Fixtures and results: Our Seniors were out on Saturday last against Bearna in Division 2 League in Claregalway. The result didn’t go their way however losing out on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-18. Next fixture is against St James on the 8th of May – details TBC Our Junior A’s defeated Caherlistrane in the… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners, May is definitely the busiest month in your vegetable garden and hopefully you have managed to do all the other jobs such as bed preparation in the previous months. The soil has warmed up sufficiently to sow and plant nearly all vegetables. So make sure you take time off in May so that… Read more »
The death has occurred of Kate MoranGlenagloughan, Monivea, Galway Kate Moran, Glenagloughan, Monivea, Co.Galway. 19th April 2022. Sadly missed by her loving family, parents Cathal and Mary, siblings Thady, Leah and Saoirse, her loving boyfriend TJ Brennan, grandmothers Bridie Moran and Amelia Murphy, aunts, uncles, relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing from her home in… Read more »
Fixtures and results: Mens: Our Junior C’s beat Oughterard on Thursday last on a scoreline of 3:15 to 0:5 in the Junior C Championship West. Our Junior A’s took on Corofin in the Division 4 B league on Friday and came out on top on a scoreline of 1:16 to 0:8 Fixtures for the coming… Read more »
The death has occurred of Paddy MurphyLydican, Oranmore, Galway Predeceased by his parents Mary and Michael and his brother Michael; Peacefully at U.H.G., Paddy will be sadly missed by his relatives, neighbours and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace Reposing at Síoraíocht in the grounds of The Church of The Assumption and St. James, Claregalway… Read more »
The death has occurred of Joe DavinRockmount, Claregalway, Galway Formerly of Kilgill, Claregalway. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at U.H. Galway. Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Mary, brother Paddy, sisters Bab Duggan and Mary Small. Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, daughters Mary and Caitriona, son Liam Carr, his… Read more »
Fixtures and results: Mens: Our Senior men are out against Caherlistrane in the Division 2 League on Sunday the 10th in Caherlistrane. Throw in is set for 12:30. Our Junior teams are in action over the coming week with Junior A’s taking on Corofin in the 4B League at 19:00 in Corofin on Friday the… Read more »
Paraic’s Tips For Your Garden In April “Warmer temperatures, longer evenings and more daylight than darkness in the day help to create the perfect conditions for gardening this April.” Paraic Horkan April is finally here and the clocks have gone forward. As a result, we have an extra hour of gardening time to play with… Read more »
Bridgie Conway (nee King), Bawnmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway and formerly of Ballintubber, Co. Mayo. (Unexpectedly at her home), Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, brothers and sister. Bridgie will be sadly missed by her daughters Mairead, Frances, Valerie and Maria, sons in law John Morris, Padraic Molloy, Paul Totman, Billy Kavanaugh, grandchildren, Darren, Shane, Brian, Aoife,… Read more »
Chrissie Kearney nee Burke Lackagh Road, Turloughmore, GalwayChrissie KearneyChrissie Kearney (nee Burke), Lackagh Road, Turloughmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Canteeney, Turloughmore. March 29th 2022, Peacefully at Galway University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Christy and Christina, brothers Paddy and Jarlath and sister Teresa. Sadly missed by her husband Martin, daughter Tina, sons Christy and… Read more »
The History of Merlin Castle GRÁINNE THORNTON – OCT 22, 2021 1388 VIEWS Regardless of whether you would refer to the structure as Merlin or Doughiska Castle, the charm of this quaint castle on the trails of Merlin Woods is undeniable. The recent conservational repair works on the tower houses puts an emphasis on its fascinating… Read more »
.Dear Fellow Gardeners, This must have been the nicest early spring in many years. It’s wonderful to see all the early awakenings in nature. The blackthorn (sloe berry) is now in full flower and this should give us some caution. In the old lore, this time is called the “Blackthorn Winter”. The warm weather triggers the blackthorn… Read more »
