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Twenty six years ago a small number of committed enthusiastic people got together and the first ever Claregalway Agricultural Show was launched. The show was put together in a few weeks and since then it has grown into what it is today. The show has gone from strength to strength every year and although still run… Read more »
The death has occurred of Eddie Hanley, Oranmore, Galway. Carnmore Stud; Peacefully. Beloved husband of Mary; will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters Helena and Cepta, sons Shane, Fergus and Iggy, sisters Mary and Nellie, brothers Tommy and Joe, daughter-in-law Yvonne, grandchildren Mia and Ethan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Síoraíocht, in the grounds… Read more »
The death has occurred of Fiona Glynn (née Mac Isaac), Bridge Court, Newline, Athenry, Galway / Claregalway, Galway (Formerly Lydican, Claregalway and Mac Isaac’s Shop, Bridge Street, Galway), after a long illness bravely bourne. Fiona, beloved wife of Eamon and loving mother to Sabrina, Andrea and Laura. Sadly missed by her husband and daughters, sister Margaret, brother Martin,… Read more »
The death has occurred of Mary Flaherty (née Flaherty), Cahergowan, Claregalway, Galway. Daughter of the late Tom and Nora. Peacefully at Galway Hospice, surrounded by her loving Family. Sadly missed by her husband Michael, Daughter Michelle, Sons John and Mark, Son-in-law John, Daughter-in-law Vicki, Sisters Marguerite, Norann and Delores, Cousin Marie, Brothers-in-law, Aunt, Uncle, nieces, nephews, Relatives,… Read more »
It now looks like it will be at least four years before consideration is again given to a bypass for Claregalway—and even then there is no guarantee it will get the green light. A Department of Transport source has revealed that there will be no movement on the €20 million project any time before 2020…. Read more »
A new app launched in the city this week brings Galway’s history right up to date with a self-paced interactive tour of the city featuring stories about local landmarks and famous characters from Galway’s past. Histry, a new phone/tablet app available for iPhone and Android which relates Galway’s history in bite size stories, was launched… Read more »
The death has occurred of Andrius Kirsys, Mullachuttra, Claregalway, Galway, formerly of Lithuania (Suddenly). Remains reposing at Lackagh Mortuary Chapel on this Thursday evening from 6.30pm with removal at 8pm to the Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh. Funeral Mass on Friday moring at 9.30am with Private Cremation to follow.
Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and TD for Galway West, Seán Kyne has today welcomed the allocation of over three quarters of a million euro by Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Simon Coveney to Galway City and County Councils. The allocation is part of a €9 million national fund… Read more »
An editorial from the Galway Advertiser dealing with the number of water deaths in Galway City has been named as a winner in a global contest to honour the best editorial writing in weekly newspapers. The Golden Quill and Golden Dozen award winners for 2016 were announced by the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors… Read more »
Lackagh and Claregalway parishes were rocked last week with the unexpected passing of two young men. The news of the death of John Abbott from Claregalway sent shock waves through the community. John who was a native of Offaly was well known in the sporting circles having played hurling with both Turloughmore and Carnmore in… Read more »
Thank you to each and every person who took the time to vote for me, especially those who took the time out of their own busy lives to lend their amazing support on a daily basis over the course of two months! Friends, family, old school mates, even complete strangers. I received an overwhelming amount… Read more »
The death has occurred of Martin (Joe) Creaven, Cahernahoon, Cummer, Tuam, Galway / Turloughmore, Galway, June 30th 2016. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie and sons Jamie and Ben, mother Roseleen, brothers Peter, Bernard and Jimmy, godson Oisin, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace Remains… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
