April is the month when winter finally slips its chilly grip and the first real hint of summer is felt. with longer evenings encroaching and rising soil temperatures, growth begins in earnest. The soil will be drying out enough to allow the sowing of seeds. There is usually a period of ideal sowing weather in… Read more »
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Dyslexia is one of the hidden disabilities. It is a specific problem with learning to read, write and spell correctly. It is not caused by a lack of ability, by emotional or physical problems nor is it because a person has not been taught properly. It is thought to be due to differences in the… Read more »
Interest has been expressed in setting up a Naoínra (Playschool through Irish) in Claregalway. Anybody interested in having their child attend (between 3 and 5 years), please contact the following numbers—798183, after 6pm or 798266, between 10:30 am and 12 noon.
Work on the restoration of the Nine Arches is due to commence on the 14th April next. This project will be carried out in conjunction with Claregalway Amenity Group , Geri McManus (Architect), Galway County Council and the local FÁS team. The estimated cost to restore the Nine Arches is estimated at £30,000. Because of the cost… Read more »
Galway County Council have recently been allocated £70,000 by the National Roads Authority for the completion of the Traffic calming measures in Claregalway. The money will be used to complete the work started 2 years ago. The footpaths will be tarmacademed, additional surface water gullies have to be put in various parts of the village… Read more »
Claregalway 17th Annual Festival of Drama continues until the 20th of March. The highlight of the Festival for the young people of the Parish will be the Puppet Show The Emperor & the Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen on the 13th. This will be performed by Galway Puppet Co. Admission £2. The plays for… Read more »
Best wishes to the Saw Doctors who have been chosen by the Guinness Corporation in Connecticut in the United States for a major radio promotion for the Harp lager brand throughout the United States. The song Never Mind the Strangers has been chosen for the promotion. The 60-second radio advertisment will feature a verse and the… Read more »
Mionúir: Training started on Sunday March 1st. A number of players are participating in both football and hurling trials for the county minor teams. As a result our First Round league match at home to Salthill on March 8th was postponed. FÉ 16: Training started on Sunday February 22nd and continues on Sundays at 11am…. Read more »
Last October saw the re-opening of the Claregalway Basketball Club, but this time it had a few differences. This year, a new U16 boys and girls team was added to the club and with the new timber floor, the club was training on one of the best hall surfaces in Galway. The club grew rapidly… Read more »
The year has started with an air of confidence and determination within the club. Training has resumed on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Based on the number of players attending the training season, competition for places on the team is very high. The Senior team had it’s first game of the year under new team manager… Read more »
The Annual General Meeting of the Leisure Centre was held on Wednesday 4th March. There was a small attendance, but nevertheless, a satisfactory meeting took place. The out-going Officers were re-elected to their positions, which are as follows: Tony Clarke Chairman, Mary Reidy Secretary, Hubert Newell Treasurer. There was a general feeling of having completed a… Read more »
Congratulations to our Senior Div. III Team who have reached the Semi-Finals of the League. Both games will be played in Loughrea Temperance Hall on Wednesday 11th March at 8pm. Claregalway meet Cortoon in their match. Everyone is welcome to come along to support the team and see some good badminton. Team Members: Paul Casserly &… 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.
