Director: Mike Newell Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley Rating: 12A Prince of Persia sets out to recreate the action found in the videogame series and hopefully find a new adventure franchise for cinema-goers. The series creator Jordan Mechner is even on board to help with the story. It proves to be a by-the-numbers… Read more »
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Huge public response to Jerry Flannery inspired PREDA raffle
PREDA Galway were delighted to have raised 1500 euro from the draw organised by Jerry Flannery, Ireland and Munster player, where signed squad jersey were donated by the four provinces and Jerry donated his player issued Ireland jersey he wore in the autumn international against Fiji. All profits from the raffle co-ordinated by The Western… Read more »
Nuacht Chláir May 2010
Below is this month’s edition of the Nuacht Chláir, featuring recent news from the area, including the crash at Cregmore Cross, an announcement of a new Sewerage Scheme for Claregalway, a summary on Healthy Eating from John Duffy of Claregalway Pharmacy, a Movie Review from local resident Christopher Carton, a story on Montiagh residents’ reunion,… Read more »
From Inishbofin to Lincoln Place
Local GP Dr. Brendan Day has been announced as the new President of the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP). Brendan studied medicine in University College Galway and graduated in 1973. He entered general practice in Turloughmore in 1979 and has been heavily involved with the ICGP since
Claregalway Quiz Team Success
Aidan, Cian, Colm and Nada represented Claregalway Educate Together at the Ballybane library Table Quiz on Wednesday the 12th of May. They faced stiff competition from 15 other teams. The intrepid Claregalway team were in the lead for almost every round and faced a nail-biting tie break situation at the end. Each member’s strengths were crucial.
Galway Garden Festival to be held in Claregalway Castle
The 1st annual Galway Garden Festival will take place at ClareGalway Castle on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2010. The Festival will be open from 11am to 6pm on both days and catering facilities will be provided on site throughout the event. Amongst those who will speak at the event are:- Dr. Matthew Jebb, Botanic Gardens… Read more »
Claregalway Educate Together Student Council Petition for a Footbridge over the River Clare
Claregalway Educate Together has been open since 2005. Every year elections are held in October for our Student Council. Many issues are discussed and fund raising events are undertaken for local charities and for disaster hit areas of the world.
Claregalway Leisure Centre AGM
Thurs 13th May 2010 8pm in Centre Meeting Room All Welcome Claregalway Community Centre is an invaluable facility for children and adults in our community. It currently caters
An Mhainistir to start a Residents Group
Residents of An Mhainistir housing estate are invited to a meeting next Monday (17th of May) in order to establish a Residents Group. The meeting will take place in The Arches Hotel on Monday at 8:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Auditions for the Wizard of Oz to be held in Claregalway Hotel
Andrew Lloyd Webber is not the only one looking for his “Dorothy”. Auditions for the timeless family classic The Wizard Of Oz will be held on Sunday 16th May in The Claregalway Hotel. Childrens auditions (age 10 – 15) start at 2.30 pm and adult auditions start at 3.30 until 5pm. The show contains such memorable songs… Read more »
A Nightmare on Elm Street Review
Director: Samuel Bayer Starring: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Thomas Dekker, Clancy Brown Rating: 16 Freddy’s back! Well, he’s been ‘re-booted’ like so many other horror icons recently. Much like last year’s ‘Friday the 13th’, this 2010 reimagining of Wes Craven’s horror classic seeks to inject new energy into the long-running franchise.
Local Montessori raises money for charity
Below is a photo from Wonder Years Montessori, where some of the children met Galway hurler Ollie Canning. He came along with the Barnardos team to commend the children in Wonder Years Montessori for participating in the Danone Big Toddle every year,and for raising money for the Barnardos Big Toddle.