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The AGM of Claregalway branch IFA was held in the Claregalway Leisure Centre.The meeting was well attended and the Co. IFA Secretary John Costello attended the meeting along with guest speaker Maurice Sheehan, local Teagasc advisor Maurice Sheehan gave a detailed account of the Rural Environment Protection Scheme and what Farmers must do to qualify…. Read more »

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Congratulations to all our players who took part in Doubles Co. Championships in G.L.T.C. recently. It was a very successful tournament for our club. Stephen Keane is u10 champion with his partner Damien Hehir from G.L.T.C. Gerard Moran and Niall Farrell reached the semi-final in their event. In the U12 Michael O’Connor and Thomas Walsh… Read more »

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Athenry 2–6 Carnmore 1–6 A big Carnmore support turned up to Athenry on the first Sunday in December to support their local heroes. A bitterly cold breeze and wintery showers plus a very heavy pitch prevented a classic. Carnmore got off to a brilliant start with an early goal but Athenry slowly clawed their way… Read more »

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Raising money for Rwanda Almost a month ago, our class—6th class, decided we would raise money for the refugee crisis in Rawanda, so on Friday the 15th of November, we had a Fun & Games day. Everybody wore fancy dress—many members of the Carnmore hurling team attended! We had a morning of challenging board games,… Read more »

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Homemade Mincemeat (makes 2.5 lbs) Ingredients 4oz Apple (coarsely grated) 8oz Currants 4oz each of Raisins, Sultanas and Mixed Peel 2oz Cherries 1 Large Lemon 4oz each of Brown Sugar and Suet or Butter 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice & Grated Nutmeg 4 tbsp of Brandy, Whiskey or Sherry 4ozs chopped almonds. (Use Juice and grated… Read more »

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What do you do if a Kerryman throws a pin at you? Run like mad; he’s probably got a grenade between his teeth. Why was the Kerryman confused? He couldn’t understand how he had only three brothers while his sister had four. What is the greatest achievement of the Kerry electronics industry? They made the… Read more »

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We wish Canon G. Callinan every happiness in his recent retirement and express gratitude from the people of Claregalway to him for his loyal and dedicated service to the area over the past 27 years. The church and schools of the parish will be a continuous reminder of his achieved ambition to provide the people… Read more »

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The new Committee of the Carnmore Community Centre wish to thank its members and the public for their past support and look forward to seeing them in the New Year. Membership to the Centre is now due and Information and Event Schedule will be published in future Issues. Membership is still great value at £20… Read more »

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There was a mission in Claregalway Parish in 1942. It started on the 14th June and finished on the 28th June. There were two Jesuit Priests, Fr Paul O’Flanagan and Fr Michael Mallin. Fr Mallin was a son of Michael Mallin the 1916 leader who was executed after the Easter Rising. The first Mass each… Read more »

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A branch of the Apostolic Society was started in Claregalway on 24th November 1992. The Society is comprised of active and honorary members. Active members attend the meetings and help to make vestments, albs, altar linens and all other articles required by the missions as well as children’s dresses and knitted garments. Honorary members make… Read more »

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Claregalway Skin Care & Aromatherapy Clinic, Kiniska, Claregalway  Make make-up work for you. Don’t make up on the move—try a simple home routine and face the world in style. Although a full make-up routine should take about 15–20 minutes to complete, there are occasions when that’s not possible. At such times, it is possible to… Read more »