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A magnificent day was had by Lackagh Comhaltas at the recent Connacht Fleadh Cheoil, which took place last weekend in Carrick-on-Shannon (6th–7th July). Once again the Lackagh Branch of Comhaltas was very strongly represented on the day. A lot of hard work took place in the lead-up to the event. Well done to all who… Read more »
Pupils in Carnmore NS have been have been enjoying great reading success following a €5000 investment in a special literacy programme called ‘Literacy Lift Off’. The substantial investment in specially graded PM+ readers which was made just a few months ago is already reaping rewards. The class based programme which aims to increase each child’s… Read more »
East County Galway Gaeltacht* Small Grants Scheme 2013 *(The Gaeltacht area includes the following DEDs: Claregalway, Carnmore, Carrowbrowne, Annaghdown, Lackaghbeg, Ballintemple, Galway Rural) Galway Rural Development Co. Ltd., (GRD) under its Local and Community Development programme, is seeking applications for a scheme to provide small grants to groups to carry out activities and projects designed… Read more »
General Information The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) scheme encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to become self-employed. If you take part in the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance scheme you can keep a percentage of your social welfare payment for up to 2 years. You can qualify for a Back to Work… Read more »
The Galway Garden Festival, on the first weekend of July, the 6th and 7th, in Claregalway Castle, Galway promises to be another special event. This year includes the first gardeners’ competition which gives gardeners a chance to show their creative flair and design a planter pot. Diarmuid Gavin will judge and award the prizes for… Read more »
The Claregalway & District Day Care Centre is now open four days per week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am to 4.00pm, limited places are available for Tuesdays. The Centre is also celebrating its official opening on Wednesday 26th June at 12 noon. The opening will be performed by Keith Finnegan of Galway Bay… Read more »
The Board of Management of Cregmore National School wishes to extend an open invitation to all members of the Cregmore / Lackagh / Claregalway parish communities to attend the official opening of their new school facilities on Friday, June 21st, commencing at 7pm. These facilities include a long awaited school hall, classrooms and resource rooms, along with… Read more »
History of the G8 The G8 originates from the Library Group, a group of financial officials formed in 1973. In the early 1970s, the onset of the worldwide economic recession and oil crisis encouraged the US to create the Library Group. This was originally made up of financial officials from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the… Read more »
It is with great regret that I am today publicly confirming that having reflected on the proposed abortion bill (Protection of Life in Pregnancy Bill, 2013) I have concluded that I cannot in conscience support it. I am deeply disappointed that I find myself having to vote against my party, Fine Gael, on this bill…. Read more »
by Frank Kearney A warning has been issued to all who are visiting graves of loved ones in the local cemeteries of Lackagh and Claregalway where people are asked not to leave anything visible in their cars when going into graveyards. In recent weeks there have been a series of quick handbag thefts from people… Read more »
The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) Duggan, Lakeview, Claregalway (peacefully) at U.H.G., surrounded by his loving family. Loved husband of Pauline and adored father of Rosemary, Christina and Thomas; sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters and their partners Richard and Conor, brothers Peter, Martin, Johnny, Pat, Jimmy, Harry, Frank, Joe and Malachy, sisters Mary… Read more »
Acclaimed US Choir Teams Up with Galway Choral Association for Charity Concert Galway, June 10th 2013, One of America’s finest symphonic choruses is partnering with a community based Galway choir for a special concert in St. Nicholas Church on Saturday June 22nd. Hailing from central Tennessee, the Knoxville Choral Society will be joined by the… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
