The FREE local newsletter for Claregalway / Carnmore

Interesting articles this month

Information on Swine Flu

from your local Doctor

Healthy Eating

How Sweden survived their

economic bust

Claregalway Hotel scoops top Catering

Award

U14 Féile 2009 Report

Compántas Lir Autumn Theatre

Compántas Lir invite you to their annual Autumn Theatre Festival which will run in the Carnmore Community Centre, from Tuesday 20th- Friday 23rd October.

Doors are at 8pm each night and tickets cost €12.50. Two comedy’s will be performed with wine, cheese and snacks served at the interval, and it promises to be a great night as always.

Tickets are available from committee members, by contacting us via the online form (www.compantaslir.ie) or by contacting Ruth @ 085 115 4715.

This year’s plays are being directed by Bríd Conneely and Dermot Hession, are comedys and last about 40 minutes each. Don’t miss out on a great event! Get your ticket now.

CLAREGALWAY PHARMACY

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Bang You’re Dead!by Paul Reakes

October 20th to 23rdCarnmore Community Centre

Vol. 14, Iss. 2 October 2009

A NEW BUSINESS FOR CLAREGALWAY

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DAVID MOGGAN PROPERTY CONSULTANTS in conjunction with their Auctioneering, Estate Agency and Valuing business have recently expanded their services and have just opened a Claim Consultant / Loss Assessing division from their current offices in Cois Chláir, Claregalway. Trading as DM Claim Consultants/Loss Assessors, they are delighted to welcome on board Mr. Conor Waters BSc as Quantity Surveyor/Loss Assessor. Conor, who is from Craughwell has had many years of unparalleled experience in Quantity Surveying and the construction sector.

They represent the interest of the public, both commercial clients and private individuals in dealing with their insurance companies. In the misfortunate event of a claim (loss) occurring – DM Claim Consultants/Loss Assessors are there to provide a comprehensive service by presenting insurance claims in a detailed/professional manner and protect the policy holders interests.

Whether a householder or business they are experts in the field of assessing loss/damage and negotiating claims – they act on behalf of the policy holder to ensure a fair and successful outcome. Having a thorough knowledge of building details and buildings costs, they can establish if a claim is covered under the ‘Insured Perils’ wording of the insurance policy. Causes of damage typically allowable in an Insurance policy include: Fire, Smoke damage , Flood, Storm, Lighting, Burst pipes/water damage, Burglary, Subsidence, Explosion, Collision (by vehicle, aircraft, animal etc).

By using a Claim Consultant/Loss Assessor you will achieve the best possible result for your home or business. If you choose DM Claim Consultants/Loss Assessors to handle your claim, you can be sure that you the policyholder will receive your full entitlement.

DM Claim Consultants/Loss Assessors provides a professional, regulated, registered and confidential nationwide service.

For further details contact: DM Claim Consultants/Loss Assessors, Claregalway: 091 739517, Conor Waters BSc Quanity Surveyor/Loss Assessor: 087 1225292, or David Moggan Dip.Prop.Mang. M.I.A.V.I. 087 6714141

DM Claim Consultants/Loss Assessors are regulated by the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority and David Moggan is Member of the Insurance Institute of Ireland.

Hello and welcome to the October issue of Nuacht Chláir.

Last month, due to the current economic climate, we were unable to publish the Nuacht Chláir. Thankfully, that has now been resolved and pending our valued continued sponsorship, we hope to continue to serve the communities of Claregalway and Carnmore.

We are aware, in these times, that sponsorship is a much dreaded word, but as Nuacht Chláir is completely voluntary, we rely totally on your sponsorship. All donations are gratefully accepted in order to keep this magazine going.

For those of you who are not aware of it, Nuacht Chláir can be viewed and downloaded online at www.nuachtchlair.com, so if you can’t find a printed copy in the stores, you can check it out online.

We are currently working on making our website more user friendly and your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Interesting reads this month include Dr. Day’s article on Swine Flu, and how best to avoid the pandemic. Regular contributor Nuala Nolan has also submitted a very insightful article on how Sweden overcame its economic difficulties (similar to what we are experiencing in Ireland today) over ten years ago. As usual, John Duffy of Claregalway Pharmacy has provided some very useful information on keeping healthy with a proper diet.

If you have any articles or stories you would like to submit, don’t hesitate to contact us. All details are available online at www.nuachtchlair.com

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Josette Farrell, Editor

Until next time, Josette

I heard the sounds of sunshine in Shop Street today

Eager buskers

Guitars, fiddles, didgeridoos, uilinn pipes,

A four-piece traditional band

All enticed into the sunlit streets

The chatter of shoppers was upbeat

Now that the rain had stayed away

The sounds of sunshine

Were joyous and free

Deluged as we have been for weeks

A group of tourists enjoyed

The bustle of our streets

Without wet suits.

DOWN SHOP STREET

by Mary O’Rourke (9th September, 2009)

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Information about Swine Flu from your local Doctor

for an ordinary flu - rest, fluids, paracetamol and to stay at home.

what are the differences between pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and the common cold? It can be difficult at times to distinguish between the common cold and influenza. The main difference is that the symptoms of influenza come on rapidly and are typically accompanied by muscle aches and a fever. The common cold has a more gradual onset and is associated with a runny nose and sneezing. An important additional feature of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is that diarrhoea and vomiting occur occasionally.

what should I do if I get sick?If you get sick with a flu-like illness, phone the HSE Flu Information Line on Freephone 1800 94 11 00, available 24 hours a day.Listen to the symptoms of flu and the advice on home care. Most people with flu will be able to recover at home within a few days without needing anti-viral medicine or medical care.If you have severe symptoms, or are

what is swine flu?Swine flu is the common name given to a new strain of influenza (flu).Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is a new flu virus which has been circulating worldwide since April. The World Health Organisation has declared this to be pandemic – a flu epidemic that spreads around the world.

does this flu spread easily? The new flu virus appears to be highly contagious and can spread quickly from person to person through tiny drops in coughs and sneezes. If you are close to a person with flu you can breathe them in and become infected. Droplets can also be passed from surfaces like door handles and hand rails.

how long does the virus live on surfaces? The flu virus can live on a hard surface for up to 24 hours, and a

soft surface for around 20 minutes.How easily does this flu spread? It appears that after a person becomes infected, it takes less than two days for symptoms to start and this is when people are most infectious. Influenza spreads quickly in closed communities such as schools or residential homes.

what are the symptoms?For the vast majority of people, swine flu will be a mild flu-like illness. The most common symptoms are a fever, sore throat, diarrhoea, headache, cough, and pains and aches. In other words, the illness and symptoms are very

similar to seasonal (regular) flu. Most people recover within a week and the treatment is the same as

Common Cold Symptoms include• Slow Onset of Symptoms• Fever - rare• Headache - rare• General aches and pains - rare• Fatigue, weakness - quite mild • Extreme exhaustion- never• Runny nose - common• Sneezing - usual• Sore throat - common• Cough - mild to moderate hacking cough• Vomiting/diarrhoea- not associated with the common cold in adults

HSE Flu Information Line Freephone 1800 94 11 00

Pandemic Flu Symptoms include• Sudden Onset of Symptoms• High Fever - Temperature over 38ºC/100.4ºF• Prominent Headache• Aches and pains - often severe• Fatigue, weakness can be prolonged for a number of weeks• Extreme exhaustion - early and prominent• Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat - common• Cough -common, can be severe• Vomiting/diarrhoea - sometimes

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in a high risk group, contact your GP/family doctor by telephone. They will decide if you need testing or treatment.If you do need to be tested or treated the GP may arrange for you to be seen at their surgery or may arrange a home visit. You should stay at home for 7 days while ill unless needing further care.

how do I care for myself or someone else at home? Stay at home for up to 7 days or until you fully recover.• Discourage any visitors• Take medicines such as Paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce the symptoms• Drink plenty of fluids• Most people with flu will recover within a few days.Call the Flu Information Line 1800 94 11 00 to get more advice on home care.

when should I contact my GP?Only if a person develops severe symptoms or the symptoms last more than a few days do they need to contact the GP. If people are going to consult their GP they should alert the surgery that they have flu symptoms in advance of arrival.Also, patients in defined risk groups should contact their GP if they develop flu-like illness.

These groups are:

1. People with chronic respiratory, heart, kidney, liver or neurological disease.

2. Those people that may have suppressed immune systems due to disease or treatment.

3. Those with diabetes, people aged 65 years and older; children under 5, people on medication for asthma, the severely obese and pregnant women.

has swine flu arrived in Claregalway?Yes. We see 1 – 2 patients daily with swine flu. Unfortunately because of HSE regulations we can only send confirmatory swabs on a small proportion of patients we suspect have influenza. So far the illness appears to be not too severe. All our patients have been treated at home and no serious complications have occurred.

is there any prevention available?Not as yet. In severe cases, Tamiflu (an antiviral drug) is used to treat the illness and the symptoms are treated with Paracetemol/Ibuprofen.

is there a vaccine available against the new Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus?Not yet, but work is underway to develop a vaccine that will be used here and internationally. Ireland has advance orders in place for enough of this vaccine (7.7 million doses) for the Irish population. This will deliver 2 separate doses to each member of the population. Those who have been infected with the virus will not receive the vaccine.The vaccine is expected to be available in mid to late October 2009.

if you have symptoms of flu:

cover your cough Cover your nose and mouth with disposable tissues when sneezing, coughing, wiping and blowing your nose

bin your tissues Dispose of used tissues in the nearest waste bin

wash your hands Wash your hands often with soap and water, and especially after coughing and sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

keep the house cleanClean hard surfaces (e.g door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product

avoid contact with fluTry to avoid close contact with sick people

home is the best hospitalIf you are sick with flu, stay at home to avoid spreading infection to others.

For more information on the Swine Flu

Pandemic, visit the HSE’s website:

www.hse.ie

At last Blake was beaten a fact he well knew

By a man from the bogs down near Cluainboo,

For the poor horses great was the strain,

Tough was the going on fairground terrain.

But that gallant horse would never run again,

She fell on her knees and died there and then,

And Fahy her owner wept bitter tears,

As quiet with sorrow watched the sightseers.

Then up strode Sir William a man good and true,

Who picked up the hand of the man from Chuainboo,

Saying “good and bad luck you’ve had today,

Here are the reins, you take my grey”!

Edward Coppinger

There may be an element of fact in this Ballad

THE MAN FROM CLUAINBOO

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Sir William Blake was a horseman of fame

All County Galway knew him by name,

He hunted the fox the deer and the hare

Over his lands on the Barony of Clare.

A formidable rider and Master of Hound,

Rode his grey charger to Turlough fairground,

Stating “I challenge anyone to a race fair and square,

May the best man win at Turloughmore Fair”.

Daring that wager which no one could take

Too famous the skill of Sir William Blake,

Many would like to, but no one dare do,

Then a voice in the crowd – a Fahy from Cluainboo.

Said Fahy “I have a mare fast and fleet,

And she’ll race your stallion right off his feet”.

Blake took the challenge saying “Starter, your flag,

I’ll soon put a Stop to that little black nag”!

Twice around the Green that was the bet

Through parts which were flooded and soaking wet,

Great cheering and shouting then split the air,

“They’re off” was the cry at Turloughmore Fair.

The horses had style the riders had brawn

As they wheeled to the right near Puttachaun,

But slowly ahead Sir William drew

Leaving behind, the man from Cluainboo.

The crowds fell silent not a peep from the sheep,

Just drumming hooves of fast horses feet,

The drink tents were empty there was no ballyhoo,

All eyes were fixed on the man from Cluainboo!

Then Fahy let her go and started to gain

And then went ahead by Cullinanes demesne;

Again level pegging neck and neck once more,

It was one hell of a race at Turloughmore!

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Healthy Eating - A Summary

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, or a large slice of melon or pineapple, or two smaller fruits such as plums, satsumas, etc., or one cup of small fruits such as grapes, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, etc, or two large tablespoons of fruit salad, stewed or canned fruit, or one tablespoon of dried fruit, or one glass of fresh fruit juice (150ml),or a normal portion of any vegetable (about two tablespoons), or one dessert bowl of salad.

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 low-fat yoghurt as a cream substitute.

Don't have too many sugary foods and 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 cooking, and don't add more 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 harmful. 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).

John Duf fyClaregalway Pharmacy

Eating healthily helps to prevent diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, certain gut disorders, and certain cancers. This article gives a brief summary on healthy eating. For more

information on healthy eating, visit Claregalway Pharmacy in Hughes Shopping Centre.

Eat protein foods in moderationMeat, fish, nuts, pulses, chicken, and similar foods are high in protein. You need some protein to keep healthy. However, most people eat more protein than is needed. Choose poultry such aschicken, or lean meat. Oily fish is thought to help protect against heart disease. For example, herring, sardines, mackerel, 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 fat Try not to fry much food. It is better to grill, bake, poach, barbecue, 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.

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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME

Claregalway Hotel adds Gold Medal Award

to existing accoladesThe Claregalway Hotel scooped one of the top awards in the Irish hospitality industry when it won the coveted Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Award for Three Star Hotels, sponsored by BWG Foodservice at last month’s Gold Medal Awards in Dublin.

The hotel beat off stiff competition from three star hotels across Ireland to win the prestigious Gold Medal Award at the event organised by Hotel & Catering Review, the leading magazine for the Irish hospitality and catering industry.

Celebrating their 21st anniversary this year, the Gold Medal Awards recognise and reward excellence within the Irish hotel and catering industry. A total of 14 category awards were presented to hotels, restaurants and caterers at this year’s glamorous gala ceremony in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel which was attended by the cream of the Irish hospitality industry.

Located in the heart of the bustling village of Claregalway, the Claregalway Hotel is a hit with

locals, who flock to the popular Tí Cusacks Bar & Grill, and visitors to the region who rave about the hotel’s warm and friendly service, great food and comfortable facilities. Marking their 21st anniversary this year, the Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal

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Awards are recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry. Competition for the awards is intense, with a record number of entries this year, and the rigorous assessment process is judged in two parts – first on the business case put forward by hotels, restaurants and caterers in their submission document and following that by a site visit which is unannounced and conducted anonymously in the cases of hotels and restaurants, and announced in the In House and Institutional Catering and Hotel Group categories. Hotel & Catering Review’s Gold Medal Awards Jury is made up of 11 highly regarded industry professionals who have been selected by the magazine for the breadth of industry knowledge and experience they bring to the judging process.

From the 14 category winners, the supreme winner of the Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Award for Excellence was selected by judges. This year the top award was presented to Dunbrody Country House Hotel, the Wexford country house run by celebrity chef Kevin Dundon and his wife Catherine.

Below are Michelle, Paul and Donnacha of the Claregalway Hotel accepting the award.

‘Claregalway Hotel is a �ne example of the best

of Irish hotelkeeping,’ said Sarah Grennan,

Editor of Hotel & Catering Review and Chair of the Hotel &

Catering Review Gold Medal Awards Jury. ‘Our judges raved about this jewel of Galway, which excelled in all areas of hospitality, providing

great food, comfortable surroundings and warm, friendly, ef�cient service.

It is a worthy winner of this coveted award.’

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SPECIAL NEWS

R.I.P.Micheál O’H-eidhin,

Carnmore East, Oranmore,

October 2009

P.J. Fox,

Carnmore, Oranmore,

September 2009

Congratulations to Mairéad and Paul Casserly, Cloon, on the birth of their baby Katelyn,

on the 24th of September, a sister for Dylan.

Fitness Fusion, Adult Irish Dancing Classes coming to Claregalway, featuring dance instructors from

Riverdance! Combine the skill and technique of Irish dancing with

a fun aerobic workout.

Classes are subject to demand in the area. Register your interest now by

calling 085 160 1601, or emailing info@mysticforce.ie

Drum Classes

Want to learn how to play the drums?

Then concact Murt Fahy at

098-1649406

Congratulations to Nora and Paul Gill, Cloonbiggeen,

on the birth of their baby Rionn, on the 29th of September.

Congratulations to Tom Hughes, Cahergowan, and Magdalena Kullinska, Poland, who were married in

the Marlacki Basilica, Krakow, on Saturday the 5th of September

Pictured is Alan Byrne after completing his First Solo flight with Galway Flying Club. Alan (16) from Crusheen, Claregalway, is a

Leaving Cert student at Athenry Vocational School. After his Leaving Cert exams Alan plans on completing his training for the Private Pilots Licence. Congratulations Alan!

CLAREGALWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE

Slots available for use in main hall and meeting room in Claregalway

Community Centre.

Contact Sheila on 085 108 29 29 for details

LOCAL TEEN FLYS SOLO

Our Church Gate collection on the 10th/11th October was a huge success. €821.05 was raised and this will help fund the many tasks ahead.

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Claregalway Tidy Towns Competition – 2009The results of the Claregalway Tidy Towns Competition were very positive for a first time entry. The overall result was 228 out of 400. The adjudication took place before a lot of work was carried out and this gives us the encouragement to plan well ahead for next year when we hope to take it to a better level and make Claregalway a place to be proud of. We want people to want to come to Claregalway and to linger here thus sending out the message that we take pride in our community. We have so many committed people on board taking an active interest in the area. We also welcome any new people to join us on this very worthwhile project. During these recessionary times, it is nice to be involved in helping out and what better way than to be involved in community work? It is rewarding in that you are helping to make your place a better place and sending out positive messages to other communities.

Josette Farrell (Chairperson)

The following is the adjudication report:

Maximum Mark Mark Awarded 2009

Overall Development Approach 50 29

The Built Environment 50 31

Landscaping 50 32

Wildlife and Natural Amenities 50 24

Litter Control 50 28

Waste Minimisation 20 11

Tidiness 30 15 Residential Areas 40 21

Roads, Streets and Back Areas 50 30

General Impression 10 7

TOTAL MARK 400 228

Next meeting is on Tuesday, 3rd November at 8.30 p.m. in the Parish Meeting Room. All are welcome to attend.

Josette Farrell 086 391 38 52 Stephanie Murphy-Penn 085 825 15 55 Michael Hannon 087 674 43 81

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A banking system in crisis after the collapse of a housing bubble. An economy haemorrhaging jobs. A market-oriented government struggling to stem the panic. Sound familiar?

It does to Sweden. The country was so far in the hole in 1992 — after years of imprudent regulation, short-sighted economic policy and the end of its property boom — that its banking system was, for all practical purposes, insolvent.

But Sweden took a different course than the one now being proposed by the United States Treasury. And Swedish officials say there are lessons from their own nightmare that Washington may be missing.

Sweden did not just bail out its financial institutions by having the government take over the bad debts. It extracted pounds of flesh from bank shareholders before writing cheques. Banks had to write down losses and issue warrants to the government.

That strategy held banks responsible and turned the government into an owner. When distressed assets were sold, the profits flowed to taxpayers, and the government was able to recoup more money later by selling its shares in the companies as well.

“If I go into a bank,” said Bo Lundgren, who was Sweden’s minister for fiscal and financial affairs at the time, “I’d rather get equity so that there is some upside for the taxpayer.”

Sweden spent 4 percent of its gross domestic product, or 65 billion kronor, the equivalent of $11.7 billion at the time, or $18.3 billion in today’s dollars, to rescue ailing banks. That is slightly less,

proportionate to the national economy, than the $700 billion, or roughly 5 percent of gross domestic product, that the Bush administration estimates its own move will cost in the United States.

But the final cost to Sweden ended up being less than 2 percent of its G.D.P. Some officials say they believe it was closer to zero, depending on how certain rates of return are calculated.

The tumultuous events of the last few weeks have produced a lot of tight-lipped nods in Stockholm. Mr. Lundgren even made the rounds in New York in early September, explaining what the country did in the early 1990s.

A few American commentators have proposed that the United States government extract equity from banks as a price for their rescue. But it does not seem to

be under serious consideration yet in the Bush administration.

The reason is not quite clear. The government has already swapped its sovereign guarantee for equity in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage finance institutions, and the American International Group, the global insurance giant.

Putting taxpayers on the hook without anything in return could be a mistake, said Urban Backstrom, a senior Swedish finance ministry official at the time. “The public will not support a plan if you leave the former shareholders with anything,” he said.

The Swedish crisis had strikingly similar origins to the American one, and its neighbors, Norway and Finland, were hobbled to the point of needing a government bailout to escape the morass as well.

Financial deregulation in the 1980s fed a frenzy of real estate lending by Sweden’s banks, which did not worry enough about whether the value of their collateral might evaporate in tougher times.

Property prices imploded. The bubble deflated fast in 1991 and 1992. A vain effort to defend Sweden’s currency, the krona, caused overnight interest rates to spike at one point to 500 percent. The Swedish economy contracted for two consecutive years after a long expansion, and unemployment, at 3 percent in 1990, quadrupled in three years.

After a series of bank failures and ad hoc solutions, the moment of truth arrived in September 1992, when the government of Prime Minister Carl Bildt decided it was time to clear the decks.

Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the opposition center-left, Mr. Bildt’s conservative government announced that the Swedish state would guarantee all bank deposits and creditors of the nation’s 114 banks. Sweden formed a new agency to supervise institutions that needed recapitalization, and another that sold off the assets, mainly real estate, that the banks held as collateral.

Sweden told its banks to write down their losses promptly before coming to the state for recapitalization. Facing its own problem later in the decade, Japan made the mistake of dragging this process out, delaying a solution for years.

Then came the imperative to bleed shareholders first. Mr. Lundgren recalls a conversation with Peter Wallenberg, at the time chairman of SEB, Sweden’s largest bank. Mr. Wallenberg, the scion of the country’s most famous family and steward of large chunks of its

HOW SWEDEN SURVIVED ITS ECONOMIC COLLAPSE,

OVER A DECADE AGO

Banks had to write down losses and issue warrants to the Government

Contributed by Nuala Nolan

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economy, heard that there would be no sacred cows.

The Wallenbergs turned around and arranged a recapitalization on their own, obviating the need for a bailout. SEB turned a profit the following year, 1993.

“For every krona we put into the bank, we wanted the same influence,” Mr. Lundgren said.

“That ensured that we did not have to go into certain banks at all.”

By the end of the crisis, the Swedish government had seized a vast portion of the banking sector, and the agency had mostly fulfilled its hard-nosed mandate to drain share capital before injecting cash. When markets stabilized, the Swedish state then reaped the benefits by taking the banks public again.

More money may yet come into official coffers. The government still owns 19.9 percent of Nordea,

a Stockholm bank that was fully nationalized and is now a highly regarded giant in Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea region.

The politics of Sweden’s crisis management were similarly tough-minded, though much quieter.

Soon after the plan was announced, the Swedish government found that international confidence returned more quickly than expected, easing pressure on its currency and bringing money back into the country. The centre-left opposition, while wary that the government might yet let the banks off the hook, made its points about penalizing shareholders privately.

“The only thing that held back an avalanche was the hope that the system was holding,” said Leif Pagrotzky, a senior member of the opposition at the time. “In public we stuck together 100 percent, but we fought behind the scenes.”

LACKAGH MUSICAL SOCIETY ‘ALL SHOOK UP’

Lackagh Musical Society will be staging ‘All Shook Up’ in Turloughmore Social Centre in Feb 2010. We are kicking off our new season with a get together in the Central Tavern LoughGeorge on Monday Nov 16th.

We are looking forward to meeting old friends but particularly welcome new members who are interested in participating in ‘All shook up’ either onstage or offstage.

We will be meeting each Monday in Central Tavern with additional rehearsals on Tuesday closer to the show date - a great way to pass the winter and meet new people in the Lackagh/ClareGalway/Carnmore/Corrundulla area. Absolutely no experience is required - just enthusiasm for music!

‘All shook up’ is a musical commedy based on “Twelfth Night” and featuring the music of Elvis Presley.

If interested in getting involved, please join us on Nov 16th at the Central Tavern or contact our secretary Lorna Martyn on 086-6034422 (evenings only)

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Claregalway brought themselves back on level terms soon afterwards. Damien Culkin, having been moved out the field in a bid to try and stop the powerful running of Clane's central line, dispossessed his marker with a thunderous shoulder and played a lovely lobbed pass to Ryan Manning who was unceremoniously dragged down in the penalty area. Manning was the coolest man on or off the pitch as he stroked the penalty in the bottom right-hand corner to level the game with 10 minutes remaining. Sadly, this was as good as it got for Claregalway, and Clane once again gained the upper hand and pressed home their dominance. The final score was Clane 0-5 Claregalway 1-0.

Although Claregalway were down, they were by no means out, and they returned to the Clane grounds after a night with their host families with the hope the Derry champions

could do them a favour against Clane by claiming a victory. Things looked very promising for Claregalway when Derry put themselves a point up in injury time with a deflected goal, but

Claregalway u-14 boys had the great honour of representing their club and county at the All-Ireland Féile na nÓg last month. While things didn't all go Claregalway's way on the pitch, a great time was had by all, and it certainly was a weekend to remember for all the players.

Claregalway's first match was against their hosts for the weekend, Clane. Unfortunately, for the lads in green, they never really got going in this opening game and Clane, the hungrier and more determined side over the 50 minutes, fully deserved their victory. The first half was a torrid affair from a Claregalway viewpoint with Clane laying siege to the Galway men’s goal. Only some wayward shooting and some marvellous defending from Damien Culkin and Eoin Flaherty kept Clane's scoring to a minimum, and the half-time deficit to a mere two points. Claregalway's failure to register a single score in the first half was a big worry and they were having huge problems getting the ball past the middle third of the field.

The second half was a slight improvement for Claregalway but they still never produced the scintillating football that their fans know they are capable of. Clane stretched their lead to three points early on in the second period, but

Féile Kildare Final Report

“Right from the start, Claregalway were in

excellent form”

by Colm Brennan

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Clane managed to draw a free and sneak a draw.

Claregalway knew their fate was out of their own hands, and perhaps this relieved some of the pressure from the team, because they played like a different team against Kilcock in their second match. Right from the start, Claregalway were in excellent form with Harry Connolly pulling the strings from centre forward and Craig Hansberry a powerful presence on the edge of the square. Claregalway continued their trend of focussing on scoring goals and Craig Hansberry had two goals in the first 10 minutes, soon followed by a third goal for Claregalway by Ryan Manning. Manning added a point to leave Claregalway looking comfortable, but a Kilcock penalty narrowed the gap to leave a half-time score of 3-1 to a 1-1 in Claregalway's favour.

Kilcock started the second half with a renewed vigour, and began to reel Claregalway in. A second goal closely followed by a second point by the Kildare side left Claregalway's lead looking perilous, before captain Craig Hansberry knocked over a free to leave some breathing space between the sides. Kevin Brennan then hit the post after a fine move that could have sealed the victory, and Kilcock began to bombard the Claregalway goal with a series of attacks. Some very questionable refereeing left Claregalway struggling to hold onto their early lead, and with the narrowest of margins between the teams some determined and disciplined defending, led by the inspirational Cathal Evans, was enough to eek out a one point victory for the Galway champions. The final score was 3-2 to 2-4.

Claregalway's competitive interest in the competition ended when Clane overcame Kilcock after an even and bruising encounter. Despite this, Claregalway's last match against Sleacht Neil, the Derry champions, was eagerly anticipated as score difference was likely to decide who would

progress from the group. Claregalway battled valiantly against the Northern side, and all the players acquitted themselves well. It was an opportunity for some of the squad players to impress ahead of the Galway league and championship finals, and they took to the task with relish. Claregalway started well, and when Craig Hansberry drove home a crashing shot to the roof of the Derry men’s net it looked like Claregalway were set to do their hosts a big favour and send them through to the All-Ireland Semi-Finals. However, it was not to be, as a storming Derry revival in the second half, aided by a well dispatched penalty and a late free gave them the five point win they needed to top the group.

The final score was 2-4 to 1-2, but Claregalway were far from disheartened after a stirring performance from the whole panel throughout the match, with notable performances from Damien Culkin, Tom O’ Reilly and Craig Hansberry.The club would like to thank Clane for being such excellent hosts throughout the weekend and for the use of their fine facilities.

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Claregalway commenced their U15 City League campaign with 2 home games recently. The first, on Friday night, August 28th against Oughterard and the second on Sunday August 30th against Clarinbridge. The league has been slow to start as some of the other clubs could not field teams due to lack of numbers and clashes with other competitions. Hopefully these problems are addressed and we can plan for a game each weekend over the coming weeks.

Conditions for the first match were good. Claregalway started strongly with Craig Hansberry getting in for a goal. Oughterard came back well scoring 2 points in reply. The game was very competitive and Claregalway found it difficult to assert their authority. The lads found it difficult to deal with the physical size of some of the Oughterard players. However, towards the end of the half they put

some nice moves together with Colm Devery scoring 1-1. At the break Claregalway were ahead on a score-line of 2-4 to 0-3.

Again, Claregalway started the second half well. Rory Gunning was showing for the ball and got the opening point of the half. He followed up shortly afterwards with another point and a goal. Throughout the game Mike Coyle was playing well. He got the last 3 scores of the game, 1-2 to add to his 2 points in the first half. Oughterard continued to play well and work hard for possession. They scored 2-2 in the second half but the Claregalway lads always seemed to have enough in hand. The game ended on a score-line of 4-10 to 2-5.

Overall the team played well with the full back line performing particularly strongly. Dara Moylan had a good game at centre back

and coped well with the strong Oughterard runners from midfield. The forwards took some good scores with Colm Devery, Rory Gunning and Michael Morris performing particularly well. We had 18 players for the game and all played a minimum of 25 minutes each. Edwin Carey, a regular on our U16 team and one of our stronger U15’s is out at the moment. We hope he will be back to fitness in the coming weeks.

Team Details: Mark Shaughnessy, Darren Hennessy, Cathal Evans, Conor O’Reilly, Richard Commins, Dara Moylan, Harry Conneally, Michael Coyle, Brian O’Connell, Colm Devery, Michael Morris, Mark Coyle, Shane McHugh, Craig Hansbury, Rory Gunning, Tom O’Reilly, Damien Holland, Eoin Flaherty.

On Sunday, we were to play Clarinbridge. However, they did not have enough players to field a full team and awarded the game to Claregalway. Instead we agreed to play a friendly. To make up the numbers we pulled in some of the U13 Claregalway players and 3 of our U15 team played with Clarinbridge. Conditions for the game were very difficult with the weather more appropriate for November than August. However both teams got stuck in and all players enjoyed a challenging, competitive game. A special thanks to the U13 lads, Owen Cullinane, Conor Gavin, Raymond Heneghan, Mark Rohan, Damien Dolan, Padraig Kearney and Ben Murray, as without them we would have struggled for numbers. I trust they enjoyed their game-time.

The U15 players used on the day were Mark Shaughnessy, Cathal Evans, Conor O’Reilly, Richard Commins, Dara Moylan, Harry Conneally, Michael Coyle, Brian O’Connell, Colm Devery, Michael Morris, Mark Coyle, Craig Hansberry (Injured), Rory Gunning, Tom O’Reilly, Damien Holland, Eoin Flaherty.

Alan Moran - Manager

U15 Match Reports

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for a short time but most got out and joined in the fun. The girls from Clane were definitely not shy and quickly introduced themselves to our very quiet, shy boys from Claregalway!

We thank the Clane GAA Club and hope that we will be able to return the favour and entertain them at some time in the future. Clane GAA Club (Hurling & Football together) have fantastic facilities 4 pitches, fabulous stadium, changing rooms galore, hall for indoor activities and full kitchen. We hope in the future to have some of these facilities between our new development in Knockdoemore and our present facilities in Claregalway Centre, which are badly needed.

We also thank our main sponsors Hughes SuperValu for their valued support and all our sponsors, to the boys and their families, to the Manager Michael Coyle and his team - Gerry Brennan, Joe Hennessy, PJ O’Hagan, David Hansberry, PJ O’Connell and Physio Brian McGrath

Panel: Ben Creaven, Jamie Holland, Damien Culkin; Jason Donnellan, Eoin Flaherty, Cathal Evans, Conor O’Reilly, Mark Coyle, Darran Hennessy, Sean Linnane, Conor Shaughnessey, Harry Connolly, Kevin Hanley, Ryan Manning, Craig Hansberry, Kevin Brennan, Damien Dolan, Mark Rohan, Andrew Dolan, Paddy Griffin, Paul Fahy, Damien Holland, Dylan Glynn, Eoghan O’Hagen, Tom O’Reilly, Padraig Kearney, Kegan Fox, Keith Herwood, Vincent Doyle, Aengus Officer, Paul Maher, Darren Fitzpatrick, Stephen Carr, Colin Joyce, Conor Gavin and Kevin Ruane.

evening, giving our subs a chance to play, against the team from New York, and what a team they were. While our lads played very well and joined up very well with their new team, New York took the match. Our first match was against Clane who turned out the better team on the day but spirits were high and we went on to attend the parade and festivities for the opening ceremonies.

The next match was on Saturday morning against Kilcock, we fought well and almost had it…Our last match saw Claregalway put out a strong squad with our subs take to the pitch and give a good threat to Slaughtneil, Derry’s chances of winning and going on to the Semi Final, but alas, it was not to be and Slaughterneil took the game and went on to play Ballyboden who actually won the Final. Thankfully, because of the standard of our players they all got to play in a game over the weekend.

Those parents spoken to after this occasion said that it was wonderful, that their children really enjoyed it, could not get over the welcome from the Clane GAA and all the trouble the Club went to in order to facilitate us.

The time and effort that the GAA Club of Clane put into the holding three teams from various parts of Ireland was enormous. They had food ready from Friday – sandwiches, hot food, soups, teas and coffees for all over the whole weekend. They also arranged entertainment on Friday and Saturday night for parents and a Disco for the young people, which they thoroughly enjoyed. We had some shy lads sitting on the side

Claregalway Boys U14 Féile 2009, Cill Dara

This July saw Claregalway Boys Under 14 Team travel to Clane, Kildare for Féile 2009.

A great and most enjoyable event. Coaches and parents who had previously attended Feile either as participants, or over the past few years as parents of their older children who had taken part, told us how great an experience it is for everyone and how this is one of the times that is “the making of the memories of life.” Some parents said they would go just for the Craic of it all, families go to support their son/daughter spouse and they too have a great time. Could this be so, sounds a little over the top, right?

Well they were right! It was a wonderful experience for the boys and for us parents. We had the joy of watching our boys play at a high level of competition; although they did not progress in the competition, they did us proud and played their hearts out. We cheered for them and we all cheered for the teams in our group as they progressed and that was sportsmanship as it should be.

The boys stayed with host families and who they got to know and made new friends fast. The chat on Saturday morning was about what your family was like, what a big feed of breakfast you got, how far out of Clane you were or were not staying, of course what time did you go to sleep! (One question the boys were sure to keep out of the coaches’ ear range!)

164 Clubs from all over the world arrived in Clane for Féile 2009, teams from all over Ireland naturally. Our lads joined Clane for a challenge match on the first

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KEARNEY FUNERAL DIRECTORSPersonal Attention - 24 Hour Service .

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Nuacht Chláir is published completely voluntarily by a

committee as a service to the community. It is an open access

publication and will generally carry any material submitted to it

subject to the law of the land and Editorial judgement. This

judgement is exercised by the Editorial Board in order to

preserve the balance of the newsletter.

The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of

the contributors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial

Board. In case of error of fact we will publish corrections when

we become aware of them.

In case of unfairly contradicting the reputation of any person,

we hereby offer that person or their representative the right to

reply in this newsletter, subject only to reasonable length, the

law of libel and our right to respond to such reply.

Nuacht Chláir is published every month, with combined issues

for January/February and July/August and has a circulation of

approximately 750 copies.

Contributions in the form of articles or letters to the Editor are

welcome and may be sent to any member of the Editorial

Committee.

Copies are available at the following outlets: Centra

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CLAREGALWAY CHURCH INFORMATIONPARISH OF CLAREGALWAY

THE ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMESSunday Masses: Sat: 7.30 p.m. Additional Mass Friday: 7.30 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Confessions: 7 - 7.30 p.m. on Saturdays.

Weekdays: Mon - Sat: 9.30 a.m. Baptisms: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 12.30 p.m.

Canon Noel Mullin: Tel: 798 104

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Office Hours: 10.00 am. to 1.00 pm. Monday to Friday.

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SOLUTION TO JULY / AUGUST CROSSWORD

Due to printing difficulties, the Nuacht Chláir was not published last month. As such, there were no entries for the

September crossword.

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend

He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning to the end.

He noted that first came the date of her birth

And spoke the following date with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth.

And now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.

For it matters now how much we own; The cars, the house, the cash,

What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change?

For you never know, how much time is left, that can still be re-arranged.

If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real

And always try to understand the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger, and

show appreciation more

And love the people in our lives like

we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,

and more often wear a smile

Remembering that this special dash

might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy is being read

with your life’s action to rehash

Would you be proud of the things they say

about how you spent your dash?

THE DASH POEM (FUNERAL EULOGY)

by Linda Ellis

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

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

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ACROSS DOWN1 Midpoint (6) 2 State of exalted delight (7)

5 Central (6) 3 Pneumatic car part (4)

10 Dais (7) 4 Stoat’s coat (6)

11 Enlist (7) 5 Kill (6)

12 Test (4) 6 Aquatic bird of Anatidae family (4)

13 Alphabetical list (5) 7 Wash (7)

15 Dutch cheese (4) 8 Passionate (6)

17 Organ (3) 9 Stubby (6)

19 Japanese car maker (6) 14 Temporarily blinded (7)

21 Forcefulness (6) 16 Walk noisily (5)

22 Astonishing (7) 18 Rage (5)

23 Abscond (6) 20 Measure of current (3)

25 Unravel the enigma (6) 21 Finish (3)

28 Writing instrument (3) 23 Stabbing knife (6)

30 Mammal of genus Capra (4) 24 Travesty (7)

31 Foot operated lever (5) 26 Ground oats (7)

32 Type of fastener (4) 27 Most senior (6)

35 Joyfulness (7) 28 Groundnut (6)

36 Small appliance (7) 29 Constantly scolded (6)

37 Capital of Lebanon (6) 33 Structure built over water (4)

38 Lives (6) 34 Rim (4)

NUACHT CHLÁIR OCTOBER CROSSWORD

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