Following on from the news that road works to the value of over £400,000 are to be undertaken by the County Council under the early start program in the New Year. A Further £175,000 has been approved for the N18 at Oranmore to Claregalway. Among the roads included are: N84 Loughgeorge (I2119) and Mulacutra (2219/1), Waterview,… Read more »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
Choosing a Career—Chartered Accountant
The Work of a Chartered Accountant Accountants are trained to examine, interpret and plan all types of financial transactions. There are those who work in accountancy firms and deal with such matters as auditing, analysing, verifying and interpreting clients’ accounts, advising on taxation, management information systems and in financial planning and reporting. Others are employed… Read more »
Update on Mortuary Chapel September 2001
Parish of Claregalway—the Assumption & St. James Dear Parishioner, Following the recent removal of poles and connection of new electricity supply by the ESB, we were able to proceed last week with the final phase of the development, the laying of tarmacadam on the car park. Five funerals have so far been held in the… Read more »
September 2001 Special News
Birthday wishes to Gerard, Michelle and Dara Kirrane, Cregboy who celebrate their birthdays in September. Hope you all have a wonderful time. Congratulations to Marie And Tony Boyle, Cahergowan on the birth of their baby girl recently. Congratulations also to Margaret and Brian Delahunty, Cahergowan, on the birth of their baby boy. Congratulations to all… Read more »
Compántas Lir on All-Ireland Trail again
Claregalway’s renowned drama group Compántas Lir are this week preparing for a new season of drama which they hope will bring them back to the All-Ireland finals which they have graced on many an occasion over the past decade and a half. Since 1983, the group have been Galway’s standard bearers in amateur drama and… Read more »
Claregalway Directory
Claregalway Local Directory will be on sale in the local shops at the end of September. Due to printing costs, we have had to charge a nominal charge of £1. The Directory will list all local shops, business, sporting groups and voluntary organisations, and should serve as a useful guide for people living in the… Read more »
Duckweed
It’s great to see local talent doing so well on the music scene. Duckweed, a five piece rock band based in Galway, formed in 1998. Local talented Enda O’Flaherty from Cloon is the band’s bass player. The other members include Ciaran Davey, Kieran Cunnane, Chris Greene and Brian O’Sullivan. This November will see the release… Read more »
Gardening with Bosco—September 2001
September, and gardening fever has been overtaken by hurling and football fever! The only grass being talked about is that in Croke Park and the fantastic double is not the beautiful magnolias that flower now but that of the Sam Maguire and Liam McCarthy cups. So best wishes to the hurlers and footballers that, like… Read more »
11th Annual Claregalway Agricultural Show
The 11th Annual Claregalway Agricultural Show took place in Duffy’s Claregalway Equestrian Centre on Sunday 19th August with the exception of Cattle, Sheep and Goat classes this year because of the Foot & Mouth Disease. The Show provided an outlet for everyone in the community to display high quality animals, farm produce, home-baking and arts… Read more »
Interior Design Hints & Tips—Decorative Edge
Give your soft furnishings that special look by adding fringing, braid, or piping. They can be used on curtains, cushions, tiebacks, blinds, lampshades and even tablecloths. Trimmings can create a tailored look that will give a special finish to any room. Outlining and defining soft furnishing is usually associated with traditional-style décor, but some brightly… Read more »
Choosing a Career—Landscape Gardener
The Work of a Landscape Gardener Attractively designed, healthy and well-maintained lawns create a positive first impression and also increase property values. Gardeners plant trees, hedges and flowering plants, and may be contracted to care for their upkeep on a regular basis. Landscape gardening involves renovating an old garden for a client or creating an… Read more »
Local Girls Win Top Prizes In Major Competition
Congratulations to Carol McKiernan and Helen Moran who were top prize winners in the Book Review Competition organized by the County Library. There were 2,500 entries from 235 schools in Galway City and County, the age group ranging from children between the ages of 8 and 12. The children were asked to review a book… Read more »