~ The year that had everything ~1998 was one of the most eventful and action packed years of my life… great highs, great lows and great adventures. It had joy, love, travel, death, grief, a whirlwind of emotion, my first panic attack and my own near miss experience. 1998 was a whopper!It started on a… Read more »

August Routine JobsHappy Friday GIYers, Time is one of the biggest obstacles people face when setting out to grow food. It may seem like a lot of work, but getting into a regular routine makes these small jobs quicker, easier, and ultimately part of the joy of growing. If you’re currently growing here are some… Read more »

Dear Fellow Gardeners, August is a lovely month in the garden.  You can sit back and reap the rewards from it.  So many crops are ready now with the endless gluts of courgettes, beans, peas, perpetual spinach etc.  All the hard work of spring has now reached fruition.  Watch out for blight!This is the time… Read more »

August in the Garden with ParaicAugust is all about outdoor living with family and friends.  Making the most of the sunny days, and doing as much as we possible can outdoors.  Being able to eat, sit and relax in our back garden is now more popular than ever.  Our gardens should be an extension of homes, a… Read more »

Animal Policies We monitor for and permanently ban vendors who attempt to post adverts that do not comply with legal standards, so please ensure you fully comply with our policies before placing your ad. If ads are posted on DoneDeal in breach of this policy we reserve the right to remove them from the website… Read more »

August brings us the last month of summer, but it’s not the last month for colour. This month is an ideal time to plant for late summer and autumn colour in your garden. It’s also an ideal time to sow many plants including vegetables, salads and herbs for winter use. You can even think ahead… Read more »

There was deep shock and sadness in the Claregalway and Lackagh areas at the passing of two neighbours who lived just a short distance from each other. The passing of Bernie Hession after a short illness was greeted with deep sadness. Bernie was popular in the village of Gortadubha where her quiet unassuming personality was… Read more »

Worth a read. 😊 🚩Between 55 and death. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. Don’t just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for… Read more »

The death has occurred of Enda FlahertyMullacuttra, Claregalway, Galway Suddenly. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, loving wife Sinead, daughter Megan, sons Conor, Ryan, Eanna, Ruairi, and Joey. Sadly missed by his parents Dennis and Esther, sisters Sandra and Marie, brothers Declan and Donnacha, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues at… Read more »

~ Liquid Butterscotch ~ My uncle was getting married and my dad, his brother, and best man was at the height of his career. He was flat out running his garage in Shrule and my mother was forever on the road, collecting car parts and piloting tow cars. Everyone was really busy and there never… Read more »

The death has occurred of Bernie Hession (née O’Dea)Gortadubha, Claregalway, Galway Bernie Hession (nee O’Dea) Gortadubha, Claregalway, Co Galway. July 27th 2020. (Peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family). Predeceased by her parents Michael and Josephine. Sadly missed by her husband Padraic, sons Tony and Richard and daughter Selina, daughter-in-law Mary and Richard and Selina’s… Read more »

PROFILE:         Philip J. Cribbin Background Born in Longford 1945. Parents; Philip (postman) and Frances Primary School: St. Michael’s B.N.S. Longford Secondary: St. Mel’s College Longford University: U.C.G.: B.A., 1966; (Gaeilge, English, Sociology and Politics); H.Dip. in Ed., 1967; M.A. (Education),1971. Early influences: My parents were always supportive. Though neither of them went to secondary school,… Read more »