Dear Fellow Gardeners, We might not feel that spring is just around the corner during this cold spell. It’s great to see some snow though – everything looks so pure and clean. I just hope that nature didn’t get fooled as there were quite number of buds (including pear trees) bursting during the very mild… Read more »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
Valentine’s Ball at Claregalway & District Day Care Centre
Following the phenomenal success of its first Valentine’s Ball in 2018, the Claregalway & District Day Care Centre once again invites everyone to join in this very special annual celebration. Taking place in the Clayton Hotel Galway, the night’s entertainment will include a three course meal and a free raffle for some superb prizes. This… Read more »
R.I.P. FINN, Paddy, Lisheenavalla, Claregalway
The death has occurred of Paddy FINN Lisheenavalla, Claregalway, Galway / Turloughmore, Galway Paddy Finn, Lisheenavalla, Claregalway, Co Galway. January 27th 2019. Peacefully at home. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Sheila, sons John, Billy, Gerry and Martin, daughters in laws Margaret, Connie and Annette, grandchildren, sister Agnes (Giles), brother Martin, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours… Read more »
R,IP. HEALY, Annie,Liscaninane, Claregalway
The death has occurred of Annie HEALY (née Walsh) Liscaninane, Claregalway, Galway / Turloughmore, Galway Annie Healy (nee Walsh) Liscaninane, Claregalway, Co. Galway. Peacefully in her ninetieth year, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Pa. Sadly missed by her loving family daughters Bernie (Connolly), Ann (Cunningham), Carmel (Cullinane), Rita (Creaven), Nonie (Naughton), sons… Read more »
‘I walked away from a job in Italy due to the heat’
‘I walked away from a job in Italy due to the heat’ My Money 1Archaeologist Enda O’Flaherty Enda O’Flaherty has spent over 15 years working as an archaeologist in Ireland and abroad. He is from Galway originally and now lives in Cork. His new book, Deserted Schoolhouses of Ireland, has just been published by Collins… Read more »
Abandoned schoolhouse images remember days gone by
Máistir Gaoithe National School in Kerry, one of the schools featured in the book By Seán Mac an tSíthighIriseoir Fise In an effort to preserve a forgotten part of Irish life, a Co Galway photographer has been documenting Ireland’s abandoned schoolhouses.Enda O’Flaherty has spent the last five years visiting more than 240 old schoolhouses. Over the course… Read more »
No time like the present to give the garden a tidy-up – by Michael Kelly
From the Garden: It’s time to reflect on all the food we are importing that could be grown here It’s no longer just about ‘exotic’ fruit and veg that are difficult to grow in Ireland, we are now importing lots of veg that grow perfectly well here, writes Michael Kelly. Michael KellyGrower AGRONOMIST RICHARD HACKETT… Read more »
R.I.P. Hugh DOHERTY, Cois Na Haibhainn, Ballygaddy Rd., Tuam, Galway / Clonmany, Donegal
The death has occurred of Hugh DOHERTY Cois Na Haibhainn, Ballygaddy Rd., Tuam, Galway / Clonmany, Donegal Peacefully in the wonderfull care of the Staff of Áras Mhuire, Tuam. Husband of the late Sarah and father of the late Caroline. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Mary Nally (Waterdale, Claregalway), Hugh (Belclare, Tuam), and Catherine… Read more »
Support for Local Community Groups
Support for Local Community Groups are as follows: Galway Rural Development aims to support the development of new and existing local community groups through the following supports: Grant aid is available to local community groups that are engaging with GRD Local Community Group (LCG) supports. A maximum grant of €1,500 at a… Read more »
Claregalway GAA Club notes…
Claregalway/Carnmore G.A.A. Weekly Lotto. Jackpot €6,300 Draw Results for 14th January. 5,10,20,27. No jackpot winner. Match three winners John Geraghty Claregalway, Kevin O’Brien Barnaboy, Muriel Collins School Rd.Cora Lyons Kiniska Weekly Sellers Prize: Eileen Lynch. €2.00 per panel or 3 panels for €5.00 Win or share €200 for match three. Last draw was in the… Read more »
R.I.P. Robert Emmet Neary, Carnmore Cross, Oranmore
The death has occurred of Robert Emmet (Rob) NEARY Carnmore Cross, Oranmore, Galway (47 years) Seattle, Washington, and formerly of Carnmore Cross, Oranmore, Co. Galway, after a valiant battle against oesophageal cancer. Deeply mourned and very sadly missed by his loving wife Gayle D Staker-Neary (Seattle) and by his parents James and Bonnie Neary, brothers… Read more »
R.I.P. Ann FAHY, Cregcarragh, Claregalway, Galway
Print | Share The death has occurred of Ann FAHY Portumna Retirement Village, Portumna, formerly Cregcarragh, Claregalway, Galway Ann Fahy, Portumna Retirement Village and formerly of Cregcarragh, Claregalway, Co Galway, (peacefully) in U.H.G, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son Peter Gerard Burke, daughter Crona Burke, their loving partners Sharon and… Read more »