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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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The adult choir enjoyed their Christmas Party recently in the Menlo Park Hotel. The night out took place on Saturday 6th January which was a nice way to finish up all the Christmas festivities. One last fling, plenty of food, drink, music and dancing was enjoyed by one and all and probably everyone was happy… Read more »

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A Residents Association for the River Oaks area has been formed in the past few months. This association has been formed by a number of residents in order to help in the smooth running of the area. Next meeting for residents of River Oaks takes place on Monday the 12th of February next at 9pm… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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Anois teacht an earraigh, beidh an lá dul chun síneadh, ‘s tar eis na Féile Bhríde, ardeoidh me mo sheoil. This saying is very apt for this month, the coming of Spring, the lengthening of days after St. Brigids day, we will sing aloud. So it is with us in the garden, so get those… Read more »