The pupils of Cregmore National School raised a magnificent €1,000 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, thanks to their admirable efforts with a cake sale and coffee morning prior to the Christmas. Last week Oisin Keogh, representing the sixth class pupils of Cregmore, presented the cheque to Mattie Kelly for the St. Vincent… Read more »
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Six contractors have expressed interest in carrying out work at an industrial unit in Claregalway which will be the interim accommodation for the new secondary school, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, due to open next September. CEO with Co Galway VEC Joe McDonagh told this week’s meeting of the VEC that 135 students have now enrolled. The… Read more »
Just weeks after the death of his brother Vincent, Eamon McGrath joined him and the rest of his family as he passed away peacefully. Eamon was the last of the McGrath family that were known as Pat McGraths. Four brothers Pat, John, Ned and Murty have left a legacy of McGraths in the Cregmore area… Read more »
A planning application has been lodged with Galway County Council regarding the interim building for the proposed new Secondary School for Claregalway, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, and a decision is due by February 19th. The planning section of Galway Co Council says anyone wishing to make submissions or observations regarding the project must contact them before January… Read more »
Check out colaistebhailechlair.com for information regarding the new Community School in Claregalway. It includes drawings, maps and a walk through of Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.
County Galway VEC has released a prospectus for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, which is due to open this September. It outlines the current status of second level educational provision for Claregalway, the School’s philosophy, management structure, curriculum & extra-curricular activities, and its ethos in relation to special needs, sports, the Irish language, discipline, along with other information…. Read more »
Galway County Council wishes to inform the public that as of Monday 14th January 2013, road works being carried out on the N17 as part of the new sewerage scheme will be carried out at Night time from 8pm until 6am. This change from daytime working to night-time working is designed to improve traffic flows… Read more »
As pipe laying commenced earlier this week (Monday 7th Jan, 2013), for the major new sewerage scheme serving Claregalway, there will be additional traffic disruption on the busy N17 and N18 there for the next three months. However, it is hoped to do some of the work at night and this may significantly reduce the… Read more »
Finding long lost cousins in America is a stirring experience and particularly so in 2013, the Year of the Gathering. It requires a lot of delving through American sources on family history, family papers and connections. In this context, Michael Kelly of Ardrahan recently located a cousin in America as was televised on the RTE… Read more »
Foróige youth clubs are groups of teenagers aged between 12–16, which are designed to keep young people active and off the streets, by providing them with fun activities to pass the time. Youth club programmes include recreational activities that give young people experience of organising their own activities which will benefit them in their future…. Read more »
Co Galway VEC has announced the appointment of Alan Mongey to the position of the new Post Primary School in Claregalway, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir. Mr Mongey will commence his duties officially on 1st of February 2013. However, he will be engaging with Co Galway VEC in the interim in relation to making the necessary preparations… Read more »
Science Week / Féile Eolaíochta agus Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe Children in SN Baile Chláir na Gaillimhe participated in science activities for the Galway Science and Technology Festival. The Mad Scientist visited the school with his Air Blast Show and all children participated in scientific experiments. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learned about air… 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.
