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I am and so many are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden peaceful death and very sad passing of one of Galway’s favourite sons, David Lohan of Lohan’s Pharmacy on Prospect Hill and one of my best friends and my family’s best friends in life. He is the absolute best of gentlemen ever, who… Read more »

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Timing. It is all about timing. There has been an exceptional amount of progress on the farm in the last couple of weeks and it was topped off on Wed night by just the right amount of rainfall. It is, for a vegetable farmer one of the most satisfying feelings, and can be rare enough,… Read more »

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Dear Fellow Gardeners, Everyone with a garden is in a lucky position. At least we have some escape from this crazy situation.  Maybe one good thing that may come out of this is that we may become more connected with nature.  I don’t know if we just notice nature more because we are not as busy… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Norah Neenan (née Smyth)Cortoon, Tuam, Galway / Claregalway, Galway And Loughgeorge, Claregalway. In the loving care of the staff of Aras Mhuire. Dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick and much-loved mother of Pádraig, Mary, Kathleen and Patricia, adored grandmother of Áine, Pádraig, Noel, John, Patrick, Michael, Claire & Sinéad…. Read more »

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The death has occurred of Walter MurphyLiscaninane, Claregalway, Galway Walter Murphy, Liscaninane, Claregalway, Co Galway. April 23rd 2020. Peacefully. Sadly missed by his wife Bridgie, daughter Breda, sons Redmond, Seamus, Gerry, Declan and Jarlath, son in law, Barry, daughter in laws Geraldine, Liz, Nilima, Deirdre and Marie, sister Julia, brothers Sean and Vincent, grandchildren, in-laws, nephews, nieces,… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Norita O’ShaughnessyLackaghmore, Turloughmore, Galway / Glasnevin, Dublin Norita O’Shaughnessy, Glasnevin, Dublin and formerly of Lackaghmore, Turloughmore, Co Galway. April 23rd 2020, peacefully, after a long illness so very bravely battled. Sadly missed by her sister Margaret Mary Forde (Lisheenavalla), brothers JP (Lackaghmore), Martin (Dublin), Raymond (Limerick) and Noel (Renmore), niece Louise, brother-in-law… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Sean HanleyAn Cimín Mór, Cappagh Rd, Knocknacarra, Knocknacarra, Galway / Claregalway, Galway Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his wife Bridie, daughters Annmarie and Catriona, grandchildren Niamh, Aoife, James, and Charlotte-Rose, brother Joe, sister Bríd, brother-in-law John Moylan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ar… Read more »

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Statement on behalf of the Galway Race Commitee « Previous ArticleBack To News DATE: 21th APRIL 2020 STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO  THE GALWAY RACES SUMMER FESTIVAL 2020 In light of the evolving situation regarding Covid-19, for public health and safety reasons Galway Race Committee has reached the difficult but… Read more »

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Claregalway.info Published by Josette Farrell · 1 hr · Here is their statement. Supermac’s will provide a limited service in a number of outlets following consultation with the authorities, staff, customers and our suppliers including farmers. The outlets will open on a phased basis in locations where the company can provide hot cooked meals to the public while fully implementing… Read more »

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Vegepod: Saving the Planet We can all agree, the beginning of 2020 saw some shocking global weather events. Regardless of politics or even your stance on climate change, we think it’s safe to say we have some cleaning up to do. It’s for that reason that here, at Horkans Garden Centre, we can no longer… Read more »

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5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Food There are so many reasons why you should grow your own food. Sowing, growing and harvesting your own fruit, herbs and vegetables reap many rewards. All you need is outdoor space (big or small), seeds, water and a little time. Combine these ingredients and soon you will have your own… Read more »

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Doctor Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Head of the Health Protection Unit at the Department of Health, who has featured on the RTE News regarding the Coronavirus Pandemic. Ronan is son of Mary and George Glynn, Lydican, Oranmore. Below is a resume of Ronan todate: Ronan Glynn BSc, MBChB, fISQua, MRCS, MRCPI, MPH, PhD… Read more »