Compántas Lir was formed in 1983.
Claregalway Tidy Towns committee is made up of a group of local volunteers whose mission is to keep Claregalway tidy and beautiful. Each year it is completed throughout the year with the help of additional volunteer locals and wonderful and dedicated work the Claregalway Annaghdown CE Scheme participants.
On this page, you will see what projects we are currently working on, news, event calendar and what we have planned and some of our finished projects.
Claregalway Apostolic Society make clothes and vestments for Missionaries abroad. Contact Mary Grealish on 091 794 713
Claregalway is a rural parish rich in history and tradition. In 1991, the Claregalway Historical & Cultural Society was founded. The group aimed to collect the local history and publish a book from the information gathered. The group initiated a FÁS sponsored scheme which began the enormous task of documenting the local history. In 1999 produced a 300 page hardback book. It sold in excess of 2000 copies, and has since been reprinted. Contact: Seamus O’ Connell on 091 798 245.
The Forge belonged to Blacksmith Michael Smyth’s. It dates back to the early 1800’s. At least 5 generations of his family have worked at the forge. Michael worked in the forge till 1997. In 2007, it was restored by the Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society. The Museum next door was opened in 2014. The Museum is a step back in time, with carpentry tools, farm equipment, pictures, documents and artifacts from the people of the parish.
Carpenters section with a large variety of the carpenter’s old-style manual tools. Carpenters and blacksmiths were valued craftsmen in the local community and worked closely together.
Various traditional farming equipment, such as mowing machines, ploughs, potato diggers and so on. Old household items: traditional ‘crane’ to support hanging ovens for cooking over an open hearth fire Musical equipment from the old Claregalway Fife and Drum Band (founded in 1909) Many old photographs and various documents.
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. All year round. Admission of €5 per person (adult)
Historical Website: claregalway.galwaycommunityheritage.org
Claregalway Apostolic Society make clothes and vestments for Missionaries abroad. Contact Mary Grealish on 091 794 713
About Coláiste Bhaile Chláir
Coláiste Bhaile Chláir is a coeducational, multi-denominational school based in Claregalway, Co Galway. The school caters for students within the local community, under the patronage of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB).
CBC first opened its doors to students in September 2013. We are committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, and in all instances will place the student at the centre of everything that happens in our school. We have high hopes and great expectations of all our students – we aim to teach students to be life-long learners and to be guided by our core values.
Students in CBC attend six lessons on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; and five on Friday. School begins each day at 8:55 and ends at 15:45 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) and 14:25 on Fri.
Contact Details
Address
Coláiste Bhaile Chláir
Lakeview
Baile Chláir
Co na Gaillimhe
Telephone
Martina Parker/Mary O’Connell
School Administrators
091-799001
[email protected]
Principal
Mr. Alan Mongey
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Deputy Principals
Ms. Emma Ryan
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Ms Claire Kilroy
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R.C. Hair Salon provides a hairdressing service for men and women. Located in Claregalway Shopping Centre (behind Hughes SuperValu) R.C. has been in existence for many years. Contact: 091 799 627
Unit 9, The Courtyard, Claregalway Shopping Centre, Baile Chláir, Co. Galway H91 CC85
091 739 405
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