Seven years I spent in Galway City Seven years of happiness and pain For I loved a lady from the mountains Now I know we’l never meet again She had eyes like pearls from the ocean And she moved as graceful as a fawn But she loved her hils of Connemara And her heart was… Read more »
Posts By: niallfarrell
Farewell to Garda Pat
It was a night when colleagues, neighbours, friends and many people from the area came to pay tribute to Pat Heneghan, a man who won huge respect as the local guard in the area for many years. Garda Pat Heneghan came to Loughgeorge in 1981 and has served the people of the area from his… Read more »
Pearse Collection and Claregalway Connection
Recently a major collection of Padriac Pearse was donated to the National Museum of Ireland and will be on display in Collins Barracks Museum in Dublin. Included in the material were a cheque book and twenty seven cashed cheques signed by Padraic Pearse in 1912 including one to his mother. However while many would disregard… Read more »
Long Road to Claregalway for Compantas Lir
THE long road to the All-Ireland drama finals begins for Compantas Lir this month as they set off in a bid to qualify for the finals which are being held this year in their own backyard here in Claregalway. The group is presenting the classic Tom Murphy play “A Crucial Week in the Life of… Read more »
Editorial
Hello and welcome to 2006’s combined January/February issue of Nuacht Chlair. This month we have introduced a new gardening section with renowned Horticularist James Kilkelly. James has been running gardening classes in Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) for some time now and they are a huge success. Enjoy reading his articles but more importantly… Read more »
News from Local TD, Noel Grealish
Grealish welcomes €2.3m in roads grants for Claregalway Progressive Democrats TD Noel Grealish has welcomed the news that Claregalway is to benefit for €2.3m in funding from the NRA for road improvements. ‘I have long made representations for increased roads funding and I am delighted with this significant investment in the Claregalway area,’ he said…. Read more »
Special News
Welcome baby Niamh Emma Donovan, born on the 1st November 2005 to Una and John, Riveroaks. Congratulations to Lisa McGovern, Carnmore who got engaged to Michael Fitzsimons, Cavan in December 2005. Belated 21st greetings to Emer McGovern, Carnmore who celebrated her big day on the 26th December 2005. Congratulations to Surney Dempsey, Cregboy and Patrick… Read more »
Carnmore Juvenile Hurling Club Report for 2005
2005 was yet again a very busy year for the Club and I would like to pay special thanks to all Team Managers, Coaches and both juvenile and senior club committees for all their support in continuing to develop the club. A special thanks also to all the parents, without your support in bringing players… Read more »
A Healthy Lifestyle for the Kids
After the Christmas holidays and all that time spent on the couch, Power Soccer has the tonic for all that inactivity in front of the television. Power Soccer School of Excellence has just launched its winter brochure. Power Soccer has been providing quality soccer coaching in Galway City and County for youth players since 2000…. Read more »
Update from your Local Councillor, Jim Cuddy
Request for a Library for Claregalway In the last issue of Nuacht Chláir I said that I was waiting for a report from Galway County Council from the December meeting on their plans for a Library for Claregalway. On December 19th a report was presented to the councillors outlining the Library in relation to Claregalway…. Read more »
Report from Carnmore Hurling Club AGM
At the recently held Carnmore Hurling AGM former Athenry player Pat Higgins was selected as the manager for the senior hurling team. Out going chairman Johnny Duggan expressed the club’s appreciation for all those who helped in any way especially his fellow officers Danny Potter Secretary, and Mary Davoran Treasurer. He also thanks the club’s… Read more »
Claregalway’s Development Through Youthful Eyes
Claregalway has experienced a development boom in the last few years. The tiny village we grew up in, where everybody knew one another and the highlight of a child’s week was a stroll down to Hessions Shop for a a 20p bag of sweets, has now become a centre of industry, bursting at the seams with new development…. Read more »