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This photograph was taken in the 1930s and illustrates the huge difference between the old thatched cottages in the Claddagh and the new houses that were being built to replace them. Even though the area was a building site with the new houses going up, people were obviously still living in the old houses if we are to judge from the line of washing we see hanging on the gable in the centre. The two thatched roofs look as if they are about to cave in. The woman and child we see on the right look very forlorn... could it be that their house was the next to be knocked and cleared? It may have been small and not very roomy, but it was home, probably to a number of generations of the family, so it cannot have been easy to see it flattened.

The Claddagh national school will hold its annual international day celebration on Thursday February 12.

O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers has brought to the market this attractive and convenient two bedroom ground floor apartment in the heart of the Claddagh.

This photograph was taken exactly 100 years ago during the installation of the sixth Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora since the foundation of the diocese. This was Bishop O’Dea, who was in the palace until 1923. There are elaborate and decorative floral arches across Williamsgate Street for the occasion and a banner that says “Long Live our Bishop”. There are a large number of RIC men in evidence, though they are not keeping much of a shape on the large crowd who are following the bishop. He is simply walking under the canopy and is not carrying the Blessed Sacrament. It is hard to know where the procession was going (The Pro-Cathedral ?) and where it was coming from. The flower girls were probably following a group of priests. Notice the tram tracks and the fact that all of the shops seem to be closed.

During the property boom house prices in the Claddagh continued to break records, making it difficult to realise the dream of owning a house, no matter how small, in one of Galway’s most popular and sought after city centre areas. The recent fall in property prices has now given renewed hope to those still wishing to live in the city centre with all its obvious benefits and conveniences literally on your doorstep.

It would be truly ironic if Galway was to lose its living boating heritage with the disappearance of the gleoiteog while at the same time celebrating a round the world sailing race!

The house with the chairs outside was O’Toole’s near the top of Rope Walk in the Claddagh. The photograph was taken c1925. It was obviously a fine day because of the chairs being left out for people to sit in the sun. Beside them you can see a washing tub, and on the front of the house to the right, there is some washing hanging out to dry. Occasional geese can be seen sunning themselves. These were typical Claddagh homes before the village was knocked down and rebuilt.

With its wonderful sea view and great central location it’s no wonder that this property is already generating considerable interest so make sure you don’t miss out by getting in on the action at the public auction.

Absolute Real Estate’s expansion of its property portfolio continues unabated. Since its launch just over two years ago Brian Clancy of Absolute Real Estate has seen the company grow in strength to become one of the city’s leading estate agents and valuers, especially in the new and second-hand residential homes market.

Don your walking shoes on Sunday and help raise vital funds for 11 local charities. That is the message from Merlin Park Hospital Walkers and Friends which will hold its 10th anniversary five mile charity fun walk.