By Kieran Coyne. The Summer Football camp from Monday the 14th August to Friday the 18th August was a great success. Thanks to all involved in the organising of same. The Senior Ladies took on Annaghdown in Round 3 of the Division 1 league in Annaghdown on Sunday morning. Played in brilliant sunshine the opening… Read more »
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Hurling legend makes his final journey home
Team mates Peter Finnerty and Gerry McInerney – joined by John Commins and Brendan Lynskey – carry the remains of Tony Keady to his final resting place in Oranmore. Photo: Andrew Downes, xposure. By Dave O’Connell, Connacht Tribune THE legendary half-back line was together one last time – as it always was with Finnerty… Read more »
Age of Dynamic – by Denise Hession the reluctantemigrant.
Back in Ireland escaping the heat and monotony of Qatar for the summer and it’s clear that the apart from ham sandwiches, wet afternoons and 8.99 wine the biggest thing we’re missing in Qatar is dynamic. Dynamic of extended family, dynamic of everyday life and dynamic of community. Bear in mind that as expats we… Read more »
Claregalway Agricultural Show 2017.
2017 Schedule and Entry forms are now available to download 2017 – Our 27th Annual Show The voluntary committee organise the show down to the last detail and by Sunday morning no stone will be left unturned. The preparations of the grounds begin in earnest, after months of planning, the week of the show…. Read more »
Media Influence -by thereluctantemigrant Denise Hession
Am I affected by the media? Do I listen and get all involved, do I read the papers and feel indignation rising with every word? No, would be my reply. I can listen objectively and not get drawn in to whatever new crisis is dominating the news. Regardless of my personal situation, living conditions,… Read more »
Permission granted for new residential units and a community house in Claregalway.
The county council has approved plans for new residential units and a community house for the Brothers of Charity in Claregalway. Oisin Kenny, c/o Tobin Consulting Engineers has been granted permission for the development of Cahergowan. The development at Cahergowan involves the construction of four residential units and a residential community house for the Brothers… Read more »
Playground for Claregalway submission to Galway County Council
Currently Claregalway only has playing pitches near the local Community Centre. Other pitches are located in Knockdoemore which is approx 2 kms outside the village. There is no public green space in the village nor public playground(s), both of which are badly needed. Playgrounds play an important role in the daily lives of children to… Read more »
R.I.P. Garry HIGGINS, Kilskeagh, Turloughmore.
The death has occurred of Garry HIGGINS Kilskeagh, Turloughmore, Galway / Mervue, Galway Garry Higgins (Kilskeagh, Turloughmore, Athenry, Co. Galway and formerly of Rahylin Glebe, Ballybane, Galway. July 31st 2017, (Suddenly); Sadly missed by his parents Katheen and Joe and his partner Noreen, his sister Dannielle and her partner Chris, his godchild and nephew Kai, his… Read more »
Claregalway’s young tech entrepreneur takes to wheel
by The Tuam Herald CLAREGALWAY tech entrepreneur Richie Commins has become one of 11 Nissan Generation Next ambassadors as he continues his quest to develop his DASH taxi business. THE 23-year old, who is studying for a degree in Business Information Systems at NUI Galway, received the keys to a brand new taxed and insured Nissan… Read more »
Population growth spurs major school projects – Three new buildings for Claregalway.
By Siobhán Holliman, Tuam Herald NOT one, not two, but three new school buildings are being planned for Claregalway. This will result in many millions of euro being invested in what is still referred to as a village, but which has a wide catchment area in terms of education. A purpose-built two-storey school for Claregalway’s… Read more »
R.I.P. Vincent CARR, Claregalway and Oranmore.
The death has occurred of Vincent CARR Oranmore, Galway / Claregalway, Galway Vincent Carr (Carnmore, Oranmore, Co Galway). (Peacefully), Devoted husband to his loving wife Mary and cherished father to Deirdre, John, Larry and Karen, sadly missed by his family, sisters, in-laws, uncles, aunt, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in… Read more »
Claregalway Football news…..by Kieran Coyne
The Summer Football camp is on Monday the 14th August to Friday the 18th August in Knockdoemore Park, for 5 days. For application forms these will be available in June: [email protected] The Senior Ladies took on Annaghdown in Round 3 of the Division 1 league in Annaghdown on Sunday morning. Played in brilliant sunshine the… Read more »