Completed forms for the Summer Camp are still being accepted by the Centre. Should you wish to return your form, there are still a small number places available on the camp. Forms may be obtained from the people whose names and telephone numbers are listed below. The Camp takes place 14th–18th July and if last… Read more »
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Belated birthday greetings to Martin Duggan, Summerfield, celebrated last month. Wishing all children making their Confirmation and First Holy Communion a lovely day. Congratulations to Tom Reilly, Cloon on coming 1st place in the Ploughing County Championship Final recently. Also congratulations to his son Gerard, Cloon, who came second. Good Luck and Best Wishes to… Read more »
A meeting was held on the 23rd of March in relation to the proposed Summer Camp. This meeting was successful in that sufficient support is apparently available to ensure the running of the Camp. The forms have been distributed to children in the school which must be returned as indicated. These forms may also be… Read more »
Congratulations and best wishes to Maggie Walsh and John Cunningham who got married on the 4th April. Maggie teaches 2nd class in Claregalway National School. Health and happiness always. Congratulations to Adrian and Caitriona, Kiltrogue, on the birth of their son, Jason Collins. Birthday greetings to Maureen Duggan of Lakeview who recently celebrated her birthday…. Read more »
The white flag was raised and they were off. The first of the twelve races took off to a flying start. A great crowd turned up in the Summerfield Bar on Friday, 6th March, to support the Claregalway Agricultural Show Race Night. Malachy Noone gave a fantastic commentary on all the races and his witty… Read more »
Interest has been expressed in setting up a Naoínra (Playschool through Irish) in Claregalway. Anybody interested in having their child attend (between 3 and 5 years), please contact the following numbers—798183, after 6pm or 798266, between 10:30 am and 12 noon.
Work on the restoration of the Nine Arches is due to commence on the 14th April next. This project will be carried out in conjunction with Claregalway Amenity Group , Geri McManus (Architect), Galway County Council and the local FÁS team. The estimated cost to restore the Nine Arches is estimated at £30,000. Because of the cost… Read more »
Galway County Council have recently been allocated £70,000 by the National Roads Authority for the completion of the Traffic calming measures in Claregalway. The money will be used to complete the work started 2 years ago. The footpaths will be tarmacademed, additional surface water gullies have to be put in various parts of the village… Read more »
Claregalway 17th Annual Festival of Drama continues until the 20th of March. The highlight of the Festival for the young people of the Parish will be the Puppet Show The Emperor & the Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen on the 13th. This will be performed by Galway Puppet Co. Admission £2. The plays for… Read more »
Best wishes to the Saw Doctors who have been chosen by the Guinness Corporation in Connecticut in the United States for a major radio promotion for the Harp lager brand throughout the United States. The song Never Mind the Strangers has been chosen for the promotion. The 60-second radio advertisment will feature a verse and the… Read more »
The Annual General Meeting of the Leisure Centre was held on Wednesday 4th March. There was a small attendance, but nevertheless, a satisfactory meeting took place. The out-going Officers were re-elected to their positions, which are as follows: Tony Clarke Chairman, Mary Reidy Secretary, Hubert Newell Treasurer. There was a general feeling of having completed a… Read more »
Congratulations to Kevin and Helen McGourty, Carnmore Cross on the arrival of their baby son Conor Thomas. Best Wishes also to Gus and Mary McCarthy, Lydican on the birth of their baby daughter, Ellen Bridget in February. Congratulations to Seán and Phil Noone, Lydican Hill, on the birth of their baby daughter Alice May. Welcome… 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.
