On last Monday evening, the Claregalway Ladies All-Ireland Football Champions were given a civic reception, hosted by Galway Co Council at County Hall. Major of Co Galway Liam Carroll paid tribute to the achievements of the Claregalway team in taking the All-Ireland title and thanked the mentors and parents for the great work that has… Read more »
Posts By: Emmet Farrell
Carnmore Hurling Club Registration Night 2014
Carnmore Hurling Club are holding their Registration Night for all Senior and Juvenile members from U6 upwards, on Friday January 24th 2014 from 7–8.30pm. All players should be registered before training commences. We will have a raffle for each juvenile age group for people who register on the night. New members are welcome Registration forms… Read more »
Reform Conference Will Generate Ideas For Jobs & Growth In Galway
The Reform Alliance, which includes Senator Fidelma Healy Eames, Denis Naughten TD and five other members of the Oireachtas are hosting a public Reform Conference in the RDS on Saturday the 25th of January 2014. Speaking in advance of the event, Senator Eames said the conference hopes to create ideas for job creation in Galway… Read more »
Carnmore Hurling Club January 2014 Updates
New Chairperson Patrick Killilea was elected chairperson of Carnmore Senior Hurling Club at the well attended AGM on the 30th of December 2013. He takes over from Brian Fox, to whom the club are very grateful for his hard work, as Chairperson, over the past four years. Patrick is wished the best as he takes… Read more »
Learn To Bake With Treat Café & The Cake Fairy!
Treat Café are currently taking registration for a six week baking course in their Lackagh Cafe. The course covers a wide range of delicious desserts and baked goods, everything from cookies for kids to elegant desserts such as profiteroles and roulades. Helen Maginn, owner of The Cake Fairy—a cake and dessert company founded in New… Read more »
GIY (Grow It Yourself) February 2014
Though we haven’t quite reached hungry gap territory yet, I think it’s fair to say at this stage that we are beginning to pass the point of plenty as far as last year’s harvest is concerned. We still have plenty to eat in the veg patch and in stores, but things are a little scarce and… Read more »
Toastmasters Oranmore January 2014 Open Night
No fear! Gain confidence speaking in public Enjoy learning techniques for giving impromptu and prepared speeches Have fun developing your listening and speaking skills Visit the Corrib Toastmasters Oranmore Club in the Maldron Hotel for a supportive and practical way in which to learn how to become a more effective communicator. There is an enjoyable and… Read more »
PREDA’s 5k “Run for Freedom” 2014
On March 1st 2014, athletics legend Catherina McKiernan and comedian Maeve Higgins along with the Galway All Ireland winning camogie teams are taking part in The Run for Freedom in aid of PREDA. This 5km Run for Freedom is happening at 12pm on the famed Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway and is open to all. Last year, hundreds of runner of all abilities took… Read more »
Claregalway Ladies GAA January 2014 Updates
Claregalway GAA Ladies Section held their AGM in the Clubhouse on Tuesday 7th January. A good turnout of members heard a detailed account from Secretary Tim Hynes of the wonderful year 2013 was for Claregalway Ladies GAA. Many tributes were paid to all the hard working officers and mentors with special mention to Rita Healy… Read more »
A Best Dressed Mum, Thanks To Slimming World!
Cathy, a busy mum of three has changed her life by losing over two stone in six months. Over a year ago, Cathy was out for a walk with her three young children, and could not keep up with them without loosing her breath. She noticed that her weight had crept up over… Read more »
Singing Their Hearts Out For Croí!
A feast of choral music is in store for music lovers on Saturday January 25th, when Galway Choral Association presents its Winter Concert in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway at 8pm. This Winter Evening of Choral Music is being staged this year by Galway Choral Association to support the work of Croí in the area of… Read more »
Students from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir Showcasing Their ‘KillTech’ Invention
Coláiste Bhaile Chláir first year students Daragh Jordan, Conor Finnerty and Seán Mitchell win the GAA special project prize at this year’s BT Young Scientist exhibition. The boys also finished second in the overall Junior group Technology category. Their project KillTech uses laser technology to reduce controversial refereeing decisions in handball. This marks a significant milestone in… Read more »