During the last couple of weeks this little redhead was seen in the Claregalway Hotel and the new Claregalway Secondary School. The reason is that she and the other orphans have started their rehearsals for the Show. This will be 9 Arch Claregalway Musical Society‘s 10th production. They are marking the occasion by warming your… Read more »
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on the Thursday the 7th of November in the school Halla at 8:30pm. It is an important meeting as I will be stepping down as Chairperson and will be seeking nominations for a new Chairperson. The role is open to every parent in the school and will have… Read more »
Stephanie Warren, Aoife Duggan and Edel Lydon-Lenhan will be shaving their heads this weekend to raise funds for charity. Six lads—Brian Lenehan, Jimmy Lenehan, Mike Comer, Cathal Nolan, Cammie Gallagher and Tom O’Leary—are also going to have their legs waxed. The Head Shave & Leg Wax will take place on Saturday, 26th October 2013 in Lydons,… Read more »
For several decades, Richard Haslam’s name has been synonymous with world of floral art. He has demonstrated his skills worldwide, and in doing so, raised thousands of Euros for charitable causes. Now the floristry world is getting him back! Richard has been ill since the summer and an enthusiastic group have banded together to support… Read more »
Claregalway Hotel Thursday 28th November—One Full Day Workshop The 2014 budget has included some incentives for start up businesses, including a 2 year exemption from income tax for new businesses. However, starting a business is not an easy option. This one day course targeted at residents of the East Galway Gaeltacht area will help to… Read more »
Preparations are well under way for the forthcoming Claregalway Show. The Show Queen has already been selected and the title for 2002 goes to Sheena Tierney, Cregboy, Claregalway. Sheena was presented with a perpetual trophy, a crystal plaque at a function in Terry Brennan’s Central, Loughgeorge by Sponsor Tom Dempsey of Tom Dempsey Interiors, Oranmore…. Read more »
Benefit Concert in Aid of Lackagh Parish Centre A treat is in store for the people of east Galway on December 6th when The Midlands Sopranos & Tenors from Banagher, Co Offaly, will present a benefit concert of Popular, Operatic and Christmas songs. Under the direction of Swiss conductor, Walter Hein, this gem of a concert… Read more »
Kanchi, a not for profit disability organisation have recently launched ‘ Kanchi 500’ coinciding with UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. ‘Kanchi 500’ is a national awareness campaign which will take place from 2nd–6th December 2013 providing 500 people across Ireland with disability awareness training, free of charge. Kanchi have partnered with Medtronic, Dell,… Read more »
A feast of choral music is in store for music lovers on Saturday January 25th, when Galway Choral Association presents its Winter Concert in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway at 8pm. This Winter Evening of Choral Music is being staged this year by Galway Choral Association to support the work of Croí in the area of… Read more »
On March 1st 2014, athletics legend Catherina McKiernan and comedian Maeve Higgins along with the Galway All Ireland winning camogie teams are taking part in The Run for Freedom in aid of PREDA. This 5km Run for Freedom is happening at 12pm on the famed Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway and is open to all. Last year, hundreds of runner of all abilities took… Read more »
No fear! Gain confidence speaking in public Enjoy learning techniques for giving impromptu and prepared speeches Have fun developing your listening and speaking skills Visit the Corrib Toastmasters Oranmore Club in the Maldron Hotel for a supportive and practical way in which to learn how to become a more effective communicator. There is an enjoyable and… Read more »
Treat Café are currently taking registration for a six week baking course in their Lackagh Cafe. The course covers a wide range of delicious desserts and baked goods, everything from cookies for kids to elegant desserts such as profiteroles and roulades. Helen Maginn, owner of The Cake Fairy—a cake and dessert company founded in New… Read more »
