There was deep sadness among the entire community at the passing of popular local lady Angela Badger last week. Angela, who lived in Canteeny, was a tremendous worker in the community and was always so full of life and her untimely passing created a huge void in the community. People wept openly at one of… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2015
Bonfires blazed around Carnmore on Monday night to welcome home quadruple world handball champion Niamh Heffernan who at the tender age of 13 came home with four global titles from Calgary, Alberta, Canada at the weekend. Niamh, who is daughter of Josephine and Pat Heffernan from Carnmore, won the One Wall singles and double world title,… Read more »
The death has occurred of Sheila Forde, Gortcloonmore, Claregalway, Galway. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Reposing at Síoraíocht in the grounds of The Church of The Assumption & St James Claregalway this Wednesday evening the 26th of August from 5pm, removal at 7pm to the Church. Mass tomorrow Thursday at 11 am, funeral afterwards to Claregalway Cemetery. May… Read more »
New morning class! Tuesdays from 10.30am–12.30pm. Denise is currently accepting bookings for the first term of her 2015/16 painting courses for adults. Geared towards oil, acrylic and watercolour, all courses consist of ten two-hour weekly classes. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of ten students. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, these classes… Read more »
The death has occurred of Angela Badger (née Walsh) Canteeny, Turloughmore, Galway (Peacefully after a short illness); Cherished wife of Tony and devoted mother of Cathal, Ronan, Niamh, and Aeilín, Sadly missed by her family, mother Bridie (Lackagh), sisters Mary B Rice (Castlebar), Martina (London) and Rita (Lackagh), brothers Sean and Micheál (Lackagh), mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law,… Read more »
This week I spent some time at either end of the food growing cycle: at one end, up to my neck in compost, turning the heaps at the end of the garden; at the other, up to my neck in a mountain of pears in the kitchen, turning them in to a pickle for the… Read more »
Congratulations and Best of luck to the Galway Senior Hurling, Senior Camogie and Minor Hurlers on qualifying for the All Ireland Finals and the U21s as they bit to reach the final this weekend from all at Carnmore GAA. Fundraising Draw—Win your All Ireland Tickets and a chance to see both Galway and Senior and… Read more »
Cregmore-Claregalway FC U14 girls completed a unique League and Cup double in Deacy Park recently when they captured the GFA cup with a resounding victory over Colga FC to add to the Premier League trophy they had secured the previous week with a superb 4–3 win over old rivals Salthill Devon in an exciting game. First half… Read more »
Attention students and parents! Commencing Friday 25th of September 2015 in the Claregalway Hotel. Quality and proven weekly exam focused Leaving Cert English class with RLgrinds. New to the Claregalway Hotel starting Friday September 25th at 7pm. Quality, proven and exam focused approach to the higher level English exam with detailed and quality ‘A’ standard notes and sample answers provided… Read more »
Proposed road works in Claregalway Earlier this year Galway County Council were provided with money for two road projects in Claregalway. Since then I have been asked when these works are to start. The first was €87,000 towards road safety improvement works at Lachtgeorge junction. I have now been informed by the Director for Roads… Read more »
As the well-known proverb says a spark can start a great fire. This applies to the Claregalway Agricultural Show which is celebrating its Silver Jubilee takes place this year on Sunday August 23rd in Duffy Equestrian Centre, Rockwood. Twenty five years ago somebody “sparked” an idea to start an agricultural show in Claregalway. From that… Read more »
I spent last weekend watching, in awe and thanksgiving, Shane Lowry win the Bridgestone Golf tournament, and the celebrations that followed in the little town of Clara, where we are both from. Although my nerves were completely shattered and the candles I lit nearly burned the house down, it made me think about how we… Read more »