Travelling to Tipperary on June 20th for the Division A National Féile na Gael competition, the Carnmore U14 girls pitted themselves against the very best other counties had to offer. Carnmore were based in the Ragg just outside Thurles and were grouped with Thomastown (Kilkenny), Scarriff (Clare) and Inniscarra (Cork). With only one team qualifying… Read more »
Is fearr an tsláinte ná na táinte Health is better than wealth Filleann an feall ar an bhfeallaire The wrong doing returns to/on the perpetrator An té atá thuas óltar deoch air The successful person is toasted An té atá thíos buailtear cos air The person who is down is pushed down further Is furasta… Read more »
At the prestigious AIMS National Awards held in In the I.N.EC. in Killarney over the weekend. Amanda Stuart won the Best Comedienne award, in her role of the Wicked Witch for 9 Arch Claregalway Musical Society production of The Wizard of OZ. At a packed, spectacular awards ceremony, where just about 1,200 musical society people, gathered… Read more »
Having spent the last five years straight at university, I can’t tell you the number of times I sat in the cafeteria at NUI Galway watching (much younger) students load their plates with chips and sausages on a daily basis with never a green leaf or tomato in sight. I asked the question daily, why… Read more »
Coláiste Bhaile Chláir was recently awarded The Amber Flag, an initiative which aims to encourage Schools, Colleges, Clubs, Societies and Organisations to promote and actively bring about a culture change in the promotion of positive mental health within the educational system. What the Amber Flag will do is acknowledge these efforts and unite all community groups in the… Read more »
Ronan Scully has a great understanding of the situation in Africa and is sure he can help people such as those in the photos with sustainable projects. Operation Transformation star and renowned fundraiser Ronan Scully is undertaking the Great Ethiopian Run again this November, and is looking for volunteers to join him. Scully has already… Read more »
Cregmore Claregalway FC U10 Girls soccer team were crowned GFA U10 Girls Premier League Champions this week for the first time in the history of the club. With a season finish of 7 wins and one loss in 8 games, the success of this age group has been remarkable with two U10 GFA Cup successes,… Read more »
Save the date! The Coláiste Bhaile Chláir school choir will be performing at the Youth Mass at Claregalway church on Saturday 23rd May 2015. #1 in Connacht #2 in Ireland MATHletes Ireland—12,639 competitors, 700 Provincial finalists, 160 All-Ireland finalists. All students competed from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, producing 27 Provincial finalists, 4 All-Ireland finalists, and Avril King… Read more »
Is binn béal ina thost* Silence is golden! Ní théann cuileog i mbéal dúnta* A closed mouth catches no flies *emphasise the importance of being discreet An té a thugann in am, tugann sé faoi dhó The person who pays (gives) promptly, pays (gives) twice Ní cuimhnítear ar an arán a itear Eaten bread is… Read more »
Congratulations to all of Claregalway and the surrounding areas on the massive turnout on Tuesday last for the Claregalway 5K fun-run/walk in aid of the Claregalway and District Day Care Centre with almost 300 participants taking part in the 5K fun run/walk. First past the finish line was Brian Heavey in a time of 18… Read more »
The Ladies Club hosted the U14 Division 3 Féile on Saturday May 2nd in Knockdoemore. On a wet and windy day there was some great football played by all the girls. Five clubs attended with Ballinasloe coming out as winners and will now represent Galway at the National Féile in July. Well done to Our U14 Gold team… Read more »
The last few weeks have been absolutely crazy around here. We had our eldest child’s confirmation, a nephew’s confirmation and now the next few weeks are jam packed with holy communion celebrations for friends and family. The nice thing about these events, aside from celebrating the special day for each child, is that it forces… Read more »
