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Claddagh primary school selected to take part in pilot literacy course
A city primary school was the only school in the Galway West region selected to take part in a pilot literacy summer programme.
Get rid of ‘rotten’ boats on Claddagh quay, says McNelis
Abandoned and “rotten” boats at the Claddagh quays must be removed as part of a major makeover of the area, if is wants to remain a premiere tourist spot in the city.
Children’s art exhibition
Love your City-Love Galway, an exhibition of art by some 600 Galway children opened this week in The Galway Education Centre, Monivea Road.
Jarlath McInerney remembered as hundreds get on their bikes
The Jarlath McInerney Memorial Cycling Event is taking place again this year around the Claddagh on Saturday June 25, and is in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
Claddagh pupils look for more schools to play Olympic handball
Fifth class pupils at Claddagh NS are issuing an appeal to find competitors for their Olympic handball team. According to the children, very few schools are involved in this sport which is described as a cross between basketball and soccer, and they are urging new schools to become involved and, if necessary, they are welcome to practice with Claddagh NS in their court.
Connolly seeks meeting over road closure
A meeting between the Galway City Council and Dominick Street businesses is vital to allay concerns over road closures during work to connect the area to the city’s main sewage discharge pipes.
Free English language classes for adults at Claddagh school
Free English language classes are being provided in the city as part of a voluntary initiative, the first of its kind in Galway.
The Garra Glas in the Claddagh
The Garra Glas (The green field or green garden) was an area of the Claddagh which corresponds to where the Fire Station is today. Our photograph was taken in the 1930s when things were changing in the area .. the old Claddagh houses were being gradually knocked down to make way for those that are there today. Kerbstones were being laid down to frame the newly laid road surface. The house we see on the left belonged to the Flaherty family. The building next to it was obviously converted from a cottage into a workshop of some kind with the large beam supporting the double doors. Next door was Cubbards. You can see someone peeping out the door.
Let’s get the gleoiteogs sailing again says Connolly
Repairing the Claddagh’s traditional gleoiteog boats is not only a way to protect a unique piece of Galway heritage, it is a way to provide training the employment.
