All things considered, this summer hasn’t been a bad one weather-wise, and it was almost a foregone conclusion that Sunday August 22nd—the day of the ninth Annual Claregalway Agricultural Show would be fine. However, no matter how organised a show can be, the weather is always unpredictable until the day arrives. The morning wasn’t bad,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 1999
The Annual Summer Camp took place in the Claregalway Leisure Centre (Monday 12th–Friday 16th July). A total of over a hundred local children enjoyed five days of fun and games, which included highlights such as Amphicats on the River, Water games in the pitch, Drama & Video Making, in the GAA Rooms, all sorts of… Read more »
Congratulations to Brendan Noonan who won two gold medals at the recent European Open Stick Fighting championships that were held in NUI Galway last June. Brendan was the winner in the veterans’ heavyweight and super-heavyweight category. Competitive stick-fighting is the sport version of the ancient Philippine martial art of Escrima. Competitors wear helmets and body… Read more »
Saturday the 28th of August was a special day for the Claregalway U15 badminton team, the beginning of a fantastic weekend in Mosney, Co. Meath for the Credit Union Community Games. We left Claregalway church on Saturday morning armed with plenty of luggage and supplies for the weekend ahead. We had only one thing on… Read more »
This is our 2nd year Competing in County and City Camogie Competitions. We have teams at U10, U12 and U14 levels. Last year, it is fair to say we struggled in most competitions. This year, the girls are doing us proud with some stirring performances. So much so that all three teams qualified for the final… Read more »
At long last, we have finally compiled a book on the parish history of Claregalway. It is a substantial book, which includes over 100 photographs. It covers about 750 years of history and culture, beginning around the year 1250 with the foundation of the Franciscan Friary. It has chapters on agriculture, the Clare River, the… Read more »
The members are back to work again after the summer. Our September meetings will be held on Tuesday 14th and 28th. Our annual display and cake sale will be held on October 10th. We look forward to your generous support. We are deeply grateful for your support to our Church gate collection which was held… Read more »
Welcome to Barbara, Owen and their three sons to Cregboy, Claregalway. Congratulations to Caroline Roche, Knockdoemore and Gerry Cummins, Bawnmore, on their recent engagement. 21st birthday greetings to Barry Donovan, Cahergowan on 10th September. Hope you have a wonderful celebration, Barry. Deepest sympathy to the Kenny Family, Carnmore on the sudden death of Paul, and… Read more »
The above meeting was held in Claregalway Leisure Centre on Tuesday, 29th June 1999, attended by Mr. Eddie Power, Mr. Gus McCarthy and Mr. Enda Howley all representing the Planning Department of Galway County Council. Mr. Hugh Brady and Ms. Helena Gavin represented Brady, Shipman and Martin Planning Consultants employed by Galway County Council to… Read more »
Best of luck to Hughes Supermarket, Claregalway, the first of its kind in Ireland to go online. Merit Solutions—a software company specialising in retail systems solutions is testing its online supermarket system through Hughes where customers can purchase from a range of products including supermarket groceries, toys, DIY or hardware by clicking on the internet…. Read more »