Dear Fellow Gardeners, Apologies for not sending a gardening newsletter for the last few months. We had quite a busy and chaotic year, moving from Leitrim to Newport, Co. Mayo. We are finally in our new house and are absolutely loving it. It’s right next to the Blackoak River, a tidal river which flows into… Read more »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
Claregalway GAA Club Notes – September 22nd 2023
Our Senior men overcame Dunmore MacHales on a scoreline of 1:12 to 2:07 in Ballinasloe onSaturday. The result sees us topping the group and heading straight into the Quarter finals! Theweather impacted on other fixtures over the weekend so we will not know who we will face or whenfor a while yet. Well done to… Read more »
R.I.P. KING, Laurence, (Larry), Lakeview, Claregalway, Athenry, Galway
The death has occurred of Laurence (Larry) King Lakeview, Claregalway, Galway / Athenry, Galway Laurence (Larry) King, Lakeview, Claregalway, Co Galway and formerly Rockfield, Athenry. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Frances, daughters Ann and Mary, son-in-law Tony, granddaughter Orlagh, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Laurence will repose at Sioraiocht adjoining the… Read more »
Claregalway GAA Club news – September 18th 2023
Mens News: Our Senior Men take on Dunmore MacHales this coming Saturday in the final group game of theBon Secours Senior Championship – Group 3.Throw in is at 15:30 in Duggan Park (Ballinasloe). This is a vital game for the lads and we wouldappreciate all support as we aim to make it into the quarter… Read more »
Mass Paths of Lackagh Parish
During the summer of 2019 Dr. Hilary Bishop of Liverpool’s John Moore University conducted a survey on the Mass paths of Lackagh Parish in conjunction with the Lackagh Museum and Community Development Association. The intention was to produce an academic paper on the subject of the Mass paths and also in conjunction with photographer Catriona… Read more »
CLOHERTY, Barbara, Cregmore, Claregalway/Turloughmore, Co. Galway
Ted of Barbara Cloherty(née Berry) Cregmore, Claregalway, Galway / Turloughmore, Galway Barbara Cloherty (nee Berry), Cregmore, Claregalway, Co Galway. Peacefully in her family home. Sadly missed by her husband Pauric, son Michael, daughter in law Mairead, grandchildren Cian, Saoirse, Blaithín, Aoibhinn and Michael Óg, sisters Sally and Lena, brothers Michael and Paric, cousins relatives, neighbours… Read more »
R.I.P. MURPHY, Bridget, Waterdale, Claregalway, Co. Galway
The death has occurred of Bridget Murphy(née Canavan) Waterdale, Claregalway, Galway Peacefully, at her daughter Ann’s home in Carnmore. In her 97th year, Pre-deceased by her loving husband Patrick, her parents Patrick and Mary, her sister May Mc Donagh and her brothers-in-law Jack, Tom and Andy. Sadly missed by her loving son Michael and her daughter Ann,… Read more »
Learn to play the Rolls-Royce of card games
Now that the Galway Races are over and the final whistle has blown in Croke Park, it’s time to get out and take up a new hobby, such as Bridge. Bridge is the Rolls-Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic s;ports in a social setting. It is enjoyed… Read more »
Golf Am Am a big success in the end
The Phelim Murphy Memorial Golf Am began on July 13 before falling foul to the weather – but it was completed in style at the second time of asking on August 11 and 12 in Cregmore Golf Club. Turloughmore Hurling Club would like to extend our gratitude to Phelim Murphy’s family who supported the club… Read more »
R.I.P. HYNES, Cathal, Carnmore East, Oranmore, Co. Galway
Cathal Hynes (Carnmore East, Oranmore, Co Galway). August 15th 2023. (peacefully and unexpectedly), Youngest son of his heartbroken loving mother Kitty and his dad the late Jim Hynes, Cherished brother to Mary, TJ, Majella and Helen, sadly missed by his family, sister in law Louise, brother in-laws Keith and Martin, adored nephews and nieces Cáemgen,… Read more »
R.I.P. CONCANNON, Seán, Montiagh, Claregalway, Co. Galway
The death has occurred of Sean Concannon, Mointeach, Claregalway, Co. Galway on August 11, 2023. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and in the loving care of his family. Deeply regretted and fondly missed by his wife Mary (Marie) and family, Sarene (Killererin), Declan (Mointeach), Mary (Mointeach), Niamh (Athenry), Gretta (Ennistymon) and Shay… Read more »
August’s Gardening Secrets Revealed by Paraic
August’s Gardening Secrets Revealed by Paraic Posted by Paraic Horkan August brings us the last month of summer, but it’s not the last month for colour. This month is an ideal time to plant for late summer and autumn colour in your garden.It’s also an ideal time to sow many plants including vegetables, salads and… Read more »