Dear Sir, May I make a few comments on Letter to the Editor in the March issue of Nuacht Chláir? Thank you. This publication is, is it not, a local newsletter? Therefore, we expect to read local news. Anybody who wishes to may submit articles on a topic which would be of interest to the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 1997
Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Claregalway 2–11 Barna 1–12 Sóisear 1 Na Piarsaigh 1–8 Claregalway 0–8 Sóisear 2 Claregalway 0–9 Lettermore 0–9 (All games at the Leisure Centre) Mionúir Salthill 2–5 Claregalway 0-11 (at The Prairie) In a fast and highly entertaining game we drew with Salthill in the first round of the league at the… Read more »
Congratulations to Christopher Keane and Cathy Casserly who were successful in the Great Outdoors Juvenile Open Competition in Dublin at the end of March. Christopher took the boys U13 Singles event by storm, beating the No. 1 seed and he also won the Boys Doubles with his partner Alan Flaherty from Tuam B.C. Cathy won… Read more »
Carnmore Community Centre will hold its Annual Fashion Show on Thursday, 17th April. As usual, a great evening is expected, with most shops displaying their selection of Toddlers, Teenage, Ladies, Gents, Evening and Bridal Wear. Tickets £4—Bar Service. Raffle will be held and there will be lots of Spot Prize. So, for a fun-filled evening,… Read more »
The Carnmore Ladies Club are pleased to report another successful year. The Club activities for the past year included a C.P.R. Course, Crafts e.g. Decoupage and a very enjoyable Oil Painting class of ten sessions. This was mainly possible as a result of a Government Grant of £600. The Annual Santa and Senior Citizens Parties were enjoyed… Read more »
Best wishes to the Saw Doctors on their fouthcoming six week coast to coast tour of North America. Following the North American tour, the Saw Doctors will return to Ireland to participate in the Great Famine Commemoration concert at Drishane Castle in Millstreet, Co. Cork, along with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Brian Kennedy and The Corrs… Read more »
Congratulations to Ailish and Patrick Carr, Cahergowan on the birth of their baby daughter Katie, born on the 15th March last. Birthday greetings to Elaine Concannon, Montiagh, who celebrated her 21st on the 7th April. Belated happy birthday to Martin Duggan, Montiagh, whose birthday was on the 9th April. Best wishes to Walsh Fireplaces Ltd…. Read more »
A Prayer for Those Who Live Alone I live alone, dear Lord, Stay by my side. In all my daily needs, be Thou my guide. Grant me good health, For that indeed, I pray, To carry on my work from day to day. Keep pure my mind, my thoughts, my every deed, Let me be… Read more »
Hurling training is underway at the moment. Teams of all grades are preparing for their respective competitions. The Senior team train on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:30pm. The Senior team are also playing challenge games and tournaments. On Easter Monday they played in the Liam Mellows Hurling Tournament to the memory of Gerard Cameron…. Read more »
April—long evenings and the weather changing from the grimness of winter to the throes of summer. If you are a gardener or a farmer you long for these days to arrive. Everything in the garden can be done now. In the vegetable garden you can sow seed potatoes, maincrop varieties from now such as Kerrs… Read more »