R.I.P. SHINE, Mike, Cloon, Claregalway, Co. Galway

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Mike, who passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Jack and Maura Joyce and his brother-in-law John Ward. Deeply mourned and forever loved by his dear wife and best… Read more »

R.I.P. BURKE, John, Lakeview, Claregalway, Co. Galway

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Suddenly at his home. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary, his parents, sister Rita and his brothers Patrick, Martin and Michael. Sadly missed by his brother Josie Burke, (Cartoon, Claregalway), sister Maureen (London), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace Reposing at Corrandulla Mortuary Chapel (H91HN83) on Thursday evening, 20th April,… Read more »

R.I.P. DULEAVY, Rev Fr John, Society of African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork (late Carheenlea, Lackagh, Turloughmore, Co. Galway

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DUNLEAVY, SMA, Rev Fr John, Society of African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork (late Carheenlea, Lackagh, Turloughmore, Co Galway), on 14 April 2023, peacefully at St Theresa’s Nursing Unit, African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork. Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Mary Jane (née Egan), sisters Philomena O’Brien and Margaret Morris, brothers Martin, Packie, Tom and Christy. Deeply… Read more »

Claregalway GAA Club Notes – 16/04/2023

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Mens News: Fixtures: Seniors: Thursday (20th) in Killanin – Killanin. Throw in at 19:45 Junior C: Friday (21st) in Knockdoemore – Barna. Throw in at 19:15. Junior B: Saturday (22nd) in Oughterard – Oughterard. Throw in at 14:00. Junior: Saturday (22nd) in Knockoemore – Salthill Knocknacarra. Throw in at 19:00 Fixtures are all subject to… Read more »

R.I.P. CONCANNON, Josephine (Josie) (née Kennedy) Summerfield, Claregalway, Galway

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Formerly of Cregg, Ballinakill, Loughrea. Our dear mother Josephine departed this life, peacefully, on 16th March surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of The Galway Hospice. Predeceased by her beloved husband Seamus and cherished granddaughter Emma. Dearly missed by her sons Paul, James, Aidan and daughter Elaine (Brannelly), her daughters-in-law Dympna, Breda,… Read more »

Claregalway GAA Club Notes – March 2023

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Mens:The score in the Division 1 Round 1 match held on Friday last was:Claregalway 2:11 0:10 Mountbellew/MoyloughA 7 point win and a great start to our league campaign!The Cahill cup game that was set for Saturday against Caltra was called off due to adverse weatherand pitch conditions. It has been provisionally rescheduled for Sunday the… Read more »

Grow Your Own Vegetables with Klaus Laitenberger

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Dear Fellow Gardeners, This is my favourite time of the year when nature starts to wake up from its long slumber.  Hopefully St. Patrick’s weekend will be kind to us for planting our first early potatoes, onion sets and shallots.  You can still plant garlic, broad beans and Jerusalem artichokes.  Apart from these there is little… Read more »

R.I.P. O’BRIEN, TONY, Carnmore, Oranmore, Galway

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Home » Death Notices » Tony O’Brien Tony O’Brien The death has occurred of Tony O’BrienCarnmore, Oranmore, GalwayTony O’BrienFormerly of Gurrane, Belclare, Tuam. In his 92nd year, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Galway Hospice. Pre-deceased by his parents John and Sarah, brothers Michael, Pa and Mattie, sisters Mai, Rita, Sr. Sally and Ann. A devoted husband and… Read more »

Claregalway GAA Club Notes – weekend 5th March 2023

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Ladies: The HEC LGFA Championships conclude next week in Bekan. We send best wishes to Laura Scanlon who lines out with UL in the Donaghy Cup Final on Wednesday. Hard luck to Kate Slevin and Shauna Brennan who were on the UG team who lost the O’Connor Cup quarter final this week to Queens and… Read more »

Gardening with Paraic Horkan in March

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Gardening Tips to Make March Fun “I love spring. Lawn grass is growing, spring bulbs are flowering, growth buds are swelling and our native wild birds are busy building this year’s nurseries”– Paraic Ah spring, such an exciting time of year! Daffodils are dancing in the wind and the tulips are not far behind.There is… Read more »