Connacht Juvenile Open Championships Congratulations to all our players who took part in this competition which was held in Galway Lawn Tennis Club in November. A special mention to our U11 squad who entered and played so well. Well done to Mary Kelly, who was the winner of the Girls Doubles. All Ireland U17 Championships… Read more »
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Christmas is well and truly upon us and we can look back and review the year that has gone, from a gardening perspective. From a positive point of view, many would see it as a good year, particularly people who are starting off and getting the garden off the ground. The more experienced gardeners will… Read more »
The hurling season has almost come to an end and it was a year of mixed fortunes for the club. Our Senior team did not make it to the Senior County Championship Final. However, they provided us with an excellent standard of hurling throughout the summer months. They showed great courage and commitment in reaching… Read more »
Background On Tuesday, September 15th, an Information Morning for Over 55s (or thereabouts) was held in the Menlo Park Hotel in Galway City. The aim of this event was to promote awareness of both the purpose and activities of two Active Retirement Associations within Galway City with a view to encouraging other people to establish… Read more »
Congratulations to Emer Cotter, Lakeview and John O’Callaghan, Cork, who were married on 3rd October. Best Wishes to John and Katherina Kenny, Rock Road on the birth of their son Paul. Congratulations to Seán and Geraldine Carr, Gortacleva, on the arrival of their son Andrew. Congratulations to John and Marian Nugent, Carnmore on the birth… Read more »
Co. Junior ‘A’ Final Claregalway 2–13 Kilconly 2–4 Showing a big improvement from earlier rounds, Claregalway Juniors had a resounding win in the Co. Championship final played at Menlough on Saturday October 31st last. They thus regained the title last won in 1993 and hence step up to Intermediate status. This display was every bit… Read more »
The Leisure Centre Committee are happy to relate that the Winter-schedule of activities in the Centre are up and running. There is a great buzz throughout the week, as the various groups come and go to their respective weekly gatherings, at their allocated times. The young people of the area are well catered for, with… Read more »
The restoration of the Nine Arches early 18th century bridge at Claregalway was commenced by Claregalway Amenity Group at the beginning of this year. In order to appreciate the nature of the task undertaken, one must think back to c. 1700 when the bridge was being built. At that time, probably quite a large group… Read more »
Ms. Maisie Dooley of 65 Renmore Park, Galway has been appointed one of the 20 members of the recently formed National Disability Authority. The N.D.A. replaces many of the bodies formerly dealing with the needs of the disabled and the provision of services to them. Ms. Mary Wallace, Minister of State at the Department of… Read more »
Heavy rainfall in the early hours of Sunday morning looked like putting a damper on the show, but blue skies emerged and even though the occasional shower came down, the day turned out very well. Big crowds adorned the show grounds and entries were up in the Pony and Horse Section. Owners from near and… Read more »
Congratulations to Ms. Maggie Walsh (of Claregalway National School) and husband John Cunningham on the birth of their baby daughter on the 2nd September. Lots of joy and happiness in the Cunningham household. Best wishes from all in Claregalway to you both. Birthday greetings to Gerard Kirrane on the 7th September, Dara Kirrane on the… Read more »
The summer break is over so it is back to work in aid of the Foreign Missions. Our Annual display and cake sale will take place on Sunday October 11th after the 11 o’clock mass. Members meet in the Sacristy on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, so come along to our meeting… 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.
