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Sincere sympathy to Tricia, Ruth, Grace and extended family on the passing of Pat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R. I. P. Formerly of Kilkerrin Road, Glenamaddy. Suddenly, at his home. Son of the late Michael and Tina HeSincere sympathy to Tricia, Ruth, Grace and extended family on the passing of Pat…. Read more »
Tree planting day at Cregboy Golf Academy/ volunteers needed for this great initiative. On the 11th of February we are having a tree planting day at Cregboy Golf Academy. During the design phase of our Academy, large parcels of land were earmarked for tree planting, with the hope of restoring some natural woodland on the… Read more »
Saint Brigid’s Day – Beliefs and Customs By Sile Healy. In ancient Irish folk tradition St. Brigid’s day on the 1st of February heralded the first day of spring and thus of the farmer’s year. It is a festival which honours our venerated second patron saint, as well as that of dairy work and cattle…. Read more »
The death has occurred of Kathleen KELLY (née Reddington) Aughclogeen, Claregalway, Galway Peacefully at Stella Maris Nursing Home, Cummer, Tuam. Wife of the late Jim. In her 92nd year, Sadly missed by her family, sister Sr Ann (Tuam), nephews Jerry Fahy, Tom Fahy, Joe Fahy, (Corrandulla), and Brendan Fahy (Galway), nieces Carmel Fahy (Oranmore), and… Read more »
Strictly Claregalway Dancing Season 2 Winners were Eileen Maloney and JP O Connell. What a great night was had. Many congratulations to Eileen and JP and all the cast of Strictly who performed magnificently to a huge crowd at Claregalway Hotel on the night of January 27th. A fabulously entertaining event created by a wonderful… Read more »
The annual Galway Solemn Novena returns to the Galway Cathedral next month. The nine day event will begin on Monday 13 February, running until Tuesday 21 February. Week Mass times are 7.45am: 11am: 1.10pm:3.30pm: 7.30pm and 9pm. Sunday Mass times are 9am: 10.30am: 12.30pm: 4.30pm: 6.30pm and 8pm. Children will be blessed at all sessions… Read more »
The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. Sean KILCOYNE Renmore and late Chaplain, Bon Secours Hospital, Galway / Castlebar, Mayo Rev. Fr. Sean, former curate at The Church of the Assumption & Saint James, Claregalway, passed away peacefully at University Hospital Galway. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Monaghan). Sadly missed by his sisters Olive,… Read more »
RPS conducted a feasibility study on the upgrade of Claregalway Community Centre in 2014 which included offices and board room, youth café and bar, viewing area and changing rooms. A larger upgrade is also described including additional rooms and a theatre.
This week I celebrate my 50th birthday and also 25 years working and volunteering in the developing world. That’s right, the Big Five-Oh. I feel so blessed and thrilled right now to be given the gift of turning 50. I am filled with joy, positivity, thanksgiving and wonder. I must say, it’s been a pretty… Read more »
Plans for a controversial mixed use development in Claregalway have been given the green light. The project based at Summerfield is led by John Coyle of Cahergowan. The development was appealed to An Bord Pleanála last year with concerns over the access point off the N17, and the potential traffic hazard. It involves a mixed-use… Read more »
Strictly (Season 2) comes to Claregalway. On Friday January 27th in the Claregalway Hotel football boots will be swapped for sequins and dancing shoes. At the launch of this fundraising event in the Claregalway Hotel this week the full line up for Strictly Claregalway Season 2 was revealed. Since November under the watchful eyes of… Read more »
By Sandra Coffey, Galway Independent. A Galway TD has visited Egypt to campaign for the release of Irish man Ibrahim Halawa, and highlight the importance of trade between Ireland and Egypt. Independent TD Noel Grealish was the only rural TD to travel to Egypt last week as part of a cross party delegation to Cairo…. Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
