Claregalway Castle Sat 3rd April11am – 6pm A perfect afternoon….. come to Claregalway castle, have a coffee and light refreshment, hear some live music and buy a plant to start the Spring.The Spring Garden Fair is the first event of the year at Claregalway Castle. It will feature many of Ireland’s best nurseries and rare… Read more »
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Claregalway GAA Club Notes – 27th March 2022
Fixtures and results: Our Senior men played Oileáin Árann in the Division 2 league last Thursday evening under lights in Knockdoemore. It was a beautiful evening for football. We won out on the night on a scoreline of 1-10 to 1-7. Our Juniors were in action against Annaghdown on Saturday in the Division 4B football… Read more »
Run for Jonah
Cregmore National School Community will host a major fundraising event on Saturday, April 2, in support of little Jonah Murphy, a six-year old boy born with a very serious and rare heart condition. Jonah is the only son of teaching staff member Edel Glynn and her husband Jonathan Murphy, is affectionately known as “Jonah, the… Read more »
Drama Festival a huge success in Claregalway
Packed houses were the order of the wek as the curtain closed on another hugely successful Claregalway Festival of Drama which concluded at the weekend. Festival Director Dermot Hession was warmly complimented on the manner in which he organised the event and he was helped by a wonderful committee who provided tremendous assistance each night…. Read more »
Claregalway GAA Notes ending 20th March
Return to Competition: This month has seen the return to training of many players within the club. Our younger groups of players are due to return at the end of March/early April. It’s great to see so many familiar and new faces around the club grounds and as the evenings get longer, we hope to… Read more »
R.I.P. RYAN, Pat, Oranmore, Galway/Borrisoleigh, Tipperary
The death has occurred of Pat RyanOranmore, Galway / Borrisoleigh, Tipperary Formerly Carnmore, Galway and Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary. Pre-deceased by his parents and brother Seamus. Pat died on Sunday, 13th March, at Bushfield Care Centre following great care by the staff therein. In the midst of laughter, memories, and the utter joy of his Girls’,… Read more »
R.I.P. FLAHERTY, Nora, Cahergown, Claregalway
The death has occurred of Nora Flaherty (née Murphy)Cahergowan, Claregalway, Galway Nora passed away peacefully at home on Sunday the 13th March surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Pat, parents Martin and Margaret and her sister Cissie. Sadly missed by her Sons John, Padraic, Martin, Willie, Tom, Francis and Declan, daughters Sheila,… Read more »
Drama Festival Opens in Claregalway
After a two year break the Festival of Drama is back in Claregalway. At short notice in 2020 the organisers of the annual Claregalway Festival of Drama had to call off the Festival when Covid 19 struck the country. In 2021 the event had to be also cancelled as the dreaded pandemic remained. Thankfully this… Read more »
R.I.P. SILKE, William, Two Mile Ditch, Castlegar, Galway
The death has occurred of William (Willie) SilkeTwo Mile Ditch, Castlegar, Galway Peacefully at his home. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and father of the Late Olivia. Will be sadly missed by his daughters Sarah, Siobhán, Mary and Mairead, his sons Patrick, Tim, John Paul, Declan and Paschal, his brother Nicholas, his daughters-in-law Martha,… Read more »
R.I.P. FARRAGHER, Peter, Bawnmore, Claregalway
Peter Farragher, Bawnmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway. (Unexpectedly), Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen and sister Bernadette. Peter will be sadly missed by his siblings Martin Joe, Mary, Michael, Pat, Noel and Kevin, sisters in law Carmel and Caroline, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.Rest in PeaceReposing at… Read more »
R.I.P. FARRELL, Odhrán, Cregmore, Claregalway
The death has occurred of Odhrán FarrellCregmore, Claregalway, Galway, H91 PV26 Odhrán Farrell, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co.Galway, 25th February 2022. Predeceased by his brother Cillian. Sadly missed by his devoted parents Jonny and Alyson and beloved sister Isla Mae. Reposing at his home this Saturday, the 26th February, from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Removal on Sunday, 27th February,… Read more »
.IE Digital Town Awards 2022
.IE Digital Town Awards 2022 Dear Town, I’m delighted to announce that the .IE Digital Town Awards are now live! People and towns across Ireland are being called on to enter the annual .IE Digital Town Awards 2022, which celebrate the digital achievements of local towns and citizens across the country. Now open for applications, the .IE Digital… Read more »