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3 CLAREGALWAYAGRICULTURAL SHOWThis issue is sponsored by Claregalway Agricultural Show and Glynn's Centra

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h Patrick 51--~:::""'_-------+----1 Preparations and plans areGardener's world 61-----------+----1 well underway by ClaregalwayLetter to the Editor 71-----------+----1 Agricultural Show CommitteeI-I_n_fo_r_m_a_tio_n_-=-e-+-8---1for their forthcomingI-S-,-p_e_ci_a_1_e_w_s 1-9____1laregalway Agricultural ShowI-T_h_o_u-=---ht_s_t_o_P_o_nd_e_r_ -+-9---1The Show Queen has alreadyI-li_e_e_n_li_ra_n_s_iti_o_ns1-1_0-1een selected and the title forThe Invitation 11 2008 goes to Emma Noone,Claregalway Historical& 13 Lydican, Claregalway. EmmaI-C_u_lt_u_ra_I_ -'--....:...,__te_-+-____Ias presented with a perpetual

13 trophy and a crystal plate at a1-- -+-____1unction in the Central Tavern,1--_:::....._____: :......__-+-1_4--1oughgeorge on behalf of TomI-T_h_e_V,_a_1_e_o_f_T_i_m_e 1-1_6-1Dempsey Interiors, OranmoreUpdate from your Local 17 Business Park, Oranmore.CouncillorJim Cuddy

Show Queen Emma Noone picturedthe Claregalway Agricultural Show Dance

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Cia GAANotes 20 This will be the rSth AnnualI-C-la-r-e..:::.ga-l-w-a..:....y-G-AA----I----1how and will take placement Draw 20 on Sunday, 24th AugustI-C-Ia-r-e-ga-=-I-w-a-yC-o-m-m-u-n-ity--+----1n Duffy's Clare galwayGames Cham 22 Equestrian Centre, Rockwood,I-M-O-b-il-e-L-ib-r-ary....:...,_----1-2-3--1lare galway . There will be

23 over 200 classes this year consisting of Horses, Ponies, Donkeys,I-G-iv-e....!.y-o-ur-bath--roo-m-a-fa-ce-Hft-1-2-4--1attle, Sheep. Goats, Dogs, Fowl, Pets, Home Baking, Jams,Clal-eCli3lwi3VasketballClub 28 Crafts, Farm Produce, Photography, Flowers, Art and several1------=::....._----!..------+----1 classes for chldren.Claregalway Hotel 250th 29Weddi Claregalway Show is a day out for all the family. The Obstacle1-------=::....._------+----1Claregalway Church Info 29 Course for dogs is increasing in popularity each year and thet----=----~-----t-____IClaregalwayand Carnrnore 30 Donkey Derby is a major attraction. There will be entertainment,I-Se_n_io_rC_iti_ze_n_s_N_e_w_s_ -+----1 activities and competitions for children and adults. A greatNuacht Chlair June 30 family day is guaranteed.Crossword Solution1-----------+----1 For further information and show schedules, please contact 091-Nuacht Chlair July/August 31Crossword 799098 or 091-798931

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At the Claregalway Show Queen Dance was Show Queen Emma Noone who will be at the Show on August24th, with Mary and Ciaran Quinn who were parents of 2007 Queen Michelle Quinn and are presentingEmma with the Tom Interiors T

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N u a c h t C h la ir , J u l y /A u g u s t 2 0 0 8 P ag e 3EDITORIAL

Hello and welcome to the July/August issue of Nuacht Chlair. These are the months for thegarden and God knows we have had enough rain to make the grass green and the flowersbloom! Read Tom's article from Horkan's Garden Centre on page 6 which includes lots ofhelpful tips on how to keep your garden looking good this month.The footpaths and traffic lights are almost coming to completion in the village, bringing anend to the chaos we have endured over the past year or so. Having the lights installed at thejunction of the village should be of huge benefit, allowing traffic to move more smoothly, asin the case of Carnmore cross. The lights will not be turned on until after Race week but allwill be in place before that when it will just be a matter of turning them on. Tenders havegone out for the other side of the village and all going well, work should begin on that inthe near future. Work will also begin on the notorious cross at the Central Tavern shortly,thereby bringing about more safety at this junction. Speed limits have been reduced inthe village also to 50 kilometres per hour. The Bus Corridor is being used but we need aregular bus service to make it feasible. There is no point in having a Bus Corridor in place ifwe don't have buses running every 15to 30 mins at least.Claregalway Community Development Association has recently been awarded a grant fora river walk - this has been long overdue and should prove very popular for residents andvisitors alike. This walk will be a circular i.okm river walk. Much needed facilities are stillneeded for Claregalway - i.e. A Library, Playground, Tourist Office, Bus Shelter to mentionjust a few. A retirment village would be of huge benefit to Claregalway. We should bethinking of our elderly and try to keep them in the area in which they live. The elderly havemuch to give to the community and they deserve to be treated accordingly.The ongoing work on the Forge continues and is of huge historical interest to the locality.Read Brendan's report on page 13.Read all about Dr. O'Donoghue's update on Claregalway Castle on page 14. This work hasbeen ongoing for a number of years now and when completed it will be a much welcomeaddition to the village.Looking ahead to next month, we have Frankly Cooking to look forward to! I attended hisclasses many years ago in Flannery's Hotel in Galway and enjoyed them immensely. Hisclasses are very popular, so make sure you keep that date in your diary free. You will not bedisappointed.For those of you who don't know it - we have a gem and much needed facility in ourcommunity - namely Claregalway Car Wash and Valeting Centre, in the Summerfield PetrolStation. The guys who run this service are very professional and nothing is left to task. Igot my car valetted with them recently and I had to look twice after the service - it was like anew car. Well done John and Co and continued success. You have brought a much neededservice to the area.Next month, look out for Peter McCann's report on Chess which is proving hugely popularin the area and with Peter involved, it can only prove successful.Meantime, enjoy the Galway Races and see you in September. Until next time,

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Claregalway, Co.GalwayTel/Fax: (091) 799754 V.A.T. No. IE 8286400

ECZEMAThe term eczema covers a wide range of skin problems. Some common features ofeczema include; itch, redness, dryness and wetness.In eczema, the main problems occur in the upper layer, the epidermis. Itbecomesvulnerable to external factors such as soap, chemicals in washing up liquid and washingpowders. They can cause irritation and inflammation of the skin. The skin has a rolein protecting the body; its response to external factors has an important function.Normally the skin does not react to harmless influences such as pollen, house dustmite or washing powder. However people with eczema tend to have immune responsesto these allergens. The immune system tries to destroy allergens by releasing its ownsubstances, such as histamine, into the skin. This works to rid the body of the allergen,but the skin is made fragile, inflamed and sore and other problems may develop such asinfection.Types of treatment for eczema include topical use of; emollients (moisturisers) availableas creams, ointments, lotions and oils. Steroids of different potency can be mixedand used in conjunction with emollients. Tacrolimus (Protopic) a cream working toreduce the immune response of the skin. Antiseptic, antibiotic, antihistamine andantifungal creams may also be used to treat eczema. Oral treatments include antibiotics,antihistamines, and immunosuppressants e.g. steroids usually only used in difficult tocontrol eczema. Other treatments used include ultraviolet light, dietary supplements,occlusion with bandaging and special clothing e.g. cotton gloves, tubular bandagecovered with emollient. The above treatments help to relieve itch, reduce dryness,reduce redness and provide a barrier against other materials such as water and solvents.The principles of treatment are the same for all types of eczema, avoid things that makeyour eczema worse e.g. solvents such as soap. Use moisturiser to help soothe, clean andprotect the skin. Avoid rubbing and scratching, you should treat any infection quicklyshould it develop. Steroid creams or ointments may prove helpful if required.

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N u a c h t C h la ir , J u l y /A u g u s t 2 0 0 8 CROAGH PATRICKLAST CLIMB, Tell me how I used my earthly time,

was it honest and truly spent,tell me on this Mayo mountain,

now on my last ascent?

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Let me once more climb thatmountain,

and go again to the holy peak,I hear the spirit calling,

saying" last time to the reek".When you came to utter prayer,what were your thoughts within?For Gods hand is everywhereand also the hand of sin.

To be a pilgrim just once more,on St Patrick's blessed hill,where in youth I went beforewhen I was a Christian still.

Do people come to praise God,or is it just an outing for the day.Those who tread that holy sodhave they too lost the way?

Will that church on topnestling on the scree,

open doors I so long closed,open again for me?

What you seek is not on the reeknor on mountains bleak and high,faith is a mystique that is unique,

left abandoned it will die.There I prayed long agoin gales and pouring rain,tell me now you spirit,

was this penance all in vain?

I cannot go to that mountain nowwhere Patrick fasted for Lent,but that closed door may openfor me, the one that says, repent.

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Horkan'sGARDENER'S WORLDwith Tom Stewart from Horkan's Lifestyle & Garden Centre,

Oranmore, Claregalwaywww.gardencentre.ie Tel:091-739958

Tubs of Summer ColourSUMMER bedding plants like Livingstone Daisies, French marigolds, double floweringbusy lizzies and geraniums add wonderful colour to flower borders, planted containers andhanging baskets.Plant up some large glazed or terracotta pots with bright free flowering summer plants.Planting Instant ColourEARLYJuly is a great time to plant some instant long-lasting summer colour. Irecommend d you plant your containers with the beautiful double flowering dwarf Dahlias.Look for repeat flowering varieties like Dahlia, Ellen Houston which are perfect for plantingin containers or beds. These give a strong show of uniform colour.Summer Flowering HydrangeasNOW is the ideal time to plant summer flowering Hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are easy togrow, flower for a long season and will flower this and every summer. Hydrangeas plantednow into terracotta pots and large containers will offer you lots of bright summer colourand can be under planted with flowering busy lizzies, African daisies and dwarf dahlias foradditional colour.Summer ScentDAVIDAustin roses are a collection of some of the best free flowering scented rosesavailable today. David Austin has bred roses for flower colour, performance, scent anddisease resistance and these are now available to plant in your garden.Tess Of The D'Urbervil/esBEAUTIFUL double flowers, wonderful scent and flowers all summer long.One of our most widely grown English Roses and it is not difficult to see why. Itforms agood bushy shrub, that is particularly winter hardy and blooms with unusual regularitythroughout the summer. The flowers are of attractive, loose-petalled formation and ofstrong rose pink colouring.Abraham DarbyRICH double pink blooms, scented and repeat flowering all summer.Superb repeat flowering rose, well-formed shrub rose of shapely, bushy growth. In earlysummer, it is studded with large, deeply cupped blooms in shades of pink, apricot and

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N u a c h t C h la ir , J u l y /A u g u s t 2 0 0 8yellow, and in spite of their size, these continue to be produced for the remainder of theseason.Key Jobs In The Garden This WeekAPPLY a dressing of Scott's lawn fertiliser now to your entire lawn area. Scott's lawn feedwill green your lawn without forcing growth.Plant summer flowering fuchsias like F. Paula June, F. Gary Rhodes and F. Swing time forstrong colour in pots and borders from now until early winter.Mid July is a great time to plant fruit like strawberries, coronet apples, blueberries,gooseberries and blackcurrants - you may get fruit this summer.

LETTER TO THE EDITORBehind the resounding "No" vote to Lisbon lies a instinctive feeling by the Irish people thatthe ED bureaucrats have become a power in themselves. They make laws at will withoutany accountability to the man in the street. Surely laws should come from the needs of thepeople rather than needs of the vested interests of the political elite in Brussels who want toget hold of greater power.Most of our MEPs are only heard or seen on the run up time to European Elections,only the political astute follow up their performance at European Parliamentary levelthroughout their term in office.They claim to be working in our interest yet given the destruction of farming and fishingindustry, one has to ask "Whose interest are they working for" To quote eighteenth centuryFrench thinker Charles Montesquieu "constant experience shows us that every maninvested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go."Centralized power which has no allegiance must always be resisted as every country has aright to determine and foster its own cultural and political destiny. We have a God givenright to our identity as Irish people. This was the main thrust of 1916 the Proclamation forIndependence. This might seem an old-fashioned concept yet the helplessness felt by youngpeople today in relation to incessant regulation coming from the ED leaves them politicallyimpotent.While trade agreements are essential in this zrst century we should not have to prostituteour identity in exchange monetary gain.In the case at local level in politics, City and County Councillors must be given backpower govern, at this point in time they are treated as the unruly puppets of the local civilauthorities. This present situation makes Local Elections irrelevant in great scheme ofthings.Yours SincerelyNuala Nolan

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P age 8 N ua ch t C hla ir, J uly /A ug us t 2 00 8INFORMATION PAGENuacht Chlair is published as a service to the community and is published completely voluntarilyby a committee. Itis an open access publication and will generally carry any material submittedto it subject to the law of the land and editorial judgement. This judgement is exercised bythe Editorial Board in order to preserve the balance of the newsletter. The views and opinionsexpressed in the articles are those of the contributors and are not necessarily those of the EditorialBoard. In case of error of fact we will publish corrections when we become aware of them. Incase of unfairly contradicting the reputation of any person, we hereby offer that person or theirrepresentative the right to reply in this newsletter, subject only to reasonable length, the laws oflibel and our right to respond to such reply.

Nuacht Chlair is published every month, with combined issues for January/February and July/August and has a circulation of approximately 750 copies.Contributions in the form of articles or letters to the editor are welcome and may be sent to anymember of the editorial committee.Copies are available at the following outlets: Centra Supermarket, Hughes SuperValueSupermarket, Spar Supermarket, Video Paradiso, Carnmore Stores and Glynn'sCentra, Carnmore.For any items or advertisements you wish to have included in the next issue of NuachtChlair, please contact the following: Josette Farrell (091798430086-3913852), email:[email protected], address: 'Currach Ruadh', Cregboy, Claregalway, Co. Galway.

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BAPTISMSIsabelle Rogers on the 13th May 2008, Montaigh. Parents: Niall &Mairead SilkeRobyn Hynes on the 23rd May 2008, Carnmore East. Parents: T.J. & Louise HynesKiera Tarrant on the 31st May 2008, River Oaks. Parents: Richard &Teresa Tarrant

WEDDINGSCongratulations to Petrina Sweeney (Sweeney's Pharmacy) & Ross Fleming on their

recent marriage in Donegal May 30th 2008.Amanda Mullins, Cregboy &Niall Barrett, Ballymacward 28th June 2008.Anne Marie Murphy, Gortatleva &Gary Goggins, Dublin 4th July 2008Maeve Keaveney, Cregboy & Colin Davis, Knocknacarra nth July 2008

R.I.P.Chrissie Flaherty, School Road, June 2008

Tom Maloney, Cregboy, July 2008

T H O U G H T S T O P O N D E RIf you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place tosleep you are richer than 75% of the world.If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish, you areamong the top 8% of the world's wealthy.And if you have your own computer, you are part of the 1% in the world who has thatopportunity.If you wake up this morning with more health than illness - you are more blessed thanthe many who will not even surive the day.If you have never experienced the fear in battle, the loneliness or imprisonment, theagony of torture, or the pangs of starvation - you are ahead of 700 million people in theworld.If you can attend a church without the fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death youare envied by, and more blessed than, three billion in the world.If your parents are still alive and still married-you are very rare.If you can hold your head up and smile, you are not the norm, you're unique to all thosein doubt and despair.If you can read this message, you are more blessed than over two billion people in theworld who cannot read at all.Have a good day and count your blessings.

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TEEN TRANSITIONS3 months ago I wanted to be an astronaut. I was enjoying the dangerously comfortable gapbetween the 'Mocks' and the BigOne- the Leaving Cert. My CAOapplication form wassomewhat less than complete, with CR640 being the only entry. (Culinary Arts, how hard couldcooking be?)

After watching several episodes of Hell's Kitchen I decided that being a chef might not bethe most sensible career path, so I scheduled a meeting with my school's Career GuidanceCouncillor. Somewhere between talk of apprenticeships and maintenance grants I had anepiphany, a solid-gold, life-changing, honest-to-blog epiphany.

Tens of thousands of students were being forced to deal with the triple threat of deciding ona future, coping with an already-stressful present and somehow solving the most difficultequation of all: the guilt/ study ratio.Less study = more free time to enjoy, but less study = more guilt which significantly reducesthe enjoyment gleaned from surplus free time.

These are the things that make the Leaving Certificate difficult, not History Research Studydeadlines or incompetent teachers that only got the job because they're willing to manage theschool's basketball team. Like anyone's life, a student's life is about balance. This doesn't justgo for Leaving Cert. students either; 3rd-Ievel pupils too must cope with troublesome balancingacts. The kind a Fossett's Circus veteran would have difficulty with, such as the painful yetentertaining to watch, alcohol / exam/ vomit equation. That one you can solve yourselves ...

In the end, all we can do is try. It's not the end of the world. These and other cliches are theonly solace available for worried exam students. To be honest, the general feeling as the testsbegan was one of relief. The endless hours of study, the numerous hand cramps and constantheadaches would soon be drawing to a close. The worst it could get was 17days of gruellingmental exertion for those unlucky few taking Agricultural Science.

Or Japanese. Domo arigato to the 3 people who took that test.

Now that it's over the znd-Level graduates of 2008 have entirely new problems to worry about,like the results coming out August 13th. Not that we should worry, it's not the end of the world.It's just the culmination of 5 or 6 years of schooling, merely a set of numbers that will decidethe course of the rest of our lives and whether or not we'll ever be happy again.

Nothing to worry about then.

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N ua ch t C hla ir, J uly /A ug us t 2 00 8 P ag e 1 1THE INVITATION

It doesn't interest me what you do for a living.Iwant to know what you ache for, and ifyou dare to dream of meeting your heart's

longing.It doesn't interest me how old you are. Iwant to know ifyou will risk looking like a fool

for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive.It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon. Iwant to know if you havetouched the centre of your own sorrow. Ifyou have been opened by life's betrayals orhave become shrivelled and closed from fear of further pain. Iwant to know ifyou can

sit pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it or fix it.Iwant to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own. Ifyou can dance with wildnessand let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to

be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human.It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. Iwant to know if you candisappoint aother to be true to yourself. If you can hear the accusation of betrayal and

not betray your own soul, if you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy.Iwant to know if you can see beauty, even when it's not pretty, every day, and if you can

source your own life from it's presence.Iwant to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and still stand on the edge of

the lake and shout to the silver of the moon l iVES"It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. Iwant toknow if you can get up after the night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the

bone, and to do what needs to be done to feed the children.It doesn't interest me who you know or how you came to be here. Iwant to know if you

will stand in the centre of the fire with me and not shrink back.It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. Iwant to know

what sustains you, from the inside when all else falls away.Iwant to know ifyou can be alone with yourself and ifyou can truly like the company

you keep in the empty moments.

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N ua ch t C hla ir, J uly /A ug us t 2 00 8CLAREGALWAY HISTORICAL &CULTURAL SOCIETY UPDATE

A reminder that anyone who wishes to visit the Old Forge can do so by making an appointmentwith Seamus O'Connell at 091-798245 or 087-3137282. This forge was recently restored andcontains a fascinating number oftools and implements used long ago - including the famousbellows.The forge is located on the N17 close to the Roscommon road junction. All are welcome.The Societyhas plans to substantially refurbish the buildings adjoining the forge,which willinvolve the construction ofa replica ofMichael Skerrits old carpentry workshop and also aninterpretative centre, a museum and toilets. The buildings are on the Smyth family property whohave kindly given their permission for this undertaking. Planning permission has been applied forto GalwayCountyCouncil and a decision is due shortly.

Brendan Noonan, Secretary

KATIE CREAVEN SCOOPS NATIONALNOMINATIONClaregalway Musical society's Leading lady "Katie Creaven" scooped her second nationalnomination for the prestigious A.I.M.S. (Amateur Irish Musical Society) VolkswagenAwards, which was announced at the A.I.M.S reception yesterday in New Ross By R.T.E.personality Ronan Collins.Katie was absolutely over the moon when news got back to Claregalway that she had gother nomination in the category of "Best Comedienne" for her roll as Audrey in "Little Shopof Horrors" which the 9Arch Claregalway Musical society presented in the Town Hall lastNovember.Chairperson Annette Cavanagh was delighted for her, and for all of the society memberswho were celebrating this great achievement by Katie. Annette said "it was no more thanshe deserved, Katie was absolutely stunning in the role of Audrey!Katie's parents Paddy and Jill who are also deeply involved with the society were thrilledwhen the great new got out. Jill said "The mobile phones were red hot all night as the wordgot out, and the celebrations started!" A very proud father Paddy said that it was absolutelyfabulous news, she is a great girl, and a wonderful talent".Chairperson Annette said that this was great news especially as this is Katie's secondnomination for an A.I.M.S. award. Katie's previous nomination was for her role as "Nancy"in the musical "Oliver"The Awards Ceremony banquet will be held in the N.E.C. In Killarney on the 14th Junewhen over 1,000 members from over 110musical societies gather from all over Ireland forthe award ceremony.

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CLAREGALWAY CASTLE UPDATEThe structural consolidation of the castle is now complete after more than 2 years of work - ablyled by Michael Herwood and master-mason JB Maduit. The greatest challenge was the upperwall facing the river which had been in imminent danger of collapse inwards on to the vault withlikely catastrophic consequences. The relentless growth of road traffic accelerated this danger.Restoration of decayed lime mortar and rep ointing is also complete inside and out and will hopefullyallow the stonework to remain exposed. The castle now has a renewed lease of life - centuries ratherthan years.The current work is largely focused on completing the battlements and corner turrets - hopefullyit will be finished by Christmas 2008. The design is a result of painstaking research by amultidisciplinary group of experts led by the Architect David N Johnson (former Chief Inspectorof National Monuments) in close liaison with Galway County Council. The work is firmly evidence-based drawing on remaining original features at Claregalway and a careful survey of similarcontemporary castles throughout Ireland. When it is restored to its full former glory it shouldenhance the skyline of the town.Archaeological excavations continue and they have led to the discovery of the remains of veryextensive original Bawn Wall Enclosure, Gatehouse entrance, moat and 2 circular flanking towers.As few Irish castles have had extensive excavation, recent finds are generating considerable interestamong academics and non-academics alike.The castle will be open again this year at 0930-1330, seven days weekly from July 25th to mid-October. A guide will usually be present. Itis not suitable for under is or unsupervised children untilbuilding works are completed.

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P a e 1 7UPDATE FROM YOUR LOCALCOUNCILLOR JIM CUDDY

Review of Speed LimitsAt the most recent meeting of Galway Co. Co. on June 23rd. I once again raised thequestion of the review of speed limits. I have now been informed that the council areto send their submissions to the NRA and the Garda Siochana. That process will takeabout two months and the council should then be in a position to start this work.Claregalwav Bus CorridorThe first phase of the Claregalway Bus Corridor will be open in the first week of July. That is the sectionfrom the church to the Cregboy road. Later this year I expect that work will commence on the stretchof road from the Loughgeorge junction into Claregalway. The council are to deal with the traffic safetysystem at Loughgeorge at the same time this should improve the safety for people trying to enter ontothe Tuam Rd. (N17)The concerns that were raised in relation to the footbridge in the village by theNational Parks and Wildlife Services have been resolved. The long awaited traffic lights at the churchwill be erected later this year and this will allow a left turning lane onto the Tuam Road, something Ihave been looking for over the past few years.Sewerage SYstemI have again raised with the county manager the issue of the Claregalway sewerage system and shehas informed me that she expects to meet with the representatives of the National Parks and WildlifeServices shortly to resolve outstanding matters that they have raised.Claregalwav River WalkYouwill be aware that when the Claregalway LocalArea Plan was produced there was provision madefor a river walk. Since the adoption of the plan the Claregalway Development Association has beenworking very hard on this issue. They applied to the council for funding for this project and I am glad tosay that some funding has now been sanctioned for this work.Recent Gas Works in the vii/ageThe recent gas pipe laying through the village of Claregalway during the daytime caused severetraffic congestion in the village and had a very negative effect on the traders and hotels. As a resultof representations from affected businesses I made contact with both the County Council the GasCompany to carry out the work at night and they have agreed to do so.Bottle BanksBottle Banks for the use of the people of Claregalway was raised with the environment section of thecouncil on June 24th. and I have been informed that the council are still trying to locate a suitable sitefor same.Sewerage problem at LackaghOn June nth. I was contacted by residents of the Carrigmore Estate in Lackagh with regard to thesewerage problem there. I immediately contacted the local area office and the environment sectionof Galway Co. Co.who undertook to deal with the matter immediately.As this is a private estate thecouncil will have to go after the developer to have the situation rectified. Again on June 24th.l raisedthe issue with the environment section and they have assured me that they are doing all they can tohave the issue resolved.Now that the summer holidays are upon us can I take this opportunity of wishing you all well over thesummer period. Ifyou have any problem you can contact me at (087) 6360242 or 798136 or you canemail [email protected]. Jim

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CLAREGALWAY GAA NOTES

CLAREGALWAY GAA DEVELOPMENT DRAWTony Clarke, Club Chairman of Claregalway GAAClub highlighted the rapid growth in population in theClaregalway area adding that strong structures within the Underage and Ladies football clubs are needed.There are now over 600 players representing 23 teams involved and the need now for major emphasis to beplaced on acquiring additional playing facilities will be the largest venture undertaken by the Club to date.John Kenny gave details of the options relating to funding and financing with a detailed Plan to cover thenext 5-10 years.The development draw will have ticket selling captains and Tony asked all people with an interest in sportand recreation in the area to support this venture. Tickets are priced at 50 with ist Prize a Skoda Octavia1.9TDI supplied by Monaghan's Garage, Ride on Lawnmower, Plasma Screen TV, and a valuable HolidayVoucher. The draw will take place on Sept. 28th at a Festival weekend.Further information available on Claregalwaygaa.net or from any Club Member.

Boys U'13 CityLeagueClaregalway U-13 boys won their second city league gameon the trot in imperious fashion away to St. James's onSaturday last. The physically stronger Claregalway sidehad the edge over James's for most of the match, andtheir strength coupled with some fantastic team-work andscore-taking was enough to see them run out easy victors.The whole back-line was solid throughout and was ablyassisted by goalkeeper Stephen Carr. The Claregalwaymidfielders were full of running throughout, and theyprovided the ammunition for the clinical forwards. Thisperformance bodes well for the team, and they are quicklysetting out their stall as one of the early league favourites.The team was: S.Carr,C.Burke,E.Flaherty,D.Holland,E.Maguire,C.Evans,V.Doyle,K.Brennan,K.Hanley,J.Donnellan,H.Connolly,B.Creaven,C.Reilly,C.Hansberry,P.Fahy.Minor BoysThe North Board Minor Championship match with TuamStars takes place tonight Wednesday July znd at 7:30 inCorofinU'12 Girls Community Games -Claregalway jLackagh 2-9 Geevagh (Sligo) 1-1.ClaregalwayjLackagh U-12 Ladies Footballers PlayedGeevagh the Sligo champions in a Connaught Prelimmatch played in Claregalway on Saturday last izth July.Claregalway jLackagh settled well and Karen Dowdopened the scoring with a fine point. The home teamcontinued to dominate midfield and two well takengoals from Stephine O'Connell and Karen Dowd leftClaregalwayjLackagh with a 2-6 to 1-1interval lead.ClaregalwayjLackagh continued to be on top in thesecond half with the entire defense playing well and theforwards adding scores. Claregalway jLackagh ran outcomfortable winners 2-9 to 1-1.The Team now go on tothe Connaught Finals which take place on Saturday nextroth July in Carrick on Shannon Co Leitrim. I the semi-final Claregalway jLackagh will play the RoscommonChampions AjF jK in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada onSaturday morning at a time T.B.D.Training for the paneltakes place in Claregalway on Wednesday evening at

SeniorsThe Claregalway Senior team will be in Championshipaction this coming Sunday when they take on AnCeathru Rua in the second round of the County SeniorChampionship at Pearse Stadium. The game will throwin at 3:30 and is the second part of a double headerwhich sees Michael Breathnachs take on NUIG at 2:00also in the Senior Championship. The club wish BrendanO'Hagan and his charges all the best as they bid to reversethe League result between the teams which saw theConnemara side record a two point victory in An CeathruRua in early June. It's also hoped that the Claregalwaysupporters will turn out in numbers to get behind the sideas they bid to reach the Quarter final stage for the firsttime since 2004.Finally, congratulations to Claregalway players BarryCullinane and Adrian Faherty who were part of theGalway panel who recorded a thrilling Connacht Finalvictory over Mayo in Castlebar last weekend.

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The Galway County Libraries Mobile Library (servicing Claregalway) operates on the dates below(every 2 weeks on Tuesday). Phone 091-562471 or see www.galwaylibrary.ie for more details.Jan 15th, 29thFeb izth, zothMarch nth, 25thApril 8th, zzndMay 6th, zothJune 3rd, 17thThis Route includes:Brooklodge 10.30 -10-45Abbeyknockmoy 10.55 -11.10Kilkerrin 11.30 - 12.00Clonberne 12.15 - 12-45Lunch 12.45 -1.15

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DIARY DATESClaregalway 10KClare River Harriers Athletic club (Claregalway) will be holding its annual 10K (6miles) road race and fun-run/walk in Claregalway on Saturday 16th August at 6pmsharp. Registration will be taken from 5pm on the day of the race in the ClaregalwayCommunity Centre.Claregalway Local MarketEvery Saturday 10.00 a.m. - 1.00p.m, in Cois Chlair, ClaregalwayARTS AND CRAFTS SUMMER COURSE

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Page 24 N uach t C h la ir, Ju ly /Augus t 2008INTERIOR DESIGN - HINTS AND TIPSGIVE YOUR BATHROOM A FACELIFT

Our feeling towards the bathroom has changed over the years, it is no longer seen as just a placeto wash yourself etc., but its also a place to relax and pamper ourselves. So it has to function ontwo levels - a practical and inviting room, these two elements need not be at odds with each other,if some thought is put into the planning and decorating. One of the advantages of decorating thebathroom, it is usually one of the smallest rooms in the house, so you can let your imaginationrun away with you. You can experiment with decoration you might not use on a larger scale or ina room where you spend more time. Decorating the bathroom doesn't mean you have to replacethe suite, particularly if it is in good condition and is a white colour. Itmay need no more thana facelift: which can be a few new accessories, floor-covering, adjusting the lighting, introducingbetter storage etc.The quickest way to change a room is with a can of paint. Painting a wall is the speedy way torevamp the decor, but make sure the paint is suitable for a bathroom, where you have a dampand steamy atmosphere. Create one feature wall with colour e.g. orange, if it was painted all overit would make the space feel smaller. But one wall peps up the room, add matching towels fora finishing touch. You could use a blue and white theme, but use a mix of blues to add intereste.g. sky blue on the lower half of the walls and a paler one higher up. A white suite and whitewoodwork will stop it looking overwhelmingly colourful. An all-white scheme can suit a windowlessbathroom, add splashes of colour to it with accessories. Cream is the classic country shade, it'sless chilly than pure white and easy to co-ordinate with other colours. Bluey-green and lavenderare also very popular for a bathroom. Walls are not the only things you can paint in the bathroom- cabinet, radiator, shelf, mirror, floor etc. can also be painted to match and add to the decor. Eventiles can be painted, if you get the right paint. The good thing about paint is that it can be changedif you don't like it.Tongue and groove panelling is a great way to add a country feel to a bathroom. Itcan also be usedto cover pipe-work or uneven plasterwork. Itcan be painted, but it is a good idea to use oil-basedpaint or coats of clear varnish on top to protect the wood from moisture. Wallpaper is back and canalso be used in the bathroom, so long as it's moisture-resistant and splash proof vinyl. You coulduse bold wallpaper that you like but were reluctant to use in other rooms. Create a splash backbehind the sink with a large piece of wallpaper and a sheet of toughened glass to protect the paper.Floral patterned wallpaper is a classic country look. Use, e.g. a soft repeat rose design so it won'tdominate the room. Theme it with tongue and groove panelling and you have the perfect cottagebathroom. You could also create a new splash-back using mosaic tiles around the sink, this will alsobring colour to the room.Mirrors create a brighter feeling in a room. Cover part of one wall with a mirror and it will lookdramatic. Itwill bounce light around the room and create a sense of space. Use four wavy mirrorshung side by side, they will look more interesting and stylish than a plain rectangular mirror. Ina narrow room, hang two long mirrors high up each side of the room, it will increase the illusionof space. Mirrors can be decorative as well as functional. Use an elegant classic Venetian mirrorpivoted on chrome hinges for a 1930'S style.Sometimes you can give your bathroom a facelift by clearing away the clutter. The right storage willhelp to do this. Conceal toiletries and other clutter and keep only the most stylish products out ondisplay. Be organised and sort out your toiletries and get rid of empty and unwanted products. Gofor dual-purpose cabinet i.e. one, which has a mirror and a light. Ifyour bathroom is small thereare corner cabinets available. Ifyou are lucky enough to have a large bathroom you could have ahuge cupboard, which goes from floor to ceiling that stores everything. Have shelves for different

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the fourth quarter, with players like John O'Connorand Keith Herwood playing well, Claregalway playeda lot better and showed some determination and heartwhich they had shown the day before. However, theLithuanians proved to be too strong and won the gameby ten points.Claregalway under-12 had another two matches to playin the tournament and their next match was againstan undefeated team. This team's speed was somethingto behold. Although Claregalway lost this game, theylearned a lot from it. The opposition were muchquicker in everything they did. Claregalway under-rz'slast match was against the other Galway team, Titans.However with znd place secure the adults from bothclubs had a friendly game instead.The under-ig team had three more games on thesecond day. The first game was a very physical match,with the opposition fouling at every opportunity. Thisstyle of match was unusual and the Claregalway playerstook too long to get into the game. Although they didcome back well, they could not bridge the gap andended up losing a very close game.The second match of the day was another tight matchuntil the last quarter. Claregalwaywere a bit slowto start the match but once they got into the matchthey knew they had the beating of their opposition.However it was not until the last two minutes of thematch that Cathal Evans stood up and scored sevenpoints unanswered to giveClaregalway the win.The last match for Claregalwaywas another toughmatch, which they ended up losing by 8 points. Thismeant they ended up in third place in what had been avery competitive tournament. When this was put withthe under-12 team coming second in their tournament,the Baltic Cupwas a huge success for ClaregalwayBasketball Club.Under-12 Squad: Ciaran Conlon, Keith Costello,Liam Egan, Keith Herwood, Damien Dolan, PadraigKearney, Cian Flaherty, John O'Connor, Mark Rohan,Christopher Carroll, Darragh Nash. Coach: Liam Egan.Assistant Coach: Michelle Rohan.Under-tg Squad: Craig Hansberry, Ryan Murray,Ryan Flanagan, Kevin Brennan, Ronan Nash, DarrenHennessy, Cathal Evans, Evan McGuire, Mark Coyle,Cian Ryder, Conor Ryder, Stephen Egan. Coach: MikeMurray. Assistant Coach: Pauline Hansberry.Claregalway Basketball committee are deeply indebtedto those who supported the fund raising venturesespecially Morrissey Sand and Gravel, Tuam, CentralTavern, Loughgeorge and Claregalway Car Wash whoallowed their facilities for fundraising projects for theBasketball Club.

CLAREGALWAY BASKETBALL CLUBClaregalway Basketball Club competed at under-12and under-ig level in the sixth Baltic Cup in Kolobrzeg,Poland last week. Both teams played against someof the best teams from countries such as Poland,Lithuania and Russia and finished in znd and 3rd placerespectively. These fantastic achievements were hardfought over two action-packed and fun-filled days ofbasketball.The under-rzs were up first on the first day and hada very difficult start against the local team, Kowice50. This game was tight the entire way through andalthough Claregalway led throughout the match itlooked like it was going away from them in the lastquarter. However, Claregalway battled on and forcedovertime. With Claregalway's two point guards fouledout Kowice50 were the favourites, but excellent playfrom Claregalway, especially Padraig Kearney andChristopher Carroll in overtime gave them the perfectstart to the tournament with a four point lead.Next up for the under-izs was another difficult matchwhich they came through to win by eight points, withparticularly good performances from Mark Rohanand Liam Egan to beat a tough full-court press put onagainst them. This ended the first day with two winsout of two. At the same time the under-ig team wereplaying matches.The under-ig team had three matches on their firstday, all ofwhich proved to be tough matches. As withthe under-12 team, this team got off to a fantasticstart winning their first match by 6 points. With CraigHansberry and Darren Hennessy inside, Claregalwayproved too strong on rebounds. The next match wasa different type ofgame, with speed being important.Again, Claregalway were strong inside but this timethey felljust short and recorded a loss.The third game of the tournament for the under-igteam proved to be the most exciting of the weekendfor them. With tiredness setting in late in the dayClaregalway had to call on all oftheir reserves. Playerslike RyanMurray and Cathal Evans kept going anddrove at the basket well to get the vital scores requiredto help the team to a 4 point win. Darren Hennessyalso had a fantastic game, winning vital rebounds allthe way through the match. The support of the crowdcannot be underestimated, with the local Polish teamshouting for Claregalway as well creating a wonderfulatmosphere.The following day saw the under-12 team startagainst possibly the best under-12 team in Lithuania.Claregalway stayed with them for the first quarter, butthe second quarter proved to be their downfall. Thiswas the poorest quarter played by the team and costthem dearly. The third quarter proved to be difficultwith Claregalway struggling to come back. However Frank Kearney

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The Claregalway Hotel recentlyhosted its 250th weddingsince opening its doors in2004. The happy couple,whose wedding celebrationsmarked our milestoneachievement, were AngelaKing from Abbeyknockmoyand Paul Higgins from Dublin.The Claregalway Hotel wouldlike congratulate Mr & MrsHiggins and wish them all thebest for the future.Paul Gill, the ManagingDirector of the ClaregalwayHotel, says "We are delightedto celebrate our 250thwedding here in the hotel. Wetake great pride in offeringall our couples the weddingday of their dreams and arelooking forward to the next250 weddings."

CLAREGALWAY CHURCH INFORMATIONPARISH OF CLAREGALWAYTHE ASSUMPTION OF ST. JAMES

. Sunday Masses: Sat: 7.30 p.m. Additional Mass Friday: 7.30 p.m.Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Confessions: 7 - 7.30 p.m. on Saturdays.Weekdays: Mon - Sat: 9.30 a.m. Bap t i sms : 1St&3fClSun~ofthemonthat12.30p.m

Canon Noel Mullin: Tel: 798104PARISH OFFICE

Parish Secretary: Teresa Payne.Telephone: 091-798741Email: [email protected] Office is situated in the Curate's House, beside Canon's Mullin's house.OfficeHours: 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday to Friday.All requests for Baptism and Confirmation Certificates, Anniversary Masses and other Massbookings should be made directly to the Secretary during office hours.Items for the Church Newsletter should also be handed in or phoned to the Office. The deadline ismidday on Wednesdays.

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CLAREGALWAY AND CARNMORE SENIORCITIZENS NEWS

The Claregalway and Carnmore Senior Citizens had their annual outing earlier in thesummer when we went to Portumna Castle and Birr.The weather was in our favour, we had a full bus load and everyone had a good day. Inaddition to that 6 of our senior citizens will have a trip to Aras an Uachtarain to visit thePresident on the toth July. We applied for a crowd to go but you only get an invite for 6 soplease God next year more may get to go, so to be fair to everyone we put the names into ahat and pulled 6 names. So I'm sure these 6 people will have a fab day. Later on in the yearwe will have a mini tour again.We are also giving a helping hand to Bealagh the rural transport service, so hopefully thatservice will be up and running soon, and will benefit the people of the area.Our Monday night gathering for our bingo and cards closed for the summer last mondaynight with a party, and will resume in September please God.

NUACHT CHLAIR JUNECROSSWORD SOLUTION-:----r.:-....,....---r:-:--=---=-=--A modest response but everyone was correct. The winneris Norah Noone, Ballyglunin,

Tuam.Cong ratu lations,Norah!A nice easy one here for thoselong sunny summer evenings.

Worth a try anyway.

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