Nuacht Chláir December 2010

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The FREE local newsletter for Claregalway & Carnmore | December 2010 | Vol. 15 Iss. 4

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Inside This Month

Chilblains 14

Gardening with Josette 10-11

Gingerbread House Recipe 8-9

Claregalway Active Retirement Association 4

Happy Christmas to all our readers, sponsors & Facebook fans!

Since the start

of the new

m i l l e n n i u m ,

the one full-

size pitch that is

available at Lakeview has become

grossly over crowded due to the

competing demands arising from

20 team panels, adult and underage.

Also, over use has resulted in

a deteriorating playing surface

during spells of heavy rainfall. As

a consequence and following a

strategic review, the Club purchased

20 acres of land at Knockdoemore in

2009. The Club is committed to the

delivery of actions that are required to

fulfill the Club’s mission statement,

Claregalway GAA Annual Report

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that is, “to enhance the quality of life for youth

and adults by providing appropriate facilities for

sport and recreation to meet the demands of the

rapidly expanding Claregalway community”.

The Club’s ongoing development

programme is summarised in this

article. It will be shown that substantial

progress was made during 2010 through

the efforts of dedicated local volunteers,

fund raising members and development

service agencies. Financial grant aid from

Cumann Luthcleas Gael underpins the

main thrust of the new developments.

Population and household growth

In the words of Club chairman Tony

Clarke “over the last 5 years our Club

has grown from a membership of around

150 to over 800 registered in 2010”.

This reflects the dramatic population

and household growth in Claregalway

Parish and the neighbouring townlands

whose youth seek to enjoy and avail of

the Club’s facilities for football. The

number of houses in the Parish increased

from 712 in 1991 to 1537 in 2009 (+116%)

and the residential population 1992 to

2006 from 2706 to 4379 (+62%) [Refs.

CSO Dublin; Galway Co.Co.]. These

increases are amongst the highest in

Co.Galway. Several large housing estates

have sprung up, such as River Oaks

(128 houses), Cuairt na hAbhainn (105),

An Mhainister (68), but no facilities

for recreation or provision of amenities

were included in these developments.

It is the aim of Claregalway GAA Club

to support quality of life values for the

new families emanating from these

households and from the many new

households throughout the Claregalway

area in general.

Senior status

Side by side with population growth in

the Parish, the rise of Claregalway GAA

Club to Senior status has been equally

significant. The Club gained promotion

from Junior A to the Intermediate grade

in 1998 and, after disappointments in

2000/2001, Club history was made on

Bank Holiday Monday, October 28th

2002, when the Intermediates won the Co.

Final to gain promotion to Senior ranks.

Since then every effort has been made to

retain Senior status and consolidation in

the County Senior Football League has

been given top priority. The focus on

such consolidation was rewarded in 2009

by promotion to Senior A League status.

The Club also fields adult and underage

teams in Junior A, Junior C, U-21 and

Minor grades.

Development targets for 2010

Early in 2010 the Club set out a number

of development targets and deadline dates

for the delivery of its programme this

year:

1 Lay down temporary car park and an

area for underage football practice and

coaching – completed in March

2 Develop, cultivate and grass seed a new

pitch, completed in April.

3 Lay down hardcore roadway for access

through the grounds – now in place.

4 Develop, cultivate and grass seed

a second pitch, completed in

early September.

5 Construct new wall for road frontage.

The Lakeview pitch will continue to be

the Club’s home venue for Senior Football

League fixtures. Undertaking much

needed improvements to the playing

surface will require closure of the pitch

for temporary periods of time to facilitate

works on-field. Through the good offices

of the Co. Football Board, the Club has

had use of the Grounds at Loughgeorge;

this facility may or may not be available

in 2011.

To publicise this development

programme, the Club set out a calendar

of events early in 2010 to promote public

awareness and support. A fund raising

Top: The layout of the new Grounds on-going at Knockdoemore.

Above: The new site relative to road access.


Editor Josette Farrell

Contact

Nuacht Chláir,Currach Ruadh,Creig Buí,Baile Chláir,Co. na Gaillimhe.

091 798 430

086 391 38 52

[email protected]

“

We have

l e a r n e d

recently that

flood relief works will not

now take place until after the

New Year. Works had been

due to commence in October

but an archaeological dig has

delayed the process. What

great news to hear after all

the meetings and grand

plans! For the 13 families

greatly affected by the

flooding last November, this only adds to their trauma.

These families had to evacuate their homes, relinquishing

their worldly goods. A family I have spoken to talked about

the journey they have been on since leaving their home. The

loss of familiarity was heartfelt – family photos, children’s

mementoes and toys, furniture, to mention a few.

Trying to secure insurance payment has been a nightmare

for this family (and others). Of course, insurance premiums

have risen in the interim. Having to leave the security of

your home is not something we think will ever happen

and when it does, it leaves a vulnerability and a sense of

helplessness. However, community spirit prevails as it always

does and people rally around and help one another which is a

positive amongst the negative. We are thankful to date that

the flooding has not recurred.

What we are experiencing at the moment though is the

coldest, snowiest weather in over 25 years. Weather predicts

everything, socially and commercially – business, shopping,

school closures, travelling, sport fixtures, etc. It is heartening

to know that grit has been supplied to local communities by

the County Council and that people are coming together to

ensure that it is distributed to the worst affected areas. The

Council do not have the manpower to deal with the crisis, so

it is a great initiative to involve the community.

Let’s hope 2011 will be a more positive year and that we

all continue to look out for one another. In Carnmore and

Claregalway, we are blessed with a wonderful community

spirit and long may it reign.

We take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy

Christmas and peaceful New Year.

Until next time, Josette.

workshop was held on January 17 and

the Registration Evening in the Club

Centre on February 25 was used to

promote membership. Lá na gClub on

May 9 included a Sponsored Walk from

the new grounds at Knockdoemore to

the Club Centre at Lakeview. The Club

held a Barbeque on the forecourt of

Hughes Super Valu on July 27. A week-

end Music Harvest Festival was held on

September 17-19, including a Fun Day

on the Sunday. Next up was the Fashion

Show Extravaganza held in the Clayton

Hotel, Briarhill, Galway on October 21;

the resulting sell-out speaks for itself as

regards the excellent planning of this

event. Presently, a fund raising Table

Quiz is arranged in the Claregalway

Hotel for Friday December 3rd.

Financial inputs from Cumann Luthchleas Gael

Our Club has received tremendous

support from the Football and County

Boards in Galway. With large borrowings

it was important that assistance be sourced

from within the GAA organisation at

national level. We submitted a Detailed

Business Plan to the Connacht Council

for funding under the Urbanisation Fund

from GAA Headquarters. John Prenty,

Secretary of the Connacht GAA Council

and Paddy Naughton carried the baton to

Croke Park and our submission for Phase

I was successful. This allowed us complete

our first phase as outlined earlier.

Another example of the Claregalway

GAA Club’s role at the heart of the local

community was very evident when 220

members and friends turned up for the

Club’s Annual Social at the Claregalway

Hotel on February 5. A raffle was held

in support of the Flood Victims’ Relief

Fund; it raised €1,000. The Club’s

facilities at Lakeview were made available

for the Clare River Harriers 10 km Road

Races on May 18 and August 14. The

Claregalway GAA Club Summer Camp

was held in Loughgeorge on July 12-16.

In a new arrangement this year, the Club’s

merchandise and purchases of club gear

were outsourced to Hughes Super Valu.

Conclusion

“We all have a responsibility to look to the

future” – quote by a popular U.S. President.

Acknowledgments

We express thanks to Martin Kirrane for

aerial photographs recorded during the

year and to Joe O’Connell.


Claregalway Active Retirement

Association is a member of Active

Retirement Ireland, which was founded

in 1978. Their philosophy is based on

older people doing things for themselves.

Active Retirement Ireland is a national

network of over 485 local active

retirement associations.

These local associations aim to help older

people lead a full, happy and healthy

life by offering organised opportunities

for a wide range of activities that enable

older people in local communities to get

involved in something that they like.

Each local association plans and delivers

a range of social, cultural, learning and

physical activities based on what their

members would like to do and their

ability to participate.

These activities include social

networking through

› Tea dances, evenings out

& short breaks

› Physical activities such as swimming,

bowls and walking

› Cultural visits to museums etc.

› Learning activities include IT, inter

generational projects, art & crafts.

All the activities are aimed at keeping

older people independent, fit and well.

Active Retirement Associations are a

lifeline for many older people who would

otherwise feel isolated and lonely.

Some associations meet once a week

and others meet every day depending

on the type of activities and the size of

the association. Active participation is

encouraged and members are supported

to try new hobbies or learn new skills.

How to joinMembership is open to men and

women over 55 years whose day

is no longer taken up with paid or

un-paid full time work. Joining a

local association can offer you:

› Friendship

› Interests

› New creative skills

› Holidays and Day Tours

› Support and Information

Information on Claregalway Active Retirement Association

For further information, contact:

Active Retirement Ireland,

Suite 124,

The Capel Building,

St. Mary’s Abbey,

Dublin 7

01 873 38 36

[email protected]

www.activeirl.ie

Local Contact

Pat Griffith

091 798 457


It is that time of year again with bad

weather so frequent - when some people

will have the misfortune of having a

burst pipe, chimney fire, storm or flood

damage etc damage their property. This

in turn, will in most cases give rise to a

property related insurance claim.

Although policyholders will be notified

of their right to hire a loss assessor by their

insurance company once they are in receipt

of a claim – a lot of policyholders may not

actually realise that they are entitled as a

consumer to have a professional represent

them in their property insurance claim.

By using a regulated Loss Assessor, the

consumer can be sure that they will

achieve the best possible result be it for

their home or business.

The Insurance company will appoint a

Loss Adjuster to represent their interests.

Loss Assessors on the other hand work

exclusively for the policyholder, acts on

their behalf to protect their interest. They

basically look after the claim from start

to finish and ensure that the policyholder

receives their fair entitlement.

The loss assessor’s function is to examine

the policy, it’s terms and conditions

in order to establish if a claim is covered

under the ‘Insured Perils’ wording of the

policy.

If the misfortunate event is covered

under the policy, the loss assessor will

offer advice on all matters relating to the

property loss and explain in detail the

procedure involved.

They will evaluate the damage caused,

look after all the necessary paperwork

including preparing a detailed bill of

quantity, estimates, inventory of stock

and consequential loss (if and when

applicable). They will then prepare

and submit a

full claim report

and statement

of claim to the

insurer to ensure

the policyholder

receives their fair

entitlement under

their policy.

In addition, their

service includes

surveying the

damage, notifying

the policyholder’s

insurance company

of the loss, meeting

with the insurance

company’s loss

adjuster to inspect

the loss, negotiating

with the insurance

company’s loss

adjuster to obtain

the best possible

settlement for the

policy holder,

arranging interim

payment, arranging

alternative accommodation (if necessary

and as appropriate under the policy) and

endeavouring to have the claim settled

quickly and favourably.

Causes of damage typically allowable in

an insurance policy include burst pipes/

water damage, storm, flood, lightening,

fire, chimney fire, smoke damage,

burglary, subsidence, explosion or

collision.

While assessors have been in place for a

number of years, the reality is that many

in the general public have been unaware

of their existence.

David Moggan trading as DM Claim

Consultants/Loss Assessors are regulated

by The Central Bank of Ireland. Based in

Claregalway, they provide a nationwide

service. For further details phone

091 739517 / 087 122 5292 or log onto

www.dmclaims.ie.

Burst Pipes, Property Loss/Damage?


Weddings

29th October

Rita O’ Reilly, Moycullen

& Colm James Conneely.

4th December

Cora Flaherty, Claregalway

& Declan Carroll,

Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Funerals

Sarah Madden, Castlegar

Ciara McDonagh

Parents: Keith & Teresa

Gortatleva

Brendan Noone

Parents: Paul & Maureen

Cahergowan

Guitar lessons in Claregalway area.

• Experienced teacher

• Friendly atmosphere

• All ages and levels

Phone Ger at 087-2170930

Small commercials service and repairs to

cars, vans, trucks, coaches

• WABCD Diagnostics for truck & bus

• ABS/EBS/ECAS

Phone John at 086-8668540

Tony Kilgannon, Carpenter, Claregalway

• 1st & 2nd Fixing Carpentry & Roofing

• Professional Work

• Personal Supervision

Phone Tony at 087-6525759

Baptisms

Kayla Koseckia

Parents: Arthur & Katarzynz

River Oaks

Matthew O’Raghallaigh

Parents: Sean & Aileen

Gleann Mhuiris

Congratulations to Matthew & Nancy Duggan, who celebrated

their 50th Wedding Anniversary recently. Matthew was born

in Montiagh, Claregalway, and Nancy is originally from

Dorchester, Mass.

Congratulations to Brian & Annette Place, Cregboy, who

celebrated their 17th Wedding Anniversary recently.

Paddy Cahill, Kiltrogue

Congratulations to Brian

& Suzanne Day on the

birth of their first baby

boy Brendan in October.

Best wishes also in your

new home in Lydican.

Congratulations to Caroline

& John Folan, Claregalway,

on the birth of their baby

boy Lucas in November,

a brother for Isabelle.

Birthdays

Oisín Maughan turned 10 on December 3rd.

John O’ Brien on December 26th.

Ann Coen turns 18 on December 26th.

SMA Fathers express their appreciation to all in the Community for their

support during 2010, especially with the success of their Family Day in June.

Christmas & New Years Blessings to all from the SMA Fathers.

Residents of Cloonbiggeen

thank Malachy Noone for

hedge trimming.

Personal Safety Tips from an Garda Síochána.

A Crime Prevention Information Sheet

is available online at

www.garda.ie

Search for “Crime Prevention”.

Make sure you are registered to vote

in the upcoming elections.

Check online at

www.register.ie


Parish of Claregalway, The Assumption & St. JamesSunday Masses:

Saturday: 7.30 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Weekdays:

Monday - Saturday: 9.30 a.m.

Additional Mass first Friday at 7.30 p.m.

Confessions:

6.45 p.m. - 7.15 p.m. 1st Saturday of each month and on request

Baptisms:

1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 12 p.m.

Parish Office

Tel: 798741 Email: [email protected]: www.assumptionandsaintjamesparish.com

Telephone / Fax: 091 797 167Mobile: Frank 085 1266 133

Joe 087 629 2350 Email: [email protected]

www.kearneyfunerals.com

Leading Funeral Undertakers for Claregalway & Lackagh

Lackagh, Turloughmore, Co. Galway

Christmas ArrangementsChristmas Eve: Children’s Mass at 6pm & 9pm (Vigil).

Christmas Morning: 9am, 10am & 11am.

Those who died in the Parish during the year will be remembered

at all Christmas Masses and a candle will be lit in their memory.

Sunday 26th December - Feast of the Holy Family:

Masses at 9am & 11am.

Those who were married in Claregalway Church during the

year will be remembered and a candle will be lit for each couple.

Monday 27th - Saturday 31st December:

Weekday Masses at 10am.

Thursday 6th January 2011 - Feast of the Epiphany:

Masses at 7:30pm (Vigil) & 11am.

Sunday 9th January 2011 - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

All the babies baptised in the Parish during 2010 will be

remembered by name and a candle will be lit for each of them.


Any builder’s out there with a bit of free time on their hands?

With the Continental Christmas Market

now up and running in Galway, many of

us are already enjoying the feeling

of Christmas that has arrived on Eyre

Square. The lights are twinkling brightly

and even though it feels like dusk arrives

before our day is half over, we will

welcome this festive feeling with

open arms. God knows, with the way

things are (all over the world) a little bit

of Christmas spirit might just do the trick!

The Gingerbread House dates back to the

eleventh century when Catholic Monks

began making ‘spiced cakes’ with new

spices from the middle east. However, it

was not until the early eighteen hundreds

with the help of The Brothers Grimm,

that the Gingerbread House became a

‘baked tradition’ in many German homes.

So here is a recipe and a few pictures to

get you started. The smell of gingerbread

baking in your home will surely get you

in the mood for the festivities. It is easy to

bake and easy to make!

To start with, draw a template. If this is

your first time, then keep it simple and

make sure you are very accurate in your

measuring.

Once you make your Gingerbread dough

leave it to chill overnight. Do not try to

rush the building and baking process or

you will end up with a leaky roof and

leaning walls.

Here is our recipe. It really does taste

yummy. It dries rock hard like ginger-nut

biscuits and the kids fight over it every

year, right down to the last crumb.

Directions

Sieve together the flour, baking soda and

baking powder.

In a separate bowl, cream the butter and

brown sugar until fluffy.

Mix in spices and salt, then beat in eggs

and treacle. Use an electric mixer.

Add your flour mixture and mix on low

speed until it is mixed in well.

Divide the mix into three parts.

Wrap in cling film and chill for at least

one hour or overnight. This is imperative.

The gluten needs to rest before rolling it

out and it is easier to work with a cold

dough as it holds its shape better.

We chilled ours overnight.

Heat your oven to 240 degrees celsius.

Roll out the dough (on a floured surface)

to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shape.

Place your dough shapes on un-greased

baking sheets.

Chill again until firm. (At least 15 mins)

Bake until Gingerbread is firm in the

center but not dark around the edges.

(15 - 20 mins).

Whilst you are waiting for this to bake,

start sorting thorough your sweet stash

and figure out what you need to get for

your decorating the next day. Remember,

candy canes, and red and green M & M’s

are a must, but if you are creative, and I

know you all are, you do what we do and

use up all that left over halloween sweets!

Gingerbread House RecipeAnd I had but one penny in the world. Thou should’st have it to buy gingerbread’... William Shakespeare, Love’s Labours Lost

‘

› 6 cups of cream/all-purpose flour

› 1 tsp baking soda

› ½ tsp baking powder

› 4 tsp ground ginger

› 4 tsp ground cinnamon

› 1½ tsp ground cloves

› 1 tsp finely ground black pepper

› 1 cup dark brown (moist) sugar

› 1½ tsp salt

› 1½ cups of treacle (or molasses)

› 2 large eggs

› 1 cup unsalted butter

Gingerbread House


Mix together and spoon into a piping bag

with interchangeable pipping nozzles.

I know you can buy royal icing in a bag

and just add water. If you want to do that,

go ahead. I just want you to know that if

you make your own you will have a lot

more fun because it has an amazing taste

and texture, and it is great to work with.

Also, if you do not get finished decorating

in one day then the icing/glue will stay in

the fridge for a few days. Great stuff and

you can dye it different colours too!

Ok. So, you are baked and ready to

go. Now, find some canned tomatoes

or full coke/beer cans to use as props.

Remember, as you start to assemble the

four walls of your house, that once glued,

you will not be able to move your house.

SO, put it on a tray or cutting board that

you will not need on Christmas Day to

carve the Turkey. Otherwise, you might

be getting a new cutting board in your

Christmas stocking for forgetting that

important fact.

You really need the emotional and

physical support of a partner or friend for

this part. Although you may end up doing

nothing except stand there and look

pretty you are on hand incase the walls fall

down around you. If you have taken care

to measure your template carefully and

then have cut out your dough according

to the measurements, and you have baked

everything on a nice FLAT baking sheet

pan (not a wonky old warped one), then

all will fit together like it is supposed to.

Glue the interior wall joints and the

exterior wall joints. Also run a nice thick

line of the icing/glue around the exterior

and interior base lines.

It is best if you wait for several hours before

you try to 'roof it'. We use a nice large

roof, for the desired effect, and needed to

prop it up on both sides with large coffee

mugs to hold it in place for a few hours.

The icing/glue mix is great though and

we were able to start decorating much

faster than expected. If you are planning

on doing this project with your kids, it

really is best to try to do these few steps

(assembly of walls and roof ) when they

are in bed. Less stress for everyone.

Now, let the fun begin. Of course, you

need some REDs and GREENS. So,

the large Christmas Peanut M & M's are

in the shops right now - go get some!

Everything else we used was just leftover

halloween sweets. We cut up a lot of

stuff to get the look we were after,. Red

licorice is great too.

Once you start decorating, it could take as

little as a few hours to get it finished and

ready for display, or it might take a little

longer if you are having a lot of fun!

› 3 egg whites

› 1lb powdered/icing sugar

› A pinch of cream of tartar

› 5 drops lemon juice

The GlueEither way, this is a very very inexpensive

activity for the whole family to do

together. Not to mention it will also be an

awesome conversation piece for all your

friends and family to see when they stop

by to bring you tidings of good joy over

the Holiday Season.

Móna Wise

Gingerbread HouseDecoration Inspiration


Christmas is well and truly upon us and

we can look back and review the year that

has gone, from a gardening perspective.

From a positive point of view, many

would see it as a good year, particularly

people who are starting off and getting

the garden off the ground. The more

experienced gardeners will view it as a

disappointing year with harsh weather

in Spring for bulbs/shrubs etc., a very

wet Summer which was detriment to

the summer bedding plants and then an

extremely wet and windy Autumn.

However, with Christmas approaching,

we can turn our thoughts and plans to the

new year and enjoy our Christmas with

friends and family.

The lawn needs very little care at this

time of the year and only cut it, (raise

the mower) if the ground is firm. Leaves

should be cleared from the lawn as

they smother it, and can be placed on a

compost heap. It makes a great compost

when broken down. Your vegetable

garden can also be tidied up. Remove all

the old debris and dump it or place it on

the compost heap. The cleared area can

be dug over or rotovated and any kind

of organic material dug or rotovated in.

Ideal material would be seaweed “dung”,

material from your compost heap and

mushroom compost. Mushroom compost

contains a high degree of lime which is

ideal for Brassica’s but not ideal for root

crops so beware.

A lot of people are still planting bulbs

because November was so wet, but will

still grow but may be late for flowering.

All the Winter bedding plants can still

be planted, winter pansys, polyanthus,

wallflowers etc. all of which add some

colour on a drab day. Roses and fruit trees

can also be planned now and most garden

centres would have a good stock of them

at the moment. Also Bareroot trees,

Conifers and Hedging are done at this

time of year, between now and March

and they are usually cheaper than any of

the potted varieties, so save and

get planting.

A common question at this time of the

year is “What do I do with my roses at this

time of the year”?

Well, basically it is very simple. Roses as

a rule, other than climbing varieties, can

be cut back by approximately a third now.

Some varieties can be quite tall and with

all the wind they rock over and back,

water lodges in the hole at the base and if

you get frost, it can damage the plants. To

prevent this happening, cut the roses back

by a third and do not be fussy where you

cut them. The main pruning and feeding

is done in March, around St. Patrick’s

weekend and I will detail that in due course.

Christmas is not Christmas without a

Christmas Tree and nowadays there is a

huge variety to choose from. The most

popular nowadays is the noble fir. This

is a beautiful full green/blue non-shed

conifer with a beautiful scent. These

trees are specifically grown by growers

for Christmas. The next is the lodge pole

pine or scots pine. This is another non-

shed light green tree. The third tree is

the old traditional Norway spruce, not

as popular nowadays, as it sheds so many

needles. Lastly, there is the artificial tree,

of which there are some very realistic

types, but like Coca Cola, you can’t beat

the real thing!

For the “Love of your life“, who is

gardening mad, you never know what to

them. Do you get a plant, tools or a Book?

Well, there is a huge range to choose

from, pottery, plants, tools, books etc.

Perhaps the answer is a gift voucher from

our garden centre and let your “Loved

One“, choose for her/himself.

A lot of people are asking what is actually

in flower as a tree or shrub at this time of

year to give as presents. Four that spring

to mind are Hammamelis mollis (Witch

Hazel), Viburnum Tinus, Viburnum

Gardening with Josetteof Horkan’s Lifestyle & Garden Centre


This article was written by horticulturist Josette Farrell of

Horkan’s Lifestyle & Garden Centre

091 739 958

Open M-S 9:30am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm

Bodnatense Dawn, Mahonia etc.

During the festive season, a lot of people

will receive pot plants as gifts and do not

know how to take care of them. I will

name a few and outline how to look

after them:

Poinsettias

› They like average warmth, with lots

of light, water thoroughly but wait

until the compost is moderately dry

before watering again.

If the room is very humid, mist the

leaves occasionally.

Solanums

› The Christmas Cherry likes a cooler

room temperature lots of light and

keep the compost moist at all times.

Mist occasionally.

Cyclamens

› They like a cool room temperature,

lots of light and keep moist at all times,

using soft water (rain water) semi tepid

(lukewarm). Put pebbles on the tray or

saucer if possible.

Christmas Cactus

› They like an average room temperature,

well lit spot, no sunlight, water liberally

when the compost begins to dry out.

Chrysanthemum

› Bright light is essential, but shade from

the mid-day sun. Keep the compost

moist at all times. A cool 50 – 60 °F

temperature is ideal. After flowering

most plants are discarded, but pot

chrysanthemums can be planted out

in the garden where, if they survive,

they will revert to their natural

growth habit.

On behalf of all at Horkans, we thank you

for your custom and wish you a Happy

Christmas and Peaceful New Year.

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are delighted with our

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Thank you very much to those of

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The interview process was tough

It tested my physical capabilities

After 17 hours of endurance

Some intervention was required

Which did not bode well with my potential boss

Well eventually I obtained the position

and after all that, I questioned my ability

to actually perform the work required

it was very daunting and for the

first few months I was unsure

Weekend work was required for this job

which, kind of pissed me off because

I wanted to sleep in, have a few drinks

Chill with friends, relax

But no, this was not an option

Overtime was compulsory

What the boss wanted the boss got

Sometimes, I was requested to perform

work during the night, I felt like

a doctor on call, I never knew

When the buzzer would go off

I used to sleep with one eye

Open and the other eye closed

But it did improve my communication skills

I learnt to listen and I listened to learn

The role of this job has changed significantly

over the passing years but the

premise remains unchanged

From changing dirty nappies, and night time feeds

To the first smile, first tooth, first step

It’s rewarding, it’s worrying, it’s hard work

It’s 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

It’s a rollercoaster

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This article was written by John Duffy MPSI of

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What are chilblains and what causes them?

Chilblains (sometimes called pernio)

are small, itchy, painful, red swellings

on the skin. Chilblains are caused by an

abnormal skin reaction to cold. They

tend to occur on your ‘extremities’ that

more easily become cold. That is, your

toes, fingers, nose and earlobes. However,

other areas of skin sometimes develop

chilblains when they become cold. For

example, your heels, lower legs and thighs

(especially in horse riders).

Chilblains are common. It is thought

that about 1 in 10 people in the UK gets

chilblains at some stage in their life. It is

not clear why some people get chilblains

when their skin gets cold. The tiny blood

vessels under the skin narrow (constrict)

when the skin becomes cold. The blood

supply to areas of skin may then become

very slow. As the skin re-warms there

is some leakage of fluid from the blood

vessels into the tissues. In some way this

causes areas of inflammation and swelling

leading to chilblains.

The speed (rate) of temperature change

may play a part. Some people get

chilblains if they warm up cold skin too

quickly. For example, with a hot water

bottle or by sitting very close to a fire.

Some people with poor circulation and

with other problems of their blood vessels

are more prone to developing chilblains.

However, most chilblains occur in people

who are otherwise healthy.

What are the symptoms of chilblains?

Chilblains occur several hours after being

exposed to the cold. You may get just

one chilblain but often several develop.

They may join together to form a larger

What is the treatment for chilblains?

Although chilblains are uncomfortable,

they do not usually cause any permanent

damage. They will usually heal on their

own if any further exposure to the cold

is avoided.

Keep the affected areas warm. This means

staying out of the cold, or wearing warm

gloves, socks, etc, when outdoors.

No other treatment is normally needed,

as they usually go away by themselves.

A range of creams and lotions can be

bought from Claregalway Pharmacy.

However, there is no evidence that any of

these are of benefit so they are therefore

not recommended.

Steroid creams are no longer

recommended for the treatment (or

prevention) of chilblains.

If you smoke then you should try and stop,

as smoking can make chilblains worse.

Medication is sometimes used to prevent

chilblains in people who have recurring

chilblains. A drug called nifedipine can

dilate (open wide) the small blood vessels

and may help to prevent chilblains.

Chilblains

swollen, red area of skin.

› Chilblains are very itchy.

A burning sensation is also typical.

› They are usually red to start with

but may become purple.

› Pain and tenderness over the chilblains

often develop.

› In some cases the skin over a chilblain

may blister which may delay healing.

› Occasionally, the skin breaks down

to leave a small ulcer which is prone

to infection.

Typically, each chilblain lasts about seven

days and then, gradually, goes away over

a week or so. Some people get recurring

bouts of chilblains each winter.

Can you prevent chilblains?

If you are prone to chilblains then trying

to prevent them by doing the following

is sensible:

› Keep your hands and feet warm when

out in cold weather by using warm

gloves and socks. Consider special

heated gloves and socks if chilblains are

a recurring problem.

› Keep your head and ears warm by

wearing a hat and scarf.

› You should keep as warm as possible in

the cold. Wearing several loose layers

is ideal to trap body heat. You should

also keep as dry as possible.

› After being out in the cold, do not heat

the skin quickly with hot water bottles,

etc. Gradually warm up.

Side-effects to some drugs may constrict

(narrow) tiny blood vessels. This may be

enough to make you prone to recurring

chilblains. For example, beta-blocker

drugs can have this effect. Tell your

doctor if you become prone to chilblains

following starting any medication.

Chilblains are itchy, painful lumps that develop on the skin. They develop as an abnormal response to cold. They usually go away over 7-14 days. If you are prone to developing chilblains then you should keep warm in cold weather.


Essential Contacts

Claregalway Garda Station

091 798 122

086 857 80 32

Galway Garda Station

091 563 161

Galway Fire Station

091 565 555

Turloughmore Medical Centre

091 797 187 / 797 106

Parish Office

091 798 741

[email protected]

University College Hospital

091 524 222

Merlin Park Hospital

091 775 775


091 799 754

Galway County Council

091 509 000

Claregalway Post Office

091 798 101

Vet - Philip McManus

087 274 91 09

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08:25 09:00 10:25 10:30 12:10 12:25

14:20 14:25 15:50 16:25 17:05 18:25

19:00 20:25 22:10 23:30

Departing Claregalway

Bus Timetable for Claregalway

Monday to Friday

10:25 10:30 14:25 16:05 16:25 17:05

18:25 19:00 20:25 22:10 23:30

Arrival in Galway approximately 20 minutes after departure

Departing ClaregalwaySunday Service

The bus stop in Claregalway is located at the Nine

Arches, across from Cois Chláir Shopping Centre.

Please note these times are approximate only.

Nuacht Chláir will not be held responsible for any

errors or omissions in this timetable.

Contact Bus Éireann on 091 562 730

for changes in the timetable.

Fares to Galway City

Adult Fare €3.50 | Child (U16) Fare €1.80

Pocket Calendar for 2011

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Jim Cuddy, Local Councillor

087 636 0242 091 798 136

[email protected]

December update from your local Councillor, Jim CuddyBallymurphy Crossroads

I am glad that after a number of years

making representations with regard to the

danger of this crossroad that the council

have now carried out substantial works

and the area is now so much safer.

Lydican Wood Rd

About two years ago the council carried

out works on this road. At the October

meeting I proposed that the council take

this road in charge and that was agreed

by the elected members. In future the

council will be responsible for the upkeep

of this entire road.

Street lighting and extension of

footpaths on the N18

As a result of representations made by

me to the NRA and Galway Co. Co. the

NRA announced earlier this year that

they were allocating funding for this

work to be carried out. Since nothing

appeared to be happening I wrote to

the Director of Services for Roads and

Transportation with Galway Co. Co. on

November 5th. to ascertain the position.

On November 15th. I received a reply

to the effect that the mattered was being

considered by one of the engineers and

my letter was referred to him. I still await

his reply.

Corrandulla Cross Roads

Many of you will be aware of the danger

that exists at this crossroads and it has been

the subject of several severe accidents over

the years. In association with the NRA

the council have now decided to stagger

this junction and are waiting for the ESB

to remove some of the overhead power

lines before work can start. It is expected

that this work will start in the near future.

Board Walk at Claregalway Bridge

For some time now the council have been

looking at the possibility of providing

a board walk over the Clare River to

improve the safety of pedestrians and

I had asked that while the works were

taking place on the bridge in the near

future that it might be included in the

works. I have now been told that it will

not be done at the same time as the other

works on the bridge.

Provision of Bus Stop outside

the Nine Arches Hotel

Since bus Eireann erected a bus stop

opposite the Nine Arches Hotel I have

written to Galway Co. Co. to ascertain if

they had received any planning application

for a bus stop. The council have written

back to me to say that there is no room on

the N 17 outside the Nine Arches Hotel

for a bus stop and shelter. I have now

written back to the council asking that

they meet with representatives of the Cois

Clar Development with a view to coming

to an agreement with interested parties.

Claregalway Sewerage Scheme

On November 23rd. I was informed by

Galway Co. Co. that all the necessary

information required by the Dept. of

the Environment, Heritage and Local

Govt has been with the department since

2008 and the council are still waiting for

Minister Gormally to allow the project

go to tender. The delay can fairly and

squarely be laid at the door of

Mr. Gormally.

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European Award for Claregalway N. S.

Claregalway N. S. has been awarded a

European Quality Label for the excellence

of the work in the eTwinning project “Let

me Grow”. The school began a Comenius

project in 2009 with eight other European

schools and has used the eTwinning portal

(a free online portal where schools can

establish links and engage in collaborative

work,) to communicate and showcase the

project work. The project is integrated

into the primary curriculum and

incorporates work in a wide variety of

subject areas. Practical aspects of project

work have included planting an apple

tree in each school’s yard or garden and

watching its growth over the four seasons.

Pupils have also studied their own family

trees, produced a multilingual dictionary,

created a project logo and a project poster,

undertook research on National Heroes,

recorded songs for the four seasons, hosted

an apple picnic and produced a cookery

book with three recipes from each of the

European Award for Claregalway N.S.

participating schools.

The school had already received a National

Quality Label for the project which was

also highlighted in a booklet entitled 2010

European Year for Combating Poverty

and Social Exclusion.

Picture shows Kay O’ Regan from the

National Agency, Léargas, presenting a

plaque to school Principal, Pat Coen, in

recognition of the achievement of the

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New Modular Building forClaregalway Educate Together

Claregalway Educate Together

asked some of its students what

they thought of the new modular

building. Below is what they had to say.

Our new building is great! Now we

can do more activities because the building is very spacious.

The windows are also great because they face south in the day

time and we get lots of heat and light from them. The Green

Committee are happy about this because we don’t need to use a

lot of electrical appliances. - Grace Cooley

My name is Méabh. I go to CETNS. It’s the best school in the

world. In September we got a new modular building. It’s really

cool and big. The windows are lovely and large and we have

a great view of The Abbey. Now we can do dancing, drama,

singing and circle-time. - Méabh Clancy

We got our new building in July. I’m in 4th Class. We are

really lucky that we have it because it is very energy efficient.

We can see the interactive white-board because of our new

blinds. We have more space to dance, do drama and hold big

events. The insulation keeps in the heat so well.

I am really glad we have it. I wish I could be in a classroom like

this every year! - Medeina Macenaite

Our classroom is a big airy classroom. We ha ve colourful blinds

so we can see our interactive white-board clearly. We are very

warm. We can see the Abbey through our lovely big windows.

- Debbie Loko

Hi, my name is Luke. I have the best time in school now because

we got a beautiful new modular building. We have more space

and it is so warm because it is so well insulated. We have more

space to dance, do art and drama. - Luke Adams.

We got this massive new building. One good thing is that we

are not squished. We have an interactive board and it’s really

cool for playing games, watching movies learning lots of stuff.

The windows are huge and it’s just a really cool place.

- Finegas O Brien

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,

and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender

be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly;

and listen to others,

even the dull and the ignorant;

they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,

they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,

you may become vain and bitter;

for always there will be greater & lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;

it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs;

for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;

many persons strive for high ideals;

and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither be cynical about love;

for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment

it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,

gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,

be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you,

no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,

whatever you conceive Him to be,

and whatever your labors and aspirations,

in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,

it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.

Desiderata

Continued on page 20


Community Defibrillator Project

This project plans to deliver training

on defibrillator use to as many people

on the community as need it. There

are currently 4 defibrillators in the

community, one in The Claregalway

Hotel, one each in Claregalway

Community Centre and Carnmore

Community Centre and finally Dr Day

has one with him at all times. We have

funded the training for our 2 instructors

Liz Coyle and Rosaleen Quinn as well as

all the equipment required to deliver the

training. The investment in the project

is over €6,000 of which approx. €3,000

was contributed by Meitheal Forbartha

na Gaeltachta our leader organisation.

Classes will commence in early January

focussing initially on both Claregalway

& Carnmore GAA as they cater for the

largest group of players and coaches in the

parish. Classes will be run either over 2

evenings or a full day Saturday. Cost is

€20 per person to cover course materials

etc. If you are interested please contact me

on 087-6386432 or by email at

[email protected]

Riverwalk

Due to the work being carried out at

the bridge by the OPW we were unable

to commence work on this project in

2010. The funding from Galway County

Council is still in place and we are hoping

to complete this project in 2011.This

funding will only cover part of the cost of

this project. We are also pressing Galway

County Council to provide a boardwalk

and extension to the footpath at the

bridge as part of the flood relief works.

Community Notice Board

We have applied for planning permission

for a community notice board to be

located at the front of Claregalway

Pharmacy next to the traffic lights facing

the church. A special thanks to John

Duffy for permission to locate the sign

there. This notice board will be available

to all organisations who wish to advertise

their upcoming events.

Infrastructure

We are constantly lobbying to get

improvements to the overall infrastructure

in the village including Wastewater

Treatment plant, extension of footpaths

in the vicinity of the school as far as the

Corporate Park, second bus shelter as

well as bus stops along the bus corridor,

bottle bank and improvements to the

surface water drainage in the village

outside Centra. The traffic congestion

in Claregalway in the last few weeks

illustrates most graphically the need for a

relief road/bypass.

Secondary School

We are fully supportive of the huge

amount of work that has been done

by the school committee and we are

optimistic that Claregalway will have its

own secondary school in the near future.

Continue to lobby your local politicians

on this.

Our AGM is coming up in January and

we are looking for new members and

we continually strive to work on behalf

of the community, suggestions and new

ideas are always welcome.

Finally on behalf of the Community

Development Association I want to wish

you all a very happy Christmas and every

good wish for 2011.

Vincent Lyons Chairman

News Update from Claregalway Community Development Association

I like our new building because it has a way bigger area. With

our colourful blinds we can see our interactive board even

though the sun is shining, plus our windows are humongous!

My classmates are now boiling hot with our insulation and our

energy efficient radiators. - Joshua Whelan

Our new building can fit lots of children in it. Because of this

we can have a choir we call “R tunes” where we all sing and have

great fun. We have learned “Lean on me” and some Lady Gaga

this year. The warmth of the new building is brilliant, I never

get cold! Overall our new building is amazing. - Katie Westbrook

Our new classrooms are really nice because we have the space to

have boxes to organise our books. We don’t have to keep our

bags in the hall. We can have the children in other classes in to

visit our classroom for assembly and other events. - Heather Losh

We got a nice new modular building. It is a lovely spacious

place. We can do lots more activities like dancing, games, circle

time and lots of other fun stuff. - Cathán Barry

More space means we can have more fun activities. We have

cool blinds so we can see our interactive white-board very

clearly. We are toasty warm! - Simona Paulauskaite

Continued from page 19...


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A different path - acknowledgement,

recognition and appreciation

The recent visit of Olli Rehn (European

Economic Commissioner) and the

hype surrounding the article penned by

Morgan Kelly in the Irish Times national

newspaper was another negative sounding

to the mindset of the Irish nation.

Some elements of the media have focused

solely on negative aspects. Our media

plays a vital role in informing the people

of Ireland the current affairs both negative

and positive.

Often when we open a newspaper, watch

the news or listen to the newspaper

there is little reported on good news. In

other nations suffering from economic

challenges, otherwise known as the

PIGS(Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Spain),

they re national media are more upbeat

attitude, this has a knock on consequence

for the people of those nations. These

people are more upbeat in their attitude,

while at the same time acknowledging

the challenges, recognising their strengths

and appreciating their resources.

On a macro-economic scale it would be

helpful to recognise, that “Ireland Inc”

should also acknowledge the challenges

facing us as a nation, as the upcoming

budget and austerity measures present a

huge challenge to the national as a whole.

Each section of society has and will suffer

as a consequence of the present economic

climate.

While we are acknowledging these

challenges, we should also recognise and

appreciate the following.

› 960 Foreign Companies

› Home to the world’s

leading companies

› 8 of the top 10

leading pharmaceutical companies

› 15 of the top 25 in medical devices

› More than 50% of World’s leading

financial services firms

› 8 of the top 10

technology companies

› The total investment into Ireland

is great than into Brazil, Russia,

India, China…COMBINED

› The largest exporter of beef in

Europe and 4th in the world

› Ireland exports 80% of

dairy production

› We make 15% of the worlds

infant formula

› 10 of the world’s top selling

prescription drugs are made

in Ireland

(Source information: IBEC- “Ireland by the

numbers”, 2010 – full presentation available

on YouTube)

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Some people feel removed from the

government and feel powerless, and it

struck me that we can all feel empowered.

I believe it would be helpful to translate

the exercise above to our everyday

lives. This would provide a platform

to feel more empowered and become

more positive. By acknowledging our

personal challenges while at the same

time appreciating and recognising our

individual personal strengths and talents;

we can provide an opportunity to focus

on the positive aspects in our lives.

About the Author

William Corless is the Managing Director

of YellowWood, a provider of coaching,

training and business solutions for more

info log on to www.yellowwood.ie

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Ingredients (serves six)

leek and mushroom vol au ventSuzie O’ Connor

1oz Butter1 Onion (chopped)

2 Cloves of garlic (crushed)

1 Leek (chopped)3oz of

Mushroom (sliced)5floz of Milk

Vol au Vent cases1 ½ Tablespoons of

plain white flour4oz of Grated white

cheddar cheeseGround black pepper

1 Tablespoon of chopped chives2 Tablespoon of chopped parsley

Melt the butter in a saucepan

Add the onions and the garlic and stir over heat until soft, but not brown

Add leek and mushrooms and stir until soft

Remove from saucepan with a spoon

Add the flour to the saucepan and gradually stir in the milk

Bring to the boil, stirring constantly

Reduce heat to low and cook for three minutes

Add the cheese, tomato purée, pepper, parsley, leek, mushrooms and chives

Stir until the cheese has melted

Cook the vol au vent cases in a moderate oven 180°C, (350°F, Gas mark 4) for 10 minutes

Pour the hot sauce into the cases and serve immediately

This dish is delicious as a starter or as a main course, served with a side salad.Chicken pieces, diced ham, prawns or salmon can also be added into the cases.

Why not try this recipe with left over Christmas turkey or ham?

method:

veggie

These recipes were created by local chef

Susie O’Connor for readers of the Nuacht Chláir.

Susie runs a cookery class where you can

learn excellent cooking techniques. For more information contact

091 799 138


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B.D. Place,Woodleigh,Creig Buí,Baile Chláir,Co. na Gaillimhe.

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Ingredients (serves six)

leek and mushroom vol au ventSuzie O’ Connor

1oz Butter1 Onion (chopped)

2 Cloves of garlic (crushed)

1 Leek (chopped)3oz of

Mushroom (sliced)5floz of Milk

Vol au Vent cases1 ½ Tablespoons of

plain white flour4oz of Grated white

cheddar cheeseGround black pepper

1 Tablespoon of chopped chives2 Tablespoon of chopped parsley

Melt the butter in a saucepan

Add the onions and the garlic and stir over heat until soft, but not brown

Add leek and mushrooms and stir until soft

Remove from saucepan with a spoon

Add the flour to the saucepan and gradually stir in the milk

Bring to the boil, stirring constantly

Reduce heat to low and cook for three minutes

Add the cheese, tomato purée, pepper, parsley, leek, mushrooms and chives

Stir until the cheese has melted

Cook the vol au vent cases in a moderate oven 180°C, (350°F, Gas mark 4) for 10 minutes

Pour the hot sauce into the cases and serve immediately

This dish is delicious as a starter or as a main course, served with a side salad.Chicken pieces, diced ham, prawns or salmon can also be added into the cases.

Why not try this recipe with left over Christmas turkey or ham?

method:

veggie

These recipes were created by local chef

Susie O’Connor for readers of the Nuacht Chláir.

Susie runs a cookery class where you can

learn excellent cooking techniques. For more information contact

091 799 138


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