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Permission has been granted for the construction of a new mixed-use development in Claregalway village. John Coyle of Cahergowan is leading the plan to build a mixed-use commercial complex at Summerfield, replacing the existing commercial buildings. The development would involve the construction of a new entrance from the N17, and the demolition of the existing… Read more »
Heritage Week: Claregallway Museum, Rooaunmore—Open throughout Heritage Week from Saturday 20th to Sunday 28th August (10am–4pm). Also a talk on Friday, 26th August at 8pm. Traditional Crafts (Blacksmithing, Carpentry), The History of Amateur Drama in Claregalway, Landlords of Claregalway. All are welcome. facebook.com/ClaregalwayHistoricalSociety/
The death has occurred of Bro Michael Burke OSF, Franciscan Brothers, Mountbellew, Galway / Corrandulla, Galway, August 18th 2016 (following an accident). Predeceased by his father John, and brother Eddie, Deeply regretted by his mother Sarah, brothers Kieran, Christy, Paddy, Tommy and Johnny, sisters Mary, Nonie, Una and Sally, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, his Franciscan Brothers, relatives, friends,… Read more »
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 »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
