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Dear Fellow Gardeners, Just in case we do get a dry summer you might have to water your plants outdoors. If you water your plants, give them a thorough soaking. Watering little and often is a disaster as it brings the plant roots up instead of encouraging them to go down. In all the years… Read more »
Griffith. Patrick (Pat). Cahergowan, Claregalway, Co. Galway ( and formally of Galway Road, Tuam) June 20th. 2021. Peacefully, with his sister Eugenie by his side, at UHG Galway. Beloved husband of Máire, adored by his daughters Maria (Griffith Crowe, Bexleyheath) and Michele (Bryan, Wargrave), their spouses David and Steve. Much loved Grandad to Alex and… Read more »
Noel Kelly, Ros Rua, Cregcarragh Village, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway and formerly of Corner House, Old Road, Tuam. (Retired Superintendent Garda Siochána); June 9th 2021; Peacefully, after a long illness. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Kelly. Sadly missed by his devoted wife Fiona, adored twin daughters Ciara and Sarah, brothers Gerry and his… Read more »
Johnny Grealish, Kiltrogue, Claregalway, Co Galway. Peacefully, after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Rose, his brother Mickey, sisters Katie, Eileen and Mary. Sadly missed by his sisters Julia Perrill (UK), Bridgie O’Brien (UK) and Nora Conneely (Galway), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace Following current Government restrictions… Read more »
Claire Nolan (nee Hickey), Plassy, Cahernashilleeney, Claregalway, Co. Galway. Peacefully ,at her home, in the loving care of her daughters Rebecca, Gemma and Gillian. Predeceased by her husband Willie; Sadly missed by her loving daughters, son in law David Samuels, grandchildren Clara and Will, sisters Gemma and Patricia, brothers Donagh and Joe, sisters in law,… Read more »
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May Growers Calendar Happy May GIYers, THOUGH MAY IS OFFICIALLY speaking late spring, May Day, which takes place on the first day of the month is traditionally a celebration of the beginning of summer. It has been celebrated as a time of growth, renewal and fertility across Europe since pre-Christian times and is one… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners, Finally there are days again that remind us of spring. I think it’s so important for all of us to get this little lift – this little sign from nature that everything will be okay again – and maybe even better than before. I can see more and more people realising that… Read more »
Peacefully, at the Mystical Rose Nursing Home, Claregalway in his 99th year. Dearly beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Mary (London), Sally, Nora, Patrick, Rita, John, Anne (London), Martin, Claire and Eilish. Pre-deceased by his brothers John and Martin and his sister Rita Walsh (Lydican). Sadly missed by his wife, children, sister… Read more »
Happy Easter GIYers, For growers, April is the most wonderful time of the year. All of nature is in major growth mode – the most detested weed and the most beloved seedlings are growing almost in front of our eyes. Leaves are emerging on trees and flowers appearing in the garden practically overnight. There is a lot to… Read more »
The death occurred at the weekend of Johnny Walsh of Bawnmore. Johnny was a generous, quiet, reserved person whose life centred around his family. Johnny nad moved from the next village of Liscaninane to set up home in Bawnmore with his wife May and worked hard in providing for his family. He worked as a… Read more »
MarchGrowers CalendarHappy Friday GIYers, March is officially the first month of spring. Hurrah! It is a key month in the food grower’s garden and the first of three exceptionally busy months for the GIYer. Here are all our top tips as to what to get up to in the garden this month; Preparation Continue… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
