natural materials , we will decorate our own fairy and elf doors and find a home for them in one of the garden trees. We will also have storytelling, games, dancing and some fun yoga style exercises for flexibility and balance with something to suit everyone. <br />
10AM TO 2PM – children ages 5 – 11 - Booking essential as spaces limited <br />
Price €30 for one €50 for two pm or Phone Michelle on 087 1938495

COMMUNITY POST: Reader found dog while walking near Topaz at Carnmore Cross. He has no ID?

PREGNANCY YOGA STARTING IN LACKAGH PARISH CENTRE THURSDAY 2ND November at 7pm, and Claregalway Tuesday 7th November at 6.30pm six week course— a safe and ideal way to keep fit and mobile during pregnancy. The carefully chosen movements help boost energy, assist in the prevention of lower back pain, relieve stress and promote restful sleep. As a mother of five children I am more than aware of the many benefits of prenatal Yoga, the class will entail gentle yoga postures and breathing techniques for relaxation, material will also be provided throughout the program. <br />
Participants must be 14 weeks+ booking is essential. For information pm or call Majella on 087 193 8495

COMMUNITY POST: Anyone know who owns this dog. Hanging around the Claregalway area?

COMMUNITY POST: Found near McMahon's on Tuam rd. Contact 0863819477 for more info

Happy 10th anniversary to Treat Cafe in Claregalway and Lackagh.

Home Economics teacher in Colaiste Bhaile Chlair is setting up a cookery class over the midterm break in the school for girls and boys aged 8-13 years.

COMMUNITY POST: Cat found at the back of Beyond Beauty, Claregalway.

Carnmore hurlers of the future attending an u8 blitz in Beacon Claremorris today where they won all their games.<br />
The lads are pictured here with the Liam McCarty, Irish Press, League and Leinster Cups.

Phone Scam Warning !<br />
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The phone rings briefly and doesn’t give much time for the person to answer – which may lead you to call back. A womans voice may say "I have been waiting for you" when the number is called back, then they hang up or keep you talking for some time, when you receive your bill you could have been charged up to €70 for the call. <br />
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The calls seem to be coming from Tonga, Nauru, and the Seychelles and generally begin with the number +678 or +679. <br />
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ComReg warned people to be vigilant with missed calls from a number they don’t recognise: “We would advise consumers that returning calls to unknown international numbers can be costly and we advise consumers to exercise caution when they receive a missed call from such numbers.”

$These are the Tidy Towns Marks for Galway and Roscommon for 2017. Claregalway is up 3 points since last year. (http://www.tidytowns.ie/u_reports/2016/2016%20County%20Galway%20Claregalway%201988.pdf Miltown was designated as the “Tidiest Town in Galway” and received a silver medal at the National Tidy Towns awards 2017. Abbey and Monivea were bronze medals winners. Ballygar received an Endeavour award for achieving over a 6% improvement on 2017 which was the highest marks increase received in Co Galway. Clifden was the overall national winner of the Value Water Award and Creggs received the coveted national award of best Sustainable Development for its Leisurely walk. COUNTY GALWAY Category A Milltown 323 Abbey 318 Monivea 317 Williamstown 300 Caltra 294 Roundstone 282 Creggs 274 Letterfrack 273 Glinsk 272 Lawrencetown 272 Leenane 267 Cill Chiarain 246 Newbridge 246 Ballymoe 242 Abbeyknockmoy 240 Category B Clarinbridge 304 An Spideal 300 Mountbellew 298 Ballygar 287 Dunmore 287 Castleblakeney 275 Glenamaddy 275 Carna 272 Ahascragh 269 Woodford 269 Kinvara 262 Kilconnell 255 Cleggan 248 An Cheathru Rua 244 Headford 244 Camus 219 Category C Clifden 297 Oughterard 284 Claregalway 282 Category D Oranmore 277 Moycullen 254 Category E Ballinasloe 299 Athenry 298 Tuam 281 Loughrea 270 Category H Galway City Centre 302 COUNTY ROSCOMMON Category A Castlecoote 329 Keadue 328 Ballintubber 322 Cloontuskert 319 Croghan 304 Lisacul 300 Lecarrow 293 Curraghboy 288 Dysart 274 Ballyforan 269 Tulsk 257 Brideswell 245 Bealnamulla 244 Portrunny 229 Category B Ballyfarnon 306 Ballyleague 301 Roosky 294 Knockcroghery 281 Athleague 277 Kilteevan 274 Loughglynn 273 Gorthaganny 268 Strokestown 264 Cootehall 260 Cloonfad 247 Category C Tarmonbarry 316 Ballaghaderreen 241 Category D Boyle 285 Monksland 256 Category E Roscommon 320 Congratulations to all local communities and Tidy towns groups in the region for their great efforts and congratulations to the award winners.$

COMMUNITY POST: Reader wondering if anyone owns these kittens in the Cregboy/Cahergowan area. they have been hanging around reader's home for a few days and i fear they have been abandoned.

Congratulations and best wishes to Bawnmore native Loraine Burke who was appointed Principal in The Mercy Primary School, Tuam .<br />
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As the new school year commenced, a Bawnmore native took charge of one of the leading primary schools in the county.<br />
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Loraine Burke from Corbally - daughter of Mary and the late Paddy Burke, Bawnmore has embarked on her new role as Principal of Scoil Mhuire N.S. Tuam.<br />
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Loraine started her education in Bawnmore N.S. after which she attended the Mercy Secondary School in Galway city. She trained in Froebel College of Education which was affiliated with Trinity College of Education. Loraine recently completed a Masters in Education in NUIG. The people of the area extend best wishes to Loraine on her new role as School Principal.

THE ARCHES HOTEL: Ireland’s biggest coffee morning is the main annual fundraising event to raise much needed funds for local hospice services – all money raised locally, stays locally - So all the money raised here on Thursday goes directly to Galway Hospice. So Pop in this Thursday Morning, grab a coffee & a scone, meet the neighbours, have a chin-wag and support a great cause.

New Morning and Evening Yoga program starting tomorrow 7th September in Lackagh Parish Centre and Claregalway above Hughes. Suitable for all levels. Schedule:<br />
Monday Morning 10 am Lackagh Parish Centre<br />
Tuesday evening Claregalway 7.30PM<br />
Thursday Prenatal Yoga 7pm Lackagh<br />
Thursday evening Lackagh Parish centre 8pm (limited spaces)<br />
Friday Yoga for children - Claregalway 6.30PM<br />
contact for further details pm or call 087 1938495

Claregalway Castle will host an Autumn Garden Fair today Sunday, September 10th from 11am – 6pm. <br />
Admission is €5 per person. This fair will feature some of Ireland’s best nurseries and rare plant specialists - most of whom are members of Irish Specialist Nursery Association (ISNA).<br />
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http://claregalway.info/nuacht/news/2017/09/plants-knights-fun-filled-days-autumn-claregalway-castle/

COMMUNITY POST: Dog found. Thanks to Amy Molloy. 😊