The annual sports camp held in July was a great success. Fun was had by the young and the not-so-young. The success of the camp is due mainly to the voluntary help from the adults and teenagers of the community. Everyone brings his or her own special quality that creates an atmosphere that is unique… Read more »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
The 10th Annual Claregalway Agricultural Show
Sunday August 20th the tenth anniversary of the First Claregalway Agricultural Show finally arrived. Everything was organised down to the smallest detail and the committee waited in trepidation for the day to dawn. Having had a wet day last year, hopes were high for an improvement. The forecast looked promising and indeed they were not… Read more »
Hughes Supermarket Opens New Deli
Pictured at the new Deli Counter in Hughes Supermarket are Bernie Moran with Martina Hughes. No doubt the Deli will be very popular with customers and with Bernie’s expertise, will prove to be a winner. Hughes Supermarket, pictured in 2000.
Glynn’s Centra Foodstore, Carnmore
Congratulations to Liam Glynn, who has just opened his new Centra Foodstore at Carnmore. Glynn’s Centra boasts an instore bakery, specialising in a full range of Cuisine de France products, a well-stocked Deli offering a wide variety of salads, hot & cold meats, freshly cut sandwiches and rolls made to order. Official opening of the… Read more »
Prayer for Exams
Lord, I come before you in need. Exams are approaching and I am worried. Give me courage to face the coming weeks calmly. Concentrate my mind on my studies. Help me to use my time well. May I read each question carefully, identify what is asked and answer well. When the results come, may I… Read more »
Claregalway GAA Club May 2000 Updates
Intermediates overcame refereeing adversity at Renmore on Monday May 1st to run out narrow winners over St.James by 1–12 to 1–10. In a hard and closely contested encounter, an early goal by Adrian Moran got Claregalway off to a good start but thereafter we were never more than a couple of points ahead. This win… Read more »
Claregalway Basketball Club May 2000 Updates
On March the 12th, the Club organized a trip to Sligo to play matches against the All Star Club there. This day was a great success. 99 members travelled and several parents and coaches accompanied them. The matches went well for us and in the afternoon the children had the chance to see a National… Read more »
Osteoporosis—An Important Issue in Women’s Health
In the past 25 years various social and economic changes have resulted in a major alteration of the role of women in society. In tandem with these changes has been the emergence of improved health care services for women. Consequently women are now living an average 25–30 years after the menopause. The quality of life… Read more »
Claregalway Badminton Club May 2000 News
Congratulations to Maria Griffin, Catherine Fleming, Niall Farrell, Padraic Quinn, David Kenny, Gerard Kirrane, Mary Kelly and Aine Skelly who won the U15 Co. League B. Congratulations to Christopher Keane on reaching the Singles Final in Dublin in the Easter Tournament. Mark Loughlin and Ian Steven also played in the U13 Leinster Open tournament. Both… Read more »
Claregalway Amenity Group May 2000 Updates
Some facts about litter litter is unsightly, it spoils the beauty of our surroundings. litter is widespread in the countryside as well as in streets and towns; black plastic silage wrappers and discarded fertiliser bags have become very obtrusive in the countryside. litter is a health hazard: disposable nappies and the remains of picnics cause… Read more »
Carnmore Hurling Club May 2000 Updates
The Senior Hurlers have shed their winter cloaks and are in serious training for the forth-coming championship under the guidance of their Manager, Johnny Duggan, selectors Johnny Greaney and former senior player Sean Newell. This year, the trainer is no less than Joe Reilly who in 1992 and 1993 guided them to the two County… Read more »
Claregalway & Lackagh Community Games May 2000 Updates
The local Track and Field competition for Claregalway/Lackagh will be held on Sunday 14th May at Turloughmore Community Centre at 2pm sharp. Toddlers to U17s will have the opportunity to participate. Schools will be notified of events. Notices will also be posted in the Community Centres and shops in the area. This has always been… Read more »