Nuacht Chláir October 2011

The local newsletter for Claregalway & CarnmoreVol. 16 Iss. 2 | October 2011 FREE

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Local News, Health & Sport

Compántas Lir present Annual Autumn TheatreAs Autumn has reached us, we turn our attention to the annual hosting of the Autumn Theatre.

This year we are delighted to announce the addition of a Saturday night performance.

As we do every year, we will be presenting two One–Act shows (information on each below).

This is our biggest annual fundraising event and your support is greatly appreciated.

Last Tango in Carnmore by David Tristam

Adapted & Directed by Philip Cribbin

October 12th – 15th

Lotto LunacyWritten & Directed by Clement Shevlin October 12th – 15th

Last Tango in CarnmoreThis One–Act comedy, originally entitled Last Tango in Little Grimley, was designed by the author, David Tristam,

to be customised to suit audiences in any locality.

The local drama group is in trouble. The membership

has dwindled to four — the audiences aren’t much bigger —

and if they don’t raise the rent money for the use of the local

centre soon, the group will be evicted.

Gordon, the resourceful chairman, has devised a cunning

plan to rescue the group. “There’s only one thing that sells

tickets these days”, he says. “Sex…”.

Lotto LunacyMike, an aging bachelor in a West of Ireland town, has just

won the lottery and is discussing his plans with Fr. James.

Unbeknown to them, his housekeeper Miss Lally is listening

in on the conversation. By the time she is noticed, she has

got the gist of the story and is in a flurry to tell the whole

village the news of Mike’s lotto win.

It doesn’t take long for the locals to visit Mike with their

crazy plans and this is where the fun begins…

A massive cast of 12 of our finest take to the stage for this

show so you are sure to know somebody on the stage!

The Autumn Theatre can be booked by: 085 115 4715 [email protected] Or you can purchase from your local Compántas member.

Tickets are €12.50 and sell fast so please book to avoid disappointment.

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When October comes, we auto-

matically think of long evenings

and snuggling up to cosy fires, etc.

In Claregalway, however, we are

blessed to have lots of activities to

lure us away from the fires into our

local Community Centre where we

have so many activities to choose

from. The AGM is coming up on

the 19th October at 8pm. All are

welcome to attend – this is a centre

for everybody in the community

and by becoming involved you are

another voice. For further info,

contact Sile at 085 108 2929.

Another date for your diary is

the upcoming Compántas Lir Au-

tumn Theatre in Carnmore. This

is without doubt a great night out

and a must to see emerging talent

perform. Details on cover.

Claregalway Community

Development is to be commended

for the Trojan work they are doing

with the Defibrillator Courses. I

attended this course in an upstairs

room in Hughes Supermarket last

weekend. It was expertly present-

ed by Vincent Lyons, Chairperson

of CCDA. Rosaleen Quinn gave

excellent instructions through-

out the four hours and I found it

very informative and invaluable.

There are now four defibrillator

boxes situated in the community

- Carnmore Community Centre,

Claregalway Community Centre,

Claregalway Hotel and Hughes

Supermarket. For further infor-

mation, contact Vincent Lyons at

087 638 6432. I would thoroughly

recommend anyone to take part in

this course.

The GAA Fashion Show is also

a night to note in your diary. This

is always a very enjoyable night and

for a very good local cause.

For further info, contact

Anne at 086 157 1135,

Ailish at 085 159 4569 or

Geraldine at 087 287 3553.

Read Michael Brennan’s report

on the flooded families on pages

14 & 15. Has progress been made?

Margaret & Ned Keogh and their

children have been through hell

and back – don’t forget what they

have suffered.

Don’t forget to subscribe to

receive local news via email. See

www.nuachtchlair.com for info.

As always, your suggestions are

welcome and articles as Gaeilge greatly appreciated.

Until next time,Josette

Editorial Josette Farrell, Editor

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Just a short note that I hope finds you well.

For over 25 years Self Help Africa has been working to

alleviate poverty and hunger amongst some of the poorest

people on earth. It is challenging work, but it is rewarding

to know that much progress has been made in Africa in the

past decade.

The entire focus of the work of Self Help Africa is on

food – helping Africa’s rural poor to grow it, and support-

ing households to earn the money that they need to buy it.

Those of you who know me well will know that I have had

my own struggles with food in the past. But the weight loss

challenges I faced taking part in RTE’s Operation Trans-

formation’ are absolutely nothing to the ordeal that millions

of Africans face in putting enough food on the table and

providing for their families, simply to survive.

This issues have come into sharp focus with the famine

and drought in East Africa. Although Self Help Africa is not

directly involved in this emergency, the charity does work

to try to ensure that situations like this do not happen in the

first place – by providing farming communities with good

Self Help AfricaI am writing now to you to let you know that I recently started working for the Irish charity Self Help Africa (Visit www.selfhelpafrica.org to find out more).

quality seed, supporting irrigation, and by a whole host of

other measures that can give people some protection from

the kinds of problems they are facing in parts of East

Africa today.

As the name suggests, Self Help believes that the solution

to one of the biggest challenges faced by Africa is in the

hands of the people themselves. Provide African farm-

ers with better access to seeds, with training and with the

knowledge that will make them better farmers and you will

solve a problem that we have been wrestling with for the

best part of half a century. You will read in the enclosed

newsletter about the work that we are currently doing with

women in Africa. In many respects women are the engine of

development. They work in the fields, take care of the young

and the old, prepare food, provide clean water, and do much,

much more.

One example of how we are helping is by supporting

a women’s savings and credit programme that has provided

small loans to over 32,000 (mainly women) members in

Ethiopia, to allow them to set up small businesses and

earn a living.

I hope that you will enjoy reading about my new organisa-

tion – and will consider lending me your support if I ‘come

calling’ on you in the future. Very small amounts can go a

long way in Africa – so every little bit of help that you can

give for the work of Self Help will always be deeply appreci-

ated. Absolutley no hassle if you are not in a position to help

out you have been more than helpful and generous to my

endeavours in the past. Thanks again for everything.

With best wishes,

Ronan Scully


Now is the right time to prune all shrubs and trees, depend-

ing on variety. Good guide is as follows but you can check by

phone (091 739 958) if you are in doubt of when to prune.

Deciduous tree/shrub which flowers before the end of Maye.g. Ribes, Philadelphus, Weigela, Deutzia —Prune as soon as flowering finishes

Deciduous tree/shrub which flower after Maye.g. Fuschia potentilla and Buddleia —Prune January to March, prior to regrowth

Flowering Cherries —Prune late summer

Broad leaved evergreen —Prune in the month of May

Conifer —Prune in Autumn.

Autumn is the ideal time to prune DDD branches

in all shrubs and trees:

D = dead, D= diseased, D= damagedAlso prune out any weak branches and branches that cross.

Pruning of these branches will add to the appearance of the

tree/shrub and will improve its vigor and appearance.

It is also very important at this time of year to remove

and prune out suckers. You will find that grafted trees and

shrubs are very prone to send up suckers (eg Willow trees/

grafted bay / grafted standard roses) and these will weaken

the shrub/tree and will in time if left unchecked will com-

pletely take over the plant.

If there is a shrub /tree which over hangs a wall/path,

these should be pruned each Autumn so that trouble is

avoided in time to come.

Pruning is done with sharp secateurs, ¼ in above

an outward pointing dormant bud.

Pruning & Care of Trees & Shrubs

MulchingBenefits are as follows

— Keeps down weeds

—Keeps in moisture

—Prevents frost penetrating the root

Winter ProtectionNewly planted plants and trees will benefit from frost

protection fleece especially if it is evergreen or tender eg

Camellias Wrap shrubs in garden fleece to protect them. In

the event of heavy snow, wrap favoured evergreen branches

with twine and then cover with fleece.

Hardwood CuttingsNovember the time of year to take hard wood cuttings.

Plants which are very successful grown from such cuttings

are as follows.

Aucuba, Buddleja, Buxus, Cornus, Forsythia, Honey-

suckle, Jasminum, Laburnum, Privet Spirea and Weigela to

mention just a few.

Happy Gardening! Josette Horkan’s Lifestyle & Garden Centre, Lydican, Claregalway.

091 739 958 www.gardencentre.ie


If required, they can often be

cleared more quickly with treat-

ment. For example, by applying

salicylic acid, or by freezing with

liquid nitrogen or a cold spray, or by

covering with tape.

What are warts and verrucas?Warts are small rough lumps on

the skin. They are caused by a

virus (human papillomavirus) which

causes a reaction in the skin.

Warts can occur anywhere on

the body but occur most commonly

on hands and feet.

They range in size from 1 mm to

over 1 cm. Sometimes only one

or two warts develop.

Sometimes several occur in the

same area of skin.

The shape and size of warts

vary, and they are sometimes

classed by how they look.

For example: common warts,

plane (flat) warts, filiform (finger-

like) warts, mosaic warts, etc.

Verrucas are warts that occur

on the soles of the feet. They are

the same as warts on any other part

of the body.

Who gets warts and verrucas and are they harmful?Most people develop one or more

warts at some time in their life,

usually before the age of 20.

About 1 in 10 people in the UK has

warts at any one time. They are not

usually harmful.

Sometimes verrucas are painful

if they press on a sensitive part of

the foot. Some people find their

warts unsightly. Warts at the

end of fingers may interfere with

fine tasks.

Are warts contagious?Yes, but the risk of passing them

on to others is low. You need close

skin-to-skin contact. You are more

at risk of being infected if your

skin is damaged, or if it is wet and

macerated, and in contact with

roughened surfaces. For example,

in swimming pools and communal

washing areas.

You can also spread the wart vi-

rus to other areas of your body. For

example, warts may spread round

the nails, lips and surrounding skin

if you bite warts on your fingers,

or nearby nails, or if you suck fingers

with warts on. If you have a poor im-

mune system you may develop lots of

warts which are difficult to clear. (For

example, if you have AIDS, if you are

on chemotherapy, etc.)

To reduce the chance of passing on warts to others: —Don’t share towels.

—When swimming, cover any

wart or verruca with a

waterproof plaster.

—If you have a verruca, wear

flip-flops in communal shower

rooms and don’t share shoes

or socks.

To reduce the chance of warts spreading to other areas of your body: —Don’t scratch warts.

—Don’t bite nails or suck fingers

that have warts.

—If you have a verruca,

change your socks daily.

To treat or not to treat?There is no need to treat warts if they

are not causing you any problems.

Without treatment, about 3 in 10

warts have gone within 10 weeks, and

Warts & VerrucasJohn Duffy of Claregalway Pharmacy (091 799 754) explains warts are usually harmless, but may be unsightly. Warts on the feet are called verrucas and are sometimes painful. Warts and verrucas usually clear in time without treatment.


most warts will have gone within 1-2 years, and leave no scar.

The chance that a wart will go is greatest in children and

young people. Sometimes warts last longer. In particular,

warts in older people are sometimes more persistent and may

last for several years.

Treatment can often clear warts more quickly. However,

treatments are time-consuming and some can be painful.

Parents often want treatment for their children, but children

are often not bothered by warts. In most cases, simply wait-

ing for them to go is usually the best thing to do.

What are the treatment options?The three most commonly used treatments are:

—Salicylic acid.

—Freezing treatment.

—Covering with duct tape.

Salicylic acidThere are various lotions, paints and special plasters that

contain salicylic acid. You can buy these at pharmacies, or

your doctor may prescribe one. Read the instructions in the

packet on how to use the brand you buy or are prescribed, or

ask your pharmacist for advice.

Usually you need to apply each day for up to three

months. This acid burns off the top layer.

Every few days rub off the dead tissue from the top of the

wart, with emery paper (or similar). Gradually the wart is

burnt off and rubbed away.

It is best if you soak the wart in water for 5-10 minutes

before applying acid. You should not apply acid to the face

because of the risk of skin irritation which may cause scar-

ring. If you have diabetes or poor circulation, you should use

salicylic acid only on the advice of a doctor.

If you put the acid on correctly each day you have a good

chance of clearing the warts within 3 months. Studies report

that about 7-8 in 10 warts are cleared within 3 months with

daily use of salicylic acid.

Tips for success include: Try not to get the acid on the

skin next to the wart, as it may become irritated. You can

protect the nearby skin by putting some Vaseline® on the

normal skin beforehand, or by putting on a plaster with a

hole in it which just exposes the wart for treatment.

If the surrounding skin does become sore, stop the treat-

ment for a few days until it settles. Then re-start treatment.

There is also a small risk that you may get a skin allergy to

the treatment. If this occurs, the surrounding skin becomes

red and itchy.

It may take two weeks or more before you notice any im-

provement. It can take up to three months of daily applica-

tions for warts to go completely. Treatment may work better

if you put a plaster on the wart after applying the acid.

Freezing treatment (cryotherapy)Liquid nitrogen is commonly used. The nitrogen is sprayed

on or applied to the wart. Liquid nitrogen is very cold and

the freezing and thawing destroys the wart tissue. To clear

the wart fully it can need up to 4-6 treatment sessions, some-

times more.

Each treatment session is a couple of weeks or so apart.

Some studies show that the chance of clearing a wart with

freezing treatment is about the same as acid treatment.

However, one recent research study reported that freezing

treatment was more likely to be successful at clearing warts

compared with acid treatment. Also, freezing treatment

tends to be quicker to get results.

Freezing treatment can be painful. Sometimes a small

blister develops for a day or so on the nearby skin after treat-

ment. Also, there is a slight risk of scarring the nearby skin

or nail, or damaging underlying tissues such as tendons or

nerves. It is not suitable for younger children or for people

with poor circulation.

Combined treatmentOne review of treatments concluded that treatment with

salicylic acid plus cryotherapy had a higher cure rate than

either salicylic acid or cryotherapy alone.

Continued Overleaf

Freezing warts is a popular treatment. Many GPs & Practice Nurses are skilled at this.


Continued from page 7Covering with Duct TapeOne research study found that covering a wart with strong

adhesive tape seemed to give a good chance of clearing warts

within a month or two. (Duct tape was used in the study.)

In this study, about 7 in 10 warts had cleared within 2

months with using duct tape. The method described in

the study was:

—The wart was covered with duct tape for 6 days.

—If the tape fell off during this time, a fresh piece

of tape was put on.

—After 6 days, the tape was removed and the

wart soaked in warm water for 5 minutes.

After drying, it was then gently rubbed with an

emery board or pumice stone to get rid of dead tissue

from the top of the wart.

—The wart was then left uncovered overnight

and duct tape put on again the next day.

Treatment was continued for up to two months. (Note: most

warts that cleared with duct tape did so within 28 days.)

However, two subsequent studies using tape (cited at the

end) failed to demonstrate the good response of the first

study. So, the evidence for tape treatment is mixed. But, it

may be worth a try, as you are unlikely to do any harm and it

may work. Some experts advise that you should not use duct

tape on the face as in some people it can irritate the skin.

Other treatment optionsA podiatrist or chiropodist can pare or rub down a verruca.

This is often enough to ease any pain, even though part of

the verruca may still remain.

If the above treatment options do not clear warts then other

methods may be tried. There are various ways that can cut

out or burn warts, but they are usually only done by special-

ists if other treatments have failed. Some treatments (such as

laser treatment) are not available on the NHS to treat warts

and verrucas.

What about swimming?A child with warts or verrucas should go swimming as nor-

mal. Warts can be covered with waterproof plasters. A ver-

ruca can also be covered with a waterproof plaster but some

people prefer to wear a special sock which you can buy from

pharmacies. It is also a good idea to wear flip-flops when

using communal showers, as this may reduce the chance of

catching or passing on virus particles from verrucas.

Parish NoticesClaregalway Parish Mass Diary is now available for 2012.

1st Anniversary Masses need to be booked immediately.

Please contact the Parish Office (091-798741).

The situation may arise that weekend Masses may have to

be shared next year. It is the responsibility of families of the

deceased to book Masses.

Senior Choir practice Monday night at 8.15 p.m. Hope to

see all existing members there and new members are very

welcome. For further information Tel: 798125.

Folk Choir resumed on Wednesday 14th September at

8.30 p.m. New members always welcome.

Dates for your Diary: The Sacrament of Confirmation

will take place on Saturday 5th Mary 2012.

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion

will take place on Saturday, 19th May 2012.

Aoife Dempsey, T.C.R.G. Corrib School of Irish Dancing Classes: Wed. in Carnmore Community Centre from 5pm – 6:30pm.

Thurs. in SMA Hall, Claregalway from 6pm – 8pm.

Fri. in Turloughmore Centre from 6pm – 8pm.

Contact 087-6950457

Claregalway /Carnmore Active Retirement Meeting Friday,

16th September at 10.30 a.m. in the Parish Meeting Room.

All welcome.


I was reading a paper recently

and I saw that Owen Hargreaves

was due to line out for Manchester

City. It got me thinking, here was

a guy whose career was written off

due to the ravages of injury and

who was only being considered for

the lower leagues, most notably

Leicester City.

What struck me was his

determination, like all winners

he had a self belief coupled with

steely determination. I distinctly

remember Owen Hargreaves mak-

ing a YouTube video of a personal

trainer putting him through his

paces. The video was an unusual

one for a professional footballer to

do. But by producing the

YouTube video, he effectively re-

moved all doubt that he was injury

free, thus leading to his surprise

move from Manchester United to

Manchester City.

So what can we learn from this?

Here is a great example of how

rejection should be handled. Sir

Alex Ferguson let him go and said

he was not part of his plans. It’s

a bit like being made redundant,

someone decides your role in the

company no longer exists and you

are suddenly without a job. Does

that mean that you are redundant

or that the role is redundant? Owen

Hargreaves pretty much answered

Sir Alex by getting a contract with

Man City, Utd’s greatest rivals.

Being made redundant and

business failure is tough. There

are many reasons why things don’t

work out. Owen Hargreaves went

out and proved his weakness (in-

jury) was not as weak as Ferguson

had surmised and that he did

indeed have something to offer.

He scored the winning goal.

Another person who had some-

thing to offer and who stood out

from the crowd was “Jobless Paddy”. You may remember this guy who

paid for a billboard and made it

happen for himself by advertising

himself for employment with what

little money he had left. He found

himself in the middle of a media

storm, and also landed himself

as job with Paddy Power, who

admired his brave move. This is

another great way of standing out

from the crowd and getting people

to take a chance on you. People

love ingenuity.

A man who definitely got

people’s attention is John Concan-

non of JFC. You may remember

John from his role in “The Secret Millionaire” aired recently in RTE.

I had the pleasure of meeting John

several times and he likes to tell the

story of how his Late Late break

was the making of him.

John did not have a marketing

person or PR expert to get him

a job interview. By being deter-

mined, persistent and ingenious,

he got his big break on the biggest gig on

TV. He called into the studios in RTE

repeatedly, six or seven times he recalls,

each time leaving a bucket. He did not

allow rejection to stop him. Eventually

the buckets started to clutter the place

and the staff at RTE realised he wasn t

going to give up, so he was given a one

minute slot. That was the start of his

success story.

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen

—Michael Jordan

The legendary Jordan himself was

dropped from a team. He used that

episode to drive him for the rest of his

basketball career, one of the greatest

careers in the history of the game.

Every one of these examples is an

ordinary person - who did something

extra. This in turn made them extraordi-

nary.

What will you do to achieve your

goals? What business would you like to

start? What is the job you want to get?

Are you extraordinary, do you need sup-

port realising your potential?

William Corless

If you want to follow through, contact William Corless on

086-6080194 or [email protected].

YellowWood aims to improve

business performance and optimise indi-

vidual potential through NLP, Coach-

ing, Training & Business Solutions.

Make It Happen


You are What You EatIt is untrue when you are pregnant

your teeth are weakened because

the calcium from them goes to

build the baby’s teeth.

Your baby’s teeth begin to form

after the first three months of

pregnancy and it is your diet which

affects their formation.

It is important to eat foods

that are rich in calcium e.g. milk,

cheese, fish etc., all of which will

help your baby’s teeth and bones to

grow strong & healthy.

During pregnancy you may tend

to eat more than usual but try to

keep sugar intake to a minimum.

Oral HygieneDue to fluctuating hormone levels,

you may be more susceptible or

bleed from flossing & brushing.

Your gums may be red and

swollen or bleed from brushing.

They will recover after delivery.

Caring for Gums & Teeth During Pregnancy

Pregnant women must take special care in order to prevent gum disease. It is essential to eat a well balanced diet during pregnancy.

Questions often asked by women during pregnancyQ: Do I need to visit my dentist during pregnancy?A: Yes. Due to hormone changes during pregnancy, some women’s dental health

needs closer attention during this time. This may include appointments to

have a thorough cleaning, and advice on caring for your teeth at home.

Q: Why are my gums bleeding?A: This is due to hormone changes in the body. This means that you must keep

a high standard of oral hygiene brushing your teeth twice a day & flossing

once a day.

Q: Is dental treatment safe during pregnancy?A: Yes routine dental treatment is safe.

Q: Does pregnancy cause damage to teeth?A: There is no truth in the rumours about calcium deficiency due to pregnancy

causing tooth problems or that you will loose one tooth for each child.

This article is courtesy of Claregalway Dental Surgery, Summerfield, Claregalway.

091 798 333 | [email protected],Thurs,Fri: 9am–5pm;

Tues, Wed: 8am–7pm


Two training pitches are now in use (see pictures) but there

is still a long way to go and the club has embarked on a five

year development plan to raise the funds to enable comple-

tion of this project. Club membership is constantly increas-

ing so these facilities are greatly needed.

The Fashion Extravaganza will be a fully professional

show hosted by an experienced team of specialists including

Mandy Maher and her team from the Catwalk Modelling

Agency who will be modelling outfits from shops in and

around Galway city and county including Anthony Ryans

(sponsors of the best dressed lady), Standúns of Spiddal,

Brown Thomas, Sugar Pink, Hidden Closet, Colette Latch-

ford, Enjoi (Tuam), Squisito, Beverly Hills, Kiss (Dublin

Road, Tuam) and Reidys Menswear. Hats will be provided

by Susie Mahony and CARA Diamonds will be showing

some of their pieces.

On the night there will be various stands to visit includ-

ing Mike Ryan Jewellery, Bella Make-Over Studio, Michelle

McDonagh Beauty Rooms, Quiff Hair Studio, Richard

Hughes Opticians and Flanaghan Shoes.

During the evening there will be entertainment and

raffles with some amazing prizes to be won. There will also

be a presentation made to the Claregalway & District Day

Care Centre, a cause that the Fashion Show committee have

chosen to support this year.

Tickets are priced at €20 and are available by phoning

Margaret on 087 204 4158.

Claregalway GAA Fashion Extravaganza

Claregalway GAA Club are holding their second Fashion Extravaganza on Thursday, October 20th 2011 at 8.00pm in the Clayton Hotel, Briarhill. This event is to support the ongoing development of the Claregalway GAA Club.

Further information can be obtained through the

Claregalway GAA Website, www.claregalwaygaa.net.

Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss out.


The Claregalway Hotel, one of the country’s most popular

wedding venues, will host its annual Wedding Exposé on

Sunday 16th October 2011 from 1pm to 6pm. The award

winning hotel has long since established itself as a leading

wedding venue in Galway and we proudly proclaim that

providing Brides & Grooms with a perfect wedding day is

a specialty. For those planning

a wedding, or dreaming of one,

there’s no other place to experi-

ence the vast range of products and

services available from the West of

Ireland’s biggest wedding suppli-

ers. In just a few hours a couple can

meet with a varied mix of exhibitors, showcasing their range

of wedding services and products, with many ‘on the day’

discounts available.

Our wedding team, led by wedding planner Nora Gill, will

be at your service to discuss any queries you may have and

offer you exclusive suggestions and tips. Head Chef, Ralph

McNally, will also be present to discuss any menu-related

enquiries and he will be providing canapés for guests and

samples from a selection of his most popular wedding

menus.

A popular highlight of the days’ activities includes the

Wedding Exposé Fashion Show, by Catwalk Model Agency,

that will offer brides to be, grooms, mums, dads and

bridesmaids, the opportunity of viewing the latest styles

and trends from the very best in bridal fashion. Tara King,

beauty and fashion enthusiast will be at hand to offer you

The Claregalway Hotel Wedding Exposé

Save the Date! 16th October 2011, Claregalway Hotel, multi award winning wedding venue, will host its 7th annual Wedding Exposé” on Sunday 16th of October from 1pm to 6pm.

fashion tips & advice on how to create your dream wedding

look. The Wedding Fair will also be the perfect opportunity

to explore what the Claregalway Hotel can offer you. We

will showcase the ‘4 Themes of the Wedding Season’ exhibi-

tion, covering a wedding style from Valentines, summer,

autumn and Christmas.

As a HSE approved Venue for Civil Ceremonies and

Partnerships we can also cater for all civil ceremonies and

civil partnerships. Over 500 couples have chosen to celebrate

their nuptials with The Claregalway Hotel since it opened in

July 2004 and dates are being snapped up fast for the coming

months from eager brides and grooms from all over Ireland.

Our hard work and dedication has been recognised with the

Optimus Mark of Best Practice Award 2011 and two recent

nominations for Best Wedding Venue in Connaught 2011 by

two of Ireland’s leading online wedding websites.

The Claregalway Hotel and Leisure Centre promise to ca-

ter for no more than one wedding per day so you can be guar-

anteed a personalised service with standards of excellence

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Michael BrennanDeputy Political Correspondant, Irish Independent

They were among the worst affected by the floods,

which damaged the homes of thousands of people

around the country.

They are set to get compensation to buy or build new

homes because the risk of their old homes flooding again is

considered too great – and it would be too expensive to carry

out flood prevention works.

But the 32 families in Galway, Roscommon, Offaly and

Tipperary are facing an anxious wait before the Department

of Social Protection confirms who is receiving the relocation

grants from the €4m fund.

The Government has only approved the relocation of up

to 20 families – meaning that 12 other families are likely to

miss out on the funds. The overwhelming majority are from

Galway (27), with three from Roscommon and one each

from Offaly and Tipperary.

In order to qualify for re-location, the families have

had to get an assessment from the Office of Public Works

(OPW) that it is unsustainable to move back to their houses

Flood Victims FinallyReceive Compensation

Around 20 families who were forced out by severe flooding two years ago are expected to get up to €200,000 each to buy new homes.

due to the risk of flooding. They have to show that it is

impossible to get flood insurance.

And the OPW also has to find that re-location is a

cheaper option than carrying out flood protection works.

In many cases, families have moved back to their

homes because such works have either been carried

out or commissioned.

Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh, who has been

in contact with some of the families hoping to get re-located,

said it had been a huge ordeal for them.

“But I am hopeful that there is

now light at the end of the tunnel

for many of these in the form of

the prospect of relocation. There

isn’t any other option for these

people. It’s too risky to move back

into their homes,” he said.

The families will be given funds to buy or build new

homes – depending on their personal circumstances. But

the amount of money they receive from the €4m fund will

be capped in accordance with an estimate from their local

authority –such as Galway County Council- about the cost

of providing a reasonable home in the area.

Their re-location grant will be also cut if they have

their own site to build on – and any compensation payments

from their insurance company for the flood damage will also

be discounted. The Department of Social Protection said its

officials had visited each of the 32 families and carried out an

assessment of their situation.

Some of the families have young children & have been living in rented accommodation since the severe flooding in November ’09.


One family is anxiously waiting for a grant to move to a new home — after being forced to live in rented ac-

commodation for the past two years. Margaret Keogh and her husband Ned lost almost all of their furniture

when their bungalow in Carnmore in Galway was covered by a foot of water for three weeks.

They and their three children have been living in rented accommodation while they wait for a decision

from the Government on re-locating them to a new home. They had previously lived in their home for ten

years and never had any problem with flooding during that time.

Mrs Keogh said the site around the house had been flooded four times since –

and that there was no guarantee this wouldn’t happen again if they moved back.

“I just really couldn’t put the kids back there. I would prefer to live in the side of the street rather than go

back with them,” she said. The couple bought their home – which was around 25 years old at the time – back in

2001 for €194,000. Mrs Keogh said it was now “worth nothing” but they are still paying the mortgage for it.

Mrs Keogh said she and her husband had kept going for the sake of their three children Lauren (3), James

(6) and Dillon (9). “If I didn’t have the kids, I think I’d be in a mental hospital because it’s been horrendous on

myself and Ned. I don’t even know how our marriage has got through it. We’ve lost everything,” she said.

She and her family are now waiting for the announcement by the Department of Social Protection about

who will be re-located under its €4m scheme to help flooded families. Their rent payments are being covered

by an emergency flood relief fund in the meantime.

“We’re hearing that 20 families are going to get relocated but we don’t know if we’re one of them,” she said.

Both Mrs Keogh and her husband have lost jobs due to the business slowdown caused by the recession – she

previously worked with the Executive Helicopters company and her husband worked as a carpenter. And they

had to dump six skip-loads of furniture and personal possessions which had been damaged by the flooding.

“The water was in our house for three weeks. And in the country, you have septic tanks so picture the

scene,” she said.

Mrs Keogh said the family is willing to keep repaying has previously travelled up to the Dail to highlight her

family’s plight– and has been seeking a meeting with Social Protection Minister Joan Burton.

“It would be just to talk to her and show her we’re not gangsters. We’re just a normal couple and we’re not

trying to pull the wool over anyone’s eyes. We owned our own home. We worked to buy all our own stuff.

We’ve never been on social welfare until this happened,” she said.

“The department expects to be

in a position to make a decision on

these cases in the coming weeks,” a

spokeswoman said.

Although the relocation scheme

only covers people in four counties,

the Government has given pay-

ments worth €1.65m to 1,310 other

people to help them move back

into their flood-damaged homes –

an average of €1,200 each.

But according to TDs, many

people are still finding it impossi-

ble to get flood insurance.

Photo: Andrew Downes Photography


Some snaps from a recent stroll in the sun around the village.



Falling for Autumn

We naturally turn to comfort foods

this time of year. With all the belt

tightening that has been going on

all over the country, many of us

have had to be creative in resourc-

ing our food. Trying to maintain

a healthy diet and eat quality food

can sometimes pose as a challenge.

But how do you feel about beans?

And I am not talking about the tin

can of baked beans either.

Affordable and available at

most local shops, beans come in

many shapes, sizes and colours.

We have gotten in to the habit of

adding dried green lentils and pearl

barley to our brown basmati rice

blend. This gives the kids an added

protein boost to their dinner and

there is always the added benefit

of lowering cholesterol levels and

helping fight heart disease for the

grown ups in the house.

One of our favourite ways to

use beans has got to be a good old

fashioned pot of turkey chili.

Wise Turkey Chilli —900g ground turkey (Tesco stocks this)

—3 onions (medium)

—4 cloves of garlic

—1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

—2 tablespoons mild chili powder

—1 tablespoon hot chili powder

—1 tablespoon brown sugar

—1 teaspoon salt

—1 teaspoon black pepper

—4 cans of chopped tomatoes

—1.5 litres of water

—3 tin cans of beans (kidney, chick pea, etc.

you decide)

If you buy the dried beans soak them overnight in a large bowl of water. Boil them slowly for an hour and a half to make sure they are cooked prior to adding them to the mix. The ones in the can are already cooked).

One pot wonderPeel and chop finely the onions and garlic. In a large pot

sauté the onions and garlic gently for a few minutes until

they become translucent. Add the ground turkey, the chili

powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and sugar. Mix well

and enjoy the smells of all those spices mixing with the meat.

Add in the tinned tomatoes and keep mixing. Add in the

water, slowly. Keep stirring the chili. Add in the beans. Mix

well and add a little more water if seems too thick. Cover

with lid, reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 2 hours.

The kids favourite way to eat them is on a hot dog with

grated cheddar and raw onion relish. This will keep for a few

days in the fridge and freezes very well.

Give it a try!

Móna Wise is a local blogger & author.

Check out her blog at http://monawise.wordpress.com


Hot Buttered RumI know you already know how to make a hot whiskey. But have you

ever tried a hot buttered rum? Buy yourself a bottle of Captain Morgans

Spiced Rum and the next time the weather takes a nose dive settle in

for the evening with one of these in your mug.

Spiced Butter —225g (8 oz) brown sugar

—110g (40z) soft unsalted butter

—2 tsp of cinnamon

—2 tsp nutmeg

—1/2 tsp all spice

—2 tsp vanilla essence

Mix it upBeat all the ingredients together until they are well mixed.

This will keep in the fridge for up to a month and goes well

on a slice of toast too.

In your glass pour in a nice measure of rum, then top it up

with boiling water and add in your butter mix at the end.

You can add as much or as little as you like.

This is one of our favourite winter warmers along with

hot ports and warm apple cider.

Móna

Winter Warmers

Mobile Library ScheduleGalway County Council’s Mobile Library will be at the Church entrance,

inside Lakeview Estate at the following dates between 3:50pm—4:15pm:

October 18th 2011; November 1st, 15th & 29th 2011; December 13th 2011Membership Charges: Adult: €5 | Unemployed/Students: €1 | OAP/Juvenile: Free


On Saturday last 24th September, Claregalway Junior Ladies took part in the Tesco All Ireland Sevens At Naomh

Mearnog G.A.A. club. Having played 4 games in their group, they came out on top and played a quarter final against

Mungrets St.Paul’s which they won well. They played St.Sylvester’s in the semi-final and again the Claregalway girls

were successful. They met Thomas Davis of Dublin in the final, which was a very tight tough game.

Unfortunately , the Claregalway girls lost out by 2-7 to 1-6. It was a most enjoyable day where the girls gave a won-

derful display of football. Great credit to the team which are Siobhan Cullen, Fabian Cooney, Deirdre Brennan, Tara

Hession, Lorraine Keane, Emer O’Connell, Georgina Healy, Hannah Coen, Nicola Conlon, Charlotte Cooney,Aislinn

Newell and Helen Moran. Manager; Barry Cooney, Michael Kirwan, Mick O’Connell . Special thanks to Rita Healy and

to the parents who travelled.

The U-14 Girls travelled up to Bewleys Hotel on Friday evening to take part in the Kilmacud Crokes Sevens. Clar-

egalway were drawn in a strong group with FoxrockCabinteely,Naomh Conaill and Dungarvan. In Saturdays open-

ing game at 10am Claregalway defeated FoxrockCabinteely on a score of 9-3 to 1-3. The second game was much closer

against Dungarvan who had recorded a big win in the opening round. A converted penalty by Emma Connolly secured a

2-4 to 1-3 win. In the last group game Claregalway defeated Naomh Conaill 9-2 to 1-1 to setup a Fourth round knockout

game with Shean Ui Neill. This game produced 18 goals shared evenly between the Teams but it was the Claregalway

points that won the game on a score of 9-5 to 9 goals. Claregalway defeated Div 3 Feile Champions Lurgan by 8-7 to 1-2 in

quarter Final and strong Cork representatives Fermoy in the semi by 7-5 to 2-3.

The Banner Ladies from Clare had defeated Sarsfields of Kildare in the other semi-final to setup a Clare v Galway

final. The final was 15 minutes a half and with both Teams having already played six games it was a real test of a team’s

fitness and character. Only two points separated the Teams at the break. With the wind at their backs in the second

half the Claregalway Girls drove for victory with well taken goals and secured the Title for the Club on a score of 10-8 to

4-9. Claregalway have become the first Club to win this Competition twice in its eight year history having won it previ-

ously in 2007. Captain Orla Murphy received the Cup on behalf of her Team and Ciara Burke was a deserving winner of

the player of the Tournament.

We wish Roisin Holland a speedy recovery from a hand injury picked up in the opening Game. Panel Natasha

Hynes Ellie Glynn Megan Glynn Karen Dowd Orla Murphy Ciara Burke Ciara Campbell Emma Connolly Stephanie

O’Connell Roisin Holland Lauren Coen Aisling Murphy. Many thanks to all who travelled up and helped make this a

special day for this Team. The U-14 County A Championship final against Moycullen is due to take place next Sunday

Morning. Details of time and venue will be posted on Club website during week. Training for all U-14’s on Friday at 6:30

and for U-13’s on Mondays at 6:30.

U10 League. The U10 League Finals take place this Saturday 1st October in Tuam Stars Pitch and begins at 3pm

sharp. These players are the young stars of the future and club support would be very much welcomed on the day. There

are eight teams participating on the day including; Claregalway, Annaghdown, Kilkerrin/Clonberne, Corofin, Tuam/

Cortoon, Dunmore, Caltra & St Gabriels or Naomh Mhuire.

Claregalway Junior Ladies travel to Leitrim on Saturday 8th October to take on Bornacoola in the Connacht Semi

Final. A big well done to our U10 Girls who played in their end of year League at Tuam Stars on Saturday and follow-

ing a thrilling final against Kilkerrin Clonberne emerged winners for the second year running. Congratulations to the

Management team and the girls for all their hard work throughout the year.

Claregalway Ladies GAA


What has happened this year for the Claregalway U14 ladies has never happened before. The team has won every competition it has entered encompassing three national and three domestic titles.

The victory parade started with winning the Ballyboden tournament in Dublin for the first time. This was an invite only

tournament comprising the best teams from Dublin, Cork and Kildare. This was followed up by winning the Galway Féile

title against Corofin in Belclare. This opened the gateway to defend the national Féile title in July in Cork. Next was the

league final which was annexed at the expense of neighbours Corofin.

With three titles already secured the team made way for Cork. Over the course of the weekend the girls defeated the

champions of Dublin, Clare and Cork, the never previously defeated Cork Champions St Vals in the final. The comprehen-

sive nature of the 3-3- to 0-3 point victory added further to the achievement. The team didn’t get long to rest on their laurels

and as well as qualifying for the championship final with a 7-14 to 4 goal win against Corofin they won the All-Ireland sev-

ens tournament held in Kilmacud Crokes. The players won seven games in six hours scoring 54-34 in the process to become

the first club to win the title twice in its history. The Championship Final took place last Sunday morning 2nd October in

Pearse Stadium. Playing into the town end the Claregalway Girls lead at half time 1-6 to nil and maintained their domi-

nance in the 2nd half to run out clear winners on a score of 3-14 to Moycullen 0-0.

This Teams achievement have never been achieved by a Galway club with National victories on Dublin (twice) and

Cork soil in the same year heretofore unheard of. Having beaten all comers as well as the county champions of every county

encountered this Claregalway has gone to a large end to further the name of Galway Ladies football nationally

Pictured above: Panel and Mentors after the Final in Pearse Stadium Galway. Back Row. Jimmy & Joan Gavin Joe Glynn Laura King Michael O’Connell Andrea Glynn Eva Gilmore Sky Nash Stephine

O’Connell Rebecca Hansberry Laurie Moran Roisin Conlon Ciara Campbell Orla Murphy Roisin Holland Laura Field

Keeva Gallagher Ellen Connolly Chleo Donnellan Gwen Horkan Darragh Leonard Asumpta Gallagher Elaine Goldrick.

Front Row: Tim Hynes Moya Dunleavey Morgan Conroy-Broderick Deirdre Keane Elle Glynn Samantha Burke Karen

Dowd Natasha Hynes Ciara Burke Megan Glynn Emma Connolly Lauren Coen Shauna King Michelle Coyle Aislinn Mur-

phy Leah Fleming Aoife Gavin


BaptismsZoe Hynes

of Shane & Algelina

Claregalway

Jack O’ Connor

of Jonathan & Louise

Claregalway

Eoin Moylan

of Declan & Teresa

Cahergowan

Jamie Sammon

of Austin & Sheila

Claregalway

Special NewsAva Ginan

of Derek & Marie

Claregalway

WeddingsCharlene Ward & John P. Ward

Claregalway

FuneralsMichael Hanley,

Carnmore

R.I.P.

The Somme WidowI call your name to a distant sky,

You don’t answer - there’s No reply,

Oh my Bonnie lad in youthful bloom,

On bloody Somme met your doom.

I curse the day that you perished –

A soldiers’ death with the Tyneside Irish;

Into ‘no mans land’s’ thundering guns

Went men of Tyne and Erin’s sons.

As ‘over the top’ you went in style,

Were your thoughts of the Emerald Isle,

Or on Shipyard, shop or Mine,

Wherein you toiled by Wear and Tyne?

Had you died by Shannon’s wave,

Then we would have ‘known your grave’ –

Instead you lie on foreign Sod,

Of whom they say - Only known to God.

When to the land beyond the sky

I sometimes talk, and often cry,

And think of times short years ago,

When we were together here below.

Days of love, laughter and fun,

That went forever, on the Somme,

The Bairns and I now on our own,

And you Pet - a Name on Thiepval stone.

Edward Coppinger

Footnote:The 24th Tyneside Irish were part of the Northum-berland Fusiliers formed after the outbreak of WWI. They were Irish or descendants, and first ‘over the top’ at the Somme 1st July 1916; and were decimated. Thiepval Memorial Records their names.


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October Update from Local Cllr., Jim Cuddy

Galway Radon Week 8th–15th OctoberThe Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland will hold

a public meeting in the Radisson Blu Hotel Galway on

October 12th. at 2 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to

provide information on radon testing and measures to deal

with it. There will also be a similar type meeting at the Ard

Ri Hotel Tuam on the same date at 7.30 p.m.

Galway has one of the highest incidences of radon in

homes in the country where more than one in five homes

have levels in excess of the acceptable levels.

Exposure to radon gas is a leading cause of lung cancer

after smoking. Radon testing followed by remediation

of housing with high levels, will save lives and it is for this

reason that these meetings are being held and I urge as many

people as possible to attend.

Claregalway Relief RoadIn order to be in a position to select a preferred route

for this road Galway Co. Co. engineers along with the

consultants who are engaged by them will be doing traffic

counts in the Claregalway area along with surveys of those

passing though the area.

It is expected that the preferred route will become

known before the end of the year and this will be open

to public consultations then. After that process is gone

through we hope that all public representatives both

local and national will ensure that the funding is

provided for this project.

Collection of Old Electrical Goods.On September 29th Galway Co. Co. organised

a collection for old electrical goods and it was regarded

as being a success.

Many thanks to the committee of the Claregalway

Community Centre for allowing the grounds of the

complex to be used for the collection.

Work on N 18I am glad to be able to say that work has now started on road

safety improvement works between the Claregalway N.S.

and the road leading to the community centre.

The council have 130,000 euro to spend on these works

which include footpaths and additional street lighting. This

will certainly improve the safety for people walking along

the N 18 from Claregalway village towards the road leading

to the community centre.

Flooding surveyThe O≈ce of Public Works have engaged consultants to

carry out a flooding study between Claregalway Bridge

and the River Corrib. I know that many in that area were

concerned that this was not done in the original study of

flooding in the Claregalway Area. This particular study is

going to take some time so I will be3 in contact with the

OPW to have it carried out as soon as possible.

Jim

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This also included the launch of

the Association’s new website

www.wfha.info by the Deputy

Mayor of County Galway Cllr.

Bridie Willers.

Huge numbers turned out for

this free Heritage Week event.

The audience spanned all ages and

included existing members of the

Western Family History Asso-

ciation with lots of new faces and

newcomers to family history. It

was great to see such an interest in

tracing your ancestors, a topic that

is definitely gaining interest due to

the genealogy programmes on our

national airwaves.

Both Michael Connaughton,

WFHA Chairperson and Marie

Mannion, Galway County Herit-

age Officer welcomed everyone on

the night. A brief description of

the Western Family History As-

sociation website was given by Tim

Murphy.

This was followed by the launch

of website by Deputy Mayor Cllr.

Bridie Willers. The night of talks

then began with the first talk enti-

tled Sources for Tracing your Family Tree. By Bríd Higgins, WFHA Secretary,

who spoke on Administrative Divisions and the different sources for Tracing

Ancestry – Census, Church, Civil, and Land records including the Repositories

where they are located.

Then Siobhan McGuiness of Galway Family History Society West spoke

on Tracing Ancestry through a Galway’s Genealogy Centre. She examined

the history of the county genealogy centres, sources available at their centre,

parishes covered and researching at the centre both commissioned research

an online research.

Gerard Naughton,

WFHA Committee

member spoke on as-

sembling your Family

Tree together, the

importance of writ-

ing down details and

web records available.

Event organisers

were delighted with

the attendance and

hope to see some of

the new members and

the wider audience again at the public meetings throughout the year. By attend-

ing and participating in the meetings one gets to benefit from the experience and

expertise of members ranging from beginners to those who have several years

experience in tracing their family history.

Access to the latest information presented by expert speakers including how

to access family records, census data, emigrant data and the latest developments

in genealogy, such as, the digitisation of family records, births, marriages, deaths

Delve into Your Family History

The Western Family History Association (WFHA) in conjunction with Galway County Council recently held a workshop on Family History for Heritage Week 2011.


and information on how genetics

can be used to help trace ancestry.

The Western Family History

Association is a genealogy

association based in Galway. It is

a self-help group for its members

and does not carry out research.

The Association typically holds

five to six meetings during the

year, together with a number of

other activities throughout the

year. Meetings are open to the

general public.

In addition to these activities

it provides a continually expand-

ing library of genealogical and

historical books for members’

usage. Western Family History

Association regular meetings are

held on the second Wednesday of

the month (alternating months).

The next meeting takes place at the Claregalway Hotel on Wednesday 9th November at 8.15pm.

There will be a talk by Michael

Carroll on his experience research-

ing his two recently published

family/local/school history books

entitled Of Beauty Rarest which

celebrates 150 years of history of

Clydagh National School, Head-

ford and Valley of The Milk, a

history of the Carroll family of

Luggawannia, Headford.

For further information on

the Western Family History

Association look up www.wfha.info or email [email protected].

Michael Long (born c. 1865–1870)My great grandfather was Michael Long born in Galway, Ireland. I am not

exactly sure where or when but potentially in the 1865-1870 range. His

wife’s name was Catherine Walsh, also from Galway but it is not clear if

they were married before he emigrated to Boston, MA. He had 2 sisters, Mary

and Katherine (Kate or Katie) and 3 brothers, John, Patrick and Thomas. We

also know that Katie Long emigrated to Boston as well and was married to a

man with the surname of Foley, again, not sure if they were married in

Galway or Boston. Their father, my great-great grandfather was named Thomas

Long and his wife’s surname may have been Whalen. That is about all I know.

I did some research using the 1901 and 1911 census, and the majority of

Long’s that match the first names and estimated ages, were concentrated in

Claregalway, specifically in the Kiniska area. When I looked up information

on Claregalway, it states that the surnames Long and Walsh were amongst the

most popular in the mid 1800’s. Anyway, I though I would e-mail you and see

if maybe you could put this in your newsletter and if anybody sees a

potential relation or has information, they could contact me.

Thank you

Stephen [email protected]

John Glennon (born 1866)Dear readers,

I was moved by Stephen Long’s post asking for help on locating his kin.

I have never considered of using this newsletter as a channel for finding

Continued Overleaf

Looking for Relatives Below are emails Nuacht Chláir has received this month from readers trying to trace their family trees, which may have roots in Claregalway.


Continued from page 27relatives -- the moment of eureka on doing so must have passed me by --

albeit I would like to do the same. Please consider posting this in your

newsletter as well. My gratitude would be beyond words if you post this.

My great-great grandfather’s name was John Glennon. He was born in 1866 in

the Leana Clocha area of Waterdale. He emigrated to the Boston, MA area

around 1893 and settled in Woburn, MA -- a city twelve miles north of

Boston. He passed away in 1950 in Woburn, MA. He married my great-great

grandmother Kate Glennon (née Tolan) in 1893 in Woburn, MA.

On his birth certificate (I have a copy of an official certificate from Certified Copies of Birth in Oifig An Ard-Chláraitheora), his surname was spelled Glinnane.

Further, on his birth certificate, his father’s name was Thomas Glinnane

and mother’s name was Mary Glinnane (née Fannon).

I can see my great-great-great grandparents — Thomas and Mary — in the 1901

and 1911 census records. My great-great-great grandfather must have passed away

sometime between 1901 and 1911 since I don’t see his name in the 1911 census.

He was around 70 years of age in 1901 according to census records.

My great–great grandfather, John Glennon, had siblings. I have ascertained

this from multiple sources, one being the 1901 census. He had a brother Patrick —

about 35 years of age in 1901 according to the census record, and a sister Bridget,

aged 23 in 1901 according to the census record. The Glennon surname was spelled

Glennone in the 1901 census.

If anyone has any information on my where I can find relatives or

information about my ancestors, please email me.

Best regards,

Michael [email protected]

Margaret Clancy (born 1884)I am trying to get information on my wife’s Grand Mother Margaret Clancy

who we are led to believe was born in Claregalway in 1884.

Her father was John Clancy & mother Catherine Joyce. Her older sister was

Winifred (Mary) & older brothers John & Michael. Family hearsay is that Catherine

died in childbirth & John the father came to Australia in 1890 on board the Port Phil-

lip ex London. I’m not sure if you have anywhere in Claregalway that can help me or

whether you can point me in the right direct or not?

We have employed the Clare Heritage Centre Corofin to do some searching

for us but if they came from Claregalway they won’t have the records.

Regards,

Mal McFarlane (Western Australia)[email protected]

How Dare YouWhy could you not wait, be patient

Hold out for just a while longer

The fog would have lifted

The sun would have shone

If you had just let me get what

I needed done

Now everything is thrown into

disarray; I wake up feeling angry,

sorry, guilty; And I have no anaes-

thetic for this

I tried to help you, to show you

the way; And I just can’t get what

I need today

Time will not heal my wounds

Time did not heal yours

You lie there in your oblivious

world; While I am here feeling it

all; How dare you make me feel

this small

We used to laugh, we used to kiss

The roses we planted are now

blooming; The life we dreamt of

is not; I look down on your grave

with woe;

Leave you one rose and let go

Fiona Place8/06/11


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091 798 430Email: [email protected]

Nuacht Chláir —Last Month’s SolutionCongratulations to winner

Maureen Lennon of Renmore.

Guitar Lessons in Claregalway area —Experienced teacher

—Friendly atmosphere

—All ages and levels

Contact Ger on 087 217 0930

Local DirectoryTo enter your business listing

or details of a group or society

in the locality in the 2012

Claregalway & District Directory

(free of charge), please visit:

www.nuachtchlair.com/claregalway-directory

Contractor wanted Contact Vincent Lyons 087 638 6432

for Riverwalk construction project in Claregalway on behalf of

Claregalway Community Development Association. Works will consist of

erection of approx. 1Km. of concrete post fencing, installation of pre-cast

concrete footbridge and construction of boundary walls with associated gates.

The Credit Unionin the Cois Chláir Shopping Centre reopened on Saturday the 24th September and will be open every Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

Badminton for adults Every Tuesday from 10am to 12noon

in Claregalway Community Centre.

Do come along — all levels welcome!

Bridge for Beginners Starting in Claregalway on

Mondays from 10am to 12noon.

For further info contact 086 391 3852.


Crossword Editor Brian Place

Send completed Crosswords to:B.D. Place,Woodleigh,Creig Buí,Baile Chláir,Co. na Gaillimhe.

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Across 1 Midpoint (6) 5 Central (6) 10 Dais (7) 11 Enlist (7) 12 Test (4) 13 Alphabetical list (5) 15 Dutch cheese (4) 17 Organ (3) 19 Japanese car maker (6) 21 Forcefulness (6) 22 Astonishing (7) 23 Abscond (6) 25 Unravel the enigma (6) 28 Writing instrument (3) 30 Mammal of genus Capra (4) 31 Foot operated lever (5) 32 Type of fastener (4) 35 Joyfulness (7) 36 Small appliance (7) 37 Capital of Lebanon (6) 38 Lives (6)

Down 2 State of exalted delight (7) 3 Pneumatic car part (4) 4 Stoat's coat (6) 5 Kill (6) 6 Aquatic bird of Anatidae family (4) 7 Wash (7) 8 Passionate (6) 9 Stubby (6) 14 Temporarily blinded (7) 16 Walk noisily (5) 18 Rage (5) 20 Measure of current (3) 21 Finish (3) 23 Stabbing knife (6) 24 Travesty (7) 26 Ground oats (7) 27 Most senior (6) 28 Groundnut (6) 29 Constantly scolded (6) 33 Structure built over water (4) 34 Rim (4)

Across 1 Interstellar gas cloud (6) 5 Pressing (6) 10 Very widely used language (7) 11 Inert gas (7) 12 Anger (4) 13 Salt water (5) 15 Very light brown colour (4) 17 Finish (3) 19 Unexpectedly fast (6) 21 Seclusion of women from men (6) 22 South American country (7) 23 Astonished (6) 25 Czech capital (6) 28 Male offspring (3) 30 Makes mistakes (4) 31 Remove all clothing (5) 32 Metallic element (4) 35 Unsettle (7) 36 Have faith in (7) 37 Recessed space (6) 38 Surfeit (6)

Down 2 Betrothed (7) 3 Single entity (4) 4 Stick to (6) 5 Severe (6) 6 Spanish painter (4) 7 Observed (7) 8 Aragonite bead found in molluscs (6) 9 Sufficient (6) 14 Type of tooth (7) 16 Person who resists authority (5) 18 Liquid measure (5) 20 Incline head (3) 21 Spot on dice, domino etc. (3) 23 Order of business (6) 24 Colloidal particles dispersed in a gas (7) 26 Old UK coins (worth 21 shillings) (7) 27 Corroded with acid (6) 28 Housing for horse (6) 29 Agile (6) 33 Current coinage (4) 34 Group of nations with common interest (4)

First Correct Cross-

word opened wins:

A Meal for Two in the Claregalway Hotel

Nuacht Chláir Crossword October 2011

Name:

Contact Number:

Last month’s winner:Maureen Lennon, Renmore.


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