“UNBELIEVABLE and unreal” complications around the flood relief works at Claregalway have delayed construction of the ‘flood eye’ at the bridge but good progress is expected in the coming months, according to Galway County Council. County Manager Martina Maloney announced a further €100,000 has now been allocated for projects around the county to avoid a… Read more »
Posts By: Emmet Farrell
TD Fears Delay for Claregalway Second Level School
The proposed second level school for Claregalway may be delayed according to Deputy Padraic McCormack who described the Minister for Education’s reply to a Dáil question on the matter as “disappointing” and unclear. “The Minister in her reply claims that the numbers of post primary pupils required in the general area will only be reached in… Read more »
Nuacht Chláir October 2010
Below is the latest interactive edition of the Nuacht Chláir, featuring recipes from local Chef Susie O’ Connor, an article on Health Expenses, Information on Gum Disease Periodontitis, Gardening Tips from local horticulturist Josette Farrell, an update from local Councillor Jim Cuddy, and much more.
RTÉ Shines the Spotlight on Old Galway Business
One of Galway’s leading businesses, Glynn’s Fruit & Veg of Lydican, Claregalway, is to feature on popular RTÉ programme Nationwide on Friday evening, October 22nd next. RTÉ reporter Orla Nix and a crew descended on Glynn’s—which is this year celebrating 75 years in business—in early September and spent the day interviewing owners, George and Mary Glynn, along… Read more »
Bypass Should Be Fast-Tracked Given Motorway Doubts
With serious doubts surrounding the future of the Gort–Tuam Motorway, a call has been made to progress the Claregalway bypass immediately. It has been stated that the Claregalway bypass should take on a new urgency when there were financial difficulties concerning the M17/M18 motorway being built. Galway West TD Noel Grealish said that he had… Read more »
People Power to Swing Secondary School for Claregalway
Last February, Claregalway resident Paddy Tobin emerged disappointed from meetings with second-level schools hosted by Claregalway primary school. It was intended as an information evening for parents of children starting school in Sept 2011. The message was clear; due to population pressures, many schools, that previously provided places, will no longer offer places to children from… Read more »
CLAREGALWAY TIDY TOWNS A.G.M
Claregalway Tidy Towns A.G.M takes place on Tuesday 12th October at 8.30 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Room. All are welcome.
Long awaited Bus Shelter for Claregalway due soon
Clear Channel have advised that a road opening licence has been obtained from Galway County Council and construction will begin on Monday 4th October next and should be completed on the same day. Councillor Malachy Noone has been instrumental in bringing this long awaited bus shelter to fruition with the help of Councillor Jim… Read more »
R.I.P. Professor Anthony Moran
Anthony Moran, Gortadooey, Claregalway, Co. Galway—September 30th 2010. Professor Anthony (NUIG), sadly missed by his wife Mari, mother Kitty, daughter Anna and son Martin, relatives, colleagues, neighbours and friends. Removal to The Chapel of Saint Columbanus, NUI Galway this (Saturday) evening, 7pm. Reposing at Claregalway Mortuary Chapel tomorrow (Sunday) evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal… Read more »
Arty Loco Halloween Mask-Making Course
Halloween mask making and craft course. For children aged between 7–12 years old. Starts on Monday 25th to Friday 29th October. Location: Claregalway GAA Club House from 2:30pm until 5pm. Book soon as numbers are limited. Ring Claire (Art Teacher) on 085 741 46 95.
Fashion focus for new pitches
Claregalway GAA Club are holding a Fashion extravaganza on Thursday, October 21st 2010 at 8.00pm in the Clayton Hotel, Briarhill, an event which will be much more than just a fashion show. The event is being organised to help raise funds for the expansion of the Claregalway GAA Club. As you probably know lands have… Read more »
Harney rules out deal with Grealish over cuts
Health Minister Mary Harney last night ruled out doing a deal to win back the support of independent TD Noel Grealish for the Government. Mr. Grealish announced that he was withdrawing his support as long as the HSE West continued to impose cutbacks to tackle a potential budget deficit of around €90m. His departure has… Read more »