The challenge to find Galway’s new driving licence centre on the city’s outskirts is driving motorists mad. The new National Driving Licence Service office in Ballybrit is proving so difficult to find that drivers are being handed out maps by County Council staff. More than 100 people a month are calling to County Hall on Prospect… Read more »
Councillor Malachy Noone has today welcomed confirmation from the Roads Department, Galway County Council, that remedial works have been sanctioned to take place at Bawnmore National School over the summer period. Galway County Council Officials have confirmed to me that this will include the removal of a tree, and a dangerous bend at the cross… Read more »
In U14 Claregalway Green panel play St Gabriels this Wednesday at 7pm in Knockdoemore. Claregalway Ladies will host Kilkenny City in the Féile in June in a group that also contains St Brendans Galway and Dunboyne the Meath Champions. U16 green panel completed their league campaign in Moycullen last Wednesday. After a poor opening half… Read more »
What is tetanus? Tetanus is an infection caused by a germ (bacterium) called Clostridium tetani which can attack the muscles and nervous system. Tetanus is a serious infection which can even be fatal. Tetanus germs (bacteria) live in the soil and dirt. The bacteria may get into your body through a cut or a wound… Read more »
As the summer is fast approaching, and hopefully the sun will start to shine, it’s the time of year that brings a smile to all our faces including the little ones. So it’s time to start thinking about booking a dental check-up as the school holidays will be soon be starting. Summer Specials FREE check-up for one… Read more »
Galway Rural Development Company Ltd is organising a short course for members of Community & Voluntary organisations in the Gaeltacht area of East County Galway. The course will take place over four weeks, (one night per week—dates and venue to be confirmed) and will be provided free to members of community and voluntary committees. Groups and individuals… Read more »
A new Strategic Investment Fund to boost lending to small-to-medium sized local businesses is being developed by Finance Minister, Michael Noonan TD. The Minister was speaking at a breakfast briefing in the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday to launch the Fine Gael Galway West Local Elections campaign. Introduced by Fine Gael Galway West TD, Seán… Read more »
This story is by poet, and regular contributor to Nuacht Chláir, Edward Coppinger. Up to the middle of the last century Co Galway was rich in characters who travelled about doing work such as clockmakers, thatchers, jobbing builders and rough carpenters. Part of the community, they were liked and respected, even if sometimes odd or… Read more »
Senior Hurling Championship 2014 The Carnmore Hurling Senior Squad play their first game of The Salthill Hotel Senior Hurling League Championship tomorrow, Saturday 26th April, at 5pm in Kenny Park, Athenry where they take on Sarsfields. Best of luck to all the squad, and their management team, for the coming season. Club Sponsor 2014 Pictured… Read more »
Each month, I try and think about my seed sowing in two categories. The first category is those veg that we must sow pretty much every month to guarantee a consistent supply (without gluts)—so for example: lettuce, spinach, oriental greens, calabrese etc. Between March and August, I sow a little of these at the start… Read more »
The death has occurred of Kevin Michael McDonagh, Glencree Stables, Lackagh, Turloughmore, Galway. Kevin Michael McDonagh, Glencree, Lackagh, Turloughmore, Co Galway. April 22nd 2014; (unexpectedly), Dearly beloved husband of Catherine and cherished father of Yvonne, Michael Francis, Vernon, Olivia, Cynthia, Rachelle, Kevin Nicholas, Oisin and Katherine. Kevin will be sadly missed by his wife and children,… Read more »
Claregalway Scouts held a Group Camp the first weekend of the Easter Holidays at Western Bushcraft’s campsite in Cregg Castle, Corrandulla. There was a busy schedule of activities for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts with a total of ten bases over the course for the weekend. Theses activities included; fire lighting, shelter building, backwoods cooking,… Read more »
