Is binn béal ina thost* Silence is golden! Ní théann cuileog i mbéal dúnta* A closed mouth catches no flies *emphasise the importance of being discreet An té a thugann in am, tugann sé faoi dhó The person who pays (gives) promptly, pays (gives) twice Ní cuimhnítear ar an arán a itear Eaten bread is… Read more »
Congratulations to all of Claregalway and the surrounding areas on the massive turnout on Tuesday last for the Claregalway 5K fun-run/walk in aid of the Claregalway and District Day Care Centre with almost 300 participants taking part in the 5K fun run/walk. First past the finish line was Brian Heavey in a time of 18… Read more »
The most cutting edge school in the county is among the first in the country to embrace the latest technological developments designed to revolutionise learning in the classroom. Coláiste Bhaile Chláir in Claregalway last week received Microsoft’s new Surface 3 devices, having already seen its success on a pilot basis where it achieved exciting results. “Our… Read more »
A horticulture open day will take place in the new horticultural unit of the Parkmore Industrial Estate on May 27 from 10am to 3pm. The open day is in relation to a two year QQI certified course now on offer. The course is designed to provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge… Read more »
Sometimes people come into our lives and we know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some purpose, whether it is to teach us a lesson, or to help us figure out, who we are or who we want to be. Sometimes things happen to us that seem horrible, painful or unfair,… Read more »
Claregalway and Milltown will benefit to the tune of €5.6 million with new wastewater treatment schemes confirmed for both areas by Irish Water in partnership with Galway County Council. The construction of two new treatment plants has now started and 5.2 km of a new foul sewer collection system has already been completed. The whole project… Read more »
Dear Editor, I am writing to you in response to a recent article regarding the appointment of consultants with a view to determining traffic calming measures for Claregalway village. It would appear from this article that any proposed traffic calming measures would meet with some resistance from local councillors and business interests. There is no… Read more »
Aristotle once said, ‘In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge.’ Good friends enrich our lives in so many ways. Through a magical combination of similarities and differences, friends offer us the opportunity to know ourselves as we are and help us grow into who we want to be. Our… Read more »
It may be tongue in cheek but voters deciding on who will fill the squares on the new Galway version of Monopoly have come up with an alternative to going to jail—players should be forced to go to Dublin instead! Because the public poll to decide on which Galway landmarks will be included in the… Read more »
The Ladies Club hosted the U14 Division 3 Féile on Saturday May 2nd in Knockdoemore. On a wet and windy day there was some great football played by all the girls. Five clubs attended with Ballinasloe coming out as winners and will now represent Galway at the National Féile in July. Well done to Our U14 Gold team… Read more »
The last few weeks have been absolutely crazy around here. We had our eldest child’s confirmation, a nephew’s confirmation and now the next few weeks are jam packed with holy communion celebrations for friends and family. The nice thing about these events, aside from celebrating the special day for each child, is that it forces… Read more »
Claregalway Basketball Club’s season began back in September and has now finished since April. The year was very busy across all the age groups. Thanks to everyone—committee members, coaches, assistant coaches, team managers and parents—who assisted with the running of the club during the year. Your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated. Thanks to all those… Read more »
