The death has occurred of Margaret Hughes, (née Murray) of Claregalway, Co. Galway. Late of Presentation Road, Galway; wife of the late Micheál (peacefully) at her home in the loving care of her family; deeply regretted by her daughters Mary and Eva, son Mike, son-in-law Kevin, beloved grandchildren James and Grace, her sisters Sheila, Eva… Read more »
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The death has occurred of Mike Thornton of Lydican, Oranmore, Galway. Suddenly, at his home. Mike, beloved husband of Mary; much loved father of Colin, Niamh, Shauna and uncle to his special nephew Alan; deeply regretted by his sister Margaret, brothers Frank, David, Paul and Edmund; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, Mary’s family and friends (Dunmore) and… Read more »
Parents in Claregalway have been reassured that a pledge to open the village’s first secondary school will be honoured by September 2013 if patronage is granted to County Galway Vocational Education Committee. A decision on patronage is due by late May but at this month’s VEC meeting in Athenry, CEO Joe McDonagh said he understood… Read more »
The wonderful new facility, Lackagh playground was officially opened by Lackagh Parish Priest Fr Des Walsh who cut the ribbon on Sunday last. Hundreds of people gathered and walked from Lackagh Parish Church to the playground. Speaking at the opening, Chairman of Cairde Mór, John Morrin, welcomed everyone and paid tribute to Fr Walsh who… Read more »
Palm Sunday 1st of April Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament after the 11am Mass until Rosary & Benediction at 4pm. Tuesday 3rd of April Penitential Service at 8pm with visiting Priests Wednesday 4th of April Mass at 9.30am and 8pm (with Folk Choir) Holy Thursday 5th of April Mass of Chrism at 11am in the… Read more »
Horkans Lifestyle & Garden Centre were awarded a top 5 star Quality award at this years Garden Centre of the Year awards held in Dublin on Friday night. Horkans received two top awards for excellence in their Westport Lifestyle & Garden Centre and also for their flagship centre in Turlough, Castlebar. Pictured are Keith Murphy,… Read more »
Pictured are Sixth Class of Claregalway National School presenting a cheque for €1,000 to Seamus McNulty and Triona Dunleavy of the Claregalway & District Day Care Centre. The money was raised by holding a cake sale in the school.
Local Businesses Working Together To Create Sales BNI Claddagh Chapter has been running since June 2010 and in that time those businesses have shared €800,000+ of business together. BNI is the most successful organization of its type in the world. It provides a platform for many businesses to work together to help keep opportunities for… Read more »
The restoration of Claregalway Castle by Dr Eamonn O’Donoghue and his team won the Oranmore Area Award for this large scale project. Eamonn O’Donoghue and his restoration team have put many years into the restoration of Claregalway Castle. The Castle will, for many centuries to come, be a window to life in the distant past…. Read more »
The new Community Playground at Lackagh will open to the public on this coming Saturday February 4th at 12 noon. The official opening will be held at a later date but the playground will be available for all to use from this coming Saturday. However parents are reminded that safety and care must be taken… Read more »
Independent Deputy for Galway West, Noel Grealish has welcomed the allocation of €158,000 for the design stage of the Claregalway Inner Relief Road, which was announced as part of the National Roads Authority funding to Galway County Council for 2012. ‘I am delighted that this Government is committed to progressing with this road, which will… Read more »
Independent Deputy for Galway West, Noel Grealish has welcomed news that Galway County Council are now seeking tenders for the laying of the pipe network for the Claregalway and Milltown Sewerage Schemes. ‘Galway County Council hope to accept a tender in the next few months and work will commence on the laying of pipes in… 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.
