The Safety Direct Galway International Rally takes place on saturday 4th & Sunday 5th February 2012 and there will be some road closures in the local Headford Area & surrounds to facilitate the routes. Details as follows (all closures are for the 5th):
Stages: 2, 5 and 8 / Times: 9.45a.m. to 5.15p.m
- Along the LS6125 from its junction with LP2103 at Ballynakillew to its junction with LS6124 at Ballyconlought to its junction with LP2103 at Luggawannia to its junction with LS6117 at Cloenkeely to its junction with LP2101 at Clerhaun to its junction with LS6122 at Clerhaun to Finish and 300m along all roads leading to the above route.
- Alternative Route: From Cloonkeely on LS6117 to LP2101 at Coarsepark to LS6115 at Coarsepark to R334 at Moyne to Headford.
Stages: 3, 6 and 9 / Times: 10.20a.m. to 6.00p.m.
- Along the LS6131 from its junction with N84 at Mirehill to its junction with LP2104 at Abbeytown to its junction with LS6102 at Ballyvoher to its junction with LS6101 at Bellanagarraun to its junction with LP2105 at Caherlistrane to its junction with LS6103 at Caherakenny to its junction with LS6104 at Gortnasculloge to its junction with LP2105 at Ardrumkilla to its junction with LS6105 at Killower to its junction with LS6106 at Killower to Finish and 300m along all roads leading to the above route.
- Alternative Route: From Headford on N84 to LP1616 at Carrowmore via Shrule to L26163 at Ballycusheen to LS6446 to Cloongawnagh to LS6447 at Kilshanny to LP2220 at Kilconly to R332 at Bunagarraun to N17 at Tuam to R333 at Claretuam to Headford.
Stages: 4, 7 and 10 / Times: 10.50a.m. to 6.20p.m.
- Along the LS6135 from its junction with LP2111 at Carheens to its junction with LS6136 at Turlough Monaghan to its junction with LS6137 at Fearogha to its junction with LP2109 at Parkanallacon to its junction with LS6171 at Manuslynn to its junction with LP2108 at Kilcoona to its junction with LS6169 at Caltragh to Finish and 300 m along all roads leading to the above route.
- Alternative Route: From Caherlistrane on R333 to L2112 at Belclare to L2109 at Parknacallan to L2108 at Cahermorris to L2116 at Bunatober to N84 at Grange to L6130 at Clooneen to L2108 at Liss to R333 at Deerpark to Caherlistrane.
Please see Safety Direct Galway International Rally website for more information.
Hi all, we are looking to find some up to date information on Parent & Toddler Groups in Headford and the surround areas – kilcoona, cloughanover, caherlistrane, corrandulla etc for an info page here at Headford Online. Specifically times, days, cost and if there is a facebook group etc that people can join to keep up to date on the meetups and any other information that might be relevant.
We are also looking for any info for kids that might be of use to our readers – library storyhours, or any other stuff that might be going that is not widely advertised.
Any help would be gratefully recieved. You can leave info in the comments on this post or email us via the Contact Us link on our menu above.
Thanks,
Karen
Gary Brookfield, established actor & director is running Adult Drama/Acting Classes from wednesday 8th February 12 for 8 weeks. The classes will take place at Moyne Villa Soccer Club from 8pm to 10pm and the cost is €120 for the full course or €15 per week and places are limited.
For more information and bookings please contact Gary on 087-7824602, e-mail: gary_brookfeld@hotmail.com
The Galway Arts School based at Tonemace, Corrandulla are starting new art courses for kids this January. There are 2 age based classes as follows:
For Kids aged 8 – 13 years classes start on Weds January 25th from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m and run for 6 weeks. All materials are provided and it costs €90.
For Kids aged 5 – 7 years classes start on Sat January 28th from 10am to 12 p.m and run for 6 weeks, All materials are provided and its also costs €90.
For more information and booking please contact Colm on 085-7411813, or email galwayartschool@gmail.com.
Campbells Tavern are holding their 13th Annual New Years Eve Party on Saturday 31st Dec 11 from 8.30pm. The Timbertramps will be leading the line-up at the party, while a monster trad session will take place in the front bar.
Admission is €10 and early booking is advised for this event. There will be bubbbly, finger food & great craic on the night,
advance booking is highly advised.
A strict door policy will be undertaken. Passport or Garda ID only required on booking and receipt of ticket.
A great way to ring in 2012.

Tis that time of year again (already!). We at Headford Online wish all our readers & brief visitors a very Merry Christmas & a prosperous 2012. Many thanks for all your news, suggestions & participation in keeping the site as informative as possible.
May everyone enjoy the festivities and have a great time. Here’s hoping that Santa Claus brings you something special you’ve been hoping for!
The Solistice Arts Group, Cloughanover will be performing Hansel and Gretel as its Christmas pantomime. The show will feature a wealth of local talent including the Bombanova Drummers, and music by the HoneyMonsters – a band formed from local musicians especially for the show.
The cast will feature Gary Brookfield (Wicked Stepmother), Dianora Balsimelli (the Witch, (John
Marshall (father of Hansel and Gretel), Rory McNicholas (Hansel), and Rachel Caldwell (Gretel).
Young children from Judith Higgins and Miquel Barceló’s School of Drama will also perform in the panto.
Hansel and Gretel will be staged in Campbell’s Tavern, Cloughanover, from Tuesday 3rd January 12 to Thursday 5th at 7pm.
Tickets cost €5 and go on sale today from Campbell’s by calling 093-35454.
Proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to the Headford Amenity and Playground Fund.
Headford Boys & Girls National School are hosting a Book Fair from Monday November 28th to Thursday December 1st. There will be over 200 different titles to choose from, both children’s books and adult books.
The fair will be open daily from 9.30am to 2.15pm as well as 7pm to 8pm on Tuesday 29th.
A percentage of sales will be given to the school by way of free books for the library. Books make an ideal Christmas present.
Support much appreciated.
Well its about time and we are only delighted that the Headford Community Playground will be officially opened at 12.30pm this Sunday November 27th. The state-of-the-art playground incluces a fully lit walking track on the grounds of Moyne Villa FC.
Great work by everyone involved and those who contributed to getting the project completed.
All welcome on Sunday.
There has been a spate of burglaries in the areas surrounding Headford in the past week. Gardai are investigating three robberies where raiders ransacked properties in Ballyrickard and Glencorrib. Thousands of euro worth of gold jewellery was stolen and some cash. Gardai believe all three incidents occured as darkness fell last evening. This follows a break-in at ‘The Trading Post’ pub and filling station in Headford early on Monday 7th November.
Please be vigilant about keeping doors and windows locked both when you are in the house and when you are not. If you know of neighbours that are away on holidays, make sure to keep an eye on the property as best you can.
If you spot anything suspicious please call your local Garda station and have it checked out. Better to be safe
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