Claregalway drama fans are in for a treat with the news that the local drama group is up and running with their latest production which has hit the stage in the last two weeks. As they enter their twentieth year, Compántas Lir head back on the road this month after taking a year off from… Read more »
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Claregalway Amenity Group formed in December 1995 arising from local meetings which expressed concern over how Claregalway as an area was developing. Since that meeting, the following has been achieved: Provision of 30+ townland names in Claregalway and surrounding areas. Restoration of the three pumps in Claregalway, Montiagh and Cloon. Provision of bottle– banks in… Read more »
Compántas Lir’s fantastic production of the three-act comedy Professor Tim will have a two-night run in Galway’s Town Hall Theatre on Sunday April 21st and Monday April 22nd. This is the third time that the Claregalway-Carnmore group will perform on what is acknowledged to be the best stage in the west of Ireland. The play… Read more »
West Coast Exotics in Kinvara, Co. Galway, will be hosting an Open Garden every weekend in September to raise funds for East Galway Animal Rescue and Galway Hospice. There will be complimentary refreshments and the entrance fee is whatever you decide to donate.
On Monday next a large attendance is expected as local councillor Jarlath McDonagh announces to Turloughmore Fine Gael branch his intention to step down after the next local elections. Jarlath has served the area diligently for the past 28 years and has decided to step down as the local representative. All members and supporters of… Read more »
Prominent family history expect Sr de Lourdes Fahy, MA, of the Mercy Order in Gort is the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Western Family History Association to be held in the Lackagh Parish Centre, Turloughmore this Wednesday September 11th at 8.15pm. As the Year of the Gathering progresses into autumn, how and… Read more »
Oranmore Library Poetry Reading Group will present a poetry reading on Thursday 12th of September at 7.30pm. The readers who are from the Galway area will read from the second edition of possibly the most interesting poetry magazine being currently published in Ireland—Skylight 47. The local produced publication takes a newspaper format and includes reviews,… Read more »
Galway County Council and WEEE Ireland will be holding a free WEEE Collection for Household Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Anything from the home with a plug or a battery will be accepted at the collection. Items Accepted All Electrical Household Items Radios, ipods, MP3s etc. TVs, remotes etc. Video/DVD players, consoles and games etc. I.T. equipment (erase any… Read more »
For over ten years from 1972, Lackagh Macra na Feirme was among the best Macra branches in the country, capturing numerous events and competitions, and were so innovative in their ideas that many of the members went on to be successful in careers and within their community. In previous decades there was also a Macra… Read more »
A fundraising night for Lily-Mae Morrison and other children suffering from neuroblastoma will be held in Monroe’s Live on Saturday October 5th from 9pm. The event will be attended by many of the famous names, friends, and family who gathered to help record Elton John’s classic hit Tiny Dancer, to raise funds for Claregalway girl… Read more »
Compántas Lir’s annual Autumn Theatre is taking place in Carnmore Community Centre from the 16th–19th October. Two hilarious comedies—What’s For Pudding by David Tristram and Life After Elvis by Jason Milligan with cheese and wine during the interval. It promises to be a very enjoyable night. Tickets available at 085 115 4715, or keep up… Read more »
It is our great pleasure to announce that the Lackagh Comhaltas Branch will be hosting the Echoes of Erin Concert Tour of Ireland in the Claregalway Hotel on October 20th at 7pm. This is a concert of Irish traditional music, song and dance from Ireland’s finest traditional performers. We are proud to announce that our… Read more »