Some residents of Claregalway village are being forced to evacuate their homes as floods in the area are increasing. The water level in the River Clare rose again and nearby estates were subsequently effected. A section of the N17 remains unpassable and some locals have had to leave their homes as they could become stranded… Read more »
What is swine flu? Swine flu is the common name given to a new strain of influenza (flu). Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is a new flu virus which has been circulating worldwide since April. The World Health Organisation has declared this to be pandemic – a flu epidemic that spreads around the world. Does this flu… Read more »
Eating healthily helps to prevent diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, certain gut disorders, and certain cancers. This article gives a brief summary on healthy eating. For more information on healthy eating, visit Claregalway Pharmacy in Hughes Shopping Centre. Eat plenty of starchy foods (complex carbohydrates) The main part of most meals should… Read more »
I already know what you want to talk about. I know because RAG week is all anyone’s been talking about for days. I find myself in the interesting position of someone who engaged in RAG week and now must report on it. I’m going to try to be as honest and as blunt as possible… Read more »
There are now four traffic lanes in the centre of Claregalway – two inward lanes, one outward and one for access to shops. In a rural village! There are three lanes of traffic on each of the three approaches to the junction (9 lanes of traffic in a village) resulting in a significantly increased concentration… Read more »
Chickenpox is a very common illness that causes a rash and can make you feel generally unwell. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, one of the herpes viruses. “Varicella” refers to the initial infection known as chickenpox and “zoster” refers to its reactivation in later life, presenting as shingles. Chickenpox mainly affects children; more… Read more »
The sudden, untimely death of Micheál Hughes has shocked the community of Claregalway. Micheál had gone to South Africa for a much needed break from business. However, whilst there, he fell ill and underwent major bypass surgery which unfortunately, was not successful. Paying tribute at his funeral mass, which was attended by hundreds of mourners,… Read more »
Editorial Hello and welcome to November’s issue of Nuacht Chláir. I was particularly saddened to hear of the vandalism done to Turloughmore pitch recently. Is this what our teenagers get up to for a laugh? Have they nothing else better to do? Or are we as a community failing our teenagers? Could it be that… Read more »
Claregalway Community Development Association Josette Farrell opened the meeting by welcoming everybody. She thanked Fr. Noel Mullin and local representatives Minister Frank Fahy, Noel Grealish TD and Councillor Jarlath McDonagh for their support. She outlined the background to the meeting. She reviewed the achievements of the Amenity Group but stressed that because Claregalway had grown… Read more »
Claregalway Community Development Association Claregalway and surrounding areas have been growing rapidly over the past years,from 1996 to 2002 the population of Claregalway increased by 48.4%. Not only has this dramatic growth had some benefits but it has also brought some disadvantages and excessive pressure on local infrastructure, amenities and services. These need to be… Read more »
Claregalway Agricultural Show Preparations are well under way by Claregalway Agricultural Show Committee for their forthcoming Claregalway Agricultural Show. The Show Queen has already been selected and the title for 2005 goes to Ailis Cahalan, Cahergowan, Claregalway. Ailis was presented with a perpetual trophy and a crystal vase at a function in Terry Brennan’s Central… Read more »
N.R.A. To Help Fund Claregalway Bypass The Claregalway Bypass Action Group welcomes the news that the National Roads Authority has agreed to assist Galway County Council financially with the construction of a bypass of Claregalway village. It is hoped that land on the planned route can be acquired to the mutual satisfaction of the Council… Read more »
