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It’s that time of year when Claregalway/Lackagh Community Games gets into full swing again. The following events are happening in the coming weeks. For further information on any event, please contact Christine Moran on 091-798956.

Swimming:
The annual competition will take place in Leisureland on St. Patrick’s Day at 11am. Entry Fee of €3 allows participation in all events in relevant age group. There will be separate Boys and Girls Competitions in each of the following age groups and strokes: U8 Freestyle,U10 Freestyle and Backstroke,U12 Freestyle and Breaststroke, U14 Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke,U16 Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly. Winners on the day will progress to county finals on May 9th.

Athletics:
The county cross country competition takes place on 10th April in Renmore. Competitions are run at U12, U13, U14. Training for local children wishing to compete will begin soon. All local children are welcome to train.

Under 14 Music/Dance/Drama:
There are several competitions at the Under 14 age group. They are Solo Dance(Modern or Disco), Solo Singing, Recitation, Solo Music, Group Dance, Group Singing, Group Music, Drama/Comedy Sketch(max 6 mins.). All groups must be minimum 2 and maximum 6 competitors. Any child or group wishing to participate should contact Christine Moran no later than 10th March. If there is sufficient interest, a local competition will be organised to select competitors to represent the area at county level on 12th April in Labane.

Under 14 Quiz:
The U14 Quiz will be held on Wednesday 15th March at 8pm. The venue will be confirmed soon. Children compete individually in the local competition and the highest scorers go on to represent the area in the County final which will take place on Saturday 8th April in Labane. Why not come along for a bit of craic?

Note that children must be under the relevant age on 31st July,2006 to partcipate in an age group.