By Siobhán Holliman, Tuam Herald A NEW Day Care Centre and sheltered housing development for the elderly has got the go-ahead in Claregalway. The development will include 14 single storey housing units as well as a single storey day care centre which will replace the one already in the village. Galway Co Council has granted… Read more »
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The Summer Job by thereluctantemigrant It’s the bugbear for every mom, every summer, how to occupy them for 8, 9, 10, 11 or heaven forbid 12 weeks of a long damp summer in Ireland. Before the age of six a blanket and tent out the back garden can provide all the excitement and activity they need,… Read more »
The Summer Job by thereluctantemigrant summer jobIt’s the bugbear for every mom, every summer, how to occupy them for 8, 9, 10, 11 or heaven forbid 12 weeks of a long damp summer in Ireland. Before the age of six a blanket and tent out the back garden can provide all the excitement and activity… 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 »
The death has occurred of Michael GILES Cregboy, Claregalway, Galway Surrounded by His loving family, after a short illness; Deeply regretted by His heartbroken wife Agnes, his sons Patrick, John, Martin and Antoine, daughters Margaret Hannon (Loughrea) and Mary Cahill (Corrundulla), grandchildren, his brother Peter, niece Geraldine, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends. … Read more »
By Paul Hyland, Connacht Tribune LIKE all of the best ideas, this one started life in the kitchen – and a €700 mobile grill. Now two Galway lads are set to take their burger business to the next level after learning their craft at any venue that would have then, Rory McCormack and Cathal O’Connor… Read more »
http://Ciarán MacChoncarraigeThe writings, photography, and travels of a young Irishman. I’ve become more spontaneous, lately. I feel the blog was a first step, a sharp kick in the right direction, a firm shove that has forced me to act. Perhaps the need for content for this blog and its social media platforms was the push… Read more »
Dear Fellow Gardener We have finally moved again – last year we sold Milkwood Farm and rented for 6 months in Bundoran while we renovated a cottage in Rossinver, Co. Leitrim which is the village where I first moved to in 1999 when I worked at the Organic Centre. Rossinver is such a beautiful and… Read more »
The ‘Never Too Old’ Charity Shop was opened in July 2012. It is entirely run by local volunteers so 100% of the profits go directly to the Claregalway & District Day Care Centre (CDDCC). Hours of opening: 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday. The Shop is located behind the Arches Hotel in Claregalway in the Cois Chlair… Read more »
It is that blooming time again – the 2017 GALWAY GARDEN FESTIVAL takes place THIS WEEKEND, 1st & 2nd/July/2017 at CLAREGALWAY CASTLE. Gates open at 11am and close at 6pm. We hope that you can join us at some point during this weekend. FREE TRAVEL from Ceannt Station on both days, and back from Claregalway… Read more »
By Siobhán Holliman, Tuam Herald AGRICULTURAL buildings and the communities around North Galway have provided the inspiration for works included in a new art exhibition being launched in Tuam this week. Artist Kathy Ross relocated to Togher, Tuam last year where she has established an art studio and has been working with nearby national schools… Read more »
By Mark Walsh, Tuam Herald A YOUNG Claregalway man’s new app is making it easier for students to get home safely after a night out. Richie Commins has created DASH to help students pay for their taxi fare, even if they don’t have any money or a phone on them. Over 8,000 students have already… 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.
