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 »
Ah the Easter Holidays are all but upon us thank God. While many of us might pine away for a large plate of rashers, sausages and eggs to start the weekend off on the right foot, I think it is safe to suggest that it would not be a tough sell getting the family to… Read more »
Congratulations to all of Claregalway and the surrounding areas for the massive turnout on Tuesday last for the Claregalway 5k fun-run/walk in aid of the Claregalway and District Day Care Centre. Over 360 participants took part in the 5k and raised €6,000 for the Claregalway & District Day Care Centre. First past the finish line was… Read more »
Allianz Hurling League Semi Finals Galway v Kilkenny on Easter Sunday 20th April in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. Tickets for this match can be purchased from Liam at Glynn’s Centra Carnmore, at the pre-purchase price, up to and including the 19th of April. Tickets for the Mackey Stand and North Stand are on sale. Prices are:… Read more »
New School Bank for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir Coláiste Bhaile Chláir are delighted to announce the introduction of our School Bank in association with Bank of Ireland Mervue. Our school bank will be set up and run by five of our students and a bank official from Bank of Ireland. Over 50 students applied for positions… Read more »
