Ms. Maisie Dooley of 65 Renmore Park, Galway has been appointed one of the 20 members of the recently formed National Disability Authority. The N.D.A. replaces many of the bodies formerly dealing with the needs of the disabled and the provision of services to them. Ms. Mary Wallace, Minister of State at the Department of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 1998
Heavy rainfall in the early hours of Sunday morning looked like putting a damper on the show, but blue skies emerged and even though the occasional shower came down, the day turned out very well. Big crowds adorned the show grounds and entries were up in the Pony and Horse Section. Owners from near and… Read more »
Congratulations to Ms. Maggie Walsh (of Claregalway National School) and husband John Cunningham on the birth of their baby daughter on the 2nd September. Lots of joy and happiness in the Cunningham household. Best wishes from all in Claregalway to you both. Birthday greetings to Gerard Kirrane on the 7th September, Dara Kirrane on the… Read more »
The summer break is over so it is back to work in aid of the Foreign Missions. Our Annual display and cake sale will take place on Sunday October 11th after the 11 o’clock mass. Members meet in the Sacristy on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, so come along to our meeting… Read more »
The Summer Camp took place this year in July. A funpacked week of activities that ranged from Sports to Drama, Art & Craft to the memorable water games, was enjoyed by all. Children from the entire area are welcome for the camp with over 100 children taking part this year. The Camp has been run… Read more »
Golf AM/AM A Golf am/am was held in Tuam Gold Club on August 29th to raise funds for the Leisure Centre. This proved to be a highly successful venture, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated, most especially by those who were lucky enough to win one of the many prizes. In all, there… Read more »
All-Ireland Football Final Galway V Kildare Thirty seven juveniles with some parents travelled by bus to Croke Park and from the Nally Stand saw Galway qualify for the All-Ireland final with a great win over Derry. The trip was organised by the Juvenile Football Committee. So, Galway followers are now on the run-up to the… Read more »
Community Games Congratulations to our U15 Team who won silver medals in the All-Ireland Community Games Finals, held in Mosney Holiday Centre during the last weekend in August. Claregalway, representing Connacht, beat Munster in the semi-final, and were defeated by the team from Leinster in the Final by the narrow margin of 3–2. Team members:… Read more »
The Senior team have once again reached he Quarter Final of the 1998 Senior Championship. They have beaten Ballindeereen, Ardrahan and drew with Abbey-Duniry to reach this vital stage of the Championship. Preparation for this very important contest against Kilconieron is well underway with training every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Training is very tough and… Read more »