death has occurred of Eamon Cahill Rock Road, Lydican, Claregalway, Galway The death has occurred of Eamon Cahill, Rock Road, Lydican, Claregalway, Co. Galway (and formerly of Kiltrogue). It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Eamon Cahill, predeceased by his wife Kitty, son Joseph and grandchild Joey, his mother Kitty… Read more »
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The death has occurred of Monica Nielsen(née McCabe) Grange Road, Cashla, Athenry, Galway / Cavan The death has occurred of Monica Nielsen (nee McCabe), Grange Road, Cashla, Athenry, Co Galway and formerly of Behey, Co Cavan. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Galway Hospice on 16th August 2024. Devoted wife of Richard… Read more »
The death has occurred of Mary Ann Fahy(née Hughes) Islington, London, Knockdoe, Claregalway, Galway Mary Fahy, Knockdoe, Claregalway, Co. Galway. Mary passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 31st. with her niece Sarah by her side. She is predeceased by her parents Timothy and Margaret, brother Johnnie (Knockdoe), sister Bridie Roache (Knockdoemore) and her wonderful husband… Read more »
The death has occurred of Olivia Mullen(née O’Brien) Ballinderreen, Galway Kinvara, formerly Wellpark and Slievefinn, Claregalway. Unexpectedly and peacefully after a short illness. Sadly missed by her husband John and her daughter Grace. Beloved daughter of Mary and Mattie O’Brien. Much loved sister to Marion Dunne (husband Gerry), Philip O’Brien (wife Helen), Patricia Conlon (Deceased… Read more »
The death has occurred of Monica Neilsen(née McCabe) Grange Road, Cashla, Athenry, Galway / Claregalway, Galway / Stradone, Cavan The death has occurred of Monica Neilsen (nee McCabe), Grange Road, Cashla, Athenry, Co Galway and formerly of Behey, Co Cavan. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Galway Hospice on 16th August 2024…. Read more »
The death has occurred of Margaret Conlan(née Carroll) Cloonbiggeen, Claregalway, Galway / Corofin, Galway Margaret Conlan (nee Carroll), Cloonbiggeen, Claregalway, Co Galway (formerly of Corofin, Co. Galway). August 1st 2024. (Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff of Galway Hospice after a long illness). Sadly missed by her… Read more »
The death has occurred of Dermot McCafferty Carnmore, Galway Formerly of Mervue. Dermot passed away peacefully at his home, on the 23rd of July, surrounded by his lovingfamily, after an illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his parents, Des and May. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife Ann; his cherished children, Gary, Julie,… Read more »
Brooklodge Day Service aims to enhance each Service Users’ individuality by giving them the opportunity to be active, valued members of their community. We provide an individual and holistic service to each person availing of the service. Each person is supported and valued within an environment, which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing. One… Read more »
Southern Chi Gung Academy are a Qi Gong and Tai Chi martial arts academy in Tuam, who specialize in providing Qi Gong and Tai Chi classes in their Qi Gong training centre in Tuam, County Galway. As a Qi Gong master in Galway, Gary Cassidy, Sifu (teacher) of Southern Chi Gung Academy has over 40… Read more »
The death has occurred of Noel Lydon School Road, Carnmore, Oranmore, Galway Formerly, Poulnaclough, Moycullen. Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Marie his brother Johnny and his sister Chrissie. Peacefully at the Galway Clinic, surrounded by his loving Family. Very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Eilish, his daughter Sarah, his son Keith,… Read more »
Posted by Paraic Horkan July’s Gardening Wonders Revealed by Paraic Posted by Paraic Horkan What can we do to keep our gardens looking their best in July? Although we have passed the longest day and the nights will start to draw in – fear not. There are still plenty of long Summer lazy garden days… Read more »
Mens Fixtures and Results:Our Junior C’s are out this coming Friday against An Cheathrú Rua in Knockdoemore. Throw in is at20:00Our Under 19’s are due to play next week – provisionally fixed for Wednesday the 10 th againstCorofin – fixture is however not fully confirmed – please keep an eye on the Facebook page forupdates.Please… Read more »
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