The 2014 Sports Capital Programme announced at Government Buildings this morning will benefit 34 sports clubs and organisations in Galway city and county, including Claregalway, where the GAA Club is receiving €132,000—the highest amount of all the grants allocated in Galway City and County. Commented Galway West and Mayo South Fine Gael TD, Seán Kyne:… Read more »
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The death has occurred of Sean Flaherty, Loughgeorge, Claregalway. Peacefully. Predeceased by his parents and his brothers Michael and Billy. Sadly missed by his brothers Padraic, Tom, Malachy and Gerry, Sisters Mary, Una, Bridgie, Anne and Nonie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Síoraíocht in the grounds of the Church of the Assumption… Read more »
To the people of Claregalway. Claregalway has been nominated by Galway County Council for entry into the national Pride of Place competition under the town category. The format of the competition is that two judges will visit Claregalway on the morning of Wednesday 23rd of July and they will spend about two and a half… Read more »
A private operator is set to continue running air services at Galway Airport until next Spring at the earliest. Negotiations are taking place between Galway City and County Councils and a third party, and a deal is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. It is expected that “air-related services” will continue at the Carnmore… Read more »
The Government have reneged on a promise to provide a bypass for the village of Claregalway. A million euro was allocated the design and route selection process but it has been confirmed that no further funding will be provided. It was understood by local residents that once the Gort–Tuam motorway got the go-ahead, that funding… Read more »
Three Galway men have made the grade after being selected to spend the week as Rose Escorts at the Rose of Tralee International Festival from 15–19th August. Darragh Moran from Claregalway, Sean Mulryan from Castlegar but based in Dublin, and Seamus Ó Fatharta from Beal An Daingean were among the group of 32 Irish lads who… Read more »
This year’s World Fly Fishing Competition is being held in Czech Republic at the moment, the competition finishes on Sunday the 1st June. Eugene Nolan of Annaghdown Angling Club is this year’s Captain. Eugene (wearing a hat in the photo) represented Ireland in the same competition in Norway last August when the team came in… Read more »
The death has occurred of John McGrath, The Wood, Cregmore, Claregalway, Galway. John McGrath, unexpectedly, darling husband of Bernie, devoted father of Emma, Barry, Lisa and Brian and adoring grandfather of dearest Ben, beloved brother of Mag and uncle to Hannah, Ella and Sean, John will be sadly missed by his loving family, uncles, aunts, mother-in-law,… Read more »
From Claregalway to Thailand, 21 year old Rachel Maher from Claregalway, County Galway has won an eight week EIL Travel Award to Thailand. The fully funded award was given by Cork-based EIL Intercultural Learning, which organises cultural and educational travel programmes worldwide. Rachel has done a lot of volunteer work with her local community over… Read more »
Galway based business-people Pat and Una McDonagh who recently purchased the Loughrea Hotel & Spa, have announced an investment in excess of €1 million in the property. The hotel’s ballroom restaurant, bar and main reception area will now be considerably pgraded. Through the acquisition of the Loughrea Hotel & Spa, 70 jobs in the local… Read more »
R.I.P. Rita Caulfield, Kiltrogue, Claregalway, peacefully at Galway University Hospital. Sadly missed by husband Paddy, daughter Maria, son Thomas and his wife Anne, grandchild Darragh, brother Tommie, sisters Julia Ann and Bridie, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Reposing at Sioraíocht in the grounds of the Church of the… Read more »
Extension of M18 from Gort–Tuam is a major boost for Galway jobs and tourism. Fine Gael Local Election Candidate in Athenry–Oranmore, Josette Farrell has today (Friday) welcomed the turning of the sod by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD on the extension of the M18 motorway from Gort–Tuam. “Today’s turning of the sod on the Gort–Tuam Motorway… 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.
