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Public Lighting Using discretionary County Council monies allocated to him, Councillor Noel Grealish has secured an additional order for public lighting for the areas of Montiagh—formerly allocated 1 new light , it will have three (3)—while two (2) public lighting orders have also issued for the Lakeview Road. Welcoming the new orders and allocations, Cllr…. Read more »

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Purpose of tasting The purpose of tasting wine is to estimate its quality, to look at its general balance and condition, and to try to assess its maturity at the time of tasting, if possible, its future development. Notes It is most important to keep a permanent record of your tastings, and a loose leaf… Read more »

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January 15th 1910—Galway Observer The Concert was held at the Claregalway School on St. Stephen’s night. It was stated on the Bills the doors would open at 6.30pm, but long before that hour the yard was filled with people anxious to be admitted and as rain threatened the doors were thrown open at 6 o’clock… Read more »

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My first wish for this Christmas and New Year is that we won’t get the inclement weather of last year. We recorded a minus 12 frost last December and this combined with the large snow fall, killed a lot of plants outright in peoples gardens. Plants such as Olerias, Pittosporums, Ceanothus, Cordylines, Escallonia, Griselinia were… Read more »

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The Committee of Claregalway Leisure Centre held their annual Craft Fair in the Centre on the 18th November. A very successful day was had. Crafts on display included pottery, jewellery, knitwear, decorations, stained glass, slate mirrors, and many Christmas items. There were also novelty draws such as guess the weight of the cake, and the… Read more »