Dear Fellow Gardeners, September can often be one of the nicest months in the garden and we can still look forward to the Indian summer (or Altweibersommer – as we say in German). SowingThe only crops you can still sow in September are the hardy winter salads. There is a large range of them available. My… Read more »
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Galway County Council has outlined the timeline for a controversial plan for a large scale social and affordable housing development on the Oranmore Road in Claregalway as the first stage of the project secures departmental approval An application for the first stage of the development planned for 7.2 acres of land at Droim na Gaoithe,… Read more »
2.1 Baile Chláir Draft Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028CLOSEDdate_range20 May, 2021, 9:00am – 30 Jul, 2021, 4:30pm 2.1 Metropolitan Settlement Baile Chláir 2.2 Town Context Baile Chláir is located approximately 10 kilometres northeast of Galway city, within the County Galway Gaeltacht. The village is located within the Galway metropolitan area and as such forms part of the… Read more »
Submission to the Draft Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Stage 2) Lands at Montiagh Road, Baile Chláir, Co. Galway DOCUMENT DETAILS Client: Oisin Kenny Project Title: Lands at Montiagh Road, Baile Chláir, Co. Galway Project Number: 210629 Document Title: Submission to the Draft Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Stage 2) Document File Name: 2021.07.30 –… Read more »
I hope you remind yourself that there is no one in this life who can tell you, ever, how truly unique and beautiful, and amazingly clever you actually are. You might think you are vulnerable, but that is one of your many great strengths. Vulnerability is a strength, not a sign of weakness; in the… Read more »
TOBIN Consulting Engineers acted as Lead Consultant on this project which involved the development of a new Respite Home and Day Care facility in Montiagh, Claregalway, Co. Galway which includes associated offices and all associated site works. The development consists of the provision of a 337m² Respite Home to cater for persons with special needs… Read more »
The latest from Croí Heart and Stroke Charity, Summer 2021 Croí Wins Prestigious International AccreditationCroí has received major international recognition in being the first Irish organisation to be accredited by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) for its work in cardiovascular risk management and prevention. Croí is one of only eleven organisations across… Read more »
Walking to remember this September The 16th Galway Memorial Walk in aid of Galway Hospice takes place this September. The annual walk, which honours and celebrates those who are no longer with us, is taking place on Sunday 12th September. This year, Covid-19 again means we can’t all come together to walk the Salthill Prom so Galway… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners, August and September are lovely months in the garden. You can sit back and reap the rewards from all the hard work you put into it. So many crops are ready now with the endless gluts of courgettes, perpetual spinach, salads and if you have a tunnel or greenhouse will enjoy your… Read more »
The death has occurred of Carol Aherne (née Cremin)Lydican, Oranmore, Galway, H91 KX9W Predeceased by her husband Jim. Dearly loved mother of Brian and Leigh (Graham), sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Evan and Luke, daughter-in-law Rosaleen, son-in-law Paul, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. A private Funeral Mass will take place in… Read more »
The death has occurred of Josephine Luibhéid (née Griffin)Montiagh, Claregalway, Galway / Athea, Limerick Josephine Luibhéid (née Griffin), Montiagh, Claregalway, Co. Galway and formerly of Glenagragra, Athea, Co. Limerick. Predeceased by her beloved husband Colm and brother John. She will be sadly missed by her loving sisters Margaret and Elizabeth, brothers Pat Joe, Gerald and… Read more »
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Personal Bests and National Records were the order of the season for Clare River Harrier Athletic Club. Twenty one Athletes from the Clare River Harriers Juvenile Athletic Club have come through County and Connaught Championships to represent the club at the Irish Life Health National Juvenile Track & Field Championships. Last weekend… Read more »
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