nuacht chláir november 2012

Woodpecker Wood Read-Along Storypages 8–9

Updates from Local Sports Clubs pages 19–25

November 2012 — Vol.17 Iss.3

Inside this month —

The free local newsletter

for Claregalway, Co. Galway

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Baile �lái�, Co. na �ailli�e

Compiled monthly by a team

of volunteers in Claregalway

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Móna’s Stuffed Pepperspages 16–17

our year old Lily-Mae Morrison from Claregalway is

suffering from Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare and

extremely aggressive childhood cancer of the nervous

system. She is the daughter of professional ballet dancers, Judith

Sibley and Leighton Morrison. When she grows up, she wants to

be a ballet dancer like her Mummy and Daddy but Neuroblastoma

is not playing nicely.

She likes the colour purple and dinosaurs, and particularly

likes purple dinosaurs. She also likes fairies and, more often than

not, imagines herself as one. She would like to ‘magic’ the pain

away but there’s no magic in the real world and as a trainee fairy,

she finds this a little bit confusing.

Her Mummy really likes the song Tiny Dancer (by Elton John),

and when we told her it was the song we wanted to produce for

Lily-Mae in aid of the Sunni Mae Trust, she cried. If you listen care-

fully to the lyrics you can see that the song was actually written for

Lily-Mae in 1971, but Elton and Bernie didn’t know that at the time.

Neuroblastoma doesn’t like noise and we want to create as much noise as possible for Lily-Mae by trying to get Tiny Dancer to the Christmas Number One spot.

To help do this, we have come together as one voice, nearly 300 of

us, drawn, in the most part, from musical societies from all over

the island of Ireland, to sing with a galaxy of Irish stars including

F

Lily-Mae, The Tiny Dancer Whose Plight Touched The Heart of a Nation

On the 12th of November, local resident Lily-Mae and her parents, Judith & Leighton, got the fantastic news from her oncologist that the cancer in her bone marrow and on her bones is gone, all gone, and that she can now proceed to surgery to remove the tumour.

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2 The local newsletter for Claregalway, Co. Galway

Claregalway Woman Scoops Top Blog Awards

Claregalway woman Móna Wise swept the boards at the first ever Blog Awards Ireland event held in Naas, Co. Kildare on Saturday 13th of October.

Mary Black, Declan O’Rourke, Paddy Casey, Mundy, John Spillane,

Steve and Joe Wall, Camille O’Sullivan, Tom Dunne, Paddy

McKenna, Adela and the Meanits, Gavin James, Sandra Dolan,

Brian Flanagan, Frank Naughton, Sean Costello, Kian McSweeney,

Gari Deegan, Richie Hayes, Conor Quinn, Sara Lou, Mickey Joe

Harte, Aoife Scott, Laura Sheeran, Ashley Tubridy, The Pale, The

Reverse, Kila, Preacher’s Son, Arrow in the Sky, Naymedici, and

from London’s West End, Rob Vickers.

If we can do this, keep the X Factor winner from the Christmas

Number One spot, the tabloids will love the story of the little,

purple dinosaur loving fairy ballerina with a deadly cancer who

left Simon Cowell’s plastic popstar out in the cold this winter.

We really need your help and support to make this a success;

we need you to be Lily-Mae’s champion; to help us make all this

noise; to make Neuroblastoma a cancer that people don’t have to

google; to make it so that people know that they need to target

their giving to support research into a disease that is incredibly

effective at killing those with the most life to lose, our children.

Please buy our single when we release it this Christmas, for

yourself, for your work colleagues, for your acquaintances, for

your friends, for your family and most of all, for Lily-Mae.

Thank you for reading this message.

Paul Hayes Fundraising Manager (and Uncle to Lily-Mae)

Tiny Dancer A song for Lily Mae is available from iTunes or CD on sale 23rd November. CDs will also be available after Mass in Claregalway on the 25th of November. All proceeds in aid of the Sunni Mae Trust. www.asongforlilymae.org.

Continued from cover

In addition to winning Best Blog Award for

wisewords.ie, a blog on food, family and life-

style, Ms. Wise won awards for Best Blog by a

Journalist, Best Photography Blog, and Best Food

and Drink Blog.

The inaugural Blog Awards Ireland received

over 1,400 nominations for blogs in 30 catego-

ries. Over 250 bloggers from all over Ireland

attended the event with many more attending

virtually on Twitter.

Speaking after the awards, Móna said, “I’m

absolutely speechless and humbled to have

been awarded the top prize, especially against

the so many wonderful blogs which had been

short-listed.” Móna, who is completing her final

year of a creative writing BA Connect Degree in

NUI Galway, began writing her blog just over 18

months ago. It has attracted a growing following

and brought her to the notice of the Sunday Times,

who offered her a weekly column in May 2012.

Martin, Jimmy & Eva Hughes of Hughes SuperValu, pictured with celebrity chef Kevin Dundon at the Claregalway & District Day Care Centre fundraiser in Claregalway Hotel on the 29th of September.

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Editorial

The traffic in Claregalway continues to be a nightmare. The logis-

tics of getting from A to B is a struggle. In fact, it’s not even funny

any more — one has to plan before they venture onto the thor-

oughfare in the village. I live on the main road just up from the

village and I walk to and fro. The times that I have had to drive

proved impossible. By the time I can get leeway from my house

on to the main road is at the motorist’s gesture. I have stayed in

my driveway for over half an hour on occasions in order to get

out, such is the speed and mannerisms of the traffic. When is

this nightmare going to end? It would be great if we had a regular

bus service from dawn ’til dusk, where we could leave our cars

behind us and use public transport. Why can’t this happen? I

was in Galway City this afternoon and again, stuck in tailback

bumper to bumper. I was aiming for the bookshop in the Galway

Shopping Centre and had to circle the entire car park THREE

times before I got a parking space — needless to say frustration

set in BIG TIME and I kept thinking how futile all this was — a

regular bus service would solve this tireless dilemma. Politicians

and people of note please please take on board. So much fuel,

frustration and energy lost in getting around the place. Having a

regular bus service would be a start and would also be a WIN WIN

for everybody.

This month, we have a packed issue with loads of local

updates and features from our regular contributors. Congrat-

ulations to our contributor Móna on her recent success at Blog

Awards Ireland (see opposite). Congratulations also to Cath-

erine Kirrane from Cregboy on her huge achievement of being

awarded Practice Nurse of the Year.

On Sunday next, 25th November, CDs of Tiny Dancer will be

available to buy in Cairdeas (Claregalway Church Parish Meeting

Room). All proceeds are in aid of the Sunni Mae Trust. Please

support as this is for a very worthy cause and we are so delighted

to hear that Lily Mae is progressing satisfactorily and more

importantly that Santa has arrived early in the family house-

hold! Lucky Lily Mae and Evan!

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We hope you like this month’s edition.

Until next time,

Josette.

Josette Farrell, Editor

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Missing Perpetual CupFor some years Claregalway Agricultural Show Committee has tried in vain to locate the Martin Hanley Memorial Cup. This cup was presented to the show in memory of Martin Hanley in Cloon by his family. As the late Martin was a dedicated exhibitor in the Sheep Section of the show for many years the family donated the cup to be used in the Sheep Section. It was the Champion prize in the Confined Section. The confined section was and continues to be confined to exhibitors who live in Claregalway. The Cup was presented to someone in the parish therefore and should have been returned to the show the following year. This did not happen and the Cup has not been returned since despite the efforts of the committee to locate it. Perhaps you won this cup some years ago and have forgotten all about it? Perhaps you didn't realise you had to return it? Whatever the reason the committee would appreciate very much if you would return it. Please ring the Show Secretary Madge Fahy at 087 918 0723 or Show Chairman Val Noone at 798931 if you have the cup or know where it can be located.

Exhibition of Clare River Flood Alleviation Works to go on display in the Arches Hotel

A public exhibition will take place on Tuesday, 20th & 27th of November and the 4th & 11th of December at Unit 6, Cois Chláir, Claregalway from 4pm–7pm. Representatives of the OPW’s design team and environmental consultants will be in attendance to answer questions you may have regarding the scheme’s proposals.

Independent Deputy for Galway West, Noel Grealish

has welcomed the announcement that an exhibition of

the Claregalway and Clare River flood alleviation works

are to go public display on Friday 16th November in the

Arches Hotel, Claregalway.

‘This exhibition will be launched by the Minister

of State with responsibility for the OPW, Brian Hayes

at 11am and he will also outline details of the work that

has been completed to date, the works that are still

outstanding and a timescale for the completion of this

work,’ said Deputy Grealish.

‘I am encouraging all those who were affected by

flooding in November 2009 to attend the launch of this

exhibition as they will have an opportunity to meet the

Minister and discuss the works that are to be carried

out and learn how it will affect them,’ he said.

‘Further flood alleviation works will be carried

out as part of the overall scheme of remedial works,

including drainage works at Carnmore East, which

is expected to commence in 2013 and it is hoped that

when this work is completed it will prevent a recur-

rence of the devastating floods of November 2009.’

‘This exhibition will remain on display for four

weeks and I would encourage all those affected or

concerned about flooding to try and attend the launch

on November 16th or visit the exhibition before it

closes,’ Deputy Grealish concluded.

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Judges’ CommentsBeing a Practice Nurse is a special and unique posi-tion. All entries demonstrated something special and should be acknowledged for the efforts that they, their branches and their colleagues have gone to in applying for Practice Nurse of the Year. A combination of personality, clinical skills, team-working and an innovative and develop-mental approach to nursing, all supported by continuing professional development makes for a leading Practice Nurse. What stood out in particular for the judges was the testimony from her colleagues and patients. Her colleagues testified to her strong leadership skills and her devotion to her patients. Her patients testi-fied to her skills of advocacy, and to her dedication to providing care that was tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Over the years this candidate has striven to keep her skills up to date. She has been heavily involved in numerous research projects. Her expertise is acknowledged and sought after amongst the wider healthcare community with many pharmacists and GPs seeking her advice. On top of this she is extremely generous with her time and sharing her knowledge with colleagues. Notwithstanding her devotion to her profession this candidate also found time to be a committed and inspirational member of the IPNA.

Catherine Kirrane Honoured with Practice Nurse of the Year Award 2012 Cregboy resident Catherine Kirrane was recently awarded the Practice Nurse of the Year Award 2012 by the Irish Practice Nurses Association. The Judge’s chose Catherine based on her personality, clincal skills, team- working and her innovative and developmental approach to nursing.

Catherine Kirrane is a trained Nurse & Midwife. She took time out to mind her children Michelle, Gerard, Sinéad and Darragh for 15 years. She then returned to Nursing and has been in the Turloughmore Health Centre for the past 15 years where she is highly regarded in her field.

6 An nua��án ái�úil le ha�ai� Baile �lái�, Co. na �ailli�e

Loud the gale which has been blowing all night,

The moon and stars in the heavens are bright,

Now is the time smuggling takes place

There’s a contraband ship off Harty Race.

Men and packhorses are at Steeple Brink

Where hardy smugglers are landing the drink;

No Excise or Gaugers are out on the wave

They’ll hide and stow it in Coppingers cave.

Around this headland where westerlies roar

No honest Cornishman dare open his door:

They fear cruel Coppinger that nasty Brigand,

The terror of the sea, the curse of the land;

He had a fast schooner Black Prince by name,

The greatest freebooter of this westerly main.

Dread of this pirate filled people with gloom,

The scourge of Hartland lived at Welcombe;

An Irish villian in these parts held sway,

From where the Tamar is born to Hartland bay.

For Coppinger was cruel, as cruel as could be,

The curse of the land the curse of the sea.

Tonight’s the night smugglers have fun

With barrels of Brandy, Gin and red Rum.

Silent they move with casks on their backs

Through fields and dales on Coppingers tracks.

The booze will be stashed in a craggy enclave

Known to Cornish as Coppingers cave,

A hole in the cliff one hundred feet down

Unseen and unnoticed by men of the Crown;

For government agents in cliff tops ride

Watching for harvest on the incoming tide.

It was Coppinger’s law west of the Tamar,

In this wild land unknown to the stranger:

Here was a coast where wrecks were fair game

And throats cut in many a lane;

Excise and Gaugers worked at great risk,

For smugglers justice was silent and brisk!

This Buccaneer who brought suffering and pain,

Called in Cornwall, cruel Coppinger the Dane;

He came by water from lands far away

And left in the same manner near Hartland Bay;

His descendents still live in the town of Roscoff

Where passengers from England roll on and off!*

In Hartland now are no smugglers or wreckers

Just jogging Germans and young pony trekkers.

On nights when storms lash Gull Rock

People hear sounds of bottles and crock,

These ghostly smugglers, cruel Coppinger as well

Are emptying their barrels in some boozy hell.

For Coppinger was cruel, as cruel as could be

The curse of the land the curse of the sea.

John Coppinger left Cork about 1760 and lived in Roscoff

returning there after Cornwall. His name is Danish. The

Coppingers came to Ireland as Vikings. The paths used by

his smugglers were known as Coppingers tracks. The Cave is

still there. The family traded between Cork and Roscoff. His

family history is well documented. He probably stayed away

from France during the Revolution. The family had business

or estates there, returning when it was safe.

*Day trippers, Booze Cruises!

Cruel Coppinger

by Edward Coppinger

David Moggan (pictured left), owner of DM Claims graduating earlier this year with a Diploma in Loss Adjusting (Dip. L.A.) from the Insurance Institute of Ireland at The Insurance Institute of Galway 2012 conferral ceremony. The Insurance Institute of Ireland (III) is the industry’s

professional body, responsible for maintaining and devel-

oping educational standards for general insurance.

DM Claims represents the policyholder when dealing with

their Insurance Company following property loss or damage.


Speed limit reviewThis is an issue which I have been dealing with for a number of years

with the council officials. Many people are rightly concerned at the

speed limits on our country roads of 80kM. I have asked to have

them reduced to 60kM. The council advised me that the speed limit

on the country roads were what are called national default speed

limits for all country roads through the country and because of that

they could not change them. Since then I have ascertained from

the Minister for Transport that the council can propose changes to

specific country roads. I have now specified the roads that needed to

have their speed limits reduced and forwarded the list to the council

engineers.

At the council meeting on October 22nd I raised the issue once

again. Since then I have received a written reply to say that the

engineers have completed discussions with the five electoral area

committees on speed limit alterations and are currently preparing

the revised Road Traffic Speed Limits Bye Laws. It is hoped to have

those completed in November and the draft Bye Laws will then be

referred to the Gardai, the Town Councils and the NRA. Those bodies

will have a month to respond. When the council considers the

responses the Draft Bye Laws will go out to public consultation for

a month. The final Bye Laws are then drafted and presented to the

council for adoption. I expect it will be January before the new Bye

Laws come into effect.

Traffic Calming at Claregalway NSAs you will be aware the NRA have said that the work on the

Traffic Calming outside Claregalway National School will have to

be completed before the end of this year. With this in mind I have

contacted the senior engineer dealing with the issue and he has

now informed me that he expects the work to start sometime in

November and that it will take a week or so.

Clare River Flood Relief Scheme On Friday November 16th Mr. Brian Hayes TD Minister of State will

launch the public exhibition of the proposed Clare River Flood Relief

Scheme at the Nine Arches at 11 am. Thereafter the documents will

be on display for a month locally in the Arches Hotel, Claregalway.

Flood relief works at CloonacauneenIt is now almost three years since we had

the bad flooding and some remedial works

have been carried out. In relation to Cloon-

acauneen I have been informed that work

has started and will last for up to two weeks.

Safety concerns outside Baunmore NSSerious safety concerns have been

expressed with regard to the safety of

children going to and from Baunmore

National School. The Local Area Engineer

has already visited the area and a senior

engineer will visit the area on November

6th. I will then be seeking a meeting of the

Area Councillors with the council officials

to deal with this issue having regard to the

recommendations of the engineers.

Claregalway Sewerage SchemeHaving re-checked with the Water Services

of the Council on October 31st, I have

now been informed that they expect the

contract documents will be signed in the

coming week and they expect the contractor

to be on site roughly a month later to start

the pipe laying works. In the meantime

we are still waiting for the Minister for the

Environment to sign off on the DBO treat-

ment plant. I have this week written to the

Minister impressing upon him the urgency

of a decision particularly in view of the fact

that the New Secondary School for Clare-

galway will be opening next September .

Update From Your Local Councillor, Jim Cuddy

As always, I can be contacted at 798 136 or 087 636 0242 or you can email me at [email protected]


‘And—that’s how it all began’ chuckled Uncle Pat, reaching for

another dandelion leaf. ‘I was a real runaway!’ Harrington gazed

in awe at his Uncle. ‘What an adventurer!’ Uncle Pat was a sailor.

His ship lay docked in London—awaiting supplies. So—he’d taken

the opportunity of boarding a train to visit and surprise everyone!

Harebell House would never be the same!

‘Now take London’—continued Uncle Pat. His grey eyes twin-

kling merrily. ‘What a city! And—something as lovely as the

Serpentine tucked away in its midst. Then—there’s the dock-

lands—skyscrapers that reach into the clouds and row upon row of

shops. You could buy one hundred bow ties there Harrington. Ah!

London. What an experience’. And with that Uncle Pat stretched

in the big rocking chair and nodded off to sleep.

Harrington had been sprawled contentedly by the living room

fire. Arising, he left his sleeping Uncle to his dreams and grabbing

scarf and mittens stepped out into the frosty air. Winter was upon

Woodpecker Wood. Everywhere shivered miserably. The north

wind’s icy blasts adding to the dismal features of the day. Soon the

Christmas snows would arrive. Harrington turned in the direction

of Tadpole Pond where his friends were awaiting. ‘Hmm’ he said.

Breaking into a run. ‘I bet London’s far better than this!’

‘It’s nearly frozen over’ called Matthew Mole. Banging the

ice with a big stick. ‘That doesn’t mean you start clambering on

it’ warned Oswald Otter. Harry and Henry Hedgehog were sliding

stones across the pond. ‘Where’s Harrington?’ grumbled Marma-

duke Mouse. ‘Aren’t we decent company anymore?’ ‘Don’t be silly’

answered Sam Squirrel. His Uncle Pat’s home from the sea. He’ll be

here in a minute’.

Harrington raced into view. ‘What’s he like then?’ called

Henry grinning broadly. ‘Think he could sort out Biffer Bunny?’

Harrington laughed. ‘Wonderful!’ he cried. ‘He’s travelled the

world and crossed every ocean. He could definitely sort out Biffer’.

The chums listened enthralled as Uncle Pat’s adventures were

related. ‘Your Uncle paints a very colourful picture’ said Oswald

smiling. ‘I rather think you’ll find London’s like everywhere else—

full of good and bad. It depends on where you go and the things

you like to do! Not all runaways are successful. Stop daydreaming

Harrington—we need to decide what we’re going to do today.’

Harrington was’nt listening. He was thinking of London and one

hundred bow-ties.

Harring was still thinking as he watched his Uncle pack his bag

the next day. He wished he wasn’t leaving. He wished he could

Safe HomeSee www.woodpeckerwood.com for more stories

visit London. The train edged its noisy way out of the Station.

Uncle Pat waved farewell. Passengers settled comfortably

behind their books and newspapers the train, gathering

speed, flashed passed an ever changing world.

§In the luggage rack something stirred. A tiny paw emerged

—followed by two long ears. Harrington was heading for

London. ‘It would be alright! He’d planned everthing! And —

besides. He would be home for tea’. Tucked beside him were

two slices of honey cake and a bottle of lemonade. ‘What a

clever fellow he was. What a tale he’d have to tell!’

Soon the train arrived at Waterloo Station. Harrington

jumped unseen into the rushing crowds and found himself

beside a taxi rank. ‘The Serpentine’ said a voice above

him. A door flicked open and luggage transported within

Harrington also jumped aboard. ‘Here we are guv’ said the

taxi driver—stopping in the middle of a great big park. The

Serpentine was just as Uncle Pat had described. Harrington

was thrilled. He raced with the joggers. Said hello to the

ducks and skipped happily among the laughing children.

‘Look’ they cried. ‘That animal’s wearing a bow-tie!’

Soon he grew hungry—breakfast seemed ages ago.

Settling down behind a tree Harrington commenced on his

lunch. ‘Where on earth have you come from?’ enquired a

bright little voice. ‘You’re not from around here!’ Looking

up a handsome young rabbit with a floppy flat cap was

observing him.

‘I’m Harrington!’ he replied. ‘I’ve come to visit London!

Would you like some of my honeycake?’ ‘Thanks!’ said the

rabbit, sitting down. ‘I’m Joe! I live here. If you like I’ll show

you around’. What a time the new friends had. They visited

the Houses of Parliament and London Zoo. ‘Some of those

animals are as big as a mountain!’ exclaimed Harrington.

Joe laughed. ‘They come from the lands your Uncle’s visited’

he said. ‘Enjoying yourself?’ ‘You bet!’ came the reply. Next

was Buckingham Palace. ‘The Queen lives there’ said Joe.

‘She’s very important! You should see the parades!’

Joe left Harrington by the taxi rank. ‘Wait until someone

asks for Waterloo Station’ he said. ‘And you’ll be fine’. No one

requested the Station. Harrington was growing extremely

tired. It was well past tea-time—he so hoped he’d be home

for supper. ‘Waterloo Bridge’ said a gruff voice. ‘That must

be near my Station’ said Harrington, jumping aboard. The

taxi halted along the embankment. Of the Station there was

no sign. ‘Oh! My Goodness!’ cried Harrington alarmed. ‘I’d

better ask the way!’

‘Lost are you?’ said a silky voice in the darkness. ‘Yes!’

replied Harrington truthfully to the yellow eyed rat. ‘Please

will you direct me to Waterloo Station’. ‘No problem’

answered the silky voice. ‘Just follow me’. Harrington wasn’t

sure he should but he did so want to get home. The rat led

him down by the river and deep under Waterloo Bridge. The

smell was quite dreadful and wet sticky mud clung to his feet.

Turning a corner Harrington was suddenly confronted by a

group of very large and horrid rats.

‘What have we here?’ snarled their leader eyeing the bow-tie

and honeycake. ‘Ha! Some fun!’ sniggered the silky voice

disappearing into the darkness. Quickly he tried to run but

it was far too late. Merciless they fell upon him. It was all

over in moments. Bow-tie and honeycake wrenched away—

Harrington lay severely wounded.

In Woodpecker Wood the alert had already gone out.

Harrington was missing. After a fruitless search Mr Wood-

cutter had boarded a train to London and was at that moment

speaking to Joe Rabbit. The taxi drivers proved most helpful

and he was soon searching the embankment. Then he saw the

rat wearing Harrington’s bow-tie!

‘Where is he?’ roared Mr. Woodcutter pinning the evil

creature against a wall. ‘Where’s who?’ shrieked the terri-

fied rat. ‘The owner of that bow-tie!’ bellowed Mr. Wood-

cutter ferociously. ‘Quick! Before I squash the life out of you!’

‘There!’ screamed the rat. Indicating the darkness beyond.

The powerful beam of the big torch pierced the blackness and

debris of the river bank. ‘Harrington!’ cried Mr. Woodcutter.

‘Where are you?’ The torchlight swept the scene again. What

was that laying in the mud? Gently Harrington was lifted into

the warm carry basket. ‘My little friend’ cried Mr. Woodcutter

in dismay. ‘What have they done to you?’

Harrington lay very ill for many days. Animal Village

was filled with sadness. Daphne Duck visited often and little

Gaynor Gosling lent her very best doll. Biffer was distraught!

He did so want to make amends. It was fun being bad. But this

was terrible!

The great day came when Harrington finally opened his eyes.

How the village cheered. Biffer plucked up courage to visit.

He found Harrington sitting in the big rocking chair. ‘Hello

Biff’ he cried chirpily. ‘Come to count my scars. Dreadful

aren’t they?’ Biffer shuddered. ‘Thought we might be friends’

he mumbled. Head bent low and shuffling from foot to foot.

‘BIFFER!’ cried Harrington.I’ve waited an age for you to say

that! Of course we can! I’ll even ask Oswald in you can join our

Ever So Secret Club’.

Biffer joined on Christmas Eve. The chums met in Fairie

Glen under a star spangled sky. Around them the powder-puff

light of the woodland fairies shone from the branches.

Oswald smiled warmly at Biffer. ‘Welcome to the Ever

So Secret Club Biff. What’s special for you to share?’ Biffer

looked at his new-found friends and the half healed scars on

Harrington. He took a very deep breath. ‘When I grow up’ he

said, returning the intensity of the listening faces. ‘I’m going

to be—a Leader! Just like Oswald!’

And there we must take leave of our Friends on this Magical Night! I must return down Woodcutters Road to the Village where my own children await to hang up their stockings. I do hope you have enjoyed our adventures. A very Happy Christmas to each and everyone of you. Play Safe and be Happy! Goodnight Children! Everywhere!


Update on New Community School in Claregalway

A few short years ago Count Galway VEC carried out an analysis for school accommoda-tion needs in the area. During the discussion on same, the Vice-Chairman of the VEC and Chairman of the VEC Adult Education Board, Councillor Jarlath McDonagh, suggested that Claregalway should be considered with its growing population for a new second level school. Soon the idea became a reality with the local action group pursuing the idea for a secondary school. Now the Fine Gael Council-lor’s dream has come through with the Community College being granted for Claregalway under the patronage of Co. Galway VEC. The first students will enter the new education facilities in September 2013. Cllr. McDonagh says he is reliably informed that already over one hundred first year students have been enrolled for September 2013. A green-field site for the new school is currently being actively pursued. We’ll keep you updated.

When we allow ourselves to understand the impact our actions have on ourselves, we realize the necessity to take loving action. We each have the power to correct conditions within as well as to affect the world we live in. Our lives are filled with opportunities to experience love, tolerance, peace and joy. The choice is ours to create a world of joy, happiness, love and goodwill. Every moment of every day is a new beginning. The meaning held in these words opens us to a new way of living and experiencing life. Start each day as a new journey of self discovery. Let go of yesterday and tomorrow and embrace the power of now.

Thought for the Month

Taking Care of One Another

A story about lending a helping handPaddy died and passed onto the next life. When he appeared before

God, he passed all the questions and entered heaven. He thanked God,

but before he left for Heaven he made one request. “May I visit Hell

to see what it looks like”? The request was granted and Paddy stood at

the gates of Hell. The sights and the sounds stirred him to his depths.

There was the weeping and wailing that he heard about. But there was

something else that surprised him. Food lay all over the place in abun-

dance. Despite the great supply of food everybody was suffering from

starvation. Paddy was puzzled. Each person held a knife and a fork in

their hands. There was plenty of food, so why the starvation? As he

observed the plight, Paddy noticed that each one was able to pick up

the food with their knives and forks, but were unable to get the food

into their mouths because the knives and forks were too long. This

was Hell. Each one was completely centered on his or her own needs

and were unable to satisfy themselves.

Then it was time for Paddy to go to Heaven and when he got there,

there was the joy and glory and happiness that he had heard about.

But like hell there was something in Heaven that surprised him. It

was similar to the conditions that prevailed in hell. There was the

same pair of unusually long knives and forks. The exact unalterable

rule was in effect, that each one must hold the knife and fork at the

very end which again made it impossible for each person to reach

their own mouth. But there was one big difference. Each person

was feeding their neighbor and each in turn was being fed by their

neighbor. This was definitely Heaven. Each person was completely

concerned about the needs of the other. In this concern for their

neighbor, their own needs were completely satisfied.

As your thought for the month, remind yourself daily of the newness of life in the moment and learn to lend each other a helping hand.

About the Author, Ronan Scully

Ronan is a representative for

Self Help Africa, who work

with rural African communities

to help them improve their

farms & livelihoods.

www.selfhelpafrica.org


by Darragh Moran, Lakeview


GIY (Grow it Yourself) November by Michael Kelly, GIY Ireland

Back in late summer when the broad beans, early peas and early spuds were finished cropping, I cleaned up the beds and sowed a green manure called phacelia in the beds (the seeds were broadcast liberally in the soil and then raked in). The seeds germinated within a few days, and within weeks we had a lovely carpet of light green plants covering the beds.

This week, the phacelia was ready to be cut down and dug

in to the soil. A green manure is a fast growing ‘cover’ crop

grown specifically to add nutrients and organic matter to

the soil. While it is growing the green manure protects the

soil (its roots hold the soil together) and because it grows

so quickly, it also suppresses weeds.

Green manures are dug in to the soil when the plants

are still young and typically before they flower (the phacelia,

pictured right, was just starting to produce pretty little blue

flowers). The green leafy material is very high in nutrients

and so, as it decomposes it improves and protects the soil.

The upside of digging in when the plants are young is that

they are still quite tender and easy to work with. They also

break down in the soil quite quickly. Left to get too old and

tough, and it becomes a more difficult job.

To dig in the manure, I simply used a shears to chop

down the manure at ground level. I also chopped at the

plants to break them down in to smaller bits as I went. I

have heard of people using a strimmer where there are

larger areas of ground covered in green manure, but the

shears were fine for me and it didn’t take long. I then

simply got a fork and turned the soil over, incorporating

everything (including the roots) as I went. It’s important

not to go too deep — the green manure will rot down best

and have the most impact if dug in quite shallow (about

15cm).

You can sow a new crop in the bed after three to four

weeks — as mentioned above, my beds will be covered

down with polythene now so hopefully those nutrients

from the green manure will be preserved over the winter

months.

The Claregalway / Carnmore Senior Citizen AGM took place on the 30th of October. New officers elected are: Ger McManus, Chairperson Vincent Moran, Treasurer Brid Conneely, Secretary A big thank you to the outgoing treasurer Pat O'Connell who did a brilliant job as treasurer over the past few years. We welcome our new treasurer Vincent Moran and wish him well in his new role. Our gate collection for the senior citizens of Claregalway/Carnmore will take place on Sat 17th November at 7:30pm mass and on Sunday 18th at 9am & 11am masses. Our Monday night gatherings are going strong. We welcome all our senior citizens to join us for bingo and card playing where we will enjoy a cuppa, some biscuits and a chat. Our regular bus service is still available and all can be collected and dropped home.

The next meeting is on the 20th November in the Cairdeas parish room in Claregalway at 8:30pm.

We would appreciate more voluntary help from the community to enable us to continue with these enjoyable social occasions for our senior citi-zens of Claregalway/Carnmore. Our Christmas party is on the 9th of December. Mass will be held in Claregaway Church at 2:30pm followed by celebrations, dinner, music and entertainment in the Clar-egalway Hotel.

Claregalway/Carnmore Senior Citizen Committee Update


Things To Do This November Do not leave beds bare for the winter — sow a green manure, or cover with a thick

layer of manure/compost and then black plastic or straw. This will return nutri-

ents to the soil, keep the worst of the weather off it, suppress weeds and prevent

leaching of nutrients. ‘Earth up’ or tie up vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower

and Brussels sprouts. Divide up your rhubarb if you want to propagate, and cover it

with a thick mulch of manure. Prune apple trees. Mulch fruit bushes. Take cuttings

of currant bushes from current season’s wood.

SowSow broad beans outside now for an early

crop next spring. To avoid rotting before

germination, make small newspaper cups

and germinate them indoors first. Next

summer’s garlic does best if it’s planted

before Christmas — plant outdoors in well

prepared soil in a sunny spot. Though I have

to admit I never bother with them, some

varieties of onion can over-winter and will

be ready to harvest in early summer.

HarvestContinue to harvest perpetual

spinach, cabbage, cauliflower,

potatoes, swede, parsnips, apples,

pears. Start harvesting leeks,

winter cabbage, kale, artichokes,

Brussels sprouts. Time to lift

carrots and turnips or at least

cover them with a good layer of

straw to protect them from frost

damage.

Tip of the MonthShredding for Great Compost

Small garden shredders are available quite cheaply from most garden

centres — they are a great investment for improving your compost heap.

Chances are you have a huge amount of foliage available from your veggie

patch to go on your compost heap at the moment (parsnip leaves, cabbage

plants, peas and beans etc). These make fine additions to the compost

heap, but shredding them first means they will decompose much faster.

If you don’t have a shredder use a shears to cut up large leaves, and use

a sledgehammer to bash down large brassica stems (and you can cancel

your gym membership!).

Get InvolvedGIY aims to create a healthier, more sustainable world where people grow

their own food. We bring people together in community groups and

online to share tips and knowledge. We also run events and programmes

to inspire and support people to grow their own. GIY is a registered

charity (CHY 18920) and proudly supported by Woodies DIY. Support our

work by becoming a member of GIY for €35 and receive a member’s pack

with seed selection, member’s card, GROW magazine, guides and more.

About GIYGIY is a not-for-profit organi-

sation that aims to create a

healthier, more sustainable

world where people grow

their own food. We inspire

and support people to grow

food more successfully by

bringing them together to

share advice, tips and ideas.

There are approximately

30,000 people involved in

the GIY movement in Ireland.

For more information check

out www.giyireland.com.

© GIY Ireland 2012 — All rights reserved.


Bridge ColumnBoth vulnerable, Dealer South

Bidding:N E S W 1D P1H2 P 3H P4C3 P 4H4 P6H5 P P P

1 Since playing 5 card majors, bids better minor

2 North mentions 5 card major despite 6 card Diamond suit

3 Gerber, asking for Aces4 2 Aces5 North, with 6 losers opposite a strong opener, bids the slam

After the lead of CK, declarer ruffs the club continuation in dummy, plays the HA and notes that W has a void. SA followed by ruff of a spade and declarer can pick up all the Hearts, then run the diamond suit without loss. Contract made.

This hand was dealt at the table in the Friday morning club in Malachy Kelly’s on the 2nd November.

North 5 9 8 5 3 2 A K 10 6 4 2 10

West 10 9 6 4 — 8 9 7 6 5 3 2

East K Q J 3 Q 10 7 6 5 3 K Q J

South A 8 7 3 A K J 4 Q J 9 7 8

Could you give a child 2 years extra life expectancy?

We live in very difficult times in Ireland at the moment but we live in a country with clean air, water and healthy food. Doctors have proven that these simple things can add 2 years life expectancy to a child who lives in an area affected by the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Accident. Could you open your heart and home to a child next summer? Camp Claddagh (a member of Adi Roche’s Cher-nobyl Children International) is now recruiting host fami-lies for July 2013 for this rewarding and life changing program.

What being a host family involves—Taking care of two children in your home for two weeks during the month of July 2013.

—Providing a safe & happy environment for the children—Children spend 1 or 2 days a week on group outings to give the host families a break

—New hosts will have the full support and backup of experienced hosts.

—Translators available 24 hours a day.

Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Helen on 087 2111 752.

The Chernobyl disaster is widely consid-ered to have been the worst nuclear power plant accident in history, and is one of only two classified as a level 7 event on the International Nuclear Event Scale (the other being the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011). The battle to contain the contamination and avert a greater catas-trophe ultimately involved over 500,000 workers and cost an estimated 18 billion rubles. The official Soviet casualty count of 31 deaths has been disputed, and long-term effects such as cancers and deformi-ties are still being accounted for.


Wisdom TeethAdults have a maximum of 32 teeth. The wisdom teeth or third molars are the last to come through, right at the back. They usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25, although sometimes they appear many years later.

Do wisdom teeth always cause problems?No. If there is enough room they will usually come through

into a useful position and cause no more problems than any

other tooth. Often there will be some slight discomfort as they

come through, but this is only temporary and will disappear

one the tooth is fully in position.

What is an impacted wisdom tooth?If there is not enough room, the wisdom tooth may try to come

through, bur will get stuck against the tooth in front of it. The

wisdom tooth will be at an angle, and will be described by the

dentist as “impacted”.

What are the problems I should be aware of ?If part of the wisdom tooth has appeared through the gum

and part of it is still covered, the gum may become sore and

perhaps swollen. Food particles and bacteria can collect

under the gum edge, and it will be difficult to clean the area

effectively. This is known as pericoronitis. This is a temporary

problem that can be dealt with by using mouthwashes and

special cleaning methods and in severe cases antibiotics. If

the problem keeps coming back, it would be better to have the

tooth removed.

What can I do to help myself ? A mouthwash of lukewarm water with a teaspoon of salt

with help reduce gum soreness and inflammation. Swish

the mouthwash around the tooth for a few minutes. This

should be done several times a day. An antibacterial mouth-

wash containing chlorhexidine can reduce the inflammation

(eg. Kin Mouthwash). Pain-relieving tablets such can also be

useful in the short term, but consult your dentist if the pain

continues.

If the above does not help?If the pain does not go away or if you find it difficult to open

your mouth, you should see a dentist. They will be able to see

the cause of the problem, and advice you accordingly. It may

be useful to clean around the tooth very thoroughly, and an

antibiotic may be prescribed.

Claregalway Dental Surgery,Summerfield, Claregalway.

Tel 091 798 333 Fax 091 738 [email protected]

Monday–Friday 9am–5pm

Are X-rays needed? An x-ray is usually taken to that the dentist

can see the position of the roots, and to

assess whether there is room for the tooth

to come through into a useful position.

What are the main reasons for taking wisdom teeth out?Far fewer teeth are now taken out than in

the past. If the tooth is not causing prob-

lems, your dentist will not want to remove

the tooth.

Wisdom teeth are only removed if:— they are painful.

— it is clear that they will not be able

to come through into a useful position

because there is not enough room,

and they are causing pain or discomfort.

— they have only partly come through and

are decayed — such teeth will often

decay as it will be difficult to clean them

as thoroughly as your other teeth.

Are they difficult to take out?It all depends on the position and the

shape of the roots. Your dentist will advise

you as to how easy or difficult each tooth

will be to remove after looking at the

x-rays. Upper wisdom teeth tend to be

more straightforward to remove than

lower ones, which are more likely to be

impacted. Your dentist will advise you

whether the tooth should be taken out at

the dental practice, or whether you should

be referred to a specialist oral surgeon.


I have hit a wall and I cannot tell a lie. Being back in college for final year of

my degree course is hard. The course work is harder (no surprise there) but

I think what is hardest is the fact that I am away from the home and hearth

almost five days a week. The kids, thankfully, are unfazed by this new shift in

routine and scheduling because my Mum, Catherine, spends the afternoons

helping them with their homework and we still all manage to get home and

have dinner together as a family at the same time every day, thank God.

Vegetarian Delight every bite delicious…

This story is by local blogger

and author Móna Wise, who

regularly contributes to the

Nuacht Chláir. For more of her

stories and recipes, check out

her popular blog

www.WiseWords.ie

I feel so lucky to have her support and the support of my husband,

Ron, to get me through the last three years of college and now this

final hurdle. There are only twelve more weeks (after Christmas)

of class for me and then I will be free to take our life ‘off hold’ and

just get back to having a job (I hope) and more of a normal life.

While I am still a huge advocate of return to education for people

like myself that never went to college as a youth—it is the biggest

challenge I have yet to overcome and perhaps, as I enter the final

furlong, I am beginning to let myself get anxious about ‘what’s

next’. Although the country is still in the depths of a recession, I

am excited about drafting an updated copy of my CV and cannot

wait to start circulating it. Wish me luck!

This month I am sharing a recipe for one of our favourite veggie

dishes. Bell peppers are beautiful and bold in colour and we find

that when roasted they take on a lovely sweet texture and taste and

the kids devour them no matter what the filling is.


We aim to eat ‘meat free’ at least two nights a week and this is one of our favourite

dishes. We hope you like it.

Thanks for reading along and for all the support and well wishes after the Irish Blog

Awards (where we earned four awards!). We are well and truly delighted!

If there are any recipes you would like to see featured for the Christmas issue of

Nuacht Chláir do not hesitate to drop me an email and we will do what we can to accom-

modate you.

Móna [email protected]

Stuffed PeppersWhen attempting to go meat free it is important to substitute protein in the diet. Nuts

are a great way to do that. If you want you could also add in a few beans to the recipe

or even some grated cheese. Either way, I am sure you will love these delicious peppers.

What you need

—135 g Mushrooms (chestnut or shiitake)

—1 onion

—3 cloves of garlic, diced fine

—90g spinach, chopped

—1 cooking apple, grated

—450g brown basmati rice, cooked

—80g prunes, dried and chopped

—2 tbsp pine nuts

—6 bell peppers, any colour

—1 tbsp olive oil

—1 tbsp butter

—Salt and pepper to taste

—Pinch of sugar, optional

How to prepare itSauté the mushrooms, onions, garlic and spinach in oil and butter. Add a bit of salt and

pepper to season. Add in the cooked rice, the prunes and the grated apple and taste.

Adjust seasonings as needed. This is important as seasoning after it has baked inside

the pepper will not be as effective. It should taste like ‘more’.

Slice the tops off the pepper, as close to the stem as possible. Remove the seeds

and rub each pepper inside and out with olive oil, salt and pepper. Slice a little off the

bottom of each pepper to ensure they will stand straight up in the roasting pan or use

small cast iron pan. Spoon the rice mixture into each pepper and bake in a hot oven

(220˚C) for 25 mins until the pepper skins start to blister.

Serve immediately.


Galway Website Nominated for Prestigious National AwardAn innovative Galway based website

that promotes learning and revision

for students outside the classroom

has been nominated for a prestigious

national web design award.

Created by Kieran Coleman

and Ronan Scully of Self Help Africa

(pictured right), www.thebigtest.ie has been shortlisted as a finalist in

this year’s 2012 Eircom sponsored

Golden Spider Awards competition.

www.thebigtest.ie not only

helps students to fine tune their

general knowledge and revise for

their exams, it also helps them to

give something back to some of the

poorest people in the world.

The Galway based site has teamed

up with Irish based development

agency Self Help Africa, and thanks

to sponsorship support from two

companies Galvin for Men and Irish

College Coláiste Lurgan it has received

is contributing funds to the work of

Self Help Africa for every correctly

answered question that is processed.

Self Help Africa’s Galway based

campaigner Ronan Scully says that

the site is a ‘win win’ for everyone,

as it both tests a student’s general

knowledge,and also gives them an

incentive to get the right answers.

Self Help Africa began collabo-

rating with Dr. Coleman on thebigtest.

ieproject over a year ago, and will be

joining with him to formally launch

the new site following some fine

tuning, in the New Year.

The founders are thrilled that the

site had been nominated for a Golden

Spider, and added that the recognition

would be a great boost for thebigtest.

ie as they begin to roll it out at schools

and businesses across the country.

The winners of this year’s Golden

Spider awards will be named at a

reception at Dublin’s Convention

Centre at the beginning of this month.

Thebigtest.ie has been short-

listed in this year’s category for Chari-

table and Non-Profit Organisations at

the annual showcase.

Dr Coleman, who is a member of

staff at Galway University Hospital,

said that he was delighted to have

teamed up with Ronan Scully and

Self Help Africa on the project, as

the website could now not just help

students with their studies, but would

also help to raise vital funds for the

charity at the same time.

‘We have received the backing of

two major sponsors and a number of

other companies, and because of that

are able to reward students for every

correct answer that they make on the

website’, he explained.

‘This reward comes in the form of

a donation — Every time the student

answers a question correctly an adver-

tiser on the website donates the cost

of one maize seed to Self Help Africa.’

Ronan Scully said that Self Help

Africa was thrilled to be associated

with thebigtest.ie, as the organisa-

tion also had a remit to reach out to

students in the classrooms of Ireland,

and explain to them the issues of

global justice, equality and poverty

affecting people around the world.

‘In this day and age you need to be

clever and innovative to get the atten-

tion of young people, and there is no

better way to do that than through a

website that is fun to use, helps them

to learn, and also rewards their knowl-

edge’.

‘We will all be rooting for

thebigtest.ie when the awards are

announced in Dublin at the beginning

of this month,’, he added.

Self Help Africa works with rural

communities across sub-Sahara

Africa, helping poor households to

grow more food, and earn a better

living from their land. The organisa-

tion is the official charity of the Irish

Farmers Association.

To find out more visit:

www.thebigtest.ie or

www.selfhelpafrica.org


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Cregmore–Claregalway FC U12 girls

soccer team did their Club, County

and Province proud at the Umbro

National finals held in the AUL, Dublin

last Saturday, October 13th when they

progressed to the All Ireland Plate

final, only to fall at the last hurdle to a

very impressive Donegal side.

The side were undefeated in the

group stages where they played out

an impressive 7–0 win over Swilly

Rovers (Donegal) and two 0–0 draws

against Pilltown (Kilkenny) and Shel-

bourne (the eventual winners of the

main competition). As Shelbourne

progressed to semi-final of the main

competition as group winners on

points, CCFC qualified as runners up

for the semi-final of the Plate compe-

tition where they met Askeaton of

Limerick. Their best display of the day

resulted in a 3–0 win for the Galway

girls, Rhiann Heery scoring a brilliant

hat trick to book their place in the All

Ireland final. This clean sheet meant

that the girls had not conceded a goal

in any of their four games.

There was to be no joy for the girls

in the final though as tiredness and

fatigue had already set in after a long

day of soccer and a very efficient and

clinical Donegal Town team prevailed

on a 2–0 scoreline. CCFC did have

several chances to score throughout

the game and while they battled

gallantly to the end they could not

breach a solid Donegal defence.

Andrea Trill was very safe in goal

and made many top class saves, while

captain Gemma Coll led by example

at the back ably assisted by Niamh

Moran as they gave nothing away and

tackled soundly all day.

Clíona Ní Cochlain, Caitlín Quinn,

and Sinéad Donovan worked tirelessly

in midfield and dominated most of

the games to create scoring chances

for their strikers.

Striker Rhiann Heery was the

scorer in chief on the day, while

Sinead Donovan, Caitlin Quinn, Katey

Roche, Andrea Trill, Amy Walsh,

and Aoife Lyons were also on the

scoresheet.

This was a truly magnificent

effort by this squad of young girls and

they can all feel very proud of their

achievement in reaching a National

final. They can look forward with

confidence to next season’s encoun-

ters as 8 of the girls are underage

again next year.

Front Row L–R: Niamh Moran, Aoife Lyons, Caitlín Quinn, Rhiann Heery, Katelynn Roche, Amy Walsh. Back Row L–R: Tony Roe (Manager), Clíona Ní Cochlain, Gemma Coll (Capt), Andrea Trill, Sinéad Donovan, Dermot Coll (Manager).

Cregmore–Claregalway FC Girls take Silver at the Umbro National Finals

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U9s Win City League Final Front Row L–R: Shauna Brennan, Alanah Griffin, Amy McMahon (Captain), Emma Slevin, Emma Moore, Sarah Cogley, Dara Moran. Middle Row L–R: Alanah McDonagh, Hannah Farrell, Orla Fenton, Jessica Donlon, Hannah Walsh, Aileen Evans, Kate Slevin.Back Row L–R: Carl Donlon, Dermot Fenton, Davy Walsh.

Carnmore Camogie Conquer City League

U11s Win City League Final Front Row L–R: Aoife Clarke, Sinéad Murray, Alyssa Laffey, Niamh Heffernan, Jennifer Hughes, Saoirse Moran, Megan Flaherty, Emily Duggan, Niamh O’CallaghanBack Row L–R: Emma Murphy, Rachael Hughes, Rhiann Heery, Katlyn Moran, Caoimhe Grealish, Aoibhinn Fox, Laoise Byrne, Jessica O’Connell, Sinead Donovan, Aisling Killilea, Jane Glynn, Aoife Ryan. Missing on the day was Aibhe Berry.

Cregmore–Claregalway Football Club Christmas Social takes place in Raheen Woods Hotel on December 8th at 8pm.

Tickets can be obtained from Murt O’Connor 087 288 6755Pat Hannon 087 775 7737 and David Flaherty 086 382 6443

Tickets €30 per head & strictly over 18s.


Claregalway Intermediate Ladies played Corofin in the

Division 1 League Final on Sunday last 4th November

in Milltown. Claregalway started well and raced into an

early lead of 1–3 to a point but Corofin rallied and the

scores were level 1–3 a piece after 10 mins. Despite playing

against the slight breeze Claregalway were on top for the

remainder of the opening half and were 2-9 to 1-5 up at

the break.

With the breeze in the second half the Claregalway

forwards added some wonderful points to run out winners

2–20 to 2–8. This was a great team performance from all

the girls on the day and afterwards County Chairman Con

Moynihan presented the cup to winning captain Deirdre

Brennan. This result completes a remarkable climb up the

divisions for the Claregalway ladies having won league

titles each year for the past five:

11 Div 2 League Claregalway 4–14 Caltra 1–810 Div 3 League Claregalway 3–18 Barna 1–9 09 Junior B League Claregalway 2–13 Barna 1–608 Junior C League Claregalway 6–6 Caltra 0–3

A big thanks to manager Barry Cooney, Mike, Gerry, Rita,

Ann and all who have helped over the last six years in

bringing this team up to the top level of Galway Football.

We wish new manager Martin Costelloe and his selectors

all the best for 2013.

Claregalway Senior Ladies 2012 Division 1 League Winners

The 2012 Claregalway Panel: Deirdre Cullina, Megan Glynn,

Helen Moran, Karen Dowd, Ruth Horkan, Eimile Gavin,

Georgina Healy, Orla Dixon, Amy Rohan (0–1), Siobhan

Gavin (0–1), Charlotte Cooney (0–5), Michelle Dunleavey

(1–3), Louise Brennan (0–3), Deirdre Brennan (1–5), Ciara

Burke (0–2), Tara Hession, Siofra Leonard, Ciara Camp-

bell, Shauna Doyle, Katherine Casserly, Caoimhe Moran,

Eimear O’Connell, Hanagh Coen, Orla Murphy, Roisin

Gavin, Eimear Joyce, Aislinn Newell, Natasha Hynes,

Ciara Newell, Fabiene Cooney.


The Claregalway U14 Girls made it 4-in-a-row County U14 Championships

on Saturday 13th October. This means that Claregalway have won U14

Ladies Championships in 7 out of the last 8 years. This year Claregalway

ladies played Killannin in the final in Moycullen having overcome arch

rivals Corofin in the semi. Played in ideal conditions, the Claregalway girls

were a little slow to settle and after 10 mins lead by 0–2 to 0–1. Midway

through the half Stephanie O’Connell got the first of her two goals and

Claregalway lead at the break 2–6 to Killannin 1–3. The teams were evenly

match for the second half with the difference being Killannin were missing

some chances while Laura Field and Co. were hitting the target with almost

every attack. Final score was Claregalway 2–15 Killannin 1–7. This brings an

end to another sucessful season for Claregalway Ladies at U14 level winning

the Division 1 and 4 Leagues, County Féile and A Championship.

Claregalway Team: Rebecca Hansberry, Andrea Glynn, Eva Gilmore, Ava Fitzmaurice, Catriona Moran, Laurie Moran, Keeva Gallagher, Ellie Glynn (0–2, Captain), Grace Cahill (0–2), Christan Hanley, Stephanie O’Connell (2–4), Emma Connolly, Megan Shaugh-nessy (0–1), Aisling Murphy (0–1), Laura Field (0–5), Deirdre Keane, Gwen Horkan, Rachel Killilea, Chloe Donnellan, Leah Flemming, Orla O’Gorman, Aoife Gavin, Aoife Philips, Niamh Frances, Emma Finneran, Shauna Flaherty, Clodagh Murphy, Hannagh Coady, Sarah Coady, Rebecca Downes.

Claregalway U14 Ladies Win 4-in-a-Row County Championships

Claregalway GAA Club Update

To carry on this brilliant success in our

Club, we need the help and support of

all of our members and we appeal to

Parents and Guardians in particular, to

become involved in some aspect of the

Club. The Ladies section AGM will be

held on Tuesday 4th December and we

need volunteers both Female and Male

to consider helping out with teams

from U10 upwards.

There are so many ways that you can

help including assisting with Coaching,

travelling to games, First Aid and

Administration. Please contact our Club

Secretary, Eileen Conroy if you are inter-

ested in becoming involved for 2013 on

086 056 3871.

Gerry Moran, our Club Chairman

has made the decision to step down

this year, having served as Chairperson

of the Ladies Club for the last 5 years.

Gerry has done an incredible amount

of work in promoting Ladies Football

in the Club at all levels and he is owed a

huge debt of gratitude for all of his hard

work. He very rarely missed a game and

has travelled up and down the Country

for various competitions and tourna-

ments and has been a very important

part of Ladies Football in Claregalway

since its foundation. Gerry was also

part of the management panel for the

All Ireland winning U16 Ladies for 2012.

The Club is therefore accepting

nominations for Ladies Club Chair-

person and we would appreciate if you

email or text these in along with nomi-

nations for any officer role to Eileen on

086 056 3871 or

[email protected]


Claregalway U12 Green Panel — Winners of A Championship V St GabrielsFront Row L–R: Anna Conneally, Andrea Trill, Amy O’Connell, Maeve Moran, Laura Flynn, Kaitlin Quinn, Amy Walsh, Sinead Donovan, Gemma Coll (Capt).Back Row L–R: Mary Duggan, Ellen Conneally, Niamh McGrath, Niamh Moran, Aoife Lyons, Jayne Conlon, Kaitlin Kearney, Shauna Flaherty, Ellen Coyle, Isobel Moran, Jillian O’Gorman, Emma Coakley.

Claregalway U12 Gold Panel — Winners of D Championship V CaherlistraneFront Row L–R: Kaitlin Doherty, Cheleen Trill, Shannon O’Connell, Emily Duggan, Kathelynn Roche, Kate Slevin, Kiara Kearney, Saoirse Moran. Back Row L–R: Sarah McHale, Nicola King, Ciara Burke, Mary Duggan, Irene Ciobanu, Miriam Greene, Laura Flynn, Niamh McGrath, Kaitlin Quinn (Capt). Missing from Photo: Anna Conneally.

Claregalway U12s Win the Double


Large Attendance at Claregalway GAA Fashion ExtravaganzaThe Third Fashion Extravaganza was held in the Clayton Hotel on Thursday October 25th. The evening began with Music by Suite Strings which created a lovely atmosphere in the bar prior to the show.

Executive Club Chairman, Tony Clarke opened the Fashion

show by welcoming the audience and thanked everyone, in

particular the organising committee for their tremendous

work in staging the 3rd Claregalway GAA Fashion show.

Tony also thanked the audience for their ongoing support

for the many exciting developments that are underway in

Claregalway GAA including the new training grounds in

Knockdoemore.

Mandy Maher and her team of professional models from

the Catwalk Modelling Agency showcased some fabulous

fashion trends in fashion for the Autumn/ Winter collections

from shops in and around Galway city and county including

Anthony Ryans, Born Clothing, Standúns of Spiddal, Brown

Thomas, Sugar Pink, Monet, Squisito, La Vida, E-Von Fashion

and Reidys Menswear. The Catwalk models also showed fabu-

lous hats by Cathriona King and eyewear from Richard Hughes

Opticians.

Claregalway GAA’s own Senior Club lads modelled

for Reidy Menswear, Galway Shopping Centre. Strutting

their stuff were Stephen Cunniffe, Danny Cummins, Eoin

Commins, John Paul O’Connell, Michael Coyle, introduced by

our own Roddy Grealish.

Many thanks to Michelle McDonagh and her team from

the Beauty Rooms & thanks also to Mary & Liz and at Quiff

Hair Studio who are based in Westside. They did a fabulous

job in creating the hair and make up for the models on the

evening.

Exhibitors included Aoife Sharkey Health & Well Being,

Captain Tortue Ladies and Childrens Fashion and Cards &

Candles by Zeda.

There were some fabulous prizes kindly sponsored on

the evening on the evening with many Ladies going home as

lucky recipients. Anthony Ryans sponsored the best dressed

lady which was won by Bernie Grealish, with a very generous

prize of €250 euro to spend in Anthony Ryans as well as a

beautiful bouquet of flowers designed by Abbey Florists of

Claregalway. The Born young best dressed Ladies prize went

to Erica Griffin with a very genourous voucher sponsored by

Born of Galway

MC for the evening was Galway Bay FM Sports Commentator,

Sean Walsh who kept proceedings running on time while

keeping the Audience entertained. Sean, who was assisted at

various times by Roddy Grealish, really helped to make the

fashion show a very enjoyable evening and night.

From the proceeds of the evening €1,000 was given to the

Sunni Mae Trust, a cause that the Fashion Show committee

have chosen to support this year.

Photo by Paul Fennell


The World Handball Championships took place from

October 11th–21st in Citywest, Dublin. The event was a huge

event with over 2,000 competitors from 27 different coun-

tries. Our local club was well represented with 24 players

entering. The event comprised of two codes of handball, the

40×20 4 wall and also the hugely popular One Wall code.

Players have been training extra hard during August and

September in preparation for the event which was the largest

Handball Championships ever hosted in one arena with 13×4

wall courts and 8×1 wall courts specially erected in the arena

enticing packed attendances to witness the best in Irish and

international handball compete for Gold medals.

Our club had entries in Boys and Girls and adult male

events, ranging from U11 right up to Mens C. The build up

was fantastic and thanks to great support from the parents of

players we travelled up to the games with players competing

from Thursday 11th right up to Friday 19th November. For

many of our players it was their first large competition of

this nature, and they had the added difficulty of playing

with a glass back wall or indeed the show court which had

three glass walls, but they all played well against stiff oppo-

sition. Despite the massive number of courts and games, we

would keep an eye on the schedule and then appear to cheer

each other on during the games and the atmosphere was

electric. Our coaches joined with parents and team mates to

watch fellow players and in turn the players cheered on their

coaches in their games. Our players played in both singles

and doubles in both codes and many got through their first

and second round games. There were cheers of joy as players

won, glimmers of hope as games went to tiebreaks and of

course moments of heartbreak as players lost. By Friday, all

our hopes rested on the shoulders of Niamh Heffernan who

had reached the last 8 in One Wall. She played brilliant and

showed the kind of talent that is in the club, but was unlucky

on the night, losing to a girl who already had won a Gold

medal. Considering that 3 years ago none of our players were

playing any handball at all this was a fantastic overall perfor-

mance from the club players in every grade, and every player

can be proud of themselves.

Overall players, parents and supporters enjoyed the

event immensely and it was great credit to the GAA Hand-

ball for the huge effort put in to the event. Our attendance

wouldn’t have been possible without the sacrifices from

parents who had to travel and stay overnight in Dublin with

their children on numerous occasions. The club would like

to thank the players for the efforts at training in the build-up

and to the coaches who gave freely of their time to prepare

the players.

Locally the club is building on its popularity within the

parish. With the co-operation of the Claregalway Commu-

nity Centre committee we have recently erected a One wall

court in the centre which will provide a fine facility for

the club, school and parish to use for years to come. This

wouldn’t have been possible without our coaches, and also

from voluntary help from Paddy O’Connell, Enda Egan,

Clement Shevlin, Michael John Murphy and Pat Fox. In Carn-

more, the 4 Wall court which was had it’s roof erected volun-

tarily by Barry Hanley in 2010, is one of the better courts in

the county and we thank the Carnmore Community Centre

for their ongoing support of the club.

We are now returning to training for this year which will

continue well into Spring 2013, and new members, at juve-

nile and adult level, beginners or other are welcome. Hand-

ball is a game for life, so all players of all ages are welcome.

Claregalway Handball Club Update

See facebook.com/ClaregalwayHandballClub or contact Joe O’Connell 087 9333 181 or Mike Cullina 085 139 5331 for further details on how and when to join, or just to come along to see what it is all about.


Information on Diabetes

Risk FactorsYou are at risk of getting Type 2 diabetes if you are:

—Over 40 years of age

—Have a parent or brother/sister with diabetes

—Had diabetes during a pregnancy

—Are overweight for your height

—Do not take 30 minutes of physical activity daily

—Have high blood pressure

—Have high cholesterol

And/or recognise any of these symptoms—Blurred vision

—Fatigue, lack of energy

—Extreme thirst

—Frequent trips to the bathroom (urination),

especially at night

—Rapid and unexplained weight gain or loss

—Frequent infections

—Slow-healing sore or cut

—Numbness, pain or tingling in your hands or feet

How to find out if you have diabetesThe more of the above that apply to you, the more

likely you are to have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Show

this leaflet to your doctor and tell him/her why you

think you might have diabetes. A simple diabetes test

will ease any worries you may have.

Claregalway Pharmacy (091 799 754) is open late Monday–Friday until 8pm & Saturday until 7pm

It is recommended that every person aged 40 years or

older should consider being tested for diabetes every

three years. People at high risk should be tested annually.

Diagnosed with diabetes?Don’t worry. If diagnosed, your doctor will take steps to

treat and control your condition. Early detection, effec-

tive treatment and good control will help you avoid the

more serious related health problems and allow you

maintain your quality of life.

How do I know if my diabetes is well controlled?People with diabetes can test their blood sugar levels to

find out what their glucose level is at any time. Taking

your prescribed medication, following a healthy diet and

taking part in regular physical activity will help you main-

tain good control of your diabetes. Your medical team will

educate you on how best to achieve good control.

Treatment for diabetesType 1 diabetes is where the pancreas no longer produces

insulin and treatment involves injecting insulin daily,

following a healthy diet and taking part in regular phys-

ical activity.

Type 2 diabetes is where the pancreas produces some

insulin but not enough and treatment may involve taking

prescribed oral medication (tablets), following a healthy

diet and taking part in regular physical activity. Insulin

injections may be required by some people.

It is also important to learn about diabetes and keep

up to date with new treatments and other developments

as they happen.

You can do this by simply contacting the Diabetes

Federation of Ireland on its lo-call helpline 1850 909 909 and requesting an information pack.

For more information, visit Claregalway Pharmacy or contact your doctor.

Diabetes simply means having too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. Knowing the symptoms and risk factors for diabetes is important as non-diagnosis can seriously affect your quality of life. Undiagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes can damage your heart, arteries, eyes, nerves and kidneys, leading to serious health problems for you and your family to cope with. Eating a healthy diet and taking part in regular physical activity can prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes (the most common form). The number of people with diabetes in Ireland is growing rapidly.


Updates from our local schools & Parents Associations Send us schools updates: [email protected]

Oi�ea�as

The girls 3rd and 4th class team won the Galway Cross Country, qualifying for the Connacht cross country, along with Aaron Brennan (6th Class) which was held in Calry, Sligo, on the 13th of October. The girls team went on to win the Connacht Cross Country on the day.

Well done girls!Trainer: Sheila Hession

Claregalway National School Welcomes New Principal Carmel Burns Carmel Burns (pictured right) is a graduate of St. Patrick’s College of Educa-

tion, Drumcondra, and she was awarded a Master’s Degree in Education from

the University of Limerick. Carmel has been teaching for over 20 years and

has spent many years working in the area of professional development for

teachers. She spent eight years working with the Primary Curriculum Support

Programme PCCP) and the Primary Professional Development Service (PPDS).

Carmel has been involved in many projects and educational programmes

with educational agencies such as the National Council for Curriculum and

Assessment (NCCA), the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the Education

Centre Network. She designed the Mathematics programme and works as

part-time lecturer in the Graduate Diploma for Special Educational Needs in

the National University of Ireland, Galway. She was the author of the original

mathematics online lessons for Hibernia College.


Maroon & White DayWe held a Maroon and White Day on Friday 28th Sept before the All Ireland Hurling Final Replay. Children dressed up in maroon and White clothes, scarves, hats, and painted faces. Proceeds from the day went towards Carol Ann Roche’s Tanzania Project.

See more photos at facebook.com/bailechlair

Claregalway NS EU Comenius Project

The European Comenius Project provides pupils and teachers in Claregalway National School with an opportunity to create strong bonds with other European schools, learn about their cultures and traditions and education systems.

Claregalway National School is

currently taking part in its third

European Comenius Project. Seven

schools are involved in this project,

Claregalway NS are joined by schools

in France, Poland, Germany, Hungary,

Turkey and Romania. The partner

schools focus is to develop children’s

awareness of Water in our Lives. Chil-

dren and teachers from all schools

will work collaboratively to collect

data on water usage and conserva-

tion as well as looking at water in

poetry, music, traditions and history.

ICT skills will be developed through

logo and calendar design. Video

conferencing will play a major part in

the project also; children have been

meeting students and teachers from

the various schools involved through

Skype, where we have already taught


Retirement Mass for Pat CoenA mass will take place to celebrate Pat Coen’s retirement on Thursday 29th November at 7.30 in Claregalway Church followed by refreshments in the Claregalway Hotel. All are welcome to attend.

Well Done to the boys who took part in the Cumann na mBunscol Hurling Mini 7’s last month.

Congratulations to the Boys Football team who reached the final of the Cumann na mBunscol Mini 7’s competition last month. Trainer: Rita Conneely

Congratulations to the Camogie team who reached the final of the Cumann na mBunscol Mini 7’s competition last month. Trainers: Orla McKiernan & Ruth O Brien

Congratulations to the girls football team who won the final of theCumann na mBunscol Mini 7’s competition last month. Trainer: Padraic Gallagher

them some of the skills of hurling!

To begin the project, Claregalway

NS hosted a visit to Galway by the

teachers and students from the Euro-

pean schools involved. County Mayor

Thomas Welby, along with council-

lors Malachy Noone and Jim Cuddy,

were on hand to formally welcome the

visitors to Galway and Claregalway

NS, along with principal Carmel

Burns and Project Coordinator Sheila

Hession. They then had the opportu-

nity to spend time in Claregalway NS

meeting staff and pupils. The children

organised a concert of Irish music and

dance and the visitors were given the

chance to take part in hurling and

football exhibition games. They also

had the opportunity to visit all classes

where the children had prepared

songs and stories, and swapped infor-

mation on school life across Europe.

Over the course of their visit to Galway,

they spent a busy few days visiting the

historical sights of Claregalway and

Galway City, as well as touring the

Burren.

The project aims to develop lifelong

learning links between schools in

Europe, both for the staff and pupils.

It is a superb educational tool for our

children, opening up Europe and the

world to them and providing them

with an opportunity to develop aware-

ness of and respect for other European

cultures. It will allow the children to

develop skills necessary to allow them

become active members of our Euro-

pean Community and the importance

of being involved and having a part to

play. The project will continue until

June 2014.


Parish NoticesBaptismsWelcome into our Christian Community Daniel ParrConor WalshElla WalshJames WaldronAbi Lydon

WeddingsNo Weddings were held in Claregalway this month.

FuneralsRIP Nell Malone, Carnmore West & late New Zealand.

www.claregalwaygaa.net

www.claregalwaybasketball.net

www.carnmore.net

www.claregalwayeducatetogether.blogspot.com

www.claregalwaycastle.com

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Essential Local ContactsGroup Contact name Contact number

Carnmore National School John Reilly 091 798 718

Compántas Lir Drama Dermot Hession 085 711 4352

Conradh na Gaeilge Anna Glynn 091 798 351

Claregalway Adult Choir Marie Dempsey 091 798 125

Claregalway & District Day Care Centre Geraldine Carr 086 227 4139

Claregalway Cemetery Maintenance Seamus O’ Connell 087 313 7282

Claregalway Educate Together N.S. Terri Claffey 091 798 356

Claregalway Folk Choir Anne Moylan 087 638 6626

Claregalway National School Carmel Burns 091 798 956

Claregalway Second Level School Paddy Tobin 087 782 5302

Claregalway St. Vincent de Paul 091 563 233

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www.compantaslir.ie

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Guitar LessonsContact Ger at 087 217 0930

All ages and levels

Claregalway/Carnmore Senior Citizens

Cards and Bingo held every Monday night at 8pm in Cairdeas Parish Meeting Room.

Youth Choirwith Gina takes place every

Wednesday from 7:30–8:15pm in Claregalway Church.

Claregalway BasketballClaregalway Basketball Club is up and

running and new timetables are available at www.claregalwaybasketball.net or call Joanne on 086 803 0171 for information.

Claregalway/Carnmore Active Retirement

Group meeting every Friday morning at 10:30 in Cairdeas Parish Meeting Room.

New members most welcome.

Claregalway BadmintonEvery Tuesday from 10–11:30am

in Claregalway Community Centre.

Beginner adults especially welcome.

Hession School of Dance Classes every Saturday morning at 10am

in the SMA House. New beginners welcome.For more information contact

Vanessa on 087 938 4433.

Social DancingSocial Dance Classes will be held at the SMA House,

Claregalway.

Contact Niall on 087 353 6502 for info.

Keep up to date with events in Claregalway at

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Claregalway & District Day Care Centre

Claregalway & District Day Care Centre is now open for clients. The centre is open three days a week, Monday,

Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am–4pm. If you know anyone who wishes to avail of our services, call in and pick up a form.

Walking Clubmeet every Sunday at the Arches Hotel at

10am and on Wednesdays meet at Claregalway Church at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

For information contact Edel on 085 102 0611.

Folk ChoirFolk Choir practice Wednesday nights

at 8.30 p.m. in the Church. For information please contact

Anne at 091 798 113.

Never Too Old Charity ShopSupporting the Claregalway & District

Day Care Centre. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm. The shop is located at Cois Chláir

Shopping Centre, beside the Arches Hotel.


Chi Gong Classes in ClaregalwayChi Gong is the ancient art of self healing, relaxing, energising, refreshing and centering while practicing deliberate slow movements. It is also great for the joints.

Classes take place in Claregalway Study Centre (on the N17 near the village). Contact Martina on 085 102 7202 for more information.

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Fundraiser for St.Vincent’s Hospital

LIVER TRANSPLANT UNIT

Hosted by Liver recipient:

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Sat 1st Dec @ 9p.m.

Music & Raffle

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

First correct Crossword opened wins: A Meal for 2 in the Claregalway Hotel.

Last month’s winner: Tom Stewart, Horkan’s Garden Centre.

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