I have just come in from a walk around the garden with himself. Lambs bleating and horses’ hooves thundering in the fields next to us. Bindweed, my nemesis, beckoning me to linger longer looting the weeds from their well rooted beds. Such is the typical evening of our Lockdown 2020 lifestyle here @ChezWise in Cloon… Read more »
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Print | Share The death has occurred of Patrick (Paukie) HigginsCarnmore Cross, Oranmore, Galway Peacefully at his daughter Donna’s home. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving children Donna, Colin, Kyle and Barry and by their mother Sharon , his parents Martin and Mary, brother John, sisters Marion and Bridie, son-in-law Shane, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces,… Read more »
Galway County Council commenced the preparation of the 2022-2028 County Development Plan on the 18th June 2020, a process which must be completed within two years, by May 2022. The new County Development Plan will set out the strategy for the future planning and sustainable development of County Galway up to 2028 and beyond. The first of three public consultation… Read more »
The death has taken place of Pat Cooley, Cantaney, Turloughmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Kilskeagh, Athenry, Co. Galway. Died peacefully at his residence after a short illness on Thursday 25th June. Predeceased by his father Patrick Cooley and his mother in-law Kathleen Murray. Deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Denise, mother Kathleen, brothers Joe,… Read more »
The death has occurred of Bridie Brennan (née Long)Liskeavy, Milltown, Galway / Tuam, Galway Peacefully at her home, in her 103 rd year.Predeceased by her husband Michael Joe, Bridie will be greatly missed by her loving children, Sr. Margaret H.R.S, Sean, Tommie, Gabriel, Teresa, Oliver, Christina, Michael, Marian, Philomena, Jarlath and Gerry, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren,… Read more »
In March 2018, we said goodbye to plastic in our boxes for good – we were the first company to do that in Ireland. We sourced compostable plant based bags, we launched our ‘Plastic Free’ shopping aisle and we made a commitment to never include any plastic wrapped produce in any of our set boxes… Read more »
Featuring local woman Máire Kavanagh of Cregboy. June 1950, and the weather was beautiful. The little girl hadn’t seen her father since the day she made her First Communion. She was looking forward to seeing him on this particular day. He was a Garda and was based in Oughterard Station with the family living in… Read more »
The death has occurred of Thomas Keaney (Snr)Waterdale, Claregalway, Galway Thomas Keaney (Snr), Waterdale, Claregalway, Co Galway. June 15th 2020. Predeceased by his wife Freda. Sadly missed by his family Thomas, Mary, Freda and Sean. grandchildren Christopher, James, Lisa, Enda, Kevin, Katie and Patrick, great-grandchildren Jasmine, Troy, Ruben, Emily, C J, Corey, Chloe, Levi, Lauren, Alex… Read more »
When nothing makes sense, nature will make sense. Back in the days before top hats on the bridge of Ashford Castle, the locals (and I consider myself a local) could enjoy a walk around the grounds without having to hand over a tenner to do so. It was a therapeutic local gem and I would… Read more »
~ My Galway Hospice Experience ~ Imagine a stronger power, being able to reach into your body with a big wrench and tighten the nuts and bolts on your heart a little too tight. Your chest feels constricted and a sickening feeling wells in your tummy with each breath in… That’s what a heart-wrenching feeling… Read more »
Perfect Your Patio Plants We all want some summer colour in our garden and patios this Summer. Something to brighten up the garden and make it more eye catching. Summer bedding plants are the perfect patio plants! They will add instant colour and can turn any dull patio into one that is popping with a… Read more »
The death has occurred of Stephanie Leahy-Reddington (née Burke)Rooaunmore, Claregalway, Galway / Dunmore, Galway Formerly Dunmore, Co Galway. After a long illness, borne with dignity and courage, Pre-decreased by her husband Sylvester and her daughter Sandra; deeply regretted by her loving sons Stephen, Phillip, daughter Gillian, her devoted husband Larry, his sons Mark, David and… 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.
