Currently Claregalway only has playing pitches near the local Community Centre. Other pitches are located in Knockdoemore which is approx 2 kms outside the village. There is no public green space in the village nor public playground(s), both of which are badly needed. Playgrounds play an important role in the daily lives of children to… Read more »
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The death has occurred of Garry HIGGINS Kilskeagh, Turloughmore, Galway / Mervue, Galway Garry Higgins (Kilskeagh, Turloughmore, Athenry, Co. Galway and formerly of Rahylin Glebe, Ballybane, Galway. July 31st 2017, (Suddenly); Sadly missed by his parents Katheen and Joe and his partner Noreen, his sister Dannielle and her partner Chris, his godchild and nephew Kai, his… Read more »
by The Tuam Herald CLAREGALWAY tech entrepreneur Richie Commins has become one of 11 Nissan Generation Next ambassadors as he continues his quest to develop his DASH taxi business. THE 23-year old, who is studying for a degree in Business Information Systems at NUI Galway, received the keys to a brand new taxed and insured Nissan… Read more »
By Siobhán Holliman, Tuam Herald NOT one, not two, but three new school buildings are being planned for Claregalway. This will result in many millions of euro being invested in what is still referred to as a village, but which has a wide catchment area in terms of education. A purpose-built two-storey school for Claregalway’s… Read more »
The death has occurred of Vincent CARR Oranmore, Galway / Claregalway, Galway Vincent Carr (Carnmore, Oranmore, Co Galway). (Peacefully), Devoted husband to his loving wife Mary and cherished father to Deirdre, John, Larry and Karen, sadly missed by his family, sisters, in-laws, uncles, aunt, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in… Read more »
The Summer Football camp is on Monday the 14th August to Friday the 18th August in Knockdoemore Park, for 5 days. For application forms these will be available in June: [email protected] The Senior Ladies took on Annaghdown in Round 3 of the Division 1 league in Annaghdown on Sunday morning. Played in brilliant sunshine the… Read more »
The death has occurred of Adrian MORAN Claregalway, Galway / Athlone, Westmeath Claregalway and formerly of Meehanquarter, Coosan. Peacefully in the Galway Clinic. Sadly missed by his wife Ashling, son Cillian, daughter Caoimhe, parents Denis and Catherine, brothers Paul and Denis, sister Emer, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Rest In Peace Reposing… Read more »
Slugs are having an absolute field day in the big tunnel this year, because of the cool and wet weather which we’ve had to endure in May and June. For the first time ever I am noticing considerable slug damage on tomato plants in the tunnel and the tomatoes themselves which is a nuisance. Each… Read more »
By Sarah Mac Donald – 25 July, 2017 Bishop Brendan Kelly ordains Rev Declan Lohan, a former barrister and member of the Legion of Mary and Youth 2000, to the priesthood for ministry in the Diocese of Galway. “We’re not priests in order to fix the world, or anybody in it. We are priests because God has… Read more »
The owners of the derelict Corrib Great Southern Hotel at the Dublin Road will be hit with a 112 thousand euro annual levy from January if the building is not renovated. A notice under the Derelict Sites Act 1990 has been issued to the owners of the former hotel, which has been valued at over… Read more »
The secondary school in Claregalway is hoping to expand further. The Minister for Education has applied for planning permission for a new two-storey extension to the existing Coláiste Baile Chláir building. The application also seeks permission for a new Claregalway Educate Together National School on the same site as the secondary school. The extension to… Read more »
The Summer Football camp is on Monday the 14th August to Friday the 18th August in Knockdoemore Park, for 5 days. For application forms these will be available in June: [email protected] also available at Training & in Clubhouse. Mobile Contact: 087 204 4158. The Camp is for ages 6 to 13. Monday August 14th to… 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.
