by Marie Madden, Galway Independent Galway’s Tiny Dancer Lily-Mae Morrison will fly to the US to participate in a clinical trial next month, following news that she is now in remission. Judith Sibley and Leighton Morrison received the “best possible news” about the five-year old’s condition last week, with confirmation that her scans for neuroblastoma… Read more »
by Marie Madden, Galway Independent The introduction of free parking in the city centre this November could serve as a blueprint for the roll-out of a more permanent arrangement. That’s according to city businessman Jimmy Griffin, who this week said that the introduction of the scheme by Galway City Council was a result of “the… Read more »
Be a For Pete’s Sake Restaurant for a Day is a novel fundraising event in aid of the For Pete’s Sake Trust. The intention is that twenty restaurants and hotels throughout Galway city and county will give the value of dessert or a contribution towards the For Pete’s Sake Trust during the month of November. For Pete’s Sake is… Read more »
Motorists and post office managers around Galway and in other rural areas say the decision by the Government not to issue Driving Licences at local Post Officers will cause serious inconvenience to to many who will now have to travel miles to get their licence. This Friday (tomorrow) is the last day that people can… Read more »
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on the Thursday the 7th of November in the school Halla at 8:30pm. It is an important meeting as I will be stepping down as Chairperson and will be seeking nominations for a new Chairperson. The role is open to every parent in the school and will have… Read more »
Hi Parents, It’s been two years since this present Parent Association committee set out to achieve a few new goals with regard to the parents association. The first hurdle was to find a channel of communication between the Parent Association committee and the parents. Understanding that previous Committee’s had tried really hard, and found it… Read more »
Claregalway U13s beat Corofin to win the County U13A Final in Menlough on Sunday. This panel has worked very hard all year and performed well to beat a very good Corofin side. The panel was: Kevin Keane, Rob Dunleavy, Jack Glynn, Diarmuid Mullin, Maurice O’Brien, Dylan Buckley, Dylan Walsh, Conor Walsh, Jason Reilly, Ronan Manning, Eoin… Read more »
Annaghdown was the venue for the U14 Ladies Championship Double Header on Sunday Morning with Claregalway Greens taking on old rivals Corofin in the opener followed by Claregalway Gold V Caherlistrane in the D Championship Final. The opening game was always expected to be a tight affair and the first half of the game reflected… Read more »
Back: Carol-Ann Began, Andrew Dolan. Front L–R: Karen Conroy, Julie Flaherty, Emily McNamara, Dr. Susan Redmond, Chloe Crowe, Haley O’Shea, Riona Greally, (Saidhbh Madhi absent). Saturday 19th of November saw 167 young people aged 16–18 years graduate from NUI Galway with a Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action. All of which have gained… Read more »
The Intermediates had an easy win over Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Connacht Semi-Final in Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday. Claregalway led at half-time by 6–11 to 0–0 and ran out winners with a score of 8–18 to 1–1. Claregalway and will now play Sligo champions Tourlestrane in the final in two weeks’ time. The Sligo champions have had… Read more »
The Minors were unable to repeat the form of their displays in the earlier rounds of the Championship when losing out to Moycullen in the County Final at Tuam Stadium on Sunday last, 1–6 to 2–7. After a promising start and with a tally of 1–1 to no score after six minutes, Claregalway struggled to… Read more »
The death has occurred of Treasa Moore (née Markham), Barna and Rockmount, Claregalway, Galway. Formerly Maghera, Tulla, Co Clare, (peacefully), after a long illness borne with great dignity; Treasa, beloved wife of the late John J. Moore, dear mother of Paul, David, Kevin and Joan (Breslin), sister of Breda O’Donoghue and Sr. Clare Markham (Aus). Sadly… Read more »
