When Paul Hayes of The Barbican Community Centre in Drogheda sent us the following email, our hearts stopped and our minds thought of nothing else besides the current condition of a four year old girl named Lily-Mae Morrison. Rather than explain what the message entailed, we have decided to publish the actual email which Paul sent into… Read more »
A few short years ago Count Galway VEC carried out an analysis for school accommodation needs in the area. During the discussion on same, the Vice-Chairman of the VEC and Chairman of the VEC Adult Education Board, Councillor Jarlath McDonagh, suggested that Claregalway should be considered with its growing population for a new second level… Read more »
The Office of Public Works will hold a Public Exhibition on the Clare River (Claregalway) Flood Relief Scheme from Friday 16th November to Thursday 13th December 2012 during normal business hours at the following locations. Unit No.6, Cois Chláir, Claregalway, Co Galway & Galway County Council, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway. Representatives from the Design… Read more »
Meeting on Family History One of the most heartening features in recent years is the upsurge of interest in family history and genealogy. In searching for answers, church records offer a wealth of information. So, the subject for discussion at the next meeting of the Western Family History Association is “Church of Ireland Records and Family… Read more »
Remedial works to the bridge in Claregalway are expected to continue for another five weeks as part of the old structure is replaced as part of overall flood alleviation works in the area. The first phase of the works, which is to install a new parapet system o the bridge, is taking place on the… Read more »
Claregalway National School is currently taking part in its third European Comenius Project, joined by schools in France, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Turkey and Romania. The partner schools’ focus is to develop children’s awareness of water in our lives. Children and teachers from all the schools involved will work collaboratively to collect date on water usage… Read more »
The prospects of the Gort–Tuam Motorway starting early in the New Year have been dealt a huge blow with the National Roads Authority confirming that no contracts have been signed for the project. More than three months ago the Government announced the commencement of the 57 kilometre motorway as part of its stimulus package but… Read more »
Claregalway Intermediate Ladies played Corofin in the Division 1 League Final on Sunday last 4th November in Milltown. Claregalway started well and raced into an early lead of 1-3 to a point but Corofin rallied and the scores were level 1-3 apiece after 10mins. Despite playing against the slight breeze Claregalway were on top for… Read more »
The Claregalway / Carnmore Senior Citizen A.G.M. took place on the 30th Oct 2012. The new officers elected are: Ger McManus, Chairperson Vincent Moran, Treasurer Brid Conneely, Secretary A big thank you to the outgoing treasurer Pat O’Connell who did a brilliant job as treasurer over the past few years. We welcome our new treasurer Vincent… Read more »
The World Handball Championships took place from October 11th–21st in Citywest, Dublin. The event was a huge event with over 2,000 competitors from 27 different countries. Our local club was well represented with 24 players entering. The event comprised of two codes of handball, the 40×20 4 wall and also the hugely popular One Wall… Read more »
Independent Deputy for Galway West, Noel Grealish has welcomed the announcement that an exhibition of the Claregalway and Clare River flood alleviation works are to go public display on Friday 16th November in the Arches Hotel, Claregalway at 11 a.m. ‘This exhibition will be launched by the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW,… Read more »
The Third Fashion Extravaganza was held in the Clayton Hotel last Thursday October 25th. The evening began with Music by Suite Strings which created a lovely atmosphere in the bar prior to the show. Executive Club Chairman, Tony Clarke opened the Fashion show by welcoming the audience and thanked everyone, in particular the organising committee… Read more »
