APRIL 1998

NINE ARCHES

Work on the restoration of the 9 Arches is due to commence on the 14th April next. This project will be carried out in conjunction with Claregalway Amenity Group , Geri McManus (Architect), Galway County Council and the local FÁS team. The estimated cost to restore the 9 Arches is estimated at £30,000. Because of the cost involved, Claregalway Amenity Group will shortly be undertaking a major fundraising campaign.

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NAOÍNRA
Interest has been expressed in setting up a Naoínra (Playschool through Irish) in Claregalway. Anybody interested in having their child attend (between 3 and 5 years), please contact the following numbers - 798183, after 6 p.m. or 798266, between 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon.

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ARE ALL PARENTS AWARE OF DYSLEXIA?

Dyslexia is one of the hidden disabilities. It is a specific problem with learning to read, write and spell correctly. It is not caused by a lack of ability, by emotional or physical problems nor is it because a person has not been taught properly. It is thought to be due to differences in the way in which the brain works. It affects up to 8% of the population and is more common in males. Indications that dyslexia may be present are:
1) Unexpected problems with reading, writing, spelling and sometimes with numbers also.
2) A family history of literacy difficulties.
3) Early speech and language difficulties.
4) Problems with remembering common sequences, e.g. alphabet, months of the year, multiplication tables.
5) Problems with following more than one instruction, remembering messages, etc.
6) Poor hand, eye co-orindation.
7) Difficulties with written language.

Association for children and adults with learning disabilities ( A.C.L.D.)
1 Suffolk Street,
Dublin 2. (For free information)

For local information contact 789266

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The Garden

April is the month when winter finally slips its chilly grip and the first real hint of summer is felt. with longer evenings encroaching and rising soil temperatures, growth begins in earnest. The soil will be drying out enough to allow the sowing of seeds. There is usually a period of ideal sowing weather in April and take advantage of this.
The lawn is still some peoples first start in the garden this month. You can continue cutting now on a regular basis, if conditions are o.k. A lot of people have come in and asked about moss and scarifying the lawn. A lawn over a period of time can build up a spongy layer called thatch. This is a mix of old dead grass and you get this spongy layer in the lawn This can be got rid of by scarifying your lawn. You can either hire a scarifier or get a scarifying blade put on to your existing lawnmower. This roots out all this layer and will leave you with a lot of debris to rake up and get rid of. You could then apply something like the Golden Vale 3:1 which will feed the lawn, and kill off any remaining moss and weeds in the lawn. This is applied at a rate of 2 ozs to the square yard.

All established trees and shrubs can be continued to be fed with any tree and shrub fertiliser or with 7:6:17 at a rate of roughly 2 ozs to each plant. All the summer bulbs can still be planted, such as Dahlias, Lilies, Begonias, Gladioli, etc.

Getting vegetable seeds off to a good start is a very important factor for successful vegetable growing. If the seeds are weakened by unfavourable soil conditions, the young plants may struggle to become established and may not do that well.
There is the problem of gaps in the row of seedlings, caused by variations of conditions along the length of the row. This is usually caused by uneven soil preparation due to lumpy or wet ground. Apart from being a waste of effort, gaps in the cover of vegetables encourage weeds.
An important point to consider about sowing vegetable seeds is the firmnesss of the tilth - the top few inches of finely cultivated soil. For large vegetables such as peas and beans this need not be so fine. But for smaller seeds such as onions, carrotts and lettuce, the tilth needs to be as fine as sugar if possible.
Be careful however not to overdo the tilling of soil. If it is made too fine, a problem called capping can occur. This occurs when the fine soil sticks together after rain to form a capping on the surface. Small seedlings can find it impossible to break through this layer. A shake of coarse sand raked into the surface of the seed bed before sowing will prevent the problem.
Finally, be careful not to sow vegetable seeds too deeply - the effort involved in pushing to the surface can be too much for them.
Seed packets often give very shallow sowing depths for vegetables, perhaps between 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch. In practice, a sowing depth of a 1/2 is difficult to achieve and most gardeners will sow a bit more deeply, but don't sow any deeper than 1 in.

That's it for now, happy gardening,
Bosco McDermott Jnr., Glynn's Garden Centre, Lydican, Oranmore.

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The white flag was raised and they were off. The first of the twelve races took off to a flying start. A great crowd turned up in the Summerfield Bar on Friday, 6th March, to support the Claregalway Agricultural Show Race Night. Malachy Noone gave a fantastic commentary on all the races and his witty remarks brought screams of laughter from the race goers. Mr. Liam Belton operated the projector with his usual efficiency, and everything ran smoothly for the entire evening.

The betting was very exciting throughout the evening, and while some people made a little profit, others were not so lucky. The Auction Race was the highlight of the evening, with one of the horses fetching well over £100. Ms. Surney Dempsey, our Show Queen, looking elegant as always, was on hand to present the prizes.

First past the winning post in the Auction Race was Alan Horan's horse. The prize for this race was a portable Television, which was part sponsored by O'Connor's Incredible Planet. One of Tom McKenna's horses came in second and his prize was a beautiful lamp, sponsored by Cre Irish Porcelain. The favourite for the Auction Race, gracefully named, after much deliberation "Who Flung Dung" is still not accounted for!

Claregalway Agricultural Show Committee wish to express our sincere thanks to all our race sponsors, all who purchased horses, all who donated spot prizes, all who purchased horses in the auction race and all who bet on the night. Thanks to Surney Dempsey, Malachy Noone, Liam Belton and Julie and tom McKenna for their assistance.

We hope you all had a pleasant, enjoyable evening and renewed thanks for your support.

Carmel Casserly
Secretary

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Congratulations to Adrian and Caitriona, Kiltrogue, on the birth of their son, Jason Collins.

Birthday greetings to Maureen Duggan of Lakeview who recently celebrated her birthday.

Happy birthday also to Mrs. Mary Moran of Lakeview.

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CLAREGALWAY LEISURE CENTRE

A meeting was held on the 23rd of March in relation to the proposed Summer Camp. This meeting was successful in that sufficient support is apparently available to ensure the running of the Camp.

The forms have been distributed to children in the school which must be returned as indicated. These forms may also be handed in to the Leisure Centre, should that be more convenient. Anyone interested in participating in the Summer Camp are advised to return their forms immediately.

The Basketball Marathon in scheduled to go ahead on Sunday 19th April. This is an important Fund-Raising venture, and your support will be sought by the participating children who have sponsorship cards. Your generosity will be appreciated by everyone who avails of the facilities at the Leisure Centre.
Mary Casserly
P.R.O.

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Cumann Luthchleas Gael - Baile an Chláir

Junior 'A' League: Claregalway 2-11 Oranmore/Maree 1-11 at Oranmore
To come: Good Friday At Home to Carna/Cashel
Easter Sunday At Home to Na Piarsaigh

Minor 'A' League
Claregalway 2-12 Salthill 3-7 at Claregalway
Barna 0-12 Claregalway 0-9 at Barna

As spirited a display in the second half as seen for many a day after being 8 points in arrears at half-time marked the first round game against Salthill. Derek Murray scored 1-10, 6 points from frees.
The game in Barna was badly affected by a pre-match downpour which turned the pitch into a bog. Although we led by 2 points at half time Barna got the upper hand later on. In a close finish Patrick Walsh was unlucky to have a goal disallowed.
To come:
Round 3 April 4: Away to Oranmore 7pm
Round 4 April 15: At Home to Ml.Breathnach 7pm
round 5 April 22: Away to Carraroe 7pm

U-16 'A' League
We lost the opening game in the League to a much bigger St.Michaels team. There has been a great turnout of the panel and the upcoming fixtures are:
Round 2 Tuesday April 7: At Home to Carraroe
Round 3 " April 14: Away to Oranmore/Maree
Found 4 " April 21: At Home to Barna
Found 5 " April 28: A bye
Found 6 " May 5: Away to Salthill
Found 7 " May 12: At Home to Ml. Breathnach
All games at 7 pm

U-14 'A' League
Training is on Fridays at 7 pm. The County League fixtures are:
Round 1 Friday April 17: At Home to Salthill
Round 2 " April 24: Away to Moycullen
Round 3 " May 8: At Home to St.Michaels
Round 4 " May 15: Away to Mervue
Round 5 " May 22: Away to Oranmore/Maree
Round 6 " May 29: At Home to Ml. Breathnach
Round 7 " June 5: Away to Carraroe
All games at 7pm

Féile Peil na nÓg on Saturday May 2
16 Teams from the top Clubs in the county play their Group games at 4 venues - Salthill, Corofin, Oranmore and Tuam. We travel to Corofin and our games (15 minutes a side) are:
11.45am Claregalway v Annaghdown
12.45pm Claregalway v Mervue
3.15pm Claregalway v Corofin

U-12 City League
Claregalway had a good win over Spiddel in Spiddel. In a very entertaining and high scoring game on Palm Sunday at the Leisure Centre, Claregalway put in a great second half effort against a talented Renmore side and pulled back a big half time deficit to 5 points. The score was Renmore 6-11, Claregalway 6-5.
To come:
Thursday, April 9 At Home to Barna at 7pm
Thursday, April 16 At Home to Fr.Griffins at 7pm
Sunday, April 19 Away to Salthill East at 11 am

Baile an Chláir

If a full description of the Club's history is written, the author may wish to record several prolonged discussions on Irish placenames for Claregalway. Parkinson would be reassured to know that we obey some of his rules! So, let us recall again an extract from Aodán McGlynn's article of July/August 1997 which points to 'Baile an Chláir' being the original version:
Claregalway - "There is a place in Galway which was formerly called by this name, where a great Abbey was founded in the thirteenth century, and a Castle in the sixteenth, both of which are still to be seen in ruins; the place is mentioned by the Four Masters, who call it Baile-an-Chláir, but it retains only a part of this old name, being now called Clare-Galway to distinguish it from other Clares"
Reference: P.W.Joyce in 'The Origin and History of Irish Names of Places', Vol.1 p.427. Research in recent weeks by Paul Concannon has provided further evidence for the same conclusion. Another reference for 'Baile an Chláir' is entered in the AA Road Book of Ireland, Gazetteer 1970 p.122 (The Town of the Plain). It is also found in Gaiscigh an Achreidh (1985) pp 34, 49. As a result 'Baile an Chláir' is the name chosen for the Club's logo.

Sean O Flannagáin PRO

S.N. Baile Clár na Gaillimhe

Cluiche Ceannais Sraith na Cathrach (Peic)Le Micheál Ó Ceallaigh agus Tomás Breathnach.
S.N. Bail Clár na Gaillimhe 3-8
Scoil na mBuachaillí, Uarán Mór 1-2
Sár cluiche ba ea an cluiche ceannais idir Baile Chláir agus Uarán Mór. Sa chéad leath chuir dá fhoireann a lán seansnna amú. Ag leath ama bhì Baile Chláir chun tosaigh leis an scór 1-3 in aghaidh 1-0. Sa dara leath thosaigh Baile Chláir go maith arís agus ghnòthaigh siad cúpla cúilín go luath. Direach ina dhiaidh sin ghnóthaigh Baile Chláir cùl iontach a thosaíodh sa líne làn chúl agus chríochnaigh Pòl Ó Lochlainn é. Bhí áthas an domhain ar Baile Chláir nauir a shèid an rèiteoir an fheadóg deireanach. Í Lár na páirce bhí Pól Ó Lochlainn agus Pilíb Ó Raifteirí ar fheabhas. Níor thug na cosantóirí spás do thosaithe Úarán Mór agus ghnóthaigh tosaithe Baile Chláir scóranna iontacha.

An Fhoireann

Tomás Ó Nuadháin

Darach Lombaird McMicheál Daithi Ó Cléirigh

Seán Ó Fiaich Michéal Ó Ceallaigh (0-1) Trebhor Ó Casarlaigh (Captaen)

Pilíb Ó Raifteirí (1-1) Pól Ó Lochlainn (1-0)

Gearóid Ò Goill (1-2) Con De Buitléir Tomás Breathnach

Pádraic Ó Cuinn (0-1) Pádraigh Ó Mòráin (0-3)

Fir Ionaid: Daithí Ó Conchrá, Aodhán Mac Fhloinn, Tomás Ó Gríofa.
Eoin Mac Fhloinn, Gearóid Ó Goill, Roibeard Ó Glaibhín, Gearóid Ó Móráin, Traolach Mac Condhuibh, Gearóid Ó Cuinn, Darach Ó Móráin, Briain Ó Muiris, Ailín Ó Cuílleanáin.

Cluiche Ceannais Sraith na Cathrach (Peic)Le Micheál Ó Ceallaigh agus Tomás Breathnach.
S.N. Bail Clár na Gaillimhe 3-8
Scoil na mBuachaillí, Uarán Mór 1-2
Sár cluiche ba ea an cluiche ceannais idir Baile Chláir agus Uarán Mór. Sa chéad leath chuir dá fhoireann a lán seansnna amú. Ag leath ama bhì Baile Chláir chun tosaigh leis an scór 1-3 in aghaidh 1-0. Sa dara leath thosaigh Baile Chláir go maith arís agus ghnòthaigh siad cúpla cúilín go luath. Direach ina dhiaidh sin ghnóthaigh Baile Chláir cùl iontach a thosaíodh sa líne làn chúl agus chríochnaigh Pòl Ó Lochlainn é. Bhí áthas an domhain ar Baile Chláir nauir a shèid an rèiteoir an fheadóg deireanach. Í Lár na páirce bhí Pól Ó Lochlainn agus Pilíb Ó Raifteirí ar fheabhas. Níor thug na cosantóirí spás do thosaithe Úarán Mór agus ghnóthaigh tosaithe Baile Chláir scóranna iontacha.

An Fhoireann

Tomás Ó Nuadháin

Darach Lombaird McMicheál Daithi Ó Cléirigh

Seán Ó Fiaich Michéal Ó Ceallaigh (0-1) Trebhor Ó Casarlaigh (Captaen)

Pilíb Ó Raifteirí (1-1) Pól Ó Lochlainn (1-0)

Gearóid Ò Goill (1-2) Con De Buitléir Tomás Breathnach

Pádraic Ó Cuinn (0-1) Pádraigh Ó Mòráin (0-3)

Fir Ionaid: Daithí Ó Conchrá, Aodhán Mac Fhloinn, Tomás Ó Gríofa.
Eoin Mac Fhloinn, Gearóid Ó Goill, Roibeard Ó Glaibhín, Gearóid Ó Móráin, Traolach Mac Condhuibh, Gearóid Ó Cuinn, Darach Ó Móráin, Briain Ó Muiris, Ailín Ó Cuílleanáin.

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Congratulations to Cathy Casserly and Christopher Keane who have recently been selected to train with the Irish U15 squad. They are currently attending week-end coaching sessions in Dublin for the upcoming Quadrangular Competition (England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland). Everyone in the Club wishes them Good Luck!

MIXED DOUBLES COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
This competition was held recently in the Galway Lawn Tennis Club. The results were as follows:

U11 Winners Damian Hehir/C. Rhatigan
R/Up Mark Loughlin /R. Clarke

U13 Winners Grainne Noone/S. Keane

U15 Winners Cathy Casserly/A. Flaherty

U17 Winners Cathy Casserly/A. Flaherty
R/Up R. Forde/C. Heverin

COUNTY JUVENILE LEAGUE FINALS
We had three teams qualifying for these finals which were held in the Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday, 29th March.

Our U13 Team were winners in their section beating Cortoon by 7 games to love.
Team Members
Paul Loughlin Katie O'Connor
Michael O'Connor Maria Moran
Thomas Walsh Grainne Noonan
Stephen Keane Kathryn Day

The U15 Team also played Cortoon in their Final. They were beaten in a very close final by 4 games to 3. They were unlucky on the day as Cathy Casserly and Christopher were unable to play, due to the squad training in Dublin.

The U15 Team Members:
Ross Forde Sandra Walshe
Joseph Garrett Orla McKiernan
Peter Moran Michelle O'Connell
Christopher Keane Cathy Casserly
Sheila Hession

The U17 Team also played against Cortoon.
They won a very close and exciting match by 4 games to 3.
Team members:
Brian Casserly Jennifer O'Connor
John Horgan Caroline Garrett
Ciaran Moran Joan Lyons
Sheena Tierney

Congratulations and thank you to all the players for their dedication throughout the season and to all the dedicated parents for their support and help.

SENIOR BADMINTON

Our Division III Team reached the semi-Final of the League. They were beaten by Loughrea in a very well contested and exciting match. Well done to all for playing so well throughout the year and hopefully you will be there again next season, with some more of our junior players who will be joining the Senior Ranks.

Mary Forde

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JUVENILE HURLING NEWS

Under 14's Day Out to Dublin
On St. Patrick's Day Tomás Grealish took his under 14 panel to Croke Park. The 7 a.m. start from Carnmore pitch resulted in an enjoyable traffic free trip to the capital. Tomás had a match arranged for the under 14's with Kilmacud Crokes at 11 a.m.
However, on arrival in Stillorgan the only team available to play against our team was Kilmacud U 15's, which included much older and stronger players than Carnmore. In spite of this, Carnmore played with great determination and showed great promise for the future.
Afterwards, the Juvenile team and mentors met up with the Carnmore Senior Team and were highly entertained at a reception hosted by Kilmacud G.A.A. Then it was on to Croke Park for the Club Finals. A fair hurling match was folllowed by a brilliant win for Corofin in the football.
Supermac's in Moate on our way home was our next stop. Everybody seemed to have a great appetite at that stage. To Carnmore pitch at 10:55 p.m. that night. A long but very enjoyable day.
A special word of thanks from the Juvenile Committee to the Group of Parents/Helpers who travelled with the team.
The following is the panel that travelled on the day which included a few very young players/supporters:

U14 Championship matches - every support would be greatly appreciated.
6/4/98 Carnmore V Melick/Eyrecourt at Ballymacward 7 p.m.
20/4/98Carnmore V Killimor at New Inn 7 p.m.
27/4/98Carnmore V St. Thomas at St. Thomas's Pitch 6:45 p.m.
4/5/98 Carnmore V Sarsfields at Carnmore 7 p.m.

Training for Under 10's and Under 12's to commence Holy Saturday 11th April in Carnmore Pitch at 11 a.m. and will continue every Saturday from now on at this time. All young hurlers welcome.

The Juvenile Hurling Club will, from May onwards, be holding a monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 9 p.m. sharp culminating with the A.G.M. on the first Thursday in December. The Venue is Carnmore Community Centre. Everyboy interested in Juvenile Hurling in Carnmore/Claregalway are urged to attend these meetings.

Michael Walsh, P.R.O.

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CARNMORE HURLING CLUB NEWS

Training is well under way in the club with the first rounds of the Senior and Junior A Championship approaching at the end of April and the beginning of May respectively. A superb number of players are turning out each Tuesday and Thursday evening showing great commitment and vigour to that long awaited goal - winning the County Championship.
The Junior A team have been drawn with the following teams in the Championship Draw: Castlegar, Fohenagh, Clarinbridge Kiltormer & Sylane. This is a very tough group but the lads are looking forward to the challenge. The ACC City Junior A Hurling League draw is as follows: Castlegar, L/Mellows, Ardrahan, Oran/Maree & Clarinbridge. This competition is scheduled to begin towards the end of April, with the top two teams to contest the final.

ST PATRICK'S DAY TRIP TO DUBLIN

St. Patrick's Day saw two coaches leave on a trip to Dublin where both the senior and juvenile teams played a challenge game against Kilmacud Crokes. The seniors won the game convincingly. The team and supporters then proceeded to Croke Park to support Sarsfields and Corofin. Unfortunately, Sarsfields had no answer to Birr's more youthful and livelier outift who powered their way to win the All Ireland Club Hurling Final. Congratulations to Sarsfields in getting that far with the Championship.
Corofin on the other hand playd with great skill and tenacity and conquered their quest as they won the All Ireland Club Football Final. Heartiest congratultions to the Corofin Club and supporters.

The coach left Dublin on its journey home stopping off for a meal in Kinnegad. Martin Joe Greaney hosted a "sing along" with guest appearances from the Walsh brothers Keith, Declan and Ronnie and not to be outdone, the Killilea brothers Patrick and Murty. There were many other artists, too many to mention and their talent and vocal chords entertained us immensely on the journey home. All in all, it was a good day out!

JOHN MC DONAGH MEMORIAL CUP
Carnmore Seniors played Turloughmore in the John McDonagh Memorial Cup on Sunday 29th March. Turlough won the game with a result of Turloughmore 1-10, Carnmore 10-5.
Carnmore Chairman Johnny Duggan presented the Cup to Turlough Captain Pat Forde.
Eamon and Billy McDonagh presented fabulous trophies on behalf of the McDonagh family to both teams. Both teams wished each other the best of luck in the forthcoming Championship.

LOTTO NEWS
The Lotto is currently running at £4100.00. The next draw will take place in Kynes Central Tavern on Sunday 5th April. Good luck to all those who purchased tickets.
Finally, we take this opportunity to wish Liam Fahy & Suzanne Butler the best of luck in their forthcoming marriage. Health, happiness and good fortune to you both always!

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