Two of Galway’s communities are celebrating honours at this year’s National Pride of Place competition with Belclare-Sylane and Claregalway flying the flag for Galway at the All-Ireland awards. More than 800 people attended a gala ceremony in Ennis last Saturday evening for the 12th Annual IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Co-operation Ireland…. Read more »
Claregalway Amenity Group formed in December 1995 arising from local meetings which expressed concern over how Claregalway as an area was developing. Since that meeting, the following has been achieved: Provision of 30+ townland names in Claregalway and surrounding areas. Restoration of the three pumps in Claregalway, Montiagh and Cloon. Provision of bottle– banks in… Read more »
Claregalway Amenity Group is grateful to Councillor Noel Grealish and Councillor Jarlath McDonagh for their financial contribution towards the Welcome to Claregalway stones. A lot of work has gone into the sourcing of these stones and we feel we have depicted the historical aspects of Claregalway with these stones, superbly designed by Natural Stone Design in… Read more »
Some facts about litter litter is unsightly, it spoils the beauty of our surroundings. litter is widespread in the countryside as well as in streets and towns; black plastic silage wrappers and discarded fertiliser bags have become very obtrusive in the countryside. litter is a health hazard: disposable nappies and the remains of picnics cause… Read more »
The above meeting was held in Claregalway Leisure Centre on Tuesday, 29th June 1999, attended by Mr. Eddie Power, Mr. Gus McCarthy and Mr. Enda Howley all representing the Planning Department of Galway County Council. Mr. Hugh Brady and Ms. Helena Gavin represented Brady, Shipman and Martin Planning Consultants employed by Galway County Council to… Read more »
Claregalway Amenity Group held their AGM on the 23rd March 1999 in Claregalway Leisure Centre. Like the Leisure Centre AGM the turnout was very disappointing. Our Group represents Claregalway and without back-up and support, how do we survive? We have provided an essential service to Claregalway with bottle banks etc and we are amazed at… Read more »
Claregalway Amenity Group was very upset to notice that the clothes bank in Dunleavy’s car park was vandalised. We believe clothes were taken out of the bank and strewn along the roadside. As a result of this, the clothes bank has been removed. It’s such a shame that such a valuable commodity was abused. The… Read more »
The restoration of the Nine Arches early 18th century bridge at Claregalway was commenced by Claregalway Amenity Group at the beginning of this year. In order to appreciate the nature of the task undertaken, one must think back to c. 1700 when the bridge was being built. At that time, probably quite a large group… Read more »
Work on the restoration of the Nine Arches is due to commence on the 14th April next. This project will be carried out in conjunction with Claregalway Amenity Group , Geri McManus (Architect), Galway County Council and the local FÁS team. The estimated cost to restore the Nine Arches is estimated at £30,000. Because of the cost… Read more »
Galway County Council have recently been allocated £70,000 by the National Roads Authority for the completion of the Traffic calming measures in Claregalway. The money will be used to complete the work started 2 years ago. The footpaths will be tarmacademed, additional surface water gullies have to be put in various parts of the village… Read more »
Claregalway and Carnmore Community Alert Group are delighted to announce that the Department of Social, Family and Community Affairs have agreed to a grant of £24,700. After a major effort by the townland co-ordinators and the Community Alert Committee in conjunction with Garda Pat Heneghan, a grant was submitted in March this year. The funds… Read more »
The Group was formed in December 1995 and have been steadily working since then. The following is a report of achievements to date: The park near the Rockwood road has been maintained by Galway County Council following our representations. We have erected townland names on all of the Claregalway townlands. We have provided recycling banks… Read more »
