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Galway County Council commenced the preparation of the 2022-2028 County Development Plan on the 18th June 2020, a process which must be completed within two years, by May 2022.  The new County Development Plan will set out the strategy for the future planning and sustainable development of County Galway up to 2028 and beyond. The first of three public consultation… Read more »

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The death has taken place of Pat Cooley, Cantaney, Turloughmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Kilskeagh, Athenry, Co. Galway. Died peacefully at his residence after a short illness on Thursday 25th June. Predeceased by his father Patrick Cooley and his mother in-law Kathleen Murray. Deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Denise, mother Kathleen, brothers Joe,… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Bridie Brennan (née Long)Liskeavy, Milltown, Galway / Tuam, Galway Peacefully at her home, in her 103 rd year.Predeceased by her husband Michael Joe, Bridie will be greatly missed by her loving children, Sr. Margaret H.R.S, Sean, Tommie, Gabriel, Teresa, Oliver, Christina, Michael, Marian, Philomena, Jarlath and Gerry, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren,… Read more »

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In March 2018, we said goodbye to plastic in our boxes for good – we were the first company to do that in Ireland. We sourced compostable plant based bags, we launched our ‘Plastic Free’ shopping aisle and we made a commitment to never include any plastic wrapped produce in any of our set boxes… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Thomas Keaney (Snr)Waterdale, Claregalway, Galway Thomas Keaney (Snr), Waterdale, Claregalway, Co Galway. June 15th 2020. Predeceased by his wife Freda. Sadly missed by his family Thomas, Mary, Freda and Sean. grandchildren Christopher, James, Lisa, Enda, Kevin, Katie and Patrick, great-grandchildren Jasmine, Troy, Ruben, Emily, C J, Corey, Chloe, Levi, Lauren, Alex… Read more »

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~ My Galway Hospice Experience ~ Imagine a stronger power, being able to reach into your body with a big wrench and tighten the nuts and bolts on your heart a little too tight. Your chest feels constricted and a sickening feeling wells in your tummy with each breath in… That’s what a heart-wrenching feeling… Read more »

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Perfect Your Patio Plants We all want some summer colour in our garden and patios this Summer. Something to brighten up the garden and make it more eye catching. Summer bedding plants are the perfect patio plants! They will add instant colour and can turn any dull patio into one that is popping with a… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Stephanie Leahy-Reddington (née Burke)Rooaunmore, Claregalway, Galway / Dunmore, Galway Formerly Dunmore, Co Galway. After a long illness, borne with dignity and courage, Pre-decreased by her husband Sylvester and her daughter Sandra; deeply regretted by her loving sons Stephen, Phillip, daughter Gillian, her devoted husband Larry, his sons Mark, David and… Read more »

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~ Delia Corbett’s Daffodils ~ My Granny Burke would never be described as a shrinking violet, she was a fire cracker stick of dynamite in a 4ft 11 slim frame. My mother would often laugh, and sometimes blush, at how unafraid her mother was to express herself. She was never unkind, but she didn’t mince… Read more »

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  A Covid-19 Parting You deserved a whole lot better, when your time was up to goThe sadness that I went through, no one will ever knowThe person I looked up to, that was my soul mate and best friendHad no one there to hold their hand, when their life came to an endThe vision… Read more »