Claregalway basketball had a very successful season this year with many teams and players receiving top awards. The past season has been very eventful and hopefully the season to come (2010-2011) will be just as good. The season started well with Claregalway hosting the U18 Women’s Basketball National Cup Playoffs in September. The Claregalway girls came out on top and secured a home venue for the quarter-final in November, which they won, beating (more…)
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31 May 2010 Huge public response to Jerry Flannery inspired PREDA raffle
PREDA Galway were delighted to have raised 1500 euro from the draw organised by Jerry Flannery, Ireland and Munster player, where signed squad jersey were donated by the four provinces and Jerry donated his player issued Ireland jersey he wore in the autumn international against Fiji.
All profits from the raffle co-ordinated by The Western Hotel, Prospect Hill, the home of PREDA Galway, and supported by Galway Community College will be given directly to help the children rescued from adult prisons and the child sex industry. (more…)
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14 May 2010 From Inishbofin to Lincoln Place
Local GP Dr. Brendan Day has been announced as the new President of the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP).
Brendan studied medicine in University College Galway and graduated in 1973. He entered general practice in Turloughmore in 1979 and has been heavily involved with the ICGP since (more…)
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14 May 2010 Claregalway Quiz Team Success
Aidan, Cian, Colm and Nada represented Claregalway Educate Together at the Ballybane library Table Quiz on Wednesday the 12th of May. They faced stiff competition from 15 other teams.
The intrepid Claregalway team were in the lead for almost every round and faced a nail-biting tie break situation at the end. Each member’s strengths were crucial. (more…)
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12 May 2010 Galway Garden Festival to be held in Claregalway Castle
The 1st annual Galway Garden Festival will take place at ClareGalway Castle on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2010. The Festival will be open from 11am to 6pm on both days and catering facilities will be provided on site throughout the event. Amongst those who will speak at the event are:-
Dr. Matthew Jebb, Botanic Gardens Dublin. (SUN, 3pm) (more…)
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11 May 2010 An Mhainistir to start a Residents Group
Residents of An Mhainistir housing estate are invited to a meeting next Monday (17th of May) in order to establish a Residents Group. The meeting will take place in The Arches Hotel on Monday at 8:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
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