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Claregalway Historical & Cultural Society presents and all local Talent Showcase with The Talent of Claregalway District in the Claregalway Hotel on Thursday, September 24th commencing at 8pm. Tickets are available from Committee Members: Pat Coen, Niall Davitt, P.F. Duggan, Mike Hession, Seoirse Morris, Brendan Noonan, Malachy Qualter and from Clare Horgan (086) 777 8217, Tom… Read more »

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Toddlers and young children are always on the move, never wanting to stop. They go through each day with more enthusiasm than a grown up can ever imagine and they never tire. They coast hopefully through their early years with no real trouble, and usually with a smile on their faces. Children seem to have… Read more »

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Planning approval for Apple’s multi million euro data centre in Athenry has been described as a “game changer”. Galway County Council’s decision to grant permission for the €850m development, which will create 300 jobs, has been warmly welcomed. Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins who described it as a game changer said, “As a native of Athenry… Read more »

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Galway is bracing itself for the arrival of the highest tides the city has seen in over eighteen years, with serious risk of flooding predicted this month. The high tides are expected from Sunday 27th of September. Preparations have already begun to protect the city and the new aquadam will be deployed at the Spanish Arch in… Read more »

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Join us from September 7th in Claregalway Community Centre for our New Season 2015–2016. New players, coaches, team managers, volunteers are most welcome and needed. To get involved email [email protected]. Claregalway Basketball Club caters for all ages from U8 Boys & Girls to Senior Men & Women. Claregalway compete in the Galway league and cup competitions and… Read more »

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Independent Galway Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has written to Galway County Council asking them to revise Enurement clauses for families facing repossession and in difficulties with Banks. ‘I have sight of a letter from the Bank telling a Conamara-based family that their home will be repossessed in November unless the family can come up with… Read more »

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The Galway minor hurling team won the 2016 GAA hurling minor championship, beating Tipperary 4–13 to 1–16 in Croke Park in the final. The Galway minor team arrived back in Galway with the Irish Press cup and visited some clubs around Galway county to large crowds of fans. Manager Geoff Lynskey of Liam Mellows, captain Seán Loftus and… Read more »

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Sincere sympathy to the Connolly Family, Gortadooey, on the passing of Gerry recently. The death has occurred of Gerry Connolly, Gortadooey, Claregalway and formerly of Ballybrit, Castlegar, Galway. Gerry Mhary Mháire Sheáinín, 12th September 2015, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel, loving daughters, Elaine and Karen, sisters, Maura, Sarah and… Read more »

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Céad Míle Fáilte We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new students and staff joining us this year at Coláiste Bhaile Chláir. Wishing you every success. Thank you to our third year Cairdeas leaders who returned to school early to welcome our new first years. Handball World Champion Congratulations once again to… Read more »

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The medieval Tournament is making a comeback in Ireland this September! The first full-contact medieval tournament in Ireland for over 400 years will be happening at Claregalway Castle over the weekend of the Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th of September from 11am–5pm. Armoured knights from across the globe will be descending on the fantastically restored 15th… Read more »

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What an emotional few days we had in the Scully household over the last week or so with our youngest daughter Sophie starting school as I am sure it was for many families the length and breadth of Ireland. It’s a huge occasion especially, I suppose, when it’s the last child in the family. It’s… Read more »

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Sincere condolences to the Kilgannon Family, Gortadooey, on the passing of their beloved Tony. The death has occurred of Tony Kilgannon, Gortadooey, Claregalway, Galway / Dromore West, Sligo. Peacefully after a long illness bravely fought. Devoted husband of Joan, beloved father of Susie, Simon, and Paul, adored by his grandson Luke. Deeply regretted by his sister Maureen,… Read more »