Following a meeting of the Claregalway/Carnmore Community Alert on Monday 1st December the committee has decided to award the contract for alarms for the elderly to Aid Alert, 21 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. An initial order for 20 units was placed last week and it is hoped that as many as possible will be… Read more »
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Good luck and every success to Marian Connolly on the opening of her new restaurant Bruach na hAbhann, formerly The Abbey Restaurant, Claregalway. Looking forward to sampling the culinary delights of your renowned chef Owen McArdle! Birthday wishes to Brian Moran, Lakeview, who will be 8 on the 24th December. Birthday wishes also to Nicola… Read more »
The Claregalway Leisure Centre is now in full swing after the summer break. Recent hall improvements have received tremendous support from locals and visitors alike. Plans are in place to put the finishing touches to the developments. The Committee would like to thank the local GAA Club for their continued support. A special thanks to… Read more »
Galway 091-761024, Mayo 094-62480 Roscommon 0903-25078 Alzheimer’s Disease is a disease of the brain affecting the memory. Those who suffer from Alzheimer’s can be suffering for up to 20 years in an increasingly dependent state. There are an estimated 4,000 people over the age of 65 in the West, 1,500 of whom are in Galway… Read more »
Belated congratulations to Bríd and Niall Devitt on their Silver Wedding anniversary last month. Congratulations to Claire and Michael O’Dea, Lydican, on the birth of their young son on the 17th October—James Michael. Bon voyage to Julie and Tom McKenna, Proprietors of the Abbey/Summerfield Bar who are off on a well earned holiday this month…. Read more »
The Claregalway branch of the Apostolic Society held their annual display of work and cake sale and raffle on Sunday 12th October. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all most sincerely for all your help. Thanks to all who donated cakes, bought raffle tickets and gave donations for the missions. A… Read more »
It’s that time of year again when preparations are well under way for our Annual Christmas party for the Claregalway Senior Citizens. It will take place in Kynes in Loughgeorge on December 14th, so get the dancing shoes ready. We had a wonderful day out in August of this year, which everyone really enjoyed and… Read more »
The month of October saw the passing of a great hurling supporter, loyal follower of Carnmore Hurling Club and a good friend and neighbour. There are many people who knew Padraic all his life and knew him better than I. They would love to pay tribute to his life, to his kindness, to his sense… Read more »
Claregalway and Carnmore Community Alert Group are delighted to announce that the Department of Social, Family and Community Affairs have agreed to a grant of £24,700. After a major effort by the townland co-ordinators and the Community Alert Committee in conjunction with Garda Pat Heneghan, a grant was submitted in March this year. The funds… Read more »
A Commemoration Plot in memory of those who lost their lives in the tragic Famine of 1847 was officially opened by Senator Jarlath McDonagh on Sunday the 12th October last. The plot was put in place by Claregalway Amenity Group in conjunction with the FÁS scheme. Chairperson, Josette Farrell welcomed all to the gathering which,… Read more »
Scouting in Claregalway started in May 1991 with 15 Beavers, 12 Cubs and 5 adults. Scouting is about developing young people to realise their full potential so that they become responsible, resourceful and enterprising members of their Community. The Scout Method is based on the: Use of the outdoors—young people are faced with real situations… Read more »
Over the Summer period considerable work has been carried out at the Leisure Centre to enhance the sporting facilities and we are now ready for the season. A new wooden sprung floor has just been finished which gives a whole new dimension to the Centre. The floor has been professionally lined for a number of… 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.
