Thought for the week – Paving the way One thing that I have noticed from my many years living in Africa and Asia is that in tribal cultures the elderly play an important role. They are the keepers of that cultures memories and the holders of wisdom. As such, the elderly are honored and respected… Read more »
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Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn, has confirmed the long-awaited secondary school for Claregalway will open in two years time. Galway West Labour TD Derek Nolan today received confirmation that the school will be opened in September 2013. According to Deputy Nolan, around 1700 children are attending primary schools in Claregalway and surrounding areas. These children… Read more »
Galway companies and applicants to benefit. Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has urged Galway companies to get involved in the Government’s new internship scheme, which will provide 5,000 places for people who are unemployed and are struggling to access the jobs market. “In the current climate, you can’t get a job, without experience, and… Read more »
The Callino Quartet will be joined by Ronan Dunne (double bass), Sarah Beaty (clarinet), Stephen Stirling (French horn) and Peter Whelan (bassoon) for a performance of Schubert’s Octet in St.Mary’s Catheral Tuam on Wednesday 13 July at 8.00pm. This concert is presented in association with Galway Arts Festival and will be followed by a ‘Meet the… Read more »
Seniors play NUI’G in the Co. Championship at Tuam Stadium in Sunday next, July 3rd at 5.45pm. Congrats to Club player Sean Moran and the Galway Co. Minors on their good win over Sligo in the Connacht Championship in Sligo on Saturday last. We convey best wishes to them for the Semi-final against Leitrim. All-Ireland… Read more »
Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has announced this morning that a new Claregalway second level school will go ahead in a priority list of new schools issued by the Dept of Education. The new schools, including the Claregalway secondary school are to be built over the next six years. In welcoming the announcement; Senator Healy Eames paid tribute… Read more »
Galway has a multiplicity of festivals, all honed over the years into something special. But none of these made the instant impact that the Galway Garden Festival did when it was inaugurated last year, over two days of differing climatic conditions at the beautifully-restored Claregalway Castle. The thousands who thronged to the Castle for that… Read more »
Hopes are high that Claregalway could have a Community College by 2013 but many factors, including getting a site and jumping the hurdles of any planning objections, will determine if this deadline is met. A Community College has been mooted for several years to cater for 850 to 1,000 students in an area of rapid… Read more »
If a decision is made to proceed with the much needed Claregalway bypass, it will cost a whopping €12 million less than it would have four or five years ago. Reduced land prices and construction costs means that it would cost almost a half of what would be required during the boom years. Last week… Read more »
Summer Newsletter June 2011 In this newsletter: 1. The Organic Centre Garden Party 2. To water or not to water?… that is the question 3. “Think like a Flower. Organic Gardening is Simple” a new book by Jill Scott 4. Organic Centre Summer Courses coming up: 5. New from September overwintering crops
Summer Newsletter June 2011 In this newsletter: 1. The Organic Centre Garden Party 2. To water or not to water?… that is the question 3. “Think like a Flower. Organic Gardening is Simple” a new book by Jill Scott 4. Organic Centre Summer Courses coming up: 5. New from September overwintering crops
Athenry Music School hosts CAMPA CHEOIL Irish Traditional Music Summer Camp 2011 Date: Monday 1st- 5th August Venue: Bawnmore N.S. Time: 10.00am – 1.30pm Classes available in: Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle, Button Accordion, Concertina and Banjo. For further information please contact: • Sharon 086-0624417 • [email protected]
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Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
