We live in very difficult times in Ireland at the moment but we live in a country with clean air, water and healthy food. Doctors have proven that these simple things can add 2 years life expectancy to a child who lives in an area affected by the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Accident.
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A few weeks ago we were invited to attend an event at Claregalway Castle. The event was to introduce Galwegians to several wines from the Loire valley (d’Anjou). The wines were being showcased alongside some of Galway’s premium foods. It was already the weekend, and seeing as the Castle is within walking distance from our home,… Read more »
Dear Editor, We are all suffering from the effects of the “Housing Bubble” but there is a “Dependency Bubble” looming, which if we ignore will be more divesting than anything we have ever experienced. The reason for this is the recent figures given by the Central Statistics Office which show that the number of people… Read more »
Four year old Lily-Mae Morrison from Claregalway is suffering from Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare and extremely aggressive childhood cancer of the nervous system. She is the daughter of professional ballet dancers, Judith Sibley and Leighton Morrison. When she grows up, she wants to be a ballet dancer like her Mummy and Daddy but Neuroblastoma… Read more »
So, the GIY Gathering is all over for another year, and I’ve had a little time to reflect on the event this week. The first thing to say is how awesome it was to have nearly 450 GIYers at the event—though the tickets were incredible value (if you don’t mind me saying so) at just… Read more »
To have any form of decent mental health, a person needs to have hope for the future along, with a belief that life has a purpose regardless of one’s state of health or wealth. Our grandparents believed you got Crosses in life to make you stronger, which they bore with dignity and mostly silence. Men’s… Read more »
It is a great honour for a parish when one of their own is awarded with the honour as a Galway Person of the Years but last weekend two Claregalway natives were honoured at the Rehab Galway People of the Year Awards. Marie Cahill from River Oaks, Claregalway was nominated for a prestigious award for… Read more »
Overall Development Approach Claregalway continues to make strides in the TidyTowns competition and in the overall presentation of this interesting albeit very busy centre. Your estimate of 33,000 cars per day is certainly bound to have a significant impact on all aspects of your daily lives. The very sizable, Corporate Business Park was well presented… Read more »
Ragwort is a poisonous weed and we see it everywhere in Claregalway. Will Galway County Council take note? Ragwort poisoning is one of the most common causes of plant poisoning in equines; with young horses and ponies most at risk. It is a common weed that grows throughout Ireland. Also known as Senecio jacobea, it… Read more »
Perfect for school lunches & super suppers! Ah. Listen to the quietness of the house now. The calm house that arrives with September’s first breath is something to be relished. I only had two days to enjoy it before heading back to college myself, but, my oh my, was it lovely. The floors stayed clean, the… Read more »
If you are looking for inspiration for your growing endeavours, it can often be found in the gardens of other GIYers. I always find that walking around another grower’s garden leaves me with renewed inspiration and several useful tips to take back to my own vegetable patch. I guess this is why the garden visit… Read more »
by Liz Nolan These gluten and dairy free crackers are so nutritious and are delicious served with hummus or any type of dip or as a snack or broken into smaller pieces to scatter over a mixed salad. As they are slow baked on a low heat setting the seeds retain their nutrients—omega 3 and… Read more »
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Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
