It has been a tough start to December with arctic conditions prevailing and the veggie patch (and everything else) blanketed in up to a foot of the white stuff. Still, the shortest day of the year is on the 21st of this month so if you’re a glass half-full kind of person you can take some… Read more »
Posts By: Emmet Farrell
Nomination Form for Club Officers 2011
Below please find a document which contains a nomination form and motions which will be carried the Claregalway GAA Executive Club AGM with time, date and venue outlined below. The deadline for completion of these forms is today the 7th December and we would be grateful if you complete as soon as possible. The AGM’s… Read more »
McCormack Seeks Update On Galway Flood Relief Programme
The current status of flood relief works for the Claregalway, Lisheenavalla, Caherlea and Carnmore areas in County Galway was sought in the Dáil by Galway West Fine Gael Deputy Padraig McCormack (pictured above). Speaking on an adjournment debate, he said the first anniversary of this flooding passed on November 20th and they were still awaiting… Read more »
Galway Choral Association Sings Hallelujah in support of COPE Galway
Friday November 26th 2010- The rousing strains of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and the lyrical harmonies of Mozart’s Missa Brevis in Bflat are just some of the choral treats to be heard at the Galway Choral Association’s annual Christmas Concert in St. Nicholas Collegiate Church on Saturday 11th December. Taking place in support of COPE Galway,… Read more »
Local Business Group Generates €1million for its members
BNI is a professional business organization established 25 years ago globally and began in Ireland 12 years ago. BNI which stands for Business Network International, allows one person from a trade or profession to join a single group (called a Chapter) and to benefit from its referral system. It is like having dozens of sales… Read more »
Sell Ireland back to the citizens
Ireland needs a Goodwill Patriot Bond Nov. 30th, 2010 According to Galway West Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames there is an openess among Irish people for a Goodwill patriot fund to help float Ireland again. In the past few days I received a call from a 73 year old Roundstone man with a unique… Read more »
How to Care for Your Christmas Tree
How to care for your Fresh Christmas tree this Festive Season—Horkans Lifestyle & Garden Centre, Lydacan, Claregalway. Quality Irish farmed Christmas trees are the best in the world. The Irish climate is perfect for growing beautifully shaped non shedding Christmas trees so much so that the exporting of quality Irish growing Christmas trees is huge… Read more »
Claregalway Tidy Towns Results 2010
The following are the results of Claregalway in the Tidy Towns Competition 2010. Congratulations to the Claregalway TidyTowns committee on your continued hard work, commitment and optimism! Many thanks for the well drawn town map with notes that were a huge help to this adjudicator. You have made good progress since entering the contest last year and… Read more »
Trek to Santiago de Compostela
The Camino route to Santiago de Compostela has been popular with Irish walkers for many years. Croí is now looking for participants to join this challenge which will take trekkers along the Portuguese route. This path is less travelled and offers a genuine cultural experience. The trek will take place from the 21st – 28th… Read more »
Monaghans showroom, store and Supermac’s development
Business on the Tuam Road is set for a major boost with the announcement that an expansion of Monaghan and Sons motor dealers incorporating a drive-thru Supermac’s restaurant and an enlarged Centra store is to open within weeks. The development will also see an expansion of the motor-showrooms with more than 70 jobs being created… Read more »
G.A.A. Table Quiz
Table Quiz at Claregalway Hotel on Friday December 3rd at 9 pm. A fun night out for members and fans, Spot Prizes, etc. Tables of Four €80, U-21’s €60
Contract For New Gort–Tuam Motorway To Be Signed In January 2011
The contract for the new M17/M18 motorway between Gort and Tuam will be signed in January, according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey. The National Roads Authority (NRA) confirmed the news to Dep Fahey on Wednesday, with the contract to be signed with the successful tenderer, BAM Balfour Beatty. Construction will start early… Read more »