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The Gaeltacht region east of Galway city, which is centred on Claregalway, is to retain its status, despite claims that little or no Irish is spoken there. A prominent Irish language activist and researcher has called the Claregalway situation a “charade” and argues that there is no evidence in the census returns to indicate that… Read more »
Claregalway U14 Ladies played Corofin in the U14 Division 1 league final in Monivea last Wednesday. The opening half was low scoring with both defences on top and the Teams were level at the break Claregalway 1–2 Corofin 0–5. Laura Field getting all the Claregalway scores. Corofin dominated the early second half exchanges and held a… Read more »
Slug hunting is a grim task Slugs are having an absolute field day this year, because of the cool and wet weather which we’ve had to endure in May and June. Each night when I lock in the hens, I detour to the veg patch on the way back to the house to hunt slugs… Read more »
Congratulations to Christina Giles, Daniel Coyle and Eamon Mannion from Claregalway Karate Club who passed their Black Belt Grading on June 29th with Sensei Bill Creasey (6th Dan). They all performed excellently on the day, both in basics and Kata, and each student had three bouts of sparring to prove that they are competent in… Read more »
Members of the Carnmore Ladies club and friends who took part in a sponsored walk in aid of Hospice in which they raised €2060. We would like to take this opportunuty to thank everybody who walked with us and who sponsored us. We handed over the money to Orla from Hospice in June, the night… Read more »
Setting the Tone “Help, I’m a working mom!” I hear it a lot. It’s a common cry and one many women understand. If you are a mom, by definition you are a working mom. You don’t have to collect a salary; all you have to have is someone who calls you “mom”, and relies on… Read more »
The Claregalway U14 Ladies set off from Claregalway on Friday 22nd June to represent their Club & County for the fifth time in Féile Peil na nÓg. Laois Offally were the host counties for 2012 with help from Kildare. The journey began with a lovely prayers by Fr Seamus Nohilly, SMA Fathers at the Clubhouse… Read more »
The death has occurred of Anne Hayes O’Reilly, (née Bugler) of Cloon Claregalway and late of Looscuane, Woodford Galway (suddenly) pre-deceased by her husband Gilbert and sister Gerardine. Sadly missed by her loving husband Gerry. Her adoring children Aisling, Dearbhla, Thomas and Emily, sisters Mary, Catherine and Teresa, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, godchildren,… Read more »
A grant from Galway Co Council, secured by Cllr. Jarlath McDonagh, to carry out enhancement works in the new cemetery at Lackagh has seen work, now complete, carried out, comprising of the provision of kerbing and footpaths in the cemetery, and filling inside the entrance gate. Galway County Council has also supplied ducting and appropriate… Read more »
by Frank Kearney On August 22nd, nine students from Athenry, including Lackagh Comhaltas member and banjo player Saoirse McGreal, will join 121 other second-level students at the top of Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro. The project aims to raise in excess of €100,000 to save 100 lives on behalf of Chernobyl International and the ICU in… Read more »
Claregalway resident Lily-Mae Morrison has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Neuroblastoma which effects 1 in 100,000 children in Ireland. Lily-Mae is the daughter of Claregalway dancers Judith Sibley and Leighton Morrison, who are best known in Galway for their work with Chrysalis Dance and Youth Ballet West. This local family face a long battle and need… Read more »
Kathleen Cahill (née Henry), Lismore Park, Waterford and late of Claregalway and Roscrea, June 26, 2012. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Gerardine, son Eamon, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, son- in-law Martin, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother George, sister-in-law Máire, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Rest in Peace Reposing at her daughter Gerardine’s home in Lismore Park from 2pm tomorrow,… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
