March is the month when things really start to get busy, so I’ll try to be brief this month. I’m told I tend to go on a bit! New Book Launched I’m happy to announce the launch of my new book, The Complete Vegetable Grower. It’s a bit of a departure for me, for a… Read more »
Posts By: Emmet Farrell
Thought for the Week – Selfless service to others – Ronan Scully
Ever notice how really good you feel after doing something good for another person? When we perform a selfless act without any expectation, it can be so satisfying. Often after we make a difference in the life of another, we ask ourselves why we haven’t done it more often. Our act of selfless service might involve… Read more »
Malt House launches new Spring Menu – Ronan Scully’s North Pole Challenge
On Thursday 10th March the Malt House are holding a fundraiser in aid of Ronan Scully’s North Pole Challenge with the launch of their new Spring Menu. Ronan is always a busy man but this year is more exceptional than normal. He has just finished with his role as a leader in RTE’s Operational Transformation but… Read more »
Ladies County Football Board Table Quiz to-night 3rd March
Ladies County Football Board Table Quiz is in the Westwood Hotel on this Thursday Mar 3 at 8pm. Anyone interested in going or forming a team- contact Tim Hynes 085 1742454 U-16 Ladies begin their League campaign on Sunday March 6th next when they meet Caltra Cuans in Claregalway at 11am. All support is welcome. U-14… Read more »
Two Months of Delays as Temporary Bridges at Claregalway Set to Open
Commuters can expect two months of traffic disruption on the N17 from the last week of March while flood relief work is carried out on Claregalway bridge. However, a warning has been issued that all the flood relief projects such as these will be put “in the halfpenny place” if Lough Corrib is allowed clog… Read more »
Greenieland February 2011 News
The News Hurrah, Spring is here! We have some fab February highlights… The Limerick Bereavement Project is now using Gordon Goes to Greenieland as part of their bereavement services! It is a fantastic group that help children come to terms with parental separation and bereavement. It was not expected that Gordon Goes to Greenieland would… Read more »
Yellowwood
What is possible? In short, I firmly believe that anything is possible. Many people in everyday life and throughout history have achieved magnificent feats despite not having widespread support. You may remember a time of your own when people challenged your idea and you persisted anyway, and still you succeeded without their support. When you… Read more »
Paradiso Balloons
If you’re looking to add a splash of colour and fun to your party, nothing does it better than Balloons. With our very extensive range of styles and colours, plain or texted (eg.1st-100th) birthday, super shapes and air walkers, you are sure to find what you need for your party. At Paradiso Balloons we pride… Read more »
Claregalway Castle Project
The Barony of Clare had 33 castles at time of the 1585 survey. The 2 principal demesnes were Claregalway and Corofin. Both protect major crossings of Clare river on road linking Galway city with North and East and share many similarities (portcullis revetment, box machioli on all 4 sides etc). The Annals of 4 Masters… Read more »
Claregalway GAA Club 2011
Executive Committee: Chairman Tony Clarke Secretary Ray Dooley 087 2425664 Treasurer Tony Stephens Registrars: Jimmy Moran 087 2568227, Mary Conlon 087 7999379 P.R.O. Sean Flanagan, John Feeney, Gerry Moran, Peader Dolan, Margaret Kearney, Alan Moran. Adult Football Committee: Chairman Jimmy Hughes Secretary John Feeney 087 2510233 Treasurer Kenny Murphy P.R.O. Emmet Feeney Registrar Eoin Clarke 087… Read more »
Claregalway GAA Club February 2011 Updates
Club Registration Night will be held in the Clubhouse on this Thursday (24th) from 6–9pm. It is essential that all adult, underage, juvenile and ladies footballers be officially registered before they can play with the Club. We ask members who have friends or know of newcomers to the area and would like to know more about our Club… Read more »
R.I.P. Michael Lardiner
R.I.P. Michael Lardiner, School Road, Carnmore, Orammore, Co Galway—February 18th 2011 (suddenly). Michael (Mick) dearly beloved husband of Bridie and loving father of Joe, adored grandfather of Jonathan, deeply regretted by his loving wife and son, daughter-in-law Maureen, grandson, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Reposing at the Claregalway Mortuary… Read more »