The death has occurred of Peter Newell, Polkeen, Castlegar, Galway / Claregalway, Galway. Late of Montiagh, Claregalway. (peacefully) at University Hospital, Galway, beloved husband of the late Mary and much loved father of Mairéad, Tom and Seán. Sadly missed by his daughter and sons, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at Síoraíocht within the… Read more »
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Whistle Down the Wind rehearsals are in full swing for the cast from Claregalway, Corrandulla, Carnmore and Lackagh and other surrounding areas. The 9-Arch Musical Society presents this show from Thursday November 19th–21st in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway. With a cast of just 44 juniors and a further 25 adults there will be nearly 70 of… Read more »
Family members are expected to accompany the body home of an Annaghdown man who died following a fatal collision in Australia on Sunday. The whole community have been plunged into grief following the news that Ger Scully (30) lost his life in a road traffic accident Western Australia. The community have been rallying around his parents… Read more »
Claregalway Flood Relief Works to proceed as Department signs off on new environmental impact assessment Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has today (Tuesday) welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works’ Minister, Simon Harris that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has signed off on the environmental review… Read more »
Some days I would wake up and I could easily appreciate the beauty of the world that I was leaving behind, although it does make me upset that I will not experience the feeling of living that I had on the bike or down in the gym, or that I will never see my sister walk… Read more »
The death has occurred of Bernadette Murphy (née Curran), Carnmore Cross, and formerly of Menlough, Ballinasloe, Galway. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Peacefully at her daughter Mary Glynn’s residence in Biggera, Belclare, sourounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her loving children Andy, Mary, Seamus, and Helen, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, sisters… Read more »
The Claregalway Parish Pastoral Council is establishing the Creidimh agus Spraoi Children’s Liturgy for school-going children aged approximately 4–7 years (Junior Infants to 1st Class) at the weekly Sunday 11am Mass from 1st of November 2015. Some parishioners have volunteered to run Creidimh agus Spraoi sessions and all have been Garda vetted. Please contact Teresa in the… Read more »
There is just one week left to lodge nominations for this year’s Cathaoirleach’s Awards—previously the County Mayors Awards—which will take place this November. There are twelve categories in total covering a wide range of community and voluntary activity such as sport, promoting the heritage of our county, social inclusion activities and the environment. Two new categories… Read more »
Galway will submit its bid to win the European Capital of Culture 2020 by the end of this week. The first bid book will be submitted to the Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht by 17th of October. The bid book contains many of the ideas aired and submitted over recent months at a series of… Read more »
Delayed flood relief works under the Claregalway scheme are set to progress. It has been confirmed by the OPW Minister Simon Harris has told the Dáil he is about to sign off on the environmental review which has delayed works on the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme. EU requirements for an environmental impact statement on such works… Read more »
€2.32 million is to be shared by 49 sports clubs and organisations across Galway in the third round of Sports Capital Programme. Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has today (Thursday) welcomed the allocation of €2.32 million to 49 sports organisations and clubs across Galway. Today’s funding brings to €5.85… Read more »
The Government is set to sign off on the environmental review which has delayed works on the long awaited €7 million Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme. That was confirmed to local Deputy Sean Kyne by the Office of Public Works’ Minister, Simon Harris in the Dáil last week. The Galway West Deputy had raised the issue,… 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.
