Thought for the week: I was at a meeting recently to help organise the 25th annual Maynooth to Galway charity cycle of which I was a founding member. Earlier this year it made close on €86,000 for Pieta house a fantastic charity supporting mental illness and suicide prevention. Next year is our 25th year of… Read more »
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Congratulations and best wishes to Martina Reilly (Hughes Shop), Caherlistrane and John Flaherty, Grange, Corrandulla who got married on the 15th September. Many years of happiness to you both. Congratulations to Susan Casserly, Cregboy, who got engaged recently to Alan Hynes of Mullingar. Best wishes to you both. Congratulations to Geraldine and Liam Glynn ,… Read more »
Floodwater is again causing a traffic hazard in the centre of Claregalway but it appears that nothing can be done until a system can be put in place to allow it to be treated and discharged into the Clare river. Recent heavy rain has caused flooding in the centre of the village and is presenting… Read more »
The AGM of the Ladies Club takes place on Wednesday 7th December at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All parents of children involved in the Club are encouraged to attend. New members are always welcome and are an essential part of the Clubs continued growth. It is also very important to get new perspectives and new… Read more »
Riveroaks Residents Association held a Childrens Halloween Party on Monday 31st October in Claregalway Hotel. The event was generously sponsored by the Claregalway Hotel and included a Disco, Halloween Games, Fancy Dress Competition for both children and adults as well as a Design a Pumpkin competition. It was a fantastically well attended event and appeared… Read more »
You are no doubt well aware of the ‘flood’ that appears on the N17 outside theCentra store in Claregalway after any kind of rain. This can at times, the latest being yesterday, extend to the middle of the road causing untold danger to motorists and pedestrians. Recently a driver came very close to colliding with… Read more »
The death of Paddy Joe Coppinger at his home last week caused widespread sadness in the entire area and beyond. Paddy Joe who was in his mid 80s was the main history person in the area. He was blessed with a wonderful memory and had an extraordinary wealth of information, particularly on family history. Paddy… Read more »
Below is the interactive edition of the November Nuacht Chláir, the local newsletter for Claregalway and Carnmore. This edition features news and articles from the locality, including an update from local Councillor Jim Cuddy, stories from local blogger Móna Wise, and Gardening Tips from Horkan’s Garden Centre.
Latest Information The new school patron is to be appointed early in 2012. The site is also to be purchased in 2012, and planning will be followed swiftly by the building of the new school to open in Claregalway in September 2013. The Parents Committee has been contacted by Co. Galway VEC as part of… Read more »
The OPW wish to invite any interested parties to a Public Information Evening to be held on the 30th of November from 4pm -7pm at the Claregalway Hotel, Claregalway. The purpose of the event is to offer interested parties the opportunity to meet with the engineering and environmental consultants appointed to the project and to offer… Read more »
Upcoming Sale Events The winter special offers start on Friday 25th November and we will be at a couple of venues if you would like to avail of some bargains. If you cannot make any of the venues below, drop me a line if you want to order anything. (Check out www.captaintortuegroup.com) Wednesday 23rd November,… Read more »
Kitty Scully, RTÉ TV Presenter of How to Create a Garden and children attended Greenieland’s very first film shoot last week. Kitty Scully, the kids and the Greenie puppet had fun celebrating the joys around gardening, foraging and reading. Local Athenry author Morag Kelly and co-writer Michael Duggan were on set. Now in business one year they… 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.
