IF a decision is made to proceed with the much needed Claregalway bypass, it will cost a whopping €12 million less than it would have four or five years ago.
Reduced land prices and construction costs means that it would cost almost a half of what would be required during the boom years.
Last week local residents and the business community in Claregalway were given a presentation of the possible routes for the bypass with four possible options being put forward by the consultants.
Locals looked with interest as each of the four options were outlined – two of the proposed routes bypass the village on the right hand side approaching from Tuam and two on the left.
However, it is understood that the route which commences at Kiniska, about half a mile the Tuam side of Claregalway, and rejoins the N17 at Cregboy a half mile the other side is the preferred option. (more…)
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Athenry Music School hosts
CAMPA CHEOIL
Irish Traditional Music
Summer Camp 2011
Date: Monday 1st- 5th August
Venue: Bawnmore N.S.
Time: 10.00am – 1.30pm
Classes available in: Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle, Button Accordion, Concertina and Banjo.
For further information please contact:
• Sharon 086-0624417
• sharconz@gmail.com
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Two nuns were shopping at a Tesco store. As they passed by the beer section, one nun said to the other “Wouldn’t a nice cool beer or two taste wonderful on a hot Summer evening?”
The second nun answered, “Indeed it would, Sister, but I would not feel comfortable buying beer, since I am certain it would cause a scene at checkout.”
“I can handle that without a problem” the other nun replied, and she picked up a six-pack and headed for the checkout.
The cashier had a surprised look on his face when the two nuns arrived with a six-pack of beer.
“We use it beer for washing our hair” the nun said. “Back at our nunnery, we call it Catholic Shampoo.
Without blinking an eye, the cashier reached under the counter, pulled out a pack of pretzel sticks, and placed them in the bag with the beer.
He then looked at the nun, smiled, and said “The curlers are on the house”.
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Above are the Cregmore-Claregalway F.C. girls team which won the Galway & District League U-12 Premier League title.They were officially presented with the Cup in Terryland on the 18th June,2011.
Back row: Tony Roe (coach), Niamh Moran, Emma Connelly, Shauna Flaherty, Cliona Ni Cochlain, Gemma Coll, Grace Gilmore, Cecily Gilmore(coach) and Dermot Coll (coach).
Front row: Aoife Lyons, Anna Shaughnessy, Niamh Mc Cullagh, Rebecca Downes (captain), Orlaith Roe, Andrea Trill and Aoife Phillips.
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Father’s day celebrations
The occasion of Father’s Day is special for all of us. It’s a time to love, kiss and hug one of the most precious creations of God – our Dad! For him, we will always remain the small child but this is the day to visit our Dad, spend time with him, hold his hands and reassure him of our love and care. Father’s Day holds great significance for all of us. It’s that time of the year to let your father know that no one loves him more than his own children. It’s a time to be grateful to your father who’s one of the most loving, kind-hearted, understanding and caring person in your life.
So this weekend celebrate Father’s Day with non-stop surprises. Father’s Day poses as a great opportunity to pamper your father for all that he has done for you over the years. You can never repay the debts, but on Father’s Day, you can create a magical place for your father to be delighted and fly high on love and life. As usual a story might help us better to understand the love between a father and his child. (more…)
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A Local Playground Project:
Currently there is a fundraising campaign underway to raise funds to build a local playground. A group of local residents got together to discuss the lack of facilities available for the increasing population of children in Lackagh and the surrounding areas. ‘The Playground Committee’ (Cairde Mór Ltd.) was subsequently established to address this issue.
The Turloughmore Hurling Club, have made a magnificent gesture in making a site available within their grounds for the proposed playground and we commend the club hugely for this.
The committee hopes to secure up to 75% funding through Galway Rural Development, however, we will need to raise approximately a further €40,000. This may seem like a massive endeavor, but if the community (more…)
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16 Jun 2011
High tech viable Galway company ready to create jobs, rejected by state-owned banks – Healy Eames
Banking behaviour unpatriotic, sabotaging hope and futures
Today Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames highlighted in the Senate the scandal of a viable high-tech Galway company with 100 per cent exports that has been refused credit by the banks. This company has a strong order book for new business in the region of €4.5m euro, it is in a position to employ eight new staff but can’t get the finance from any bank to purchase the equipment needed to deliver the project. (more…)
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Galway County Council is developing a design for an Inner Relief Road for Baile Chláir.
The project is aimed at removing through traffic from the village and improving the environment for residents and visitors in the village centre.
The project will include the construction of a new bridge over the River Clare. A single carriageway road is planned. (more…)
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In 2002 Claregalway /Turloughmore Karate Club began coaching children and adults of the local area, among those first students were Dave Giles (jr), Jack Roache, Mellisa Glynn and Gordon Myers which I am happy to say that they are the first students from both clubs that have achived the rank of SHODAN BLACK BELT which took place May 27th 2011 in Shantalla dojo Galway City under Chief Examiner Renshi Bill Creasey 6th DAN . Renshi Creasey is the founder of Irish United Karate Do Kai organisation and is a well known and respected Coach he also holds a degree in Science in Sport and Exercise form limerick university and is the head Karate coach of the Irish martial arts commission.
All of the students have made a huge committment in their lives in attending training sessions twice a week over the last 9 years to attain (more…)
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Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has secured a June 22nd meeting between the Minister of Health, James Reilly and a delegation from Galway University Hospital staff to discuss the impact on patient care arising from a severe shortage of theatre nurses.
The delegation led by Mr. Michael O’Sullivan, Orthopedic Surgeon, Professor Michael Kerin and Head of Nursing Ms. McHugh from GUH will join with Galway West Oireachtas members to meet with Minister James Reilly at his Leinster House office. (more…)
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14 Jun 2011
Celebration as Green Sod Land Trust makes the Finals
Sheila Gallagher, representing Green Sod Land Trust, is one of eight finalists selected by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland to take part in the Finalists Programme. Sheila and Green Sod Land Trust will receive funding and support for a period of three months, during which the organisation’s activities, work, and impact will be assessed by SEI before the overall winners are announced in October.
The Social Impact Programme aims to fund and support individuals and organisations that are attempting to address the social and environmental challenges that we face in Ireland today, with enthusiasm and innovation. Three overall winners will share a prize fund of €650,000. (more…)
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Your Heart and Your Health
Make food, herbs and exercise the heart of your health
Avoid the pill popping culture; Treat yourself to a healthy heart
Dr. Clare (GP and Medical Herbalist) will help you to help yourself. The programme will enhance your heart health, avoid unnecessary medication and give a ‘heart-felt’ boost to energy and vitality.
This integrated approach includes: (more…)
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