A delegation from Saint-Viaud in France came to meet with members of Galway Co Council and members of Claregalway Twinning Committee with a view to having a twinning arrangement between Saint-Viaud and Claregalway. The delegation from Saint-Viaud met with Cllr Frank Kearney, Chairman of Athenry-Oranmore Municipal District and Eimear Dolan, Senior Executive Officer (Acting Co… Read more »
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The death has occurred of Peter FEENEY Mullacuttra, Claregalway, Galway In his 91st year, peacefully at U H Galway, husband of the late Babbie and father in law of the late Gordan Mill, sadly missed by his loving family, Daughters Bernie Moran (Caherlistrane),Marie Mill (Claregalway), Sons John and Tim (Claregalway), Son in law Sean, Daughters… Read more »
The French delegation met on September 28th with Cllr Frank Kearney and Eimear Dolan, Senior Executive Officer (Acting), at Galway County Council who encouraged the delegation in their endeavours by stating that the Co Council at renewal of his term of office in 2019 would take the competence of the validations of twinnings. Ms Catherine… Read more »
Communities across Galway to benefit from Tidy Towns’ Competition funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development The allocation to Galway is €65,000* Communities across Galway to benefit from Tidy Towns’ Competition funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development Seán Kyne, Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development and Fine… Read more »
It’s a common condition among expats, we leave home, live in places like Qatar, Indonesia or Abu Dhabi and fell the fear every day that our kids lose their sense of belonging to their home country. Every day, in every day, you try to instil in them, where they’re from, what that means and… Read more »
The death has occurred of Paddy Joe KIRRANE Lecarrowmore, Claregalway, Galway Paddy Joe Kirrane, Lecarrowmore, Claregalway, Co Galway. He will be sadly missed by his relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends. Reposing at Síoraíocht in the grounds of the Church of the Assumption and St. James, Claregalway on Thursday October 4th from 4.30… Read more »
From the garden: A recipe for a no-nonsense tomato and courgette soup, with no-nonsense ingredients Michael Kelly from GIY talks us through how to store chillies, and also how to make a delicious warming soup. Sep 22nd 2018 Michael KellyGrower I HARVESTED MY peppers this week from the polytunnel, mainly to free up some bed… Read more »
Claregalway/Carnmore G.A.A. Weekly Lotto Jackpot €4,800. Draw Results for 24th Sept. 8, 14, 16, 17. No Jackpot Winner. Match three Winners. Ollie Hession Rock Road, Fiona Morley Carnmore, Veronica McKeon Caherlea, Colette Bligh Mullingar, Teresa Healy Carnmore. Weekly Sellers Prize: Summerfield Bar €2.00 per panel or 3 panels for €5.00 Win or… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners, There is a distinct autumn feel in the air with a refreshing chill in the morning and already some trees are changing colour. Nature is starting to withdraw into itself. However, there are some crops that seem to prefer this time of year and can still be sown or planted. We now… Read more »
There was deep sadness as the news spread of the untimely and unexpected passing of John Joe Kearney of Rooaunmore. John Joe was well known and hugely popular with many and his unexpected passing came as a great shock to many. John Joe grew up in the nearby hinterland of Lackagh and after attending Lackagh… Read more »
Gardening with Anne McKeon In feng shui terms every garden benefits by the presence of moving water. It represents a fresh approach and clear water inspires positive feelings. A second essential element is rock. Rocks represent a state of permanence and stability and mimics mountains. It contrasts with the softness of plants, contributing to yin and yang and… Read more »
Claregalway/Carnmore G.A.A. Weekly Lotto Jackpot €4,700. Draw Results for 17th Sept. 11 17 25 26. No Jackpot Winner. Match three Winners. Angela Conroy Carnmore Weekly Sellers Prize: Martin J Farragher €2.00 per panel or 3 panels for €5.00 Win or share €200 for match three. Last draw was in Grealish’s Bar on Monday 24th Sept…. 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.
