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 »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
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 »
Claregalway Leisure Centre May 2000 Updates
On the 29th April, the Annual Golf Classic to raise funds for the Leisure Centre, was held in Tuam Golf Club. Although the day was disappointing weather-wise, thankfully it did not keep the golfers at home. There was a good turnout of teams, thanks mainly to the dedicated efforts of the Golfing Committee. Presentation of… Read more »
May 2000 Special News
Belated happy birthday to Moya Dunleavy, Cahergowan, who celebrated her third birthday on the 28th of April. Welcome to the Gallagher family, who recently moved to Gortatleva. Get well wishes to Eimer Mooney, Cahergowan, who is in hospital at the moment. Hope you are out and about soon Eimer. Happy birthday wishes to Jamie Place,… Read more »
JPK Garden Centre—Country Boutique Fashion Show
It was indeed a rare and wonderful treat to attend the Fashion show in JPK’s garden centre recently. Upon entering the newly renovated premises, one was immediately bathed in a very relaxing atmosphere, surrounded by exotic plants and parasols—all cleverly situated in the new County Cafe, where one could relax with a cup of coffee… Read more »
Compántas Lir—4th in All-Ireland Drama Finals
Vincent Moran took the Best Actor Award, while Compántas Lir also won the Best Costumes and Best Set Awards at the All-Ireland Drama Finals in Ballyduff, Waterford last week. Their production of An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde came in 4th place overall and the group were also nominated for awards with Liz Hession nominated… Read more »
All Ireland Badminton League Finals
Sunday 8th May marked a major success for Claregalway Division 3 League Team. They represented Connacht at Division 4 Level (Connacht Teams go down a grade at National Level Competition) in the All Ireland League Finals, in the Galway Lawn Tennis Club. Claregalway played brilliantly to defeat Blackrock from Cork, but were overcome by an… Read more »
Gardening with Bosco—May 2000
May is the month when temperatures rise and the day length increases. The growth rate and workload springs into overdrive. The bare earth of the spring has disappeared and in every corner of the garden plants are shouting for attention feed me, trim me, plant me out, stake me, so start now! May can also… Read more »
JPK Garden Centre/Country Boutique & Café
Hello again from JPK. Hopefully we finally have a heat-wave to enjoy this Summer. We can dress you up in summer clothing at JPK Country Boutique and if the sun will allow, we can provide a riot of summer colour to invade our gardens. At JPK Garden Centre we have a great selection of Summer… Read more »
Claregalway Leisure/Community Centre April 2000 Updates
The AGM of Claregalway Leisure Centre was held on the 7th March. The incoming committee consists of: Carol Steven (Chairperson) Tony Clarke (Vice-Chairperson) Siobhan Lynskey (Secretary) Patricia Carton (Assistant Secretary) Mary Reidy (Treasurer) Hubert Newell (Assistant Treasurer) Mary Casserly (P.R.O.) Committee Members: Mary Forde, Gerry Moran, Maura Harte, Margaret Kearney, Gerry Mooney, Tom Lenihan. The annual… Read more »