Saint Patrick was born in 387AD in Britain as Maewyn Succat. His father Calphurnius was a Roman official. Saint Patrick was kidnapped at age 16 and sold into slavery in Ireland, according to his autobiography. He escaped by boat to Britain after six years of captivity and traveled to St. Martin’s monastery in Tours, France,… Read more »
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The hallway is the first impression you get of your home, so it’s important to take time to plan and decorate it so as to make it warm and welcoming for your family and visitors. It also sets the tone for the rest of the house. The hall, stairs and landing are the connecting spaces,… Read more »
by Sean Flanagan I have been asked: What do I think of the appearance of Claregalway village? I don’t know whether this is a question that exercises the minds of many people in a collective sense with the notable exception of the Amenity Group and some individual householders. To address the question I will broaden… Read more »
Riveroaks Shopping Centre, Claregalway 091 799804 www.calistabeauty.com Monday–Wednesday 9.30am–7pm Thursday–Friday 9.30am–9pm Saturday 9.30am–5pm Sunday by appointment only This alternative holistic approach towards a healthy life is of value for everybody. Body orientated therapy has been used and people have benefited from it for many decades. There is a growing awareness in the healing professions of the link between… Read more »
You can’t but have noticed how well the building programme, which commenced on February 5th, is progressing—thanks in no small way to the very welcome dry weather during much of February. Tosach maith leath na h-oibre. The total amount contributed during the month of February come to £7,510. This includes a very generous donation of… Read more »
Perfectionists are realistic, conscientious, and principled. They strive to live up to their high ideals. Helpers are warm, concerned, nurturing, and sensitive to other people’s needs. Achievers are energetic, optimistic, self-assured, and goal oriented. Romantics have sensitive feelings and are warm and perceptive. Observers have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and… Read more »
The Annual General Meeting of the Claregalway Leisure Centre will be held in the Centre on Tuesday 6th March at 9pm. Please mark this very important date in your diary. The Leisure Centre is managed by a committee who voluntarily give of their time to co-ordinate the many and various acitivities that take place, maintain… Read more »
Saint Brigid is remembered for her generous nature and her kindness. Her special day is 1st February, the first day of spring. There is a lovely cross called St.Brigid’s cross and it is special because it is said to protect your home from evil. Long ago people always put a St.Brigid’s cross over the door… Read more »
The Work of a Butcher The work of a Butcher can be divided into two main areas—retail and wholesale. The Retail Butcher cuts up and prepares animal carcasses for retail sales. The range of duties includes preparing cuts of meat to order, handling cash and serving at the counter. The Retail Butcher may also make… Read more »
Congratulations to Flor Leen (N.T. in Claregalway School) and his wife Marie on the birth of their baby girl Roísín, born on the 5th December. Congratulations also to Enda Flaherty (N.T. in Claregalway School) and his wife Sineád on the birth of their baby Conor, born on the 11th January. Welcome to the parenting world!… Read more »
Note: These companies collect recyclables and then deliver them to recycling factories which costs them money, which they need to recover by charging householders. Hence the recyclables must be in their plastic bags, which you must buy. Dumping recyclables outside their premises is not on, they use CCTV to monitor their premises, and it’s a… Read more »
Asthma is a condition where the airways narrow thus causing difficulty in getting air in and out of the lungs. The airways narrow in three ways. Tightening or spasm of the outer walls of the airways, the inner lining becomes red and swollen, excessive mucus or phlegm blocks the airways. This inflammatory process produces symptoms… Read more »
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Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
