Congratulations to Kevin and Helen McGourty, Carnmore Cross on the arrival of their baby son Conor Thomas. Best Wishes also to Gus and Mary McCarthy, Lydican on the birth of their baby daughter, Ellen Bridget in February. Congratulations to Seán and Phil Noone, Lydican Hill, on the birth of their baby daughter Alice May. Welcome… Read more »
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March is the month when soil temperatures climb back up and with it growth begins in earnest. The old saying that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb is very true. The end of February and early March has been in marked contrast to the fine mild weather we had… Read more »
Claregalway Drama Festival which has been held annually since 1982 is currently finalising preparations for the 1998 festival which runs from Sunday, the 8th March to Friday, the 20th March. As always, a full program of entertaining plays has been arranged. A new feature this year which should prove extremely popular with the children of… Read more »
A new year is upon us and with it, come all our dreams, resolutions and aspirations for the months ahead. Some of us will include our garden in these aspirations, other’s won’t, but whither or which there will be joy for everybody at some stage, from their garden. We should not look upon the garden… Read more »
A Committee meeting was held in the Centre on Wednesday, 28th January. At this meeting a vote of sympathy was passed on the death of the young daughter of Martin Joe Carroll, who was tragically killed in an horrific road accident recently. Martin Joe is an employee at the Leisure Centre. The Annual General Meeting… Read more »
Division III League Our Division III Team had an important win over the Galway Lawn Tennis Club in a very exciting home game last week. This was the first game in the second round of the Competition. Well done and Good Luck in the next game against Oranmore on 3rd February. County Championships—Doubles (Senior) Division… Read more »
In a New Year’s reception given by Galway Chamber of Commerce at Galway Airport in Carnmore, Mary O’Rourke, Minster for Public Enterprise, reiterated the Government’s commitment to the development of the Airport. The approved changes will cost an estimated £4.2 million, of which £3.1m will come from the Government. Mrs. O’Rourke stressed the importance of… Read more »
Although we are well and truly into the new year, many of our Choir Members have special memories of Christmas, due to their visit to Maynooth on Sunday 21st–Monday 22nd December. This trip was undertaken in order to participate in Gay Byrne’s Concert of Carols which is a live recording for his Radio Programme on… Read more »
Welcome to the following Bundles of Joy Aisling Moran, baby daughter of Michael and Margaret, Cloon Laura Boyle, baby daughter of Tom and Marie in Cahergowan Shannon Marie Cullen, baby daughter of Anthony and Joanne, Mullacuttra. Congratulations to Fidelma and Breffni O’Rourke on the birth of their son Bríon, December 23rd. 1997. “A Baby is… Read more »
The Return Red and white cones Yellow diggers. Roadworks. What’s the story? Major clearance Reappearance. The Nine Arches In all their glory. by Patricia Carton—January 1998 Across from the Friary and near Claregalway Castle is the bridge over the River Clare. It was first mentioned in 1349 and was a wooden structure. The bridge of… Read more »
This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to the oncoming festivities, Santa Claus, friends and family coming home and getting the house ready for Christmas. We tend to forget about the garden but yet it can still contribute in a large way. You can look back on the year and the enjoyment… Read more »
Junior Badminton All Ireland Champion—John Forde Congratulations to John Forde who won the Mixed Doubles in the All Ireland U17 Championships in Lisburn recently. John has been selected on the Irish Team to play in the Triangular Tournament in Scotland in January. These are tremendous achievements for any player from the West of Ireland, who… 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.
