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A Passion for Gardening and Gardens! It’s February, which means spring has officially begun! The daffodils are starting to pop their heads up and we’re starting to see a little bit of a stretch in the evenings. We’re very grateful for this extra ray of sunshine as it means we get to spend it… Read more »
Michael KellyGrower IF YOU DON’T have much space, you can still quite successfully grow potatoes in large pots or containers. The pots will need to be relatively deep – about 50-75 cm deep so the spuds have the depth of soil they need to grow. Put a layer of compost (10cm) on the bottom… Read more »
Galway’s Shane Lawless announced as finalist for 2018 Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards Shane Lawless from Claregalway, Galway has been recognised for the exemplary volunteer work carried out in his local community as Pramerica announced its 20 finalists for the 2018 Spirit of Community Awards, the only all-Ireland youth initiative of its kind. A fifth-year… Read more »
Ibec press release For immediate release: Thursday 8 February 2018 Ibec urges Government to advance National Broadband Plan Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today urged the Government to proceed with the procurement process for the National Broadband Plan (NBP) as soon as possible and to avoid further delay through a review…. Read more »
Jam on Neither by thereluctantemigrant The internet is not a safe place for kids, as was made abundantly clear on the Late Late Show when a 13-year-old girl was approached for rude pictures by a presumed predator in under 9 minutes. The time was the alarming part, the intent, well that’s a sad fact of life… Read more »
Baffled by recycling rules? Here’s all you need to know It can be hideously difficult to get your head around recycling but help is at hand Mon, Aug 28, 2017, 06:00 Conor Pope Newspapers can go in the recycling bin (generally green). Photograph: Getty Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to Email App When… Read more »
Claregalway/Carnmore G.A.A. Weekly Lotto Jackpot is €4,450. Draw Results for 29th January were 3,4,16,31 Match Three Winners Ollie Hession Rock Road, Frank McHugh Lydican, Ruth Linnane Carnmore Weekly Sellers Prize: Summerfield Bar. €2.00 per panel or 3 panels for €5.00. Win or share €200 for match three. Last draw was in… Read more »
By Michael Brennan, Sunday Business Post Retired farmer has donated a development site for the building of a new daycare centre. Mattie Cormican (84) gave away two acres of land in the centre of Claregalway village in Galway in memory of his late wife, Bridie, who had suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease. He said his… Read more »
Claregalway Franciscan Friary Order: Franciscan (OFM; Ordo Fratrum Minorum) Founded c. 1250 Founded by John de Cogan (d. 1278) Also known as: Baile Chláir The Place Claregalway was one of the first Franciscan houses founded in Connacht. It was strategically located close to Claregalway castle and the banks of the river Clare, guarding a… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardeners, February is often the nicest month in Ireland. We really notice the days are getting a bit longer and we’ll probably get as much sunshine in February as in July. I really think we deserve some good weather soon. There is good news about the Weekend Gardening Course in Renvyle – as the weekend… Read more »
The CAO from Doha by thereluctantemigrant Back in my day, you could do it with the teacher, 10 minutes is all it took, bobs your uncle, fannys your aunt, all done. That’s right, back in 1993 there was no faffing around for months pondering your options on the CAO form, travel wasn’t an option, the tech… Read more »
Everything you need to know about St. Brigid ahead of St. Brigid’s Day 2018 IrishCentral Staff @IrishCentral January 30, 2018 03:42 AM St. Brigid’s Well in Cullion. Will you be making a St. Brigid’s Cross this February 1?LAINEYLEE/WIKICOMMONS Here’s to Saint Brigid, Ireland’s great female patron saint! We celebrate her feast day on February 1,… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
