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 »
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 »
Dear Claregalway GAA Club Supporters, We would like to update and inform you that the Sports Capital Grant of €132k is coming on stream and we have been approved to use it to do the following: Turn Pitch 2 into a winter training pitch with complete drainage system installed Provide flood lighting on this pitch Continue… Read more »
After a couple of quiet weeks it’s time to get busy in the veg patch again, this time with harvesting. Our onions are ready to pick so it’s a job for a quiet Saturday, if the weather plays ball. Gathering onions and getting them ready for winter storage is one of the bigger harvesting jobs… Read more »
Claregalway Hotel recently announced its line-up of music and competitions for the Galway Races, Monday July 27th–Sunday August 2nd. This 7 day calendar of events is the biggest line-up of live music and country dancing with three great nights from top country entertainers. Galway Plate Wednesday with John Mc Nicholl, Ladies Day with Robert Mizzell… Read more »
Carnmore Cúl Camp Continues to be one of Galway’s Biggest Carnmore hosted one of many Cúl Camps around the county last week with close to hundred children aged 6–10 taking part. Carnmore continues to be one of Galway’s biggest camps. Although the weather played havoc at various times throughout the week a great time was… Read more »
Intermediate Girls off to flyer It’s been a busy week for Carnmore Camogie on all fronts with the Intermediate girls getting their championship campaign off to a flyer with a six point win over a strong Cappataggle outfit. Carnmore, who are looking to bounce back following a disappointing 2014 season and return to the form which saw them… Read more »
