Birdwatching

A Kingfisher bird

There are several small patches of native woodland in the parish, including stands of wet woodland (mainly Willow and Alder) along the Clare River. There are also several small conifer plantations and shelter belts of various ages around Milltown, at Curraghaderry, Drim, Knock, Carton, Burrish, Carrowntootagh, Kilgeverin, Conagher, Stripe, Belmont and Cloondroon (about 500 acres […]

The River Walk

The Clare River Walk is a wonderful local amenity that gives people a chance to enjoy the river. The River Walk is a great place for seeing birds. The lucky walker might spot a Kingfisher in summer or a Heron, standing aloof and waiting to pounce on its supper. In summer, many wildflowers can also […]

Cloondroon Lake

Cloondroon Lake at Milltown

Cloondroon Lake is highly valued for coarse fishing as it is stocked with Pike, Perch and Roach. This beautiful natural local amenity has been developed by the local community in partnership with Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Office of Public Cloondroon Lake Works, in a sensitive manner to protect the coarse fishing resource, local environment […]

The Clare River

A fisherman Fly Fishing for trout on the River Clare at Milltown Co. Galway

The Clare River is a focal point in the village and is the largest tributary flowing into Lough Corrib. The river is designated for nature conservation as part of the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation (SAC) . This is largely due to the Sunset on the Clare River presence of Atlantic Salmon and Otters. […]

Run For Ollie coming up!

Run for Ollie Sat 10th June @3.00pm The 8th Annual run for Ollie will take place on Saturday 10th June at 3.00pm. If you would like to Run, Jog or walk the 10k you can find out more information on www.friendsofollie.com or Facebook or contacts us on [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing you there.

GAA lotto May 22nd

Milltown GAA Lotto: Draw 22nd May. Numbers drawn 3, 5, 10 & 20. No winner, 4 match 3. Winners were Maureen McHugh, Pat McCabe, Eamon Blake and Adreanna Lynch, Tuam. Next draw will take place on Monday 29th May in Sheridan’s. Jackpot now stands at €8,100. Play now @ http://bit.ly/MilltownGAA

Fatima & Lisbon Coast

Fatima & Lisbon Coast June 29th for 7 nights (4 days in Fatima). Accompanied by Spiritual Director: Group Leader John McLoughlin. Further details Tel 093-28337 or Joe Walsh Tours 01-2410822.

Prayer for Success in Examinations

O great St Joseph of Cupertino, who while on earth, did obtain from God, the Grace to be asked at your examination, only the questions you knew, Obtain for me a like favour, in the examination for which I am preparing. In return, I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked. Through Christ […]

Church notices June 2nd

Church notices June 2nd Sunday 4th June 11.00am Teresa & Johnny Kelly, Carrarea Monday 5th June 7.30pm Mike Leonard Tuesday 6th June 10.00am People of the Parish Wednesday 7th June 10.00am ———————————– Thursday 8th June 7.30pm Special Intention Friday 9th June 7.30pm ———————————— Saturday 10th June 8.00pm St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyglass Sunday 11th June 11.00am […]