Self Help Africa’s Ronan Scully receives 6th Oireachtas Human Rights and Human Dignity Award  Self Help Africa’s Ronan Scully was presented with the 6th Oireachtas Human Dignity Award at a ceremony in Leinster House this morning, Thursday, 1st December. This Award is presented by the Oireachtas Life & Dignity Group to a person or group whose commitment to the…

Fixtures and results: Under 17A: Our Under 17A’s are out on Sunday the 27th of November against Oranmore-Maree in the Minor County Semi-Final. Throw in is at 12:00 in Knockdoemore. Please get out and support the lads. Keep an eye on our fixtures and results page for further details and score updates at this address:… Read more »

Fixtures and results: Under 19: Our Under 19A team are out against Dunmore McHales, provisionally scheduled for the weekend of the 5th of November. Further details to follow. Most of our boys and girls groups have ceased activities after having a great 2022 season. Our players have had a fun year, developing skills, making new… Read more »

Fixtures and results: Under 19: Our Under 19A team are out against Dunmore McHales, provisionally scheduled for the weekend of the 5th of November. Further details to follow. Most of our boys and girls groups have ceased activities after having a great 2022 season. Our players have had a fun year, developing skills, making new… Read more »

Fáilte chuig Comórtas Na mBailte Slachtmhara Super Valu don bhliain 2022. Táimid buíoch daoibh as ucht na hiontrála a chur chugainn, agus guimíd gach rath ar bhúr gcuid oibre amach anseo. Adh Mór. Thank you very muchfor your application to this year’s competition. Although you have a relatively small number (3) on your Committee,you enjoy… Read more »

At a time when communities are doing all they can to encourage greater health for all their members, Carnmore hurling and camogie clubs is doing its best to encourage people to get off the couch this winter and stay fit. The clubs, two of the most progressive in the county, and over the past decade… Read more »

Fixtures and results: Ladies: The Galway Senior Club Championship title eludes our Ladies for another year unfortunately. Congrats to Kilkerrin Clonberne LGFA on their tenth county title in a row and best of wishes to them as they continue to Connacht. We lost out on a scoreline of 1:14 to 0:03 in Tuam Stadium and… Read more »

The Queen of Lackaghbeg I took centre stage last Saturday, As the sun found its highest point in the sky, I bowed out beneath its spotlight, And I bid this life goodbye. My High Nellie was waiting for me, No modern gadgets to slow me down, No gears, No brakes, No helmet, For a Queen…… Read more »

Paraic’s Tips For Your Garden In September September in the garden is a great time to pause and re-think and get busy. September is natures time for replanting, sowing, feeding – in preparation for Spring.  Many of our garden trees and flowers are producing seeds and berries to start a new generation of plants. It’s… Read more »

In 1937 the Department of Folklore – in conjunction with the Department of Education and the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation – initiated a programme to preserve the folklore, tales, superstitions, and customs of the 26 counties. Each Principal teacher of the country’s 5,000 schools was requested to ask his sixth and seventh class pupils to… Read more »