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The local newsletter for Claregalway & CarnmoreVol. 16 Iss. 1 | September 2011 FREE
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Local News, Health & Sport
‘Miracle Child’ Starts SchoolA four year old who was born with a rare heart defect has defied all the odds to start Junior Infants with his peers at Bawnmore National School, Claregalway.
Lorraine O’Hanlon, Galway Independent
Adam Ramsay underwent six hours of open-
heart surgery at just nine months of age, after
a prenatal scan carried out when his mother
Jacinta (pictured right) was five months preg-
nant revealed that his pulmonary artery was
three times bigger than it should have been.
Doctors subsequently diagnosed him
with a congenital heart defect known as
Tetralogy of Fallot and absent pulmonary
valve syndrome. Jacinta and her husband
Clive were told that there was an 80 to 90%
chance that their son would not survive,
prompting the couple to visit faith healer
Eddie Stones prior to his birth.
Adam was baptised in intensive care the
day after he was born, but he has proven to
be a fighter and started school with his peers
last week. He will celebrate his fifth birthday
next month.
“He’s our miracle child, he defied all
the odds,” said Clive. “We were told before
Adam was born that an average of one child
a year is born with Adam’s condition so the
condition is quite rare.”
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Because Adam’s condition is so
rare, the surgery to correct it had
only been performed successfully
on a handful of patients. “We were
told before he was born that previ-
ous to Adam, only three or four
had successfully had the surgery,”
said Clive.
Led by pioneering cardiac
surgeon Dr Lars Nolke, a total of
12 medical personnel were involved
in Adam’s six-hour long open-heart
surgery at Our Lady’s Children’s
Hospital, Crumlin when he was
just nine months old.
A donor heart valve was flown
in from the UK on the morning of
Adam’s surgery and doctors built
a ‘double leaf’ valve in his heart
using his own tissue. “It’s just
amazing what those people can do;
it’s amazing what the doctors and
surgeons are capable of doing now,”
said Clive.
Clive said that Adam is “abso-
lutely brilliant” now. “He is just
a bundle of life and he just never
stops,” he said. “This is the thing
that we find just amazing, that he’s
just got so much energy consider-
ing what he’s been through.”
Adam will require further
surgery in the years to come but,
because the surgery he had is so
new, it is not known when it will be
needed. Doctors have also advised
that Adam will not be allowed to
get tattoos or piercings when he’s
older, as they could weaken his
heart, and he must attend Crumlin
Hospital once a year for a check-up.
But nothing stops him from
playing with his nine-year-old sis-
ter Alex and seven-year-old brother
Jack or with other children in the
playground. In fact, he “absolutely
loves” school, according to Jacinta,
who added that the surgery has had
an incredible impact on his life.
“You would never ever think there
was ever anything wrong,” she said.
Both Jacinta and Clive have said
that Adam’s success has shown that
there is always hope, no matter
what the diagnosis.
“We know other kids go
through a lot of hard times but
there’s always hope out there
because we were told there was no
hope, but with modern science and
modern surgical techniques it’s just
magnificent what they can do,”
said Clive.
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Welcome to the September issue
of your local newsletter Nuacht
Chlair. It’s hard to believe that we
have being in existence since 1996!
Looking back over the archives
(which you can google on line) it’s
amazing to see the transformation
of Claregalway and it’s hinterland!
It’s also interesting to note that
we have so many vibrant groups
working in the area for the com-
mon good of all the community.
Claregalway has always been
known for its community activity
and volunteerism.
The only bone of contention I
have is that we have not secured
a bypass – it is crucially needed as
the village/town is choked in traf-
fic on a daily basis. I have heard
people say on numerous occasions
“how can you live in such a place”?
We are known for traffic gridlock
– so many other places have been
bypassed and for some reason
Claregalway is ignored.
We are mentioned daily on
the radio for traffic gridlock and
yet nothing is happening to help
relieve the situation? Perhaps it is
time for another campaign?
The flood-relief works at the
Clare River Bridge have been
completed with the new eye at the
bridge. Credit is due to the OPW
(Office of Public Works) and
Galway County Council. The past
two winters have been extreme
with frost and floods – let’s hope a
repeat doesn’t recur this winter.
On a lighter note, dancing
classes with Niall should prove
beneficially enjoyable! Take note
of date and time! (See page 20)
Felt making classes are also taking
place in Claregalway Study Centre
and this too should be a valuable
learning experience. Grow it
Yourself (GIY) will be launched in
the Arches Hotel on the 28th Sept
– I have been to GIY in Oranmore
and found it hugely enjoyable. You
have gardeners with vast amounts
of knowledge sharing with garden-
ers just starting out and it’s a huge
learning curve.
We hope to bring out a local
Directory detailing local activi-
ties, etc. If you want your activity,
business, etc. included please remit
your details.
As always, your suggestions are
welcome and articles as Gaeilge greatly appreciated.
Until next time,Josette
Editorial Josette Farrell, Editor
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You are a true saint if you haven’t at some time not thought
about responding angrily to someone that has harmed you in
some way. This is hate and it slowly kills you from the inside.
Forgiveness is a commitmentNearly all of us at sometime have been hurt by the actions
or words of another. These wounds can leave you with bitter
feelings but if you don’t practice forgiveness, you may be the
one who pays most dearly.
By embracing forgiveness, you embrace peace, hope, and
joy. Forgiveness is a decision to let go of anger and resent-
ment. The act that hurt you may always remain a part of
your life, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help
you focus on positive parts of your life.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean that you deny the other persons
responsibility for hurting you and it doesn’t minimize or
justify the wrong. You can forgive the person without excus-
ing the act. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you
go on with life. Forgiveness is a commitment to a process of
change. A way to begin is by recognizing the value of forgive-
ness and its importance in your life at a given time.
Then reflect on the facts of the situation, how you’ve
reacted, and how this combination has affected your life,
health and well-being.
When you’re ready actively choose to forgive the person
who’s offended you. Move away from your role of victim
and release the control and power the offending person and
situation have had in your life. As you let go of hurts, you’ll
no longer define your life by how you’ve been hurt. You may
even find compassion and understanding.
Thought for the Week — Forgiveness
When was the last time you felt let down by someone? Did you feel like taking revenge on that person and wanted to show that justice really does exist?
Building bridgesAs usual a story might help to explain what I am trying to
relay. ‘Once upon a time two brothers, who lived on adjoin-
ing farms, fell into conflict with one another. It was the
first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing
machinery, and trading labour and goods.
Then the long collaboration fell apart. It began with a
small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference,
and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words fol-
lowed by weeks of silence.
One morning there was a knock on the older brother’s
door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter’s toolbox.
‘I’m looking for a few days work’, the man said. ‘Perhaps you
would have a few small jobs here and there. Could I help
you?’ ‘Yes,’ said the older brother. ‘I do have a job for you.
Look across the creek at that farm. That’s my neighbour, in
fact it’s my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow
between us and he took his bulldozer to the river levee and
now there is a lake between us. Well, he may have done this
to spite me, but I’ll go him one better. See that pile of lumber
curing by the barn? I want you to build me a fence, an eight
foot fence, so I won’t need to see his place anymore. That
will show him.
The carpenter said, ‘I think I understand the situation.
Show me the nails and the digger and I’ll be able to do a job
that pleases you.’ The older brother had to go to town for
supplies, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready
and then he was off for the day. The carpenter worked hard
all that day measuring, sawing, nailing. About sunset when
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the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished the job.
The farmer’s eyes opened wide. His jaw dropped. There was
no fence there at all. It was a bridge, a bridge stretching from
one side of the lake to the other.
A fine piece of work, handrails and all, and the neighbour,
his younger brother was coming across the bridge his arms
outstretched. ‘You are quite a fellow to build this bridge
after all I’ve said and done.’ The two brothers met at the
middle of the bridge, hugging each other. They turned to see
the carpenter hoist his toolbox on his shoulder. ‘No, wait!
Stay a few days more. I’ve lots of other projects for you,’ said
the older brother. ‘I’d love to stay on, ‘the carpenter said, ‘but
I have so many more bridges to build.’
Crucial partForgiveness is a crucial part of any meaningful relationship.
We are all human and as such, completely fallible. Despite
out best efforts, we will do things that hurt someone else.
We all need forgiveness from time to time.
When someone you love hurts you deeply, the natural
instinct is to lash out. However, achieving true forgiveness
ultimately helps you and your relationship much more. It
takes a stronger person to forgive than to attack.
Thought for the weekAs you’re thought for the week say this prayer I heard
recently about forgiveness,
‘Let the rain come and wash away the ancient grudges,
the bitter hatreds held and nurtured over generations.
Let the rain wash away the memory of the hurt,
the neglect. Then let the sun come out and fill the
sky with rainbows.
Let the warmth of the sun heal us where we are broken.
Let it burn away the fog so that we can see beyond labels,
beyond accents, gender or skin colour.
Let the warmth and brightness of the sun melt our
selfishness. So that we can share the joys and feel the
sorrows of our neighbours! And let the light of the sun
be so strong that we will see all people as our neighbours.
Let the earth, nourished by rain; bring forth flowers to
surround us with beauty. And let the mountains teach our
hearts to reach upward to heaven!
Ronan Scully
Now is the ideal time to sow a new lawn.
—Ensure the ground is free from existing grass and weeds
by spraying the existing weeds with ‘Weedfree’ weed
killer. Weedfree will kill both annual and perennial
weeds once sprayed onto the existing foliage.
It does NOT contaminate your soil and it becomes
inactive once it touches the soil. After the first crop
of weeds have died, rake the soil over, and allow
any dormant weed seeds to germinate and spray
again to create a stale seedbed – so the only seeds
germinating are your lawn seeds.
—Leave the treated area for approx ten days – until the
existing weeds or grass have turned yellow. Dig or
rotivate the soil to a depth of 9”. Remove existing
stones or debris from the soil. Wait to see if any new
weeds germinate and spray them for a weed free lawn.
—Rake and level the soil to create a fine firm seedbed
free from stone or debris. Compost and sand can be
added to the soil to improve the texture and quality.
Ensure the soil is firm under foot before adding
preseeding lawn fertilizer and lawn seed.
—Add SuperGrow pre-seeding lawn fertilizer to the new
seedbed. 25kg bag covers 600 sq. yards (500 sq meters
approx 10 meters by 50 meters). Rake into the loose
soil on top.
—Spread Green Velvet Lawn Mix quality lawn seed
evenly over the entire seedbed. Green Velvet is a hardy
dwarf lawn seed, which creates a rich green
hardwearing lawn that is easy to trim and maintain.
Horkans advise you to use a lawn spreader to spread
the fertilizer and seed evenly throughout the area.
Happy Gardening! Josette Horkan’s Lifestyle & Garden Centre, Lydican, Claregalway.
How to Sow a New Lawn
091 739 958 | www.gardencentre.ie
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Eat plenty of starchy foods (complex carbohydrates)The main part of most meals
should be starchy foods such as
bread, cereals, potatoes, rice, and
pasta, together with fruit and
vegetables. Some people wrongly
think that starchy foods are
‘fattening’. In fact, they contain
about half the calories than the
same weight of fat.
Eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables each dayOne portion is:
—One large fruit such as an
apple, pear, banana, orange,
a slice of melon or pineapple
—Two smaller fruits such as
plums, satsumas, etc.
—One cup of small fruits such
as grapes, strawberries,
raspberries, cherries, etc.
—Two large tablespoons
of fruit salad, stewed or
canned fruit,
—One tablespoon of dried fruit,
—One glass of fresh fruit juice
—A normal portion of any veg
(about two tablespoons),
—One dessert bowl of salad.
Eat protein foods in moderationMeat, fish, nuts, pulses, chicken,
and similar foods are high in pro-
tein. You need some protein to
keep healthy.
However, most people eat more
protein than is needed. Choose
poultry such as chicken or lean
meat. Oily fish is thought to help
protect against heart disease. For
example, herring, sardines, mack-
erel, salmon, kippers, pilchards,
and fresh tuna (not tinned tuna).
Aim to eat at least two portions
of fish per week, at least one of
which should be oily.
Don’t eat too much fatTry not to fry much food. It is
better to grill, bake, poach, barbe-
cue, or boil food. If you do fry,
use unsaturated oil such as corn,
sunflower or olive oil. Drain off
the oil before eating.
Choose lean cuts of meat, and
cut off any excess fat. Try not to
add unnecessary fat to food.
For example, use low fat spreads,
spread less butter or margarine on
bread, measure out small portions
of oil for cooking, etc.
Watch out for hidden fats that
are in pastries, chocolate, cakes,
and biscuits. Have low-fat milk,
cheeses, yoghurts, and other dairy
foods rather than full-fat varieties.
Avoid cream. Use low fat salad cream
or yoghurt as a cream substitute.
Don’t have many sugary foods & drinksThese are high in calories, and too
much may cause weight gain
(and they are bad for your teeth).
Try not to eat too much saltUse small amounts of salt with cook-
ing, and don’t add salt at the table.
Don’t drink too much alcoholA small amount of alcohol (1-2 units
per day) may help to protect you from
heart disease. One unit is about half
a pint of normal strength beer, or two
thirds of a glass of wine, or one pub
measure of spirits.
However, too much can be harm-
ful. Men should drink no more than
21 units per week (and no more than
four units in any one day). Women
should drink no more than 14 units
per week (and no more than three
units in any one day).
Healthy Eating — A Summary
John Duffy of Claregalway Pharmacy (091 799 754)provides the Basic Principles of a Healthy Diet
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Feltmaking Workshopin
Claregalway Study Centre Saturday 24th September
A workshop for everyone with creativity in mind would love an enjoyable experience & learn a new skill.
Feltmaking is an ancient craft that’s fun & simple to learn
Felt Flower workshop: - Create a personal felt corsage
Time 2.30 – 5.30 pm. Cost €30.00 including materials.
Contact Kathrina Hughes to book a place087 7473233
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People often say that successful
people are blessed with money and
resources, yet they did not start out
like this. While most successful
business people have personal as-
sistants and secretaries, the reason
that they are successful is precisely
derived from the statement above.
They are doing the right thing
at the right time. They have clarity
on how to prioritise and focus on
the important tasks.
Many of these successful people
are highly disciplined and organ-
ised or else they surround them-
selves with people who are. They
know the basic principles to time
management and succeed.
From personal experience I
worked over 15 years as an opera-
tions manager. The demands of
managing a business that had
limited financial resources proved
extremely challenging.
This was coupled with the
demands to juggle career with the
other aspects of my life including:
family, education, community and
social life.
My life was hectic, I was
constantly fire fighting. I felt I had
no choices and was getting stressed
which led to health problems.
This experience led me
to take a different approach
to how I managed my time and
ultimately to benefit from the
changes that resulted.
On a professional basis as
a business coach, I often hear
the phrases
—If only I had two of me —If there was 8 days a week —Not enough hours in the day —I need a holiday badly
Lately a lot of people have found
themselves to be cash poor and
time poor, while some people who
are deemed successful can have a
poor work life balance.
Today the demands on people
are greater than ever. There is
more and more emphasis to take
responsibility for your health and
well-being.
What would you do with your spare time? —Would you take the time
to listen to customers?
—Use the time wisely to get
clarity on what direction
to take your business?
—Improve your working
relationships and become
more effective with your
team, clients and suppliers?
If you were to receive six weeks free each year, what would you spend your time on? —Increase your sales?
—Plan ahead to
avoid bottlenecks?
—Take a trip with the family?
—Spend time on relationships:
Family, Friends, Employees,
Clients, Suppliers?
Is it impossible to achieve six
working weeks a year? You may
change your mind when I let you
know how it can be done. Imagine
you were to save one hour each day
of your working week, do that for 50
weeks of the year and you have got
yourself enough hours for 6 weeks of
your 39 hour week.
Time is More Valuable than Money
Many people associate successful people with good time management, much of that success is attributed to the statement “doing the right thing, at the right time”.
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The benefits to you and your business would be:
—More energy and improved well being –
the more healthy you are the healthier
you’re business will be.
—Improved productivity – if you are more
productive your business will be too, get
more work done in less time.
—Improved relationships – spend more time
with customers, find more opportunities
to do business, find the right balance with
your suppliers, get time to motivate
your team.
—Improved business performance –
have time to think about solutions
to challenges.
—Clarity - be in a position to know exactly
what you want, and be open to
opportunities that arise.
—Improved decision making –calm,
thoughtful decisions based on what
is right for you.
—Focus and planning –know what is
important, prioritise accordingly.
—A sense of achievement and fulfilment.
What needs to change?It̀ s your time own it, be accountable for it
and mostly importantly own your time.
Learning the basic principles of time manage-
ment is crucial to coping with the demands of
professional life in today’s economic climate.
Start by tracking your time, keep a diary
and wear a watch. Much like an accountant
monitors cash flow, or a person who wishes to
lose weight uses a weighing scales;
I would recommend that people keep a diary to
monitor how they spend their time.
Every day ask yourself the question
“What will I do today that will improve my
future”. The responsibility of time management
lies in your hands. You have to decide what is
the right thing to do at the right time.
William Corless
Return on Investment -There is an easier wayWilliam of YellowWood encourages people to
take a different path with his unique approach
which is interactive and engaging.
Each participant will each receive a hand-
book which includes resources, interactive
exercises and notes on how to implement course
training. Continuous professional development
points are also available to professionals who
are focused on their personal development.
The course is being run nationwide due to
demand and is open to professionals who are
high achieving, proactive and results focused.
Course Outline Basic Time Management principles,
Work Life Balance, Motivation,
Goal Setting, Prioritising,
Organisation Skills,
Working Styles, Planning/Scheduling,
Dealing with others and
Time Management Tools & Resources
Course includesComplimentary lunch with tea/ coffee
in the morning and afternoon
Course details:
Salthill Hotel, 9am-5pm, Monday Oct 3rd 2011
For bookings:
Telephone 091-739676
or email [email protected]
This is not your typical training course, it is designed to keep you active & engaged while ensuring that you implement the changes required to manage your time.
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The project is aimed at removing through traffic from the
village and improving the environment for residents and
visitors in the village centre.
The project will include the construction of a new bridge
over the River Clare. A single carriageway road is planned.
A number of possible routes for the Inner Relief Road have
been developed. A preferred route corridor has not been
identified at this stage.
Galway County Council now invites interested parties
to comment on any of these routes or any other aspects of
the project. Comments may be made using the email
address below.
The Route Options are now being assessed under various
criteria in order to select a Preferred Route.
These criteria include: —Traffic Collection
—Environmental Impact
—Economic Benefits
—Safety
—Archaeological Impact
—Human Impact
—Input from Public and other interested parties
It is hoped that a Preferred Route will be selected later in
the year. A further public consultation will be held at this
time to invite further comments on the proposal.
Project details may be viewed during
normal office hours at the locations listed.
Oranmore Office,
Lackagh,
Turloughmore,
Co. Galway.
091 737 020
N17 Baile Chláir Inner Relief Road
Public ConsultationGalway County Council is developing a design for an Inner Relief Road for Baile Chláir.
Áras an Chontae,
Prospect Hill,
Galway.
091 509 000
Email: [email protected]
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There is now an amazing choice of makes and
models to choose from, many at very affordable
prices. Lets take a look at the key considera-
tions in making a purchase and get started!
The first question to ask is do you need to
have a mobile computer, one you take with
you or do you want a stationary device for your
home or o≈ce? Sales of laptop computers sur-
passed desktops a couple of years back, however
they are not as powerful or robust as their desk
bound cousins.
The plain fact is that a laptop is more sus-
ceptible to getting lost or stolen, accidentally
dropped or having coffee spilled all over it!
Having said that the advantage of working from
almost any location is a big plus and a must for
some people. There is a very wide range of lap-
tops available from inexpensive netbooks with
their 7” screens to more expensive, powerful
(and heavy) 17” laptops.
Computer Corner
If you don’t need mobility then opt for a powerful desktop comput-
er like the Dell Inspiron 560 with an Intel Core Duo Processor and
4GB RAM running Microsoft Windows 7, a vast improvement
on the terrible Windows Vista and their best operating system
ever. Add on a very affordable 23” flat widescreen monitor and you
have a workhorse of a computer that will give you years of service.
If mobility is important then why not opt for a Toshiba Satellite
L735 series with 13” screen, Intel Core i3 dual core processor, 4GB
RAM, a whopping 320GB hard drive and built-in Bluetooth
(pictured below). This is a powerful portable computer from a
company that makes very reliable and affordable laptops.
If you don’t need all that processing power and you really just
want to read some email, surf the web and play some games then
the new kid on the block might be just for you, a tablet computer.
The undisputed king of the tablets is Apples iPad2 with it’s exqui-
site touch screen, eye catching design, unrivalled ease-of-use and
thousands of inexpensive apps from the App store. Its not surpris-
ing that these sought after devices are flying off the shelves.
Whatever you choose, think carefully about your proposed use.
What is the purpose and where will you use it most. Shop around
for value and choose a well established manufacturer with a good
reputation. Research your purchase on the Internet (just Google it)
and ask your friends for recommendations. Putting some thought
in at this stage will save you heartache down the line.
Happy computing!
Eamon Walsh
Eamon Walsh is a director with CommandIT, a Galway
based Technology Services company and has worked for over
20 years in high tech Industry both overseas and in
Ireland.
www.commandit.ie
So now we are ready to take the plunge and the first thing we need is a computer! If you don’t yet own a computer, don’t despair, there has never been a better time to buy one!
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This is part of a national
programme to increase awareness
about cancer of the mouth by
highlighting the risk factors
and its signs and symptoms.
It is also hoped that this
screening day will help identify
any precancerous or cancerous
soft tissue changes as early as
possible as, unfortunately,
diagnosis is usually at the
later stages.
Many of the signs and
symptoms of oral cancer which
prompt a person to seek medical
help, such as pain or altered
sensation, are late presentations.
We hope this screening day can
help identify those affected earlier
thus improving the prognosis.
Unlike other areas of the body,
the mouth and neck are easily
accessible for inspection and
self - examination. It is vital that
one goes for an examination of
the soft tissues of the mouth to
check for any subtle changes or
abnormalities that may indicate
Oral Cancer Awareness Day in Claregalway Dental Practice
On the 21st of September the Claregalway Dental Practice is carrying out a FREE screening day for oral cancer.
precancer or cancer, such an exam is included in your routine 6- monthly
dental examination. People with and without teeth should attend their dentist
for these regular check visits.
During this clinic we will assess your mouth and the tissues with a 5 minute
examination and provide information on how to carry out a mouth check at home.
Basic Information and Signs & Symptoms of Mouth CancerHeavy smoking & alcohol consumption are high risk factors
Any skin lesion, lump, or ulcer that does not
resolve in 14 days located:
—On the tongue, lip, or other mouth areas.
—Usually small.
—Most often pale colored,
may be dark or discolored.
—Early sign may be a white patch or a red
patch on the soft tissues of the mouth.
—Usually painless initially.
—May develop a burning sensation or pain
when the tumor/lesion is advanced
Additional Symptoms that may be Associated with this Disease: —Tongue problems – difficulty moving tongue
—Swallowing difficulty
—Mouth sores
—Pain and altered sensation of the area are late symptoms.
Time of screening is from 3pm please phone
091 798 333 to arrange your appointment.
This article is courtesy of Claregalway Dental Surgery,
Summerfield, Claregalway.
091 798 [email protected],Thurs,Fri: 9am–5pm
Tues, Wed: 8am–7pm
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The band released their debut album “Window shopping for
Porsches” in 2005 which featured guest appearances by Tony
Lambert (ex-Bonnie Tyler Band, ex-Saw Doctors), Johnny
Donnelly (ex-Saw Doctors) and Cormac Dunne and Derek
Murray (The Stunning).
The Sun Seekers are Fintan Donnelly on lead vocals and
rhythm guitar (who lives in Cregboy, Claregalway), Roswell
Stanley on bass and backing vocals, Dave Proctor on lead
guitar and Donal Kerans on drums.
In September 2005, they won a Hotpress competition to
play support to The Revs in Cuba Live, Galway. In July 2006
they released their EP “Peace and Love” in which the title
track reached number 5 on the iTunes download chart in
Ireland. In October 2009 they released their last EP called
“Escapade” in Roisin Dubh, Galway, guest appearances on
the night included members of The Stunning and The Saw
Doctors. This EP, along with other previous releases, is
available to download on iTunes.
Since 2005, the band has played over 140 gigs around
Ireland and so are a well oiled live band and a must see.
To hear The Sun Seekers music, or for more information on
the band, see their Facebook page,
visit www.thesunseekers.com or
www.myspace.com/thesunseekers.
Galway Band The Sun Seekers Gig in Monroe’s Live
Galway based band The Sun Seekers have been on the go since 2003, bringing their pop/rock sound to venues throughout Ireland, along the way sharing the stage with the likes of “The Walls” & “The Revs”.
For Footage of The Sun Seekers recent gig in Monroe’s Live, Galway, search “The Sun Seekers, Monroes” on Youtube.
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Left: Show Queen Rachel Farrell with
Hazel Curran-Maguire of Amy’s House
with Shauna King, winner of Junior Miss.
—Below left: Mona Goode, Laurencetown, with ‘Cody’ chosen by Rachel for - the
Hughes SuperValu sponsored - ‘Dog I
would like to take home’.
—Below right: Isabel Duffy, Claregalway, with ‘Mise’ the dog!
—Opposite (clockwise from top left): Amy
Kelly, winner of Little Miss with Rachel.
—Glamorous granny Sarah
McGovern with her grandson Luke
Fitzsimons, winner of the Francis Murphy
memorial trophy for Bonnie Baby.
—Show Queen Rachel Farrell with her
mother Josette.
—Ollie, Kayla & Cathal O’ Connell.
Photos from Claregalway Agricultural Show 2011 © Paul Fennell
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Sumptuous SalsaYou have all been there looking for that jar of favourite salsa at the supermarket. Decisions dancing around between the spicy ‘hot’ or the more kid friendly ‘mild’. Leaning towards one but yearning for the other. You can kiss those days goodbye because from now on you are going to be making your own salsa.
The nice thing about this recipe is you can
scoop out a few spoonfuls for the kids be-
fore you spice it up, allowing them them the
health benefits of this super-sauce without the
sometimes-startling heat. Then you can crack
open an ice cold beverage of your choice and
get ready to enjoy your summertime snack with
a few warmed tortilla chips. Then vow to only
eat homemade salsa ever again.
In last months issue of Nuacht Chláir I
wrote about the negative impact refrigeration
has on tomatoes. This month, I can take that a
step further by giving you a little bit of informa-
tion on the added health benefits of tomatoes in
your (should be daily) diet.
Tomatoes have the highest amount of lyco-
pene found in any food source. Lycopene helps
protect the body against cancer. I do not think
it can be broken down any simpler than that.
Tomatoes, in their raw state or cooked, offer a
rich red colour on your plate which will invari-
ably whet your appetite, no matter what your
mood is.
For more information on the added health
benefits have a look at theiswebsite.
http://www.whfoods.com
The nice thing about making your own salsa
is that you can make it all year round. Yes, right
now they are in season, but during the winter,
there is nothing stopping you from throwing a
handful of cherry tomatoes into the oven for a
few minutes then whipping up something that
will add a little zip to your dinner.
Ingredients: —1 can of chopped tomatoes
—1 nice bunch of cherry tomatoes
—1 lime
—4 cloves of garlic (crushed)
—1 small onion (finely diced)
—Franks Red hot sauce (found at
Centra near Galway Airport)
—A few sprigs of fresh coriander
—Pinch of ground cumin
—Salt & Pepper
Method: —Chop your fresh tomatoes into quarters.
—Mix the can of tomatoes, the fresh
tomatoes, the garlic and onion together.
—Add a pinch of cumin, salt and pepper
and mix with a spoon.
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—Add a tablespoon of Franks Red Hot sauce
and the juice of one lime.
—Mix again and taste it. If you want
it spicier, add more hot sauce.
—Roughly chop up the fresh coriander
and add to the salsa.
This will keep in a container in the fridge
for a week or so, but it should not last that long.
During the summer, we have a glut of fresh gar-
den peas and I like to throw them into the salsa
(raw) because they look (and taste) so good.
If you get bored with this recipe, try adding
an avocado to the mix sometime and use it as a
side salad to accompany your meal.
And lastly, during the winter, it is hard to
find great tasting tomatoes because they are
picked under-ripe and are overly-refrigerated
before they reach the shop.
Take a nice large amount of cherry or plum
tomatoes and put them into a baking dish. Driz-
zle with a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Allow them
to sit and simmer slowly in the oven at a low
temperature for at least one hour. Once roasted,
allow them to cool, place them into a glass jar
with a tight fitted lid and use them daily on
sandwiches or salads.
Remember, when you shop for tomatoes,
they are not in the refrigerator, so do not bring
them home and put them in the fridge.
I hope you enjoy this recipe. It is one of our
staples here at home and I am sure you will find
it easy to make and even a bit addictive.
Móna
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Social Dance Classes
Held at the SMA House, Claregalway, Co Galway
Begin to learn to Jive, old time Waltz, Foxtrot,
Quickstep, Slosh dance etc.With Ireland’s number 1 social dance instructor
Niall DoorhyClasses run every Monday night
from September 19th 2011Time 8pm – 10pm €10 for 2 hoursRemember this is not a dance course….These are weekly classes….You do NOT need to book…just show up on the night and be prepared to enjoy yourself and wonder why
you haven’t come along sooner.
No Partners required, all ages welcomeFor more information call Niall on 0879181863
Or Facebook Niall Doorhy DancerLook forward to meeting you all
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Mobile Library for Claregalway
Galway County Council’s Mobile Library will be
at the Church entrance, inside Lakeview Estate
at the following dates between 3:50pm—4:15pm:
September 20th 2011October 4th & 18th 2011November 1st, 15th & 29th 2011December 13th 2011
Membership ChargesAdult: €5
Unemployed/Students: €1
OAP/Juvenile: Free
Banjo Lessonsfor Adult Beginners
If anybody wishes to
be able to play a tune
by Christmas then
I can help them
to do just that.
Music is a very therapeutic way of passing time and a very
sociable hobbie to have. For people who may have lost
contact socially, it is a great way of reconnecting and making
friends. When you have learned to play a few tunes you can
go to a session anywhere in the country, sit in with the other
musicians – a fresh face in a session is always appreciated and
you are always welcome because there is a special bond or a
common bond of interest in the music.
Playing and learning music is a continuous past time,
there is no finishing point, there are always new tunes to
learn and different places to play.
It is a great cure for loneliness. Even if you aren’t a great
talker and feel you have nothing in common with others, you
can join a session and you instantly have a subject matter –
it’s also great cure for shyness and a great confidence booster
as there is a great feeling of satisfaction in accomplishing the
next tune and there is always somebody a little less talented
than you and always those who are more experienced than
you so you are always inspired. You are never alone if you
play an instrument.
My number if anybody would like to take up the banjo,
is 087 783 2939 and I am based in Claregalway.
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BaptismsPádraic Mooney
of Shane & Alma
Baillinacreg
Eoin Brandon
of Diarmuid & Marion
Cúirt na hAbhainn
Ciaran Walsh
of Alan & Denise
Limerick
Patrick Hession
of Seán & Claire
Athenry
Special NewsMaya Hession
of Liam & Veronika
Oughterard
Eoin Moylan
of Declan & Teresa
Cahergowan
WeddingsLaura Thornton & Patrick Hibbitt
Jennifer Duggan & Michael Walsh
Sheila Kerrigan & Denver Hughes
Catherine Simon & Daniel Sheridan
FuneralsPat Keenan,
Gortatleva
R.I.P.
Congratulations to
Eilis & Ollie O’ Connell,
Cloonbiggeen, on the birth
of their baby boy Iarlaith,
on the 31st of July 2011;
a little brother for Darragh,
Cathal & Kayna.
Congratulations to Eileen &
Declan Gannon, Kiniska, on the birth of their
beautiful daughter Isabelle
on the 7th August 2011
The Wind from GlennascaulIt was my time to forego sleep
In a field below the hill,
To keep a lambing watch on sheep,
When but a putach still.
A cold blast blew that ghostly night
Through my sheltering wall,
And I heard dead men in a fight,
On the wind from Glennascaul.
A sobbing cry of death and pain,
It was near and yet afar,
And men saying again and again,
Reideac, Reideac – na maraig an fear.
The struggle was all around me,
With the watching sheep intent,
Seeing what humans couldn’t see –
That for the living wasn’t meant.
I froze with terror in my youth,
For I was only a putach then,
Asking God in honest Truth,
Was I still with living men?
But God gave me no reply,
And didn’t heed my tearful call,
Did he hear the dead men’s cry,
On the wind from Glennascaul?
Morning came with welcome light,
Rousing me from that mereing wall,
Gone were the demons of the night –
And the wind from Glennascaul.
Edward Coppinger
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September Update from Local Cllr., Jim Cuddy
Roadworks on N 18 near Claregalway National SchoolAt a meeting of the Oranmore Area councillors held on
May 24th. both Cllr. Noone and myself pleaded with the
council officials to carry out footpath and street lighting
works on the N 18 near the Claregalway National School
during the school summer holidays.
During the summer I have raised the matter a number
of times with the local engineer and on August 1st he wrote
to me and I give you hereunder the contents of his letter:
I wish to notify you that the BOM Claregalway N.S.
has been granted planning permission on 5/7/2010 for
revised boundaries, demolition of a portion of the
existing front wall, construction of a new boundary wall
and anew footpath along the frontage of the school,
provision of staff car parking and pedestrian access gates
onto school grounds. BOM Claregalway N.S. will be
carrying out these works by their own nominated
contractor.
The National Primary improvement funding made
available to Galway Co. Co. is for ducting and public
lighting and footpaths between Dr. Day’s house and
Gleann Mhuiris estate.
The widening of the hard shoulder and footpath
between Cuirt na Habhainn estate and the community
centre road. These works will be carried out by Galway
Co. Co. at the end of August as they feel will not affect
the school patrons during the school term.
Since then I have been in touch with the council again
and they are also hoping to continue the footpath from
the Corporate Park to the community centre road.
Cregmore Cross RoadsYou will remember that in April 2010 a serious accident
took place immediately outside Cregmore School.
Since then local councillors along with our local T.D.
Noel Grealish have worked with the council to carry out
safety works at the crossroads. The area was visited by
Council and NRA Officials and the views of the local
residents and parents of the area were made known to them.
Earlier this year the council was allocated 40,000 Euro
towards this work even though their original estimate for
the work was 100,000 euro. Some work has already been
done and the council are to have further discussions with
the NRA for additional funding. It may be possible to do the
work for less than the 100,000 that was originally estimated.
Road Maintenance WorksHaving made the council aware of the roads needing repairs
with regard to pot holes etc. I received an e-mail from our
local engineer to say that the council had no money left for
the rest of this year for such works to local roads. I have
taken the matter up with the County Manager and await her
reply through the Director of Services.
Jim
You can email me at
[email protected] feel free to contact me any day or evening at
091 798 136 or 087 636 0242
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Are you interestedin growing your own food?
GIY networks aim to take the ‘self’ out of ‘self-‐ sufficiency’ by getting back-‐garden growers together on a regular basis to talk, learn from each other and exchange tips, produce and war-‐stories! The meetings are free and open to people interested in food growing at all levels, i.e. from growing a few herbs on the balcony to complete self-‐sufficiency, from beginners to old hands.
Thousands of people are involved in existing GIY groups around Ireland and activities include talks on specific food-‐growing topics, garden visits, seed swaps, produce bartering, mentor panels and the return of the meitheal (where growers get together in one another’s gardens to carry out some growing related task).
www.giyireland.comTogether We Grow
Your Local GIY is:
Venue for next meeting:
Date and Time:
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Cllr Nolan says she has received a large number of emails
and representations from weary and angry commuters who
have gone through a week which they hope they will never
have to go through again in their life time. To them it was
Galway’s answer to Abu Ghraib.
Working mothers with children suffered great anxiety
not knowing if baby sitters would be able to hold on to their
children for an extra hour or two. They did not have the
luxury of flexi time neither could they afford to pay
extra for baby sitting.
Shoppers living in the county were saying that they are
now making Athlone their preferred destination where they
feel more welcomed. Workers in the service industry said
they were unable to deliver goods, patients were unable to
keep Hospital appointments. Cllr Nolan is aware that the
majority people did not know what was going on.
Commuters tried to avoid the Quincentennial Bridge
by going through the Moneenagisha Junction but with the
Docks area down to one lane and the Lough Ataila Road
debacle not sorted only chaos could have been the only out-
come of the present road works in the Newcastle area.
The N6 was meant to be a Bypass not an urban street and
Plans for Tuam/Ballybane Roundabout upgrades
Cllr Nuala Nolan says that commuters in Galway City have had a torturous week and hopes it will never be repeated!
it is clear that this must be a free flow traffic area as it is a
National Road directly linked to the Motorway. Putting
in bus lanes on the N6 will naturally mean less space for
motorists, this will cause more problems than it will solve.
Galway is a Medieval City but only from Eyre Square to the
Spanish Arch, the rest of the City has been built in the 20th
Century.
Cllr Nolan says that any mistakes in building a proper
infrastructure can only be laid at the lack of vision for the
city since the founding of the State, not at the door of the
City Tribes in the 15th Century.
Under passes and Over Passes could have
been built in the 1970ies when you had the
first real expansion of the city and they should
still be an option. Dublin, Cork and Limerick
have tunnels, fly over’s, overpasses and slip
roads. So why don’t we take time out from the
present chaos and get back to the drawing board.
Cllr Nuala Nolan says that the 2011 Census shows
that population has increased in Galway county,
in some parts of the city it has declined.
This has implications for the future
which has to be factored into any changes
in our Transport Infrastructure.
Cllr Nuala NolanContact: 086 407 2622
See page opposite for proposed junction layouts of the Tuam Road & Ballybane Road roundabouts.
Owners of B&Bs & Guest Houses found that guests left in disgust at the inability to drive around the city.
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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.
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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].
Claregalway Ladies held their first Gaelic 4 Mothers Blitz in Claregalway at the
weekend with visiting clubs Clonbur and Caherlistrane. It was a great afternoon
of football and hopefully the first of many blitzes throughout the County. Many
thanks to Gerry Moran for organising the pitch and Mick O Connell for refereeing
the games. Thanks also to all who contributed to refreshments on the day. Gaelic 4 Mothers continues to grow in Claregalway and new members are always welcome
to join. The emphasis is on fun while getting fit and learning the basics of Gaelic
Football. To finish off a great year, G4Ms are planning a great night out to include
the annual GAA Fashion Show which takes place on Thursday 20th October.
Tickets sell very quickly for this event, so if any of our G4Ms are interested in go-
ing, please contact Mags on 0872389451 by Friday 9th September. For the next few
weeks training will continue at 7.30pm in Claregalway.
U12 Lions and Tigers began their championship campaign this week with two
away wins. The Tigers had a good win against Barna after a hard fought match. The
Lions also stepped up to the mark to defeat a strong St. Gabriel’s Team in Aughrim.
U-14 Girls played Kilkerrin-Clonberne in the U-14 A Championship in Clon-
berne on Thursday 1st Sept. Despite conceeding three first half goals Claregalway
led at the break and went on to record a comfortable win. Claregalway will meet
league finalists Corofin in the semoi-final.
Team: Natasha Hynes Samanta Burke Karen Dowd Lauren Coen, Keeva Gallagher
Ellie Glynn Megan Glynn Michelle Coyle Laurie Moran Ciara Campbell Orla
Murphy Ciara Burke Stephanie O’Connell Roisin Holland Rebecca Hansberry
Laura Field. U14 Tigers play Clonbur at home on Tuesday 6th September in the
quarter final of the D Championship.
U-16 Ladies defeated Moycullen in the first round of the A Championship on
Monday evening. Junior ladies defeated Barna in their final game in Division 2
league and have qualified for the Final. They meet Leitirmor in the Junior A Cham-
pionship Final with both Finals to be played in the comming weeks. The Tigers
play Clonbur at home in the quarter finals of the Championship on Tuesday 6th
September while the Lions play Corofin in the semi finals on the 18th September.
U16 Tigers played away to Dunmore on Sunday 4th September. Played in ex-
tremely wet conditions, Dunmore started the strongest opening up the scores with
an early goal and finished the first half with a good lead. It was a much more deter-
mined Claregalway side that started the second half with excellent defensive play
and great goalkeeping from Ellen Connolly. It was a fantastic effort from everyone
on the team who put in a trojan effort until the final whistle. The team on the day
was Ellen Connolly, Samantha Burke, Emily Keane, Emma Connell, Morgen Con-
roy Broderick, Rachel Fahy, Keeva Gallagher, Orla Murphy, Lorna Hannon, Amy
Fahy, Niamh Fahy, Cliona Lynskey, Aoife O Sullivan, Aisling O Gorman, Shauna
Hurney, Stephanie O Connell, Deirdre Keane.
Claregalway Ladies
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Terence Small of Claregalway.
Gold Wedding ring found in Hughes Supermarket during the week. Contact 086 391 3852 for details.
Guitar Lessons in Claregalway area —Experienced teacher
—Friendly atmosphere
—All ages and levels
Contact Ger on 087 217 0930
Woodpecker WoodLaunched at Baboro International Arts Festival for Children in Galway and
aimed at age group 4+, Woodpecker Wood offers an exciting and new diversity
to the wonderful art of the Storyteller within the modern media of animation.
Inhabitated by such captivating characters as a naughty Biffer Bunny,
happy-go-lucky twins Harry and Henry Hedgehog and an inquisitive little
gosling called Gaynor; these unique DVD’s offer Six Short Animated Stories,
with natural interludes, set in the magical world of Woodpecker Wood along
with Sing-a-Long Songs.
Led by children throughout, this unique balance of
“edutainment” offers sound, timeless strategies and
coping skills by means of little golden threads woven subtly
into each story.
These literary life-rafts explore and develop many issues
affecting today’s children. Encouraging good literacy and
articulation skills for both the classroom and the family.
See www.woodpeckerwood.com for more information.
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:
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