Congratulations and best wishes to Caroline Roche, Knockdoemore who got married to Gerry Commins, Bawnmore on the 21st April. Congratulations also to Marie Lohan, Cregboy who wed John Garry on the 21st April. Congratulations to Richard Donovan, Cahergowan, who wed Paula Butler, The Neale, Co. Mayo on the 4th May. Welcome also to your new… Read more »
Posts By: Josette Farrell
The Month of May
There are several stories about how this month was named. According to one story, May was named for Maia, the Roman goddess of spring and growth (seen above on an amphora painted in 500BC). Another story has it that may is short for majores, a Latin word that means older men. Some people think that… Read more »
Galway ADHD Support Group
I felt a cleaving in my mind, As if my brain had split I tried to match it—seam by seam But could not make them fit The thought behind I strove to join Onto the thought before But sequence revelled out of sound Like balls—upon a floor Emily Dickenson 1864 Aims ADD/ADHD among the general… Read more »
Mortuary Chapel/Meeting Room Project May 2001 Update
The amount contributed in the monthly envelopes during the month of April was £11,145 bringing the total amount contributed in the six months since fundraising began last November to £60,915. The April total includes very generous unsolicited donations amounting to £1,090 from businesses and individuals within the parish and outside the parish. The members of… Read more »
Don’t “Waste” Another Precious Minute!
On the 11th of April 2001, a very successful meeting was held at the Carnmore Community Centre. The objective of the meeting was to notify the Claregalway Parish about the advertised Green Area Pilot Project. People from the two main areas, Claregalway and Carnmore, were invited. Rosaleen Fox chaired the meeting and Noel Grealish our… Read more »
Rubbish Recycling & Illegal Dumping
In a recent issue of Nuacht Chláir, there was a very interesting article on rubbish and recycling, hopefully readers will keep a copy for reference. Rubbish and its disposal is very topical at present. Recycling in this country is only beginning and must be encouraged and supported by local authorities and communities alike and every… Read more »
How To Turn A Town Into A Suburb
Make sure that the Town Commissioners have no power or influence and reinforce this by turning the Town Hall into an empty shell. Arrange with the main political parties that nobody from the town is ever elected to the Dáil or Seanad. Discourage tourists and customers from coming to the town by building on all… Read more »
Claregalway Leisure Centre April 2001 Updates
The AGM of Claregalway Leisure Centre Ltd. Was held in the centre on Tuesday 3rd April at 9pm. The following committee was elected: Carol Steven (Chairman), Tony Clarke (vice-chairman), Siobhán Lynskey (secretary), Ita O’Reilly (treasurer ). Committee—Mary Reidy, Gerry Mooney, Hubert Newell, Patricia Carton, Hugh Farrell, Maura Harte, Mary Forde and Margaret Kearney. The committee… Read more »
“By The Bog Of Cats” Review
Anyone who went into the Town Hall Theatre on the 2nd or 3rd April, to see Compántas Lir’s presentation of Marina Carr’s By the Bog of Cats would acknowledge what a pity it was that this fine play couldn’t be performed where all of Compántas Lir’s productions to-date have been—among their own in Claregalway. The necessary… Read more »
Easter Customs
The date of Easter: Since the Council of Nicaea in 325, the dating of Easter has been that it be celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. In the West, only the Celtic church in Britain and Ireland refused to accept the date until 664 because of their own… Read more »
Interior Design Hints & Tips—Oranges & Lemons
Colour is an important element in design, it brings spaces, shapes and patterns to life. It can be matched, contrasted or highlighted with use of paints, paper and fabrics. It can create mood and style, and change our perception of size and time. Colour can affect us psychologically, making us feel happy or depressed, anxious… Read more »
Developments at Claregalway Franciscan Friary
For the past few months you may have noticed that Dúchas are rebuilding and repairing some of the walls in and around our local Friary. This work is very important as old stone walls tend to slip and deteriorate over time and this restrengthening of the walls will help to keep it secure and safe for… Read more »