A meeting was held on the 23rd of March in relation to the proposed Summer Camp. This meeting was successful in that sufficient support is apparently available to ensure the running of the Camp. The forms have been distributed to children in the school which must be returned as indicated. These forms may also be… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 1998
Congratulations and best wishes to Maggie Walsh and John Cunningham who got married on the 4th April. Maggie teaches 2nd class in Claregalway National School. Health and happiness always. Congratulations to Adrian and Caitriona, Kiltrogue, on the birth of their son, Jason Collins. Birthday greetings to Maureen Duggan of Lakeview who recently celebrated her birthday…. Read more »
The white flag was raised and they were off. The first of the twelve races took off to a flying start. A great crowd turned up in the Summerfield Bar on Friday, 6th March, to support the Claregalway Agricultural Show Race Night. Malachy Noone gave a fantastic commentary on all the races and his witty… Read more »
April is the month when winter finally slips its chilly grip and the first real hint of summer is felt. with longer evenings encroaching and rising soil temperatures, growth begins in earnest. The soil will be drying out enough to allow the sowing of seeds. There is usually a period of ideal sowing weather in… Read more »
Dyslexia is one of the hidden disabilities. It is a specific problem with learning to read, write and spell correctly. It is not caused by a lack of ability, by emotional or physical problems nor is it because a person has not been taught properly. It is thought to be due to differences in the… Read more »
Interest has been expressed in setting up a Naoínra (Playschool through Irish) in Claregalway. Anybody interested in having their child attend (between 3 and 5 years), please contact the following numbers—798183, after 6pm or 798266, between 10:30 am and 12 noon.
Work on the restoration of the Nine Arches is due to commence on the 14th April next. This project will be carried out in conjunction with Claregalway Amenity Group , Geri McManus (Architect), Galway County Council and the local FÁS team. The estimated cost to restore the Nine Arches is estimated at £30,000. Because of the cost… Read more »
Galway County Council have recently been allocated £70,000 by the National Roads Authority for the completion of the Traffic calming measures in Claregalway. The money will be used to complete the work started 2 years ago. The footpaths will be tarmacademed, additional surface water gullies have to be put in various parts of the village… Read more »
Claregalway 17th Annual Festival of Drama continues until the 20th of March. The highlight of the Festival for the young people of the Parish will be the Puppet Show The Emperor & the Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen on the 13th. This will be performed by Galway Puppet Co. Admission £2. The plays for… Read more »
Best wishes to the Saw Doctors who have been chosen by the Guinness Corporation in Connecticut in the United States for a major radio promotion for the Harp lager brand throughout the United States. The song Never Mind the Strangers has been chosen for the promotion. The 60-second radio advertisment will feature a verse and the… Read more »
Mionúir: Training started on Sunday March 1st. A number of players are participating in both football and hurling trials for the county minor teams. As a result our First Round league match at home to Salthill on March 8th was postponed. FÉ 16: Training started on Sunday February 22nd and continues on Sundays at 11am…. Read more »
Last October saw the re-opening of the Claregalway Basketball Club, but this time it had a few differences. This year, a new U16 boys and girls team was added to the club and with the new timber floor, the club was training on one of the best hall surfaces in Galway. The club grew rapidly… Read more »