The FREE local newsletter for Claregalway / Carnmore | June/July 2010 | Vol. 14 Iss. 9
Galway Garden Festival in Claregalway Castle
CLAREGALWAYPHARMACY
Claregalway Shopping CentreTel: 091 799 754
A New Seccond Level School for
Claregalway
Page 6
Holiday Healthcare Checklist
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Saturday Programme:11am: About C.B.M. and Prevention of Blindness.
12 Noon: Dr. Cilian Roden: The Wildflowers of Magh Seola
2pm: Gordon D’Arcy MSc: Drawing Birds for children - of all ages (bring pencils and pad)
3.30pm: Klaus Laitenberger: ‘Keeping your Garden Healthy’
followed by book launch ‘Vegetables for the Irish Garden’.
Sunday Programme:
11am: Anna Jeffrey Gibson: ‘Two Hens in Your Garden’
12 Noon: Prof. David Jeffrey, TCD: ‘Understanding the Burren’
2pm: Tim Robinson, reading from ‘Connemara, A little Gaelic Kingdom’
3.30pm: Dr. Matthew Jebb, Botanic Gardens, Dublin : ‘In Praise of Plants’.
CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION, Ireland
entry €5 in aid of CBMwww.galwaygardenfestival.com
July 10 - 11th11am-6pm
at Claregalway CastleGALWAY GARDEN FESTIVAL
Live Music incl. The Galway ‘Baytones’, St.Patricks Brass Band, Castlebar Brass Band
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The Claregalway Castle will open its gates on the 10th and 11th of July from 11am - 6pm for the First Annual Galway Garden Festival.
The event is set to be a great day for all ages with guest speakers including Tim Robinson,writer, cartographer, Dr. Cillian Roden, Gorden D’Arcy, Naturalist and Dr.Matthew Jeb, Botanic Gardens.
Children will be treated to lots of activities including puppet shows, archery, pony rides to mention just a few.
There will be plenty of food and Live music will also feature including Galway Baytones who are
becoming very popular under the direction of renowned Dee Newell.
It is expected that between 30 and 40 specialist nurseries will attend and provide and opportunity for visitors to purchase rare, unusual and special plants at reasonable prices.
Entry is €5 in aid of the Christian Blind Missions, Ireland, a charity that works in Ireland and abroad to provide health care and education for people with disabilities such as blindness.
For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.
galwaygardenfestival.
com
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The nightmare scenario of 13 neighbouring houses being submerged under water in the Cregmore area are ones that are still recalled by the owners of the properties who will never forget the traumatic experience.
The splendid and imposing houses along one of the county’s most famous rat runs suffered the catastrophic effects of the November flooding – and some residents have not yet moved back in.
Motorists who turn off the main Oranmore to Claregalway road and head towards Cregmore will be very familiar with the houses on either side of the road in the villages of Caherlea and Lisheenavalla. They were much admired properties.
In the property boom period, they would have commanded prices in excess of half a million euro but once the flood waters took over, their value has diminished significantly.
Mary O’Rourke Keenan, her husband Michael and their two children aged 10 and six will never forget November 20 last when they had to be evacuated from their Caherlea home by tractor and trailer.
That morning at around 7 a.m. following continuous heavy rain, they noticed that water had come into their living room. Four hours later they were forced to abandon their home as the water levels had come up to around two feet.
In those intervening hours, they managed to move some items to the upstairs part of the house but their suite of furniture was already destroyed along with other furniture, kitchen and floors.
That day, they had to source rented accommodation like others in the immediate area as the full impact of the flooding was yet to be realised.
It was not a case of the floods receding the
following day and the longer the water levels remained, the more damage it was doing to houses in the area.
It was really a case for the civil defence to come into. Thirteen houses in one rural area submerged in water was really a crisis situation. We just did not know what to do or where to go”, Mary explained.
But Mary insists that her family are one of the lucky ones in the area because they received their insurance settlement within four months of the floods. They carried out extensive renovations to their home with the insurance cheque and are now back living there.
There are others in a much worse situation than that. Some have not been able to return to their homes yet which is a terrible situation for them to endure”, she said.
But the fact that her house flooded has militated against her getting an
insurance quote. Their home insurance is due for renewal shortly and she has been making inquiries but without success.
She tried two brokers that represent several insurance companies between them
Local flood victims share their stories
Declan Tierney
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Josette Farrell Editor
There is palpable excitement in the area also with the upcoming Garden Festival at Claregalway Castle. This will be held in the Castle grounds on the 10th and the 11th July and all profits from the gate entry will be donated to the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) which is a very worthy charity. For more information visit www.galwaygardenfestival.com. Dr. Eamon O’Donoghue is the visionary behind the renovation of Claregalway Castle and work has been progressing over the past number of years and will continue for some considerable time yet. It is a wonderful historical feature to have in Claregalway and should prove hugely popular with tourists and residents alike.
Read Patrick Tobin’s plans for a Secondary School in Claregalway on page 6. It is vital that a Secondary School is secured as there is a need for one. The Primary School is over crowded and this also needs room to expand. Pre-fabs are an interim measure and cost unnecessary money to maintain.
It is disturbing to read Declan’s report on the flood victims in Carnmore and Caherlea. The trauma and distress these families have to endure is wrong. Something has to be done to help and the pressure has to be kept on our local councillors to follow it through.
The wonderful weather we have been enjoying has its downfall alas! A water shortage is in place and we have been advised to be vigilent in its use. However, get out there and enjoy the sunshine and please take care and use appropriate sun factor.
Until next time, Josette
and neither have been able to get a quotation for her because of where she lives and what happened last November.
She and her neighbours have spearheaded a campaign to try and get the
Government to indemnify them against any flooding claims in the future.
These images were taken during the floods that devastated
Claregalway last November. Above are homes in Caherlea,
one of the villages worst affected when the River Clare burst
its banks after heavy rain.
Turn to page 4 for another
story from local flood
victims, who had to
evacuate their home
last November
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It is almost seven months
since the devastation
of the winter flooding
forced Margaret Keogh,
her husband and three
young children out of their
Carnmore homes – and they
have yet to return.
Since then the family have been living in rented accommodation in Oranmore and if they had their choice in the matter, they would never return to a house which has been ruined by the floods.
And to compound matters, they are still awaiting their insurance claim to be paid out and because of what has happened, they cannot renew their home
insurance policy.
No one will touch
us”, explained Margaret
who added that their
mortgage providers are now
querying the fact that there
is no insurance on their
property.
It was on November 19th
that their lives changed for
the worse. The continuous
heavy rains flooded the area
surrounding their home,
which they purchased
just nine years ago, and
eventually the waters found
their way under the doors of
the house.
It wasn’t long before their
home was under several feet
of water and by this stage
they had evacuated their
property and didn’t have
much of an opportunity to
salvage any of their major
possessions.
Most of their furniture was
destroyed in the floods and
even sentimental possessions
like photographs and videos
were all lost as the flood
waters rose at an alarming
rate.
Our furniture was
destroyed, our timber floors
were destroyed and we lost
nearly everything. It was
a terrible experience and
one that I never want to
experience again.
Our home has
suffered a lot of damage. So
much so that I really don’t
want to move back in there
but we have no choice.
There is no chance of us
being relocated”, Margaret
added.
She and her husband
Edward and their three
children Dylan (8), Jason (5)
and Lauren (1) are still in
rented accommodation and
do not believe that they will
be back living in their home
this side of Christmas.
It could be another
month or two before the
insurance claim is settled
and then we have to start
work renovating the house.
We are still paying back a
mortgage for a house that
is now worth nothing”, she
added.
To make the situation
worse, she cannot even
get insurance cover for her
house and has been turned
away by several insurance
companies over the past
Declan Tierney
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Margaret and Edward
Keogh, with their
children Dylan (8), Jason
(5) and Lauren (1), who
are still living in rented
accommodation since
the floods devastated
their home.
Photo: Joe O’ Shuaghnessy
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couple of months. Her
insurance cover expired last
January the house remains
uninsured since then.
Both she and Edward are
unemployed and receive
some rent supplement from
the Department of Social
and Family Affairs.
If there was anything
good to come from this
situation it is the wonderful
support and assistance we
received from the whole
community. They were
absolutely wonderful and I
cannot thank them enough
for the help they gave us in
the aftermath of the floods”,
Margaret added.
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Local resident Seán Flanagan honored by IGAAndrew Cromie, President of the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) last week presented a richly deserved Lifetime Merit Award to Seán Flanagan.
He was Honorary Secretary and Treasurer for 30 years of the IGA's 60 year existence, and was a council member for 39 years. The award also recognized his outstanding contribution to grassland research.
He was the Honorary Secretary and Treasurer for the IGA from 1969-1999, during which he was ably assisted by his wife Madeleine.
The citation revealed that he had served with 32 different Presidents, and organized study tours including visits to Germany, Britain (11 visits), France, the Netherlands and the USA. Seán joined the AFT Sheep Research Centre at Creagh, Co. Mayo in 1960, after he graduated with a B. Agr. Sc. (Hon) from UCD.
Claregalway tidy towns committee are pleased to announce that they are busy prepaing for another entry into the competetion for 2010.Work has been taking place over the past few months and the community have gotten together to take part in clean ups in there community and in their own estates.We filled skips pulled weeds planted flower and have done great cleaning throughout the village .We are urging all community groups in the area to come out and help even if it for half an hour when we are doing work in their area.Also at this stage we are urging all members of the community to aid in cleaning up Claregalway and keeping it beautiful and we are asking that all signage be kept to a minimum in the area over the coming months as signage creates a bad impression during judging of the tidy towns competition.
We would like to take this oppertunity to thank everyone that has helped us so far including all local businesses and look forward to working with you all in the future.We will also be holding a church gate collection on the weekend of the 26th and 27th June and support would be greatly appreciated , for more information you can contact Stephanie Murphy Penn Or Mona O' Donoghue Concannonon or any committee member ,we are also on facebook so check us out.
Friday 2nd July from 7pm in the Galway Bay Hotel
A truly star-studded occasion! Light buffet & drinks reception, fabulous prizes to be won. Tickets on sale now Email: [email protected] Call: 086 071 8054 Visit: www.jci-galway.org/concert
presented by JCI Galway in aid of CD’s Helping Hands
Claregalway Tidy Towns
Item number Action item Action team Issues Date opened Date completed
1Grass on
outside wall of community centre
Padraic,Ronan,Mick
24/06/2009
2 Grass and weeds at school
Jim/Malachy to establish how much
Council will do24/06/2009
3 Entrance to church and parish houses
Vincent 24/06/2009
4 Briars on footpaths from Cregboy to village
Joe and Bernie 24/06/2009
5 Abbey Area is outside 60kmph speed limit
24/06/2009
6 Dunleavy’s Josette to talk to Kathleen or Seán
24/06/2009
7 Gleann Mhuiris (area above estate)
Vincent to talk to Liam
24/06/2009Area is outside 60kmph speed limit
8Cut grass at green
area next to Telecom Exchange
Vincent 24/06/2009Grass too heavy for
lawn mower - needs to be raked and removed
Josette Farrell 086 391 38 52 Stephanie Murphy-Penn 085 825 15 55 Michael Hannon 087 674 43 81
Volunteers needed for distribution of flyers at mass times this weekend. Contact any member of the committee if you can help
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The Claregalway area has
benefitted from significant
population growth in recent
years. With this growth
has come the need for
many services including
a very urgent necessity
for a second-level school.
The need for a school in
Claregalway was recognised
in a report published
by the Department of
Education in 2007. The Dept
identified the requirement
for a 600-pupil school in
Claregalway circa 2016.
The map above shows
the Claregalway area, the
location of the current
primary and second- level
schools, and a possible
Primary School
Secondary School
Proposed New Second-Level School
Paddy Tobin, Claregalway
A New Second-Level School for Claregalway
location for a new school.
It is clear from the map
that Claregalway (now a
significant population centre)
is at the heart of region
where children journey
outwards to reach second-
level schools some distance
away.
There are currently 1100
children enrolled in six
primary schools within 3-4
miles of Claregalway. There
are five more schools with
another 800 children within
5-6 miles of Claregalway.
Conservative estimates of
progression to a new second-
level school easily surpass
the Dept recommendation
of a 600-pupil school.
Unfortunately, with a
burgeoning
primary school population
already at 1900 children,
the new school is needed
immediately, not in six or
seven year’s time. To make
matters worse, population
pressure in recent years
on second-level schools
in Oranmore, Athenry
and Galway City has
edged Claregalway out
into almost peripheral
status, and many families
simply cannot get school
places for their children.
Some quick-thinking and
action is needed to diffuse
this current crisis in the
availability of schools places.
Logically, in order for 600
children and their families to
take advantage of a state-of-
the-art new school in 2016,
enrolment in an interim
school building should really
begin in September 2011.
This would grow student
numbers year-on-year to
600 by 2016 in line with
the Dept recommendation.
Already some innovative
solutions for interim school
accommodation have been
proposed, and a September
2011 enrolment would begin
to ease the pressure on the
surrounding second-level
schools.
Parents of children in
primary schools in the
Claregalway area, working
with Frank Fahey TD and
other public representatives,
have already brought a
proposal to the Minister
for Education. They are
seeking the immediate
commencement of the new
school recognition process
and establishment of an
interim secondary school in
Claregalway next year.
The group have conducted
extensive research and, with
the support of the primary
school principals, gathered
a substantial number of
written endorsements from
parents throughout the area.
They have also held a very
well-attended and successful
public meeting to discuss
the initiative and raise public
awareness. Full support for
the initiative has been given
by all County Councillors,
Senators and TD’s associated
with the area.
A delegation of parents
will be meeting with the
Minister for Education in
the first week of July to
present the case and seek
agreement on action.
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Department of Education published a report in 2007 recommending the building of a new 600 pupil school for Claregalway circa 2016. Recent pressure on schools in Oranmore, Athenry and Galway has significantly accelerated the need for the school in Claregalway. In order for 600 children and their families to take advantage of a new school in 2016, enrolment in an interim school building should really begin in September 2011 to grow student numbers to 600 by 2016. Such a forward‐thinking action would diffuse the current crisis in the availability of schools places.
Parents of children in primary schools in the Claregalway area, working with Frank Fahey TD and other public representatives, have already brought a proposal to the Minister for Education for the immediate commencement of the new school recognition process and establishment of an interim secondary school in Claregalway next year. As part of the initiative, written endorsements are being sought from parents in Claregalway and the surrounding primary schools who would like to send their children to a secondary school in Claregalway in 2011 and future years.
Written endorsements are critical to establishing demand for the school and, if you are interested in sending your children to the school, you should complete the form below and return it to your Primary School Principal or deposit it in the ‘New School Endorsement’ box in Hughes Supermarket, Claregalway. Your form will only be viewed by the parents committee and by Dept of Education officials, who may decide to contact you to verify the information. No personal data will be entered to a database or computer system. Over 1900 letters/forms have already been distributed to parents through the primary schools. This was followed by a very well‐attended and successful public meeting to discuss the initiative and establish a committee/project team on Thursday 17th June, in the Claregalway Hotel. Full support for the initiative has been given by all councillors, senators and TD’s associated with the area. A delegation of parents will be meeting with the Minister for Education in the first week of July to present our case and seek agreement on action. Support for the initiative from parents and the community is vital and endorsements should be returned as soon as possible.
Paddy Tobin, Claregalway, 19th June 2010
Endorsement of Proposal to Establish a Second‐Level School in Claregalway
I/We fully endorse the proposal to establish a Second‐Level School in Claregalway, with first enrolment in September 2011, and would like to send our child/children to this school.
Parent’s/ Guardian’s information
Name Contact Phone No. Signature
Children’s information
Name Age Class Primary School
If the second‐level school is not established in Claregalway our second and third choice schools would be
2nd Choice 3rd Choice
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The members of The carnmore Ladies Club would like to thank all those who walked with
them on Sunday 16th May in their Annual Sponsored Walk in Aid of Diabetes Care West Fund.
A big Thank you to all that Sponsored us and helped us to raise €2,210.
We are seen here handing over the cheque to Helen Burke of Diabetes Care West.
Galway company Irish Organic Weedkiller has developed and launched Ireland’s first 100% natural weedkiller. In early 2009, Turloughmore father and business man Oisin Concannon, conscious of the dangers of chemicals to children and pets, was looking for a non-toxic weedkiller in his local hardware stores. He discovered that no 100% natural weedkiller existed in the Irish market and set about developing a natural, Irish made alternative to chemical weedkillers.
Following months of research, development and vigorous product testing in
OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) accredited laboratories in Europe, Irish Organic Weedkiller was born. Irish Organic Weedkiller is now the only Irish company licensed to manufacture and market organic weedkiller in Ireland and holds licenses to develop 13 organic weed killer products.
Irish Organic Weedkiller contains only natural ingredients and is 100% bio-degradable. Extremely fast acting, the product returns the PH of the soil to normal after two days for quick replanting. A
safe and environmentally friendly alternative to non green weedkillers, this new product leaves no harmful chemicals behind. As an added benefit, the dying root of the weed acts as a wholly natural fertiliser, enriching and nourishing the soil.
Our research shows that high market demand exists among both retailers and end consumers for a 100% natural, environmentally friendly weedkiller. Feedback from product trials has been
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Basic principles of a healthy diet With holiday time upon us, a look at a travel kit of first aid essentials and basic remedies which may prove useful.
Holidays are a time to have fun and relax but unfortunately illnesses never take a break. The sudden change in routine and unfamiliar surroundings means your body is more prone to gastrointestinal disorders.
To minimise risk of infection or discomfort, be aware of the following when on foreign travel, spicy foods, excess alcohol, shellfish, unwashed salads, unpeeled fruits or vegetables, ice cubes made from tap water and tap water.
Products you might find useful in a travel kit include
A diarrhoea remedy
such as Arret or Imodium plus.
Travel sickness e.g. Stugeron or Sea legs.
An indigestion remedy e.g. Pepcid AC or Gaviscon.
Rehydration therapy e.g. Dioralyte important for young children
Insect repellent
An antihistamine cream, e.g. Eurax cream,
Painkillers such as Calpol or Nurofen etc.
Protection against the sun, especially when abroad.
Tanning products
Sun block high protection for children and babies
Lip salves.
After sun creams or lotions,
Cold sore treatment e.g. Zovirax cream.
Claregalway Pharmacy is open late
Monday to Friday until 8pm and
7pm on a Saturday. Tel. 091-799 754
Other items considered essentials might include the camera, film, sunglasses, and batteries.
John Duffy M.P.S.I.
Holiday Healthcare Checklist
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Irish Organic Weedkiller products will be available in Concentrate and Ready-to-Use formulations from May 2010 in select independent hardware stores, Garden Centres and Woodies DIY throughout Ireland. The product will launch in the UK later this year where it will be distributed by the market leading Vital Earth Garden Centres and Stores.
The product was recently shortlisted for the Best New Green Product Award at The Irish Green Awards 2010. The Awards are designed to commend eco-friendly products proven to be as effective as non-green traditional products.
Irish Organic Weedkiller is one of a handful of Irish businesses awarded funding by The Phoenix Fund, the business investment fund developed by Irish entrepreneur Shane Walsh to identify, nurture and grow indigenous start-up businesses with high potential.
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Edward Coppinger
The Hunt
Hard rode the Hunt through Cartymore Baying and howling the hounds went before, With steam from their breath trailing behind,
As over Knockroe blew an Easterly wind.
Thirsting for blood, the chase and thrill, Under the Master of Hounds, ‘Bold Pickersgill’, A thundering of hooves made the earth shake
By Molly O’Rourke, the Blyths and the Blakes.
Like legendry horses of ancient Greece They jumped stone walls with wings on their feet, Great horsemen they were and famous Hellraisers,
The cream of their class – them old Galway Blazers.
Their panting Beagles loudly gave tongue As from the Huntmaster a “Tally ho” rung; The pack ‘Whipper in’ won’t let them stray
Seeking the scent around Calereenlea.
They have risen a fox, he’s running for life The villainous creature away in full flight!
Again shrills the horn “Fox in sight” A chilling sound that filled him with fright.
The great hunting Blazers all wanted him dead, The denizens of Lackagh had a price on his head,
Galloping full chase – headlong their rush All wanting his blood, his hide and his brush.
The quarry of the ‘meet’ was a fox of renown Oh beautiful he was so handsome and brown,
His eyes were the colour of liquid gold, He was cunning and clever as he was bold.
He knew every henhouse, pond and hollow Between Coshla, Grange and Lisheenavalla.
‘Twas a glorious sight, a grand Hunting scene, Towards Coolarne woods all verdant and green.
This Reynard was cute – he had many tricks And would outsmart they who hunted for kicks;
Smarter than them – smarter by far Than the likes of Bowes-Daly, or Major Carr.
Crafty he was hiding under a Stack And when they had passed, fast doubled back,
Twisting and turning through Haggard and garden Well did he know every inch of Coolarne!
He reached his ‘Bolt hole’ bizarre and strange High in the sky at the castle of Grange,
Clawing himself up between ivy and stone, Through a sanitary shaft that nobody had known.
On top of the greenery thirty feet high Watched in amusement his tormentors go by,
The Blazers dashed past all still hell bent, But at Grange Castle at last lost his scent.
Off in the distance near the Clare’s flow, The dispersing call saying ‘homeward we go’; Safe and snug it was where the ivy did creep
And Reynard just yawned and went off to sleep!
Some people say when the moon is down low And cold is the wind from over Knockroe,
Strange hoof-beats are heard across the night sky, ‘Tis them old Galway Blazers fox hunting on high!
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Organising a Party or event?Full catering service now available in Claregalway
Local restaurant and takeaway Emperors Inn (located in Cois Chláir Shopping Centre) is now offering a new catering service.
Quality Chinese and European cuisine prepared by professional chefs and delivered to your home, marquee or venue of choice!
For a full brochure visit www.emperorsinn.com
At Emperors Inn, our flexibility and experience enables us to cater for most indoor and outdoor venues in a format of your choice.
We can provide just the food, or a full event service covering all your requirements to ensure your day is successful and stress free.
Equipment for hireHot Food Servers
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Glass
Soup Tureen
Tea/Coffee Airpots
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Trestle Table
Chairs
StaffWaiting Staff
Washup/Kitchen Staff
For full menu and prices visit www.emperorsinn.com
For orders call091 739 590 or091 739 755Outside hours 087 638 9258
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Director: Jorma Taccone
Starring: Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillipe, Val Kilmer
Rating: 16
MacGruber is the big-screen debut of the popular Saturday Night Live character.
Will Forte brings this ridiculous action hero to the mainstream with a frankly hilarious movie. Leave your brain at the door and be prepared for copious amounts of laughter. Helmed and co-written by ‘The Lonely Island’ member Jorma Taccone, MacGruber will either make you laugh uncontrollably or shrug and grimace and just not get it.
The story follows the enigmatic legend MacGruber, who has served in an impossible amount of wars and conflicts and is known for his deadly throat rippings. When the man who killed his wife, the aptly named Dieter Von Cunth, takes control of a deadly X-5 nuclear warhead, it’s up to MacGruber to
assemble a team to try and stop him. What follows is a very strange rollercoaster ride of jokes that had me clutching my stomach with laughter.
Granted, the often infantile
humour isn’t for everyone, but if you’re a fan of unnecessary repetition of jokes which for some reason get funnier each time they happen, then you know what to expect.
Forte tears the screen up as MacGruber. His cheesy dialogue and even cheesier acting really gives the feel of an 80’s drama like MacGuyver. This man really believes in his own abilities, to the point where he keeps track of the amount of throats he rips when fighting the bad guys.
He proves to be a very enjoyable and ludicrously self-centred hero for the audience to follow. The supporters like Kristen Wiig and Ryan Phillipe
Mac GRUBER REVIEW
IMBD RATING:6.2/10
serve their roles well, with Wiig’s character being the pawn in several terrible plans to infiltrate Cunth’s strongholds.
Much like Tom Cruise’s Les Grossman in ‘Tropic Thunder’, I think people will look at Val Kilmer in a different way after his portrayal of Dieter Von Cunth. Kilmer clearly loves the role of the overly evil villain, and his back and forths with Forte are priceless.
While sure to be a polarising film, I loved MacGruber. Others in the cinema chuckled occasionally, while my group of friends could hardly stop laughing, so take from that what you will. I dislike the thought that you are of a lesser intelligence if you find a film like this funny, so take no heed of people who think that. Plus, if you don’t like nonsensical and random humour or films that are just flat out funny with no hidden meaning or artistic merit, why on earth would you go and see MacGruber?
Christopher Carton, Gortatleva
U-14A Boys Win County League Final Claregalway defeated
Mountbellew-Moylough in
the County League U14A
final last friday evening.
Mountbellew-Moylough led
by two points at half time
playing with a strong breeze
with Ryan Manning and
Mark Rohan putting over
points for Claregalway to
leave the half time score four
points to two.
Playing with the breeze in
the second half and our attack
getting a good supply of ball.
Andrew Connolly scored
a goal to give Claregalway
the lead for the first time.
Then Kevin Ruane hit the
back of the net with points
from Ryan Manning Conor
Shaughnessy Sean Lenane
and Andrew Connolly.
Final score Claregalway 2-8
Mountbellew-Moylough 1-4.
The team did very well in
the first half only conceeding
four points playing against
the breeze with Liam Egan
bringing off a brilliant save
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Statik 4.0 left the judges of an An Taisce song competition ecstatic when they took top prize
with their song Real to Me. The competition was run by An Taisce as part of a national Green-
Schools Travel Competition. Entrants had to write a song, poem or short story promoting the
use of alternative modes of travel to using the car, such as cycling, walking etc.
The band members, tomas O’Dwyer, Jordan Connolly, Tomas Coyle and Cian McAndrew
are all 12 and in sixth class, Claregalway N.S. They wrote the winning song themselves and
recorded it at The Forge Studio, New Road.
The teacher coordinating the Green Schools Project in Claregalway is Ms. Maggie Walsh. The
school has been heavily involved with An Taisce in the Green-Schools project for a number of
years, and the ethos of the school is very supportive of the Green-Schools.
The song came joint first place in the Senior National Schools category and the prizes were
presented by the Minister of State for Planning, Sustainable Transport and Horticulture, Ciaran
Cuffe at an awards cereemony held on May 28th at the An Taisce premises at Tailor’s Hall,
Black Lane, Dublin 8. The prizes consisted of a bicycle and safety equipment for each of the
winners, and a cash prize of €750 for the school.
Members: Tomás O’Dwyer (rhythm guitar), Jordan Connolly (lead guitar),
Tomás Coyle (lead singer) and Cian McAndrew (drums) with Saw Doctor Davy Carton.
from Colm Manning just
before half time. The full
back line of Sean Loftus,
Keith Herwood and Padraic
Kearney did a great job on the
Mountbellew-Moylough fast
full forard line with our half
backs Peter O' Connor, Jamie
Holland and Paddy Griffin
and midfielders Sean Lenane
and Chris Carroll doing a lot
of the hard work. Our attack
of Conor Shaughnessy, Ryan
Manning, Andrew Connolly,
Mark Rohan, Richard Doyle,
Kyle Concannon and Kevin
Ruane also did very well in
the second half. The subs
also played their part when
introduced including Kevin
Ruane, Damien Dolan, Eoin
Whelan, Darragh Nash,
Raymond Heneghan, Paul
Maher, Eoin Concannon and
Killian Byrne.
Below: Tadhg O' Conghaile,
Chairman Colaiste Peil na
nÓg presents the cup to
Ryan Manning, Captain of
Claregalway team.
Below Right: The U-14 Boys
County football final Team,
who played in Tuam stadium
on Friday 11th June
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In these times of recession
people are trying to hold
on to their money as best as
they can. At the same time
Irish people are as generous
as ever but do they deserve
to be harassed every day by
phone or on the city streets by
charities as they go about their
daily business?
Nowadays Charity is big
business and the various
charities compete with each
other to get well known
Celebrities on board. There is
nothing wrong with this if the
charity involved does “what it
says on the tin”.
Most large Charities are
national but not all national
charities cater for the
nation. Some would give
the impression that Dublin
is Ireland. They collect
nationally but only provide
full services within the greater
Dublin area. Even in the years
of the Celtic Tiger Boom
the growth of charities was
unbelievable. It is now a big
business that need
more scrutiny.
Large charities collecting
over €150,000 should have
to publish pubicly their
annual expenditure. We
should know who gets what
etc., and what percentage
of the money collected is
used to fund TV advertising,
chief executives salaries and
office staff. We should know
what funding they get from
the Lotto, Local Authorities
and Government Agencies
like HSE to carry
out services.
Calling such charities
NGO’s (Non Government
Organisations) is confusing.
Should they not be registered
as Lobby Groups as they
have more influence over
Government decisions than
your average elected TD of
City Councillor.
At present small local
voluntary groups like
sports clubs, residents
associations and real
volunteer services are short
of funds. They have to
compete with charities who
can bring in bus loads of
people while they only get
one weekend in the year to
do a street collection. Some
national professional street
collectors are rude and pushy
following shy people till
they are too embarrassed
to walk away. More times
than not they know very
little about the charity
they are collecting for or
exaggerate the works it does.
Real charity begins at home
and small volunteer charities
should be given priority on
our streets when fundraising.
Real charity begins at home
Nuala Nolan
Summer Cooking CampWeek 1July 5th - 9th10am - 1pm
Week 2July 12th - 16th2pm - 5pm
Week 3July 19th - 23rd10am - 1pm
Week 4July 26th - 30th2pm - 5pm
ContactSusie O' Connor086 163 65 40091 799 138
Birthday parties also catered for
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Tuam Road, Claregalway,
Co. Galway
Opening Times9am - 6pm Monday - Saturday
12pm - 5pm SundayOpen Bank Holidays
Tel: 091 799 103
July Monthly Specials
Special offers on selected native trees at JPK Garden Centre this weekend.
Grow your own vegSeed potatoes sets in stock.
Roses in stockSelection of roses for Summer in stock.
Bird Seeds and nutsAvailable in store.
Fuel SpecialsCoal, Gas, Briquettes and Timber.
JPK Garden Centre ComplexLandscaping and Design Specialists, Trees and Plants, Children’s Playground Equipment, Garden Furniture, Paving, Timber Entrance Gates, Stable and Tack Equipment, Lawnmower Service/Hire, Pet Food, Outdoor Lighting, Garden Machinery Hire.
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Want to keep the kids amused for a day? Birthdays, christenings, communions, confi rmations, bbq’s..etc
Giant slides also available
Contact Ronnie on 087 929 94 95
Carnmore Castles &Slides
Castles come with
side slide & raincover
Pictured above are 6th class Graduates of Claregalway Educate Together
National School Nada, Colm, Cian and Aidan.
Every year Claregalway Educate Together N.S. holds a graduation for all of our sixth class
pupils. This year’s graduation was held in the hall in the S.M.A. House on June 21st. This was
the first graduation held in the S.M.A. House next to our school because of space issues in our
school (so many people were coming that they were falling out of the prefab!) Loads of people
were there, including some of the Fathers from the S.M.A., local councillors and politicians and
our neighbours. Everyone had a great time. Guests were entertained by two dances performed
by 3rd – 6th classes. Our principal ,Terri Claffey, and Bern Butler, chairperson of the Board of
Management, each gave speeches about the sixth class pupils. After that, the sixth class got up
on stage and each gave a small speech of their own, mentioning their favourite memories, their
hopes and dreams for the future and some advice for the younger students. Each student had a
decorated shoebox filled with some memories that they also spoke about. The sixth class made
a movie with Terri and this was shown to everybody in the hall. There were refreshments after
(including a delicious cake especially made for the sixth class!) and a free raffle.
Another great night for CETNS!
This year’s annual outing for
the senior citizens of
Carnmore/Claregalway took
place on Saturday May 29th.
The day started with morn-
ing tea break in the Shannon
Oaks Hotel in Portumna.
We had lunch and a walk
around in Nenagh. On the
return trip we attended mass
in Kilrickle church and then
on to O Dea’s in Loughrea
for tea and sandwiches. The
weather was beautiful and
a good day was had by all.
Monday nights at the meeting
room with cards and bingo at
8 p.m. will continue for the
summer and we would like
to welcome new members. A
free bus service is available to
and from the meeting room.
The get together is from
8p.m. to 10 p.m.
Senior Citizen Outing
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TASTES OF THE WORLD
Evening Buffet serving dishes from around the world
serving ‘til late every night
€25 per person(all you can eat)
Monday 26th JulyLi
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usic All Star Night with Special Guests
featuring Elvis, Neil Diamond, James Brown & many many more famous guests...
It’s the Hotel’s 6th birthday…
Join in the celebrations with a
free glass of champagne.
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Link Bus departs 4:00pm, 4:30pm & 5:00pm
Bus returns 8:50pm & 9:20pm
Rac
etra
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Galway’s Best Hotels Race Day
First Race 5:10pm
Last Race 8:40pm
Featuring theClaregalway Hotel
Novice Chase
Tuesday 27th July
Live
Mus
ic
Pyramid
Live viewing of all the Races on one of
our many Plasma televisions.
Wha
t’s O
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ace
Link Bus departs 4:00pm, 4:30pm & 5:00pm
Bus returns 8:50pm & 9:20pm
Rac
etra
ck Galway Mile Handicap
First Race 5:10pm | Last Race 8:40pm
Wednesday 28th July
Live
Mus
ic Weightless AstronautsGuest DJ Lisa Brady of i102-104
Live viewing of all the Races on one of
our many Plasma televisions.
Wha
t’s O
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ace
Link Bus departs 1:30pm, 2:00pm & 2:30pm
Bus returns 7:20pm, 7:50pm & 8:10pm
Rac
etra
ck The Tote.com Galway Plate
�nd us on
Galway City N17
5 mins.
M6
First Race 3:00pm
Last Race 7:15pm
Thursday 29th July
Live
Mus
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On
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Arthur Guinness Galway Handicap Hurdle
First Race 5:10pm
Last Race 8:40pm
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Bus departs 12:40pm, 1:10pm,
1:40pm & 2:00pm
Bus returns 6:30pm, 7:00pm & 9:20pm
Guest DJ Lisa Brady of i102-104
WIN YOUR DREAM MAKEOVERThe Annual Best Dressed Lady
Competition in the Hotel
Friday 30th July
Live
Mus
ic
Live viewing of all the Races on one of
our many Plasma televisions.
Wha
t’s O
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ace
Link Bus departs 4:00pm, 4:30pm & 5:00pm
Bus returns 8:50 & 9:10pm
Rac
etra
ck Arthur’s Day Handicap
First Race 3:00pm | Last Race 7:15pm
Guest DJ Lisa Brady of i102-104
Saturday 31st July &Sunday 1st August
Live
Mus
ic Saturday ShebeenSunday Pulse
Live viewing of all the Races on one of
our many Plasma televisions.
Wha
t’s O
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ace
Link Bus departs 1:30pm, 2:00pm & 2:30pm
Bus returns 5:40pm & 6:10pm
Rac
etra
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Saturday Freshways Handicap Hurdle
Saturday Connacht Tribune Handicap
First Race 5:10pm | Last Race 8:40pm
July 26th - August 1st 2010
Claregalway Village, GalwayTel: +353 91 738 300
Email: [email protected]
Live Entertainment
Programme Teaming up with Center Jewellers and other businesses to offer
prizes worth more than
€5,000 including:
An 18k Gold Pendant worth
€2,000and many many more prizes! Terms & Conditions Apply
sponsored by Center Jewellers
Race Week at the Claregalway Hotel
All You Can EatWorld Buffet served every night
€25 per person
Where the craic is 90
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Essential Contact Details
Claregalway Garda Station
091 798 122
086 857 80 32
Galway Garda Station
091 563 161
Galway Fire Station
091 565 555
Turloughmore Medical Centre
091 797 187 / 797 106
Parish Office
091 798 741
University College Hospital
091 524 222
Merlin Park Hospital
091 775 775
Claregalway Pharmacy
091 799 754
Galway County Council
091 509 000
Claregalway Post Office
091 798 101
Vet - Philip McManus
087 274 91 09
Nuacht Chláir
091 798 430
086 391 38 52 [email protected]
Claregalway/Carnmore
Active Retirement
Association
Meeting Every Friday at 10.30 am. in the Parish
Meeting Room. All are welcome.
Claregalway/Carnmore
Senior Citizens
Every Monday night at 8.00 pm. in the Parish
Meeting Room.
Mother and
Toddler Group
Meet every Wednesday morning in Claregalway Community Centre from
10.00 – 12 noonContact: Teresa at
087 944 67 18.
Junior Choir
Practice every Monday night in the Church
at 7pm.
Senior Choir
Practice every Monday night in the Church
at 8.15pm.
Folk Choir
Practice every Wednesday night in the Church
at 8pm.
Keeping the Faith on Galway Bay FM
Getting your Sunday Morning off to a start
with ‘A little bit of Faith’
8.00 am. – 9.00 am.
with Fr. Sean McHughGospel and musical
reflections and more!
Céilí Mór in Carnmore Community Centre on Friday 25 June 2010
Music by Carousel
All are welcome.
Tickets available at the door.
Baptisms
Ailbhe Beirne
Parents: Des & Caroline
30 River Oaks
Eleanor McKavanagh
Parents: Brian & Gillian
13 Slí an Bhradain
Jack Ward
Parents: Michael & Eileen
101 River Oaks
Aaron Madden
Parents: Declan & Caitriona, Kiniska
Weddings
Thursday, 3rd June
Bridget Moran, Cloon &
Cormac Kerrigan, Drogheda
�Friday, 25th June
Miriam Casserly, Kiniska &
Brian Fitzpatrick, Cork
Funerals
Teresa Kavanagh, Cloon
Richard Mellotte, Knockdoemore
Birthday
Mrs Mary Moran, Lakeview
(90th Birthday)
Parish News
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Claregalway basketball had
a very successful season
this year with many teams
and players receiving top
awards. The past season
has been very eventful and
hopefully the season to
come (2010-2011) will be
just as good.
The season started
well with Claregalway
hosting the U18 Women’s
Basketball National Cup
Playoffs in September. The
Claregalway girls came
out on top and secured
a home venue for the
quarter-final in November,
which they won, beating
Waterford Wildcats. From
here the girls represented
Claregalway at the National
Cup Semi-Finals on the
16th of January, which
were all held in County
Cork.
The U18 girls were beaten
by the eventual winners,
Glanmire from Cork. This
is the highest level the club
has competed in at national
level and hopefully they
will contend it again next
season, with the U18 boys
to follow the next season.
At Christmas the Basketball
Club held a Family Fun
Day at the community
centre. A great day was had
by all who attended. There
was plenty basketball, food,
face painting, balloons, fun
games and of course the
piñata.
During the year many
teams travelled to various
counties to play against
different clubs and teams
from around the country.
This was an unbelievable
experience for all the
children who got to travel
with their teams.
All year long teams were
competing in the local
Galway league from U12
boys and girls up to Senior
Men and Women. When
it came to the Juvenile
finals day in NUIG in
March Claregalway were
represented by five teams;
U12 Girls, U13 Girls, U15
Boys, U16 Girls,
U16 Boys.
All of these teams were
successful except for the
U13 Girls who lost a hard
fought battle with Bearna.
It was a great day for the
club to come home with
four out of five wins. In
the Galway Cup U14 Boys/
Girls and U16 Boys/ Girls,
the U14 Boys made it to
the Cup Final and lost out
to Maree by 11points which
was a hard fought game by
the Claregalway boys.
The U14 Girls lost to
Ennistymon and the U16
Girls to Oughterard. The
senior men’s and women s
teams made club history
this year with the Senior
Women winning the
Galway Division 1 League
and also the Galway Cup,
the Senior Men won the
Division 2 league and the
Galway Shield.
All four finals were
thrilling games and
hopefully next season the
teams can retain their
crowns.
The club finished up the
season with their first ever
Claregalway Basketball
Club All-Stars Awards
Night in April. The
awards were attended by
special guests Terry and
Claregalway Basketball Club 2009-2010
Hannah Coen
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Bus Timetable for Claregalway
Claregalway to Galway
Monday to SaturdayDep. Claregalway Arr. in Galway
08:03 08:30 09:05 09:20 10:30 10:45 10:35 11:05 11:17 11:40 11:30 11:50 12:15 12:30 13:30 13:45 14:25 14:40 15:15 [FRIDAY ONLY] 15:35 15:55 16:10 17:10 17:30 17:30 [FRIDAY ONLY] 17:45 19:05 [FRIDAY ONLY] 19:20 19:31 [EXCEPT SATURDAY] 19:50 21:15 21:30 22:15 22:30
Sunday ServicesDep. Claregalway Arr. in Galway
10:35 10:50 13:30 13:45 16:10 16:25 16:30 16:45 17:10 17:25 19:05 19:20 19:35 19:50 22:15 22:30
Monday to SaturdayDep. Galway Arr. in Claregalway
09:00 09:20 10:30 10:50 12:00 12:20 14:00 14:20 15:00 [FRIDAY ONLY] 15:20 15:45 15:55 16:00 16:20 17:45 18:05 18:15 18:35 20:15 [FRIDAY ONLY] 20:35
Galway to Claregalway
Sunday ServicesDep. Galway Arr. in Claregalway
10:00 10:20 12:00 12:20 14:00 14:20 15:00 15:20 16:00 16:20 17:00 17:20 18:15 18:35 20:10 20:30 20:15 20:35 21:00 21:20 21:10 21:30
For other timetables or for updates on changing schedules, visit www.buseireann.ie
The bus stop in Claregalway is
situated beside the Nine Arches.
Please note these times are
approximate only.
Nuacht Chláir will not be held
responsible for any errors or
omissions in this timetable.
These times are for Bus Éireann buses passing through the village
Adult Fare to Galway City €3.50 | Child (under 16) Fare to Galway City €1.80
Trinee Kennedy, Anthony
Flores and Fr. Barry. The
Claregalway Hotel function
room was filled with people
of all ages which was
brilliant to see. Everybody
had a fantastic night and we
hope to repeat this again
next year, even better and
bigger.
Finally, Community
Games; Claregalway
was well represented in
Calasanctius College
Oranmore on the 31st of
May 2010. First game of
the night was the U11
mixed (Boys/Girls) who
lost out to a strong Maree
team. Second game was the
U13 girls.
This was by far the most
thrilling game of the
night and possibly the
season. The game went
into double over time
and unfortunately the
girls lost by 1 point to
Moycullen. The U16 Boys
were unfortunate to lose to
Maree later in the evening.
We would like to thank
everyone who helped with
the club this year, parents
who supported their
children, drove to games,
referees, bus drivers, table
officials to name a few. We
look forward to seeing you
all in September for the
next season and finally we
hope you ll join us for our
camp in August this year.
Check out claregalway basketball.com for further information.
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Club News Well done to the Senior Panel in their championship win over Cortoon Shamrocks at the Weekend - Full report on match below. The U14 Boys and Girls continue in their preparation for the National Peil na nÓg Finals in Derry in July and the various leagues are in full swing in the Juvenille and Ladies Clubs. The Clubs new Development has never been more needed with a huge demand being placed on existing facilities in Lakeview.
Seniors Two championship wins made it a good week-end for results. In a low scoring game, Seniors overcame the challenge of Cortoon Shamrocks in the County championship qualifiers by 1-7 to 1-3 at Tuam Stadium on Sunday.
Claregalway recovered well from an early Cortoon goal and point when Martin Kelly burst through for a fine goal in the fifth minute from a good pass by James Nallen. Stephen Cunniffe then made a run up the right wing and sent over a soaring point from way out, followed by points from Danny Cummins who collected from Paul McGuinness, a free from Martin Kelly
and another point from Danny Cummins to leave Claregalway in front at the break by 1-4 to 1-1.
The lead could have been greater as there were a couple of chances for goals. After the resumption Claregalway were quickly into their stride with points by Martin Kelly and then Danny Cummins whose fly-kick at a breaking ball sailed over the bar.
Cortoon did’nt score until 10 minutes into the half, a point followed by a converted free, to leave it 1-6 to 1-3 at the three-quarter stage. Stalemate then followed and scores were hard to come by until Danny Cummins work rate completed Claregalway’s tally with a point from a difficult angle on the right.
Joe Kearney did well on his championship debut. David Heaney featured at centre-half back and made a number of vital interventions when Cortoon looked like scoring.
Barry Cullinane and James Nallen controlled the centre, Anthony Watson manned the full back position well and Brian O’Donoghue was as secure as ever in goal.
Team: B. O’Donoghue, J. Garrett, A. Watson, B.
O’Loughlin, J. Kearney, D. Heaney, S. Cunniffe (capt), B. Cullinane, J. Nallen, R. O’Flynn, P. McGuinness, A. Faherty, M. Kelly, C. Glynn, D. Cummins. Subs. used: F. McEvoy, E. O’Connell.
Juniors Junior A’s returned to winning ways with a comfortable win over Dunmore MacHales by 1-13 to 1-8 in this North Board Championship Group 1 game played in Tuam Stadium on Friday last. This was a good display that featured a series of excellent points kicked over from distance.
Another feature of the game was Robert Moran’s display in goal with many fine saves from close range. After a slow start Claregalway were 1-1 to no score in arrears after five minutes, the goal came from a needless penalty. Robert Moran’s seventh minute save stirred Claregalway to raise the pace.
A series of points from Peter Divilly, Paddy Moran - four, including one from 40 yards, Gerry Cheevers, Brian Day from 40 yards, a fisted effort by Peter Divilly from a quickly taken Brian Day free and a rattling goal from Colin O’Grady on 20 minutes left Claregalway in
front at half-time by 1-8 to 1-2. Claregalway resumed the second half in lively fashion with a point each by Eoin Commins from 50 yards after collecting from Kevin Hansberry, a free by Paddy Moran after Eoin Commins was fouled, Eoin Feeney from 40 yards and another free converted by Paddy Moran. This resulted in a lead of 1-12 to 1-4 mid way in the half.
Dunmore piled on the pressure in search of goals but were denied by Claregalway’s reargaurd, most notably Dara Moran, Sean Kinsella, Gerry Moran and Michael Evans in particular. Claregalway rounded off with a fine run by Colin O’Grady who delivered to Paddy Moran for the final score of the game.
Team: R. Moran, G. Moran, D. Moran, D. Gavin, M. Evans, S. Kinsella, S. Monaghan, B. Day (0-1), K. Hansberry, C. O’Grady (1-0), E. Feeney (0-2), P. Divilly (0-2), G. Cheevers (0-1), E. Commins (0-1), P. Moran (0-3, 3 frees).
Subs. used: H. Newell, N. Clarke.
Claregalway GAA Update
Asumpta Gallagher, Claregalway GAA Club PRO
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Special Notices
Best Wishes to Tom
and Julie McKenna on
their retirement from the
Summerfield Bar on the
14th of May last.
Tom and Julie gave
valuable service to the
people of Claregalway for
over 14 years.
Best Wishes to John
Coyle and family,
who have taken over
the running of the
Summerfield Bar.
Welcome to baby
Kayla May O’ Connor,
born on the 6th of May
to Lorraine and Brian, a
sister for Dean.
R.I.P. Margaret Finnerty,
School Road, Carnmore.
R.I.P. Maureen Glynn,
Mullacuttra.
R.I.P. Anne Farrell,
Rooaunmore.
Claregalway/Carnmore
Flood Committee
The Claregalway/
Carnmore Flood
Committee wish to thank
everyone who contributed
a total sum of €12,621 to
their collection.
The money has been
distributed to the families
in the area who had to
leave their homes due to
the flooding.
We wish them all the
luck in the world as they
rebuild their lives again.
U10 Boys Under 10’s played the final of the city league against Salthill on Friday night in Westside. In a well contested game, Salthill were the better team & Claregalway came out on the wrong side of the result.
This was a 11 a side competition, in order to facilitate all players who had played throughout the campaign, Salthill agreed to play two matches. Thanks to Salthill for facilitating the two games & congratulations on winning the final.
Well done to the Panel who played throughout the league: Ronan Murphy, Adam Forde, Kevin Keane, Daniel Prior, Robert Dunleavy, Mark Slevin, Jack Glynn, Maurice O’Brien, Ryan O’Sullivan, Ronan Manning, Dylan Buckley, Jason Reilly, Jarlath Cummins, Paul Culkeen, Joey Mulqueen, Conor Flaherty, Kieran
Spellman, Phillip Dolan, Diarmaid Mullin, Jack Hession, Dara Whelan, Harry O’Gorman, Cian Heery & Niall McDermott.
Ladies Well done to the Galway u14 Ladies who defeated Cork in the All Ireland Semi Final in Limerick at the weekend. They will meet Dublin in the All Ireland Final to be played in Kiltoom on Saturday 12th June.
Claregalway U-14 Lions played Moycullen in round 4 of the League in Moycullen on Monday 31st may. The Claregalway Girls were on top from the start and ran out comfortable winners with the full forward line of Roisin Holland, Rachel O’Brien and Anna Goldrick taking some fine scores. County panelists Megan Glynn and Karen Dowd were were outstanding in defence.
Team: Deirdre Cullina, Emma Connell,Ruth
Horkan, Emily Keane, Megan Glynn, Karen Dowd, Caoimhe Connaughton, Siobhan Gavin, Lorna Hannon, Ciara Cummins, Niamh Fahy, Ciara Campbell, Anna Goldrick, (Captain), Roisin Holland, Rachel O Brien, Rachel Fahy, Eimilie Gavin, Ciara Burke, Louise Brennan, Ellie Glynn, Orla Murphy Karen Healy, Shauna Hurney, Samanta Burke, Amy Fahy, Shauna King, Morgan Conroy-Broderick.
U12 Girls had two games last week with the Lions playing away to Bearna and coming away with a strong win and the Tigers played St Mary’s Killererin in Claregalway. Both panels play in the final round of the qualifiers this Wednesday the 2nd June in Claregalway with the Lions playing Naomh Mhuire with throw in scheduled for 6.30pm Sharp and the Tigers play Corofin with throw in at 7.00pm.
Congratulations to the seven girls who
represent our Club on the County Panel.
Megan Glynn, Ciara Burke, Roisin Holland, Siobhan Gavin,
Karen Dowd, Eimile Gavin and Louise Brennan
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