The death has occurred of Una Kerrigan, Caherlea, Claregalway, Galway (unexpectedly); Daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kerrigan. Beloved sister of Nora, Bridget, Mary, Anne, Kate, Martin, Paddy and John. Sadly missed by her family, in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace Remains reposing at Síoraíocht in the grounds of the Church… Read more »
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Claregalway woman Eileen Crowe Lynch is on the homestretch of her epic 1,500m walk along the length of the Wild Atlantic Way, with plans to finish up with a final leg from Spiddal to Carnmore this Sunday. Speaking at the end of an eight-hour jaunt between Leenane to Louisburg on Tuesday, Eileen was optimistic about… Read more »
Due to huge demand Compántas Lir will present their All Ireland winning production of David Auburns’ Proof, directed by Dermot Hession, in An Taibhdhearc on June 5th 2016. All profits on the night will go to Galway Hospice and Compántas Lir and An Taibhdhearc are delighted to team up for this worthy cause. The play concerns a troubled… Read more »
Female Entrepreneur is an expression Helen McArdle of Feed the Pulse hadn’t given much thought to over the years—even though she has almost always worked for herself. In 2010 Helen started McArdle catering with her husband, Owen and sons, Glen and Dan. They started to provide healthy meals for the elite sports men and women… Read more »
Kamil is at it again. The talented filmmaker whose previous efforts have shot Galway across the globe is about to embark on his latest project. And he wants you all to take part in it. The Galway Advertiser has teamed up with Kamil for the event that will take place on Saturday June 11th in… Read more »
Dragons were always synonymous with fire anyway—but the modern version of the mythical beast has now made an investment that will ensure a family firm from Galway has a grate future ahead! That’s after EcoGrate—the Claregalway business owned by Joseph Goodfellow and his daughter Carmel—agreed to a major cash injection from two of the modern-day Dragons after… Read more »
In just over a decade from now, Salthill will celebrate a century of being one of the best known seaside resorts in Ireland, in the roaring twenties, thousands flocked westward annually to get their taste of Ireland’s Riviera. Walking along the Prom, sampling the fresh sea air, eating ice-creams and partaking in the seaside activities,… Read more »
Galway’s iconic Pádraic Ó Conaire statue could be making its way back to Eyre Square before the end of the summer. A replica of the popular original statue is currently being completed in the Cast Foundry in Dublin. A final coating is required and it is hoped that the Ó Conaire replica, which is made… Read more »
The death has occurred of Michael Walsh, Gortatleva, Claregalway, Galway. Sadly missed by his sons Hugh and Brendan, grandchildren Aisling and Senan, daughter-in-law Meg, brother Johnny, sister Mary, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and friends Reposing at his home on Friday evening from 6–8pm. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Assumption and St James’ Claregalway on Saturday at 11am… Read more »
From thousands of entries, the Budweiser Dream Big campaign is now down to the final four and among them is the only representative from the West of Ireland, Galway actor Eugene Horan. At stake is the ultimate prize, a €50,000 trip to the USA to pursue their dream, along with their Best Bud. Mr Horan… Read more »
Community and voluntary groups from across the country are invited to the first plenary gathering of the Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN) this week. The event will take place at the Claregalway Hotel tomorrow night Thursday May 26th at 6.30pm. Groups can avail of the chance to meet with representatives from all types of services… Read more »
There was widespread sadness as the news spread of the passing of Betty Qualter of Lackagh. Betty and her husband PJ came to live in Lackagh in the seventies and both quickly became involved in the community life of the parish. PJ who was a vital cog in Turloughmore hurling club during the sixties, returned… 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.
