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Three in a row Coláiste Bhaile Chláir have completed the treble and have won the February, March and April schools challenge! The top 500 MATHletes from across the country competed in-person at Provincial Finals on Saturday 10th of May, for a place in the national final. The finals were hosted by Dublin City University (Leinster),… Read more »
At the February mid-term I had the adventure of a lifetime. I went on the Crean Challenge Expedition to Iceland with Scouting Ireland. The adventure began in May 2013 when I applied to participate in the 2014 Crean Challenge Expedition. The Crean Challenge is a week-long expedition to Iceland in the spirit of Tom Crean,… Read more »
Green spindly spears are shooting up in the shops right now. They are parceled in little packets of 20 spears or so and although once seen as a delicacy, are now, due to the availability of imports, enjoyed year round at the dinner table. Although we have a few plants ourselves, this trim tipped vegetable,… Read more »
What is tetanus? Tetanus is an infection caused by a germ (bacterium) called Clostridium tetani which can attack the muscles and nervous system. Tetanus is a serious infection which can even be fatal. Tetanus germs (bacteria) live in the soil and dirt. The bacteria may get into your body through a cut or a wound… Read more »
As the summer is fast approaching, and hopefully the sun will start to shine, it’s the time of year that brings a smile to all our faces including the little ones. So it’s time to start thinking about booking a dental check-up as the school holidays will be soon be starting. Summer Specials FREE check-up for one… Read more »
This story is by poet, and regular contributor to Nuacht Chláir, Edward Coppinger. Up to the middle of the last century Co Galway was rich in characters who travelled about doing work such as clockmakers, thatchers, jobbing builders and rough carpenters. Part of the community, they were liked and respected, even if sometimes odd or… Read more »
Each month, I try and think about my seed sowing in two categories. The first category is those veg that we must sow pretty much every month to guarantee a consistent supply (without gluts)—so for example: lettuce, spinach, oriental greens, calabrese etc. Between March and August, I sow a little of these at the start… Read more »
Claregalway Scouts held a Group Camp the first weekend of the Easter Holidays at Western Bushcraft’s campsite in Cregg Castle, Corrandulla. There was a busy schedule of activities for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts with a total of ten bases over the course for the weekend. Theses activities included; fire lighting, shelter building, backwoods cooking,… Read more »
Ah the Easter Holidays are all but upon us thank God. While many of us might pine away for a large plate of rashers, sausages and eggs to start the weekend off on the right foot, I think it is safe to suggest that it would not be a tough sell getting the family to… Read more »
Trees are essential to our lives for several reasons. They provide us with oxygen, food, medicine, tools and shelter. Without trees, life as we know it would not exist. Believe it or not, trees are also essential in our relationship with God. In fact, the story of God’s great love for us is the story… Read more »
Naíonra Clúidín na mBabaí is a community based pre-school that caters for children aged 3 to 5 years. It is based in the GAA Clubhouse at Claregalway Community Centre. It was established over ten years ago and is fully compliant with HSE regulations. Our curriculum includes song, dance, drama, pre-reading and writing, physical education and… Read more »
I have a friend named Noel who owns a farm in the midlands. At times he has let me use his farm to put on events to raise money for children’s projects in Africa. The last time I was there he introduced me by saying: “I want to tell you why I let Ronan use… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
