“If you have the freedom to run, why not run for freedom?” Support the PREDA-Galway Advocacy and Action For Exploited Children. PREDA is a Philippines based children’s charity which strives to free children from adult prisons and child exploitation. Damien Dempsey, Catherina McKiernan and Ray D’Arcy led a strong field of entrants at last year’s very… Read more »
The U21s delivered an encouraging start to the new football season by winning their first round (A) Championship match against Annaghdown, 0–13 to 1–8, at Cregg on Saturday last. Claregalway had it all to do following Annaghdown’s goal in the final quarter but they rose to the demands of the occasion in fine style with… Read more »
U21 A Championship 1st Round Claregalway 0–13 Annaghdown 1–8 at Cregg Saturday February 2nd 2013 The U21 championship kicked off with an away game against local rivals Annaghdown. The weather was kind and the pitch was in good condition particularly given the weather over the last few weeks. The Claregalway players and mentors had put… Read more »
Dear Editor, The Following websites could be very helpful for anyone researching their Family Trees online in preparation for the “Gathering”. www.ellisisland.org Free record research for emigrants to US arriving in New York. www.nationalarchives.ie Free Irish 1901 and 1911 Census search plus much more. www.familysearch.org Latter Day Saints have the largest Database of Births, Marriages… Read more »
Well done to Presentation School Athenry on winning the Connaught Senior A Final last Friday when they defeated Claremorris in Ballyhaunis on a score of 0-12 to 1-7. Michelle Dunleavy Captain received the Green Farm Foods Connacht PPS player of the Match. Michelle scored 6 points, Louise Brennan 4pts and Ciara Campbell hit the other… Read more »
Local man William Corless has gained the recognized distinction of becoming one of the coaching elite in Ireland. After a lengthy and vigorous credentialing process, the owner of YellowWood has been awarded the much sought after ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation. Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process which… Read more »
Week beginning 4th February Night work will continue on Monday 4th February — 8pm–6am Monday to Thursday only — No night work Friday 8th February. Work will be on main road from Summerfield to SuperValu. Road resurfacing will be done on Tuesday 12th February 9.30pm to 3.30pm. Stop/Go system will be in operation. Montiagh Road is closed… Read more »
The death has occurred of Martin O’Boyle of Cregboy, Claregalway, Galway. Mairtín O’Baoghaill, peacefully; Predeceased by his wife Kitty. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Marie, grandchildren Surney, Fiona, Ethna, Evin, Aoife, great-grandchildren Aaron, Roan, Kitty, Einín, Eoghan, Fiachra, Tom, sister Bridie, brothers Pa, Joe, Peter, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in… Read more »
Murphy, (nee Morris) Lydican Wood, Claregalway, Co. Galway. – February 1, 2013 (suddenly) Eileen; deeply regretted by her husband Eugene, daughter Tanya and son Shane, mother Ita, brother and sisters, relatives and a large circle of friends. R.I.P. Reposing at the family home in Lydican Wood, Claregalway tomorrow (Sunday) evening from 5 o’clock until 8… Read more »
It’s a long way from “the stony grey soil” of Monaghan that inspired Patrick Kavanagh’s poetry to the lush landscapes of New Zealand. But that’s where the winner of this year’s Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Prize lives. Caoilinn Hughes (27), from Claregalway in Co Galway, has always loved poetry. She did a Master’s degree in theatre studies in Queen’s… Read more »
Celebrating 150 years of education Bawnmore National School celebrates 150 years in existence this year. The staff, pupils and Board of Management of the school would like to invite you, members of the community, to a ‘Community Information Gathering Night’, which will be held in the school hall on Thursday, February 21st at 7.30pm. The… Read more »
Claregalway is celebrating the announcement of a major investment in a local company that is scheduled to create 23 new jobs in the area over the next three years. Algae Health is a green bio-technology company that has announced it is to significantly expand its workforce at Claregalway Corporate Park. The workforce will grow from… Read more »
