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The entire community around Lackagh and beyond were shocked and saddened at the unexpected and untimely passing of Amanda Coakley of Carraig Mór. Amanda and her husband Pat had lived in Lackagh for over two decades and were much loved and respected within the community. Amanda was a very popular teacher in St. Jarlath’s College… Read more »
Claregalway Festival of Drama was officially launched on Thursday night at Claregalway Hotel. Speaking at the launch John Brennan, Festival Director, paid tribute and thanks to all who give so much effort in making the festival such a success each year. He thanked the many sponsors and friends of the festival who provide financial assistance… Read more »
Turloughmore Comunity Alert will hold its AGM this evening Wednesday, March 8th in the Copper Beech Bar at 8pm. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Anyone who wishes to put their name forward for a role on the committee is welcome to do so. the committee is looking for support in general from the… Read more »
The death occurred of Paddy Burke of Caraune, Kiniska last week. Paddy was at an advanced age and was well known and respected. Paddy worked for many years with his brother Michael on the family farm before moving to Galway where he worked in the construction industry with Hession Building Contractors. In later years Paddy… Read more »
U14 girls Gaelic training every Saturday 4 to 5pm and Monday 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Knockdoemore. Contact David Flaherty on 086 3826443 for further details. U16 ladies Football returns on Monday evening February 20th from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Knockdoemore. The Journey with Gerry committee would like to express their sincere thanks for the reception… Read more »
Last week we got some disappointing news. Over the course of the last two years our farm and business has been turned on its head. We took on a new venture in Dublin, we have expanded the land area of our farm, we have grown our Galway business by 30%. Since we have taken over… Read more »
There’s no doubt about it, living in Qatar, surrounded by filthy rich Qatari’s that drive, Maserati’s, Lamborghini’s and have their drivers and maids cart their shopping home in top of the range Range Rovers, can be intimidating. Especially when you’re to the pin of your collar trying to keep a second hand Pajero on the… Read more »
Sustainable Energy highly commended – At the SFA National Small Business Awards 2017 on 1st March are from (L-R) Sue O’Neill, Chair, SFA, Pat Breen TD, Minister for Employment & Small Business, Bridget Kearney and Kenneth Kearney, JPK Fencing Systems LTD, who were highly commended in the Sustainable Energy category with Majella Kelleher, Head of… Read more »
Weekly Column – March 4th 2017 Purple Sprouting Broccoli Time If the fact that we’ve put February behind us wasn’t reason enough to be cheerful, along comes March and purple sprouting broccoli time. I love this vegetable, not least because it provides some wonderful greens for the kitchen at a time when we’re just about… Read more »
The death has occurred of Amanda COAKLEY (née Henehan) Carraig Mór, Lackagh, Turloughmore, Galway Amanda Coakley (nee Henehan), Carraig Mor, Lackagh, Turloughmore, Co. Galway – March 1st 2017, (Peacefully and unexpectedly after a short illness); Beloved wife of Pat and cherished mother to Seán and Emma, sadly missed by her devoted husband and children,… Read more »
KEEPING IT LOCAL THIS ST PATRICKS DAY 2017 We are delighted to announce that Claregalway will be hosting its third St. Patrick’s Day Festival. This is a FREE event for the whole local community. It follows on from the massive success of last year’s event and the local committee of volunteers and local businesses… Read more »
The death has occurred of Paddy BURKE Caraune, Kiniska, Claregalway, Galway / Galway City, Galway Paddy Burke, Caurane, Kiniska, Claregalway, Co Galway, Mystical Rose Nursing Home and Dominick Street, Galway. February 27th 2017. Predeceased by his brother Martin and sisters Nora and Mary. Sadly missed by his brother Michael, nephews, nieces, sister-in-law,… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
