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 »
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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 »
The changing of the Annual Mass in Claregalway Cemetery to the June bank holiday weekend proved to be a huge success with one of the biggest crowds ever in attendance. Fr Ian O’Neill was joined by Fr Seamus Nohilly SMA and Fr John Dunleavy SMA for the celebration of the Mass at the cemetery. Great… Read more »
The Annual SMA Family Open Day once again proved to be a huge success with a large crowd assembling at Claregalway. The event which has now become a permanent fixture now on the local calendar of Summer Events around Claregalway had loads of activities for young and old alike.
Bawnmore National School celebrates its 150year Anniversary this year. Celebrations begin on Saturday, June 15th in the Claregalway Hotel. The event begins at 8pm, with the first part of the evening featuring local musicians and dancers, who are either current or past pupils of the school. This will be followed by finger food, a disco… Read more »
Teresa Maloney nee Costello, Cregboy, Claregalway and formerly Henry Street. Reposing at her home in Cregboy this afternoon from 4. Funeral to arrive at the Church of the Assumption and St.James, Claregalway tomorrow Monday for mass for Teresa Maloney at 11. Funeral afterwards to Claregalway Cemetery. Family flowers only by request . Donations if… Read more »
Dr Paddy Tobin, a lecturer in the National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design & Technology at the GMIT Letterfrack campus, is the recipient of the 2013 GMIT President’s Award for Teaching Excellence. He has played a key role in the development of GMIT furniture and technology programmes and is a key collaborator with organisations… Read more »
The Annual SMA Family Open Day has now become a permanent fixture now on the local calendar of Summer Events around Claregalway and once again on this coming Bank Holiday weekend Sunday, June 2nd has been set as the date for 2013 commencing at 1pm until 5pm.
In association with this year’s ‘Gathering’, Summer Music in Galway (SMG) has arranged a two-week festival of special events featuring the musicians and students from many countries who will be gathering in the west of Ireland for the SMG 20th Anniversary Season, July 15th to August 11th. Since 1994, thousands of students, from beginners to advanced, have… Read more »
Free Bouncing Castles, Children’s Entertainment & Face Painting. The Corrandulla show is a great day out for all the family, the show has a section to suit everybody from young to old. The show consists of Horse & Pony Showing Classes, Horse & Pony Jumping, Cattle Show, Dog Show, Fun Fair, Arts & Crafts for… Read more »
A spectacular weekend was had for Lackagh Comhaltas at the recent Fleadh Cheoil na Gaillimhe which took place in Castleblakeney last weekend (18h-19th of May 2013). Lackagh Branch of Comhaltas was very strongly represented on the occasion, a lot of hard work took place in the lead up to the event, the dedication 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.
