Recycling has taken off—it is going so well that Ryan Recycling now need two days for collection—so that means the Carnmore, Cregmore, and Lydican areas will be collected on the third Thursday of each month. That will be the 15th of November 2001, and the third Thursday of each month thereafter. Claregalway will be collected… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2001
The committee of Claregalway Leisure Centre launched their fundraising calendar on Tuesday 23rd October at a cheese and wine reception in the meeting room of the Centre. All sponsors were invited. The night was enlivened by a slide show of Gerry Mooney’s photographic work, mainly focusing on the parish, and from which photos were selected… Read more »
The Claregalway Leisure Centre are holding their annual Craft Fair in the Centre on Sunday 18th November next. The format is the same as last year. Tables are rented out to craftspeople which provides them with an opportunity to sell their goods. The Centre also run a cake sale and raffle at the fair. All… Read more »
by Barry Donovan, Cahergowan On the 8th August the inaugural AGM of a then un-named soccer club took place in Cloonacauneen Castle in Claregalway. An initial group of 14 local lads set about the process of forming a soccer team in Claregalway. After a long night of opinions and arguments (and the odd drink or… Read more »
The Work of an Electrician Electricians are employed chiefly in the installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus and equipment. Electricians employed by the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) engage in electrical power supply. Electricians employed by electrical contractors are usually engaged in the installation of lighting, heating and power equipment and the repair of existing equipment… Read more »
With changing lifestyles, hectic and conflicting timetables, lack of space etc. all have contributed to the decline of the separate dining room in recent decades. Once it was the heart of the home, but in modern homes the kitchen has replaced it. Whether you have a separate dining room or it’s part of the kitchen… Read more »
Congratulations to the following couples who got married recently: Caroline Murphy of Cregboy and Kenneth Folan of Knocknacarra on the 15th September Rachel Cribbin, Cahergowan, and Captain Barry O’Loughlin of Corofin on the 27th September. Congratulations to Gerri and Philip McManus, Rockwood on the birth of their baby daughter on the 14th September—a sister for… Read more »
October, an Samhán,is the month when we start getting frosts and the days begin to shorten. With this comes the end of the growing season with plants going into dormancy. It is usually a good time to plant new material or for moving existing plants. Older gardeners will remember back 20 years ago or so… Read more »
History What is Halloween? Is it demons stalking? Witches flying over the full moon on broomsticks and cackling? The word Halloween is from All Saints day, All Hallows Eve and Hallow Even. The Celebration of Halloween was originally the New Years Eve of the Celts, the eve of Samhain. It was believed that the Dead or… Read more »
While parked outside the school at 3 o’clock, just before the summer holidays, I witnessed what could have been a very serious accident. I got such a fright, that immediately on returning home, I wrote to the Gardaí, the County Council, Senator Jarlath McDonagh and Cllr. Noel Grealish, highlighting the dangers facing the children as… Read more »
Bhí cluiche ceannais na h-Éireann ar siúl Dé Domhnaigh seo caite i bPáirc an Chrócaigh. Bhí Gaillimh ag imirt in aghaidh an Mhí. Roimh an gcliuche bhíomar ar an teilifís ag canadh. Roimh an gcluiche bhí na peileadóirí istigh sa seomra gléasta ag ullmhú don cluiche. Nuair a bhí siad réidh rith siad amach ar… Read more »
The priest at our church experienced some technical problems with the sound system one Sunday. Instead of beginning the service with “The Lord be with you,” as usual, he said: “There’s something wrong with the microphone.” Not hearing this, the congregation responded, “And also with you.” Why do married women find dieting more difficult than… Read more »