DECEMBER 1999

Claregalway Parish History

The Claregalway - Parish History 750 years book was officially launched by Gearóid O'Tuathaigh, Professor of History at NUI, Galway in Kynes Tavern on Friday, November 19th.
It was a celebratory occasion for those who helped with the publication and a great night for the parish. People were eager to view this long awaited book. There was a warm atmosphere with everybody enjoying themselves. Stories and memories were exchanged no doubt prompted by the photographs and articles in the book.
Tom Lenihan, chairman of the society, acted as Master of Ceremonies for the night and welcomed the huge crowd that came to support it. He paid tribute to the many people who helped to make the publication possible. Special thanks were given to FAS who financed the initial research and to Jarlath McDonagh who provided support and encouragement in the early days. Professor O'Tuathaigh praised the people of Claregalway for the excellent publication. He said that Claregalway had a proud history, which is excellently documented.
The book has since got very favourable reviews. Tony Galvin from the Tuam Herald referred to the 'incredible feat of research, co-operation and local pride that went into the mammoth task of producing it.'
The book covers about 750 years of parish history, beginning around the year 1250 with the foundation of the Franciscan Friary. It is a rich compilation of information, stories and perspectives on the lives and times of Claregalway and its people down through the centuries. From placenames to politics, superstitions to sport, religion to recreations, landscape to local lore, the reader, whatever his or her interests, will find much that is informative and entertaining in this volume.
The book is in hardback and has 277 pages of interesting details with 120 photographs and illustrations. Buy now while stocks last. Consider it a perfect Christmas gift especially for friends or relations living abroad.
It is available for sale in local shops or from any of the committee members: Brendan Noonan (tel. 798207), Seamus O'Connell (tel. 798245), Sean Concannon (tel. 798119) or Micheál Ó'Heidhin (tel. 790005), Tom Lenihan (tel. 798011), Gearoid Hartigan (tel. 798236) and Michael Hession (tel. 798328)

Brendan Noonan

This is indeed a book every household should have. I found myself deeply engrossed in whatever chapter I happen to open. It is a book one can take up at any stage and feel drawn to its contents. Local history is fascinating and even though I am not originally from the locality, I feel proud to live here in Claregalway and to be steeped in such history. Congratulations to Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society on such a fine publication.

P.S. The chapter on page 249 re Parish Newsletter - John Geraghty informed me that as well as the names mentioned in the initial start up of the newsletter that David Cormican, John O'Hagan and Marie Lohan were key figures. A lot of work was carried out in David Cormican's house and credit to the entire team for this initiative without which the newsletter would not exist.

Josette

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Congratulations to Christine Keaney, Lakeview, on winning Galway Federation section of the National Healthy Competition sponsored by the Health Promotion Unit, Department of Health & Children and also by An Bord Glas. Christine came second in the country for making a healthy recipe for under £4.00 and was presented recently in Dublin with a Waterford Crystal Glass and Candle Holder and Candle, designed by John Rocha. Christine entered her recipe through the I.C.A. (Irish Countrywomen's Association) in which she is actively involved.

Nationally, the I.C.A. donated in excess of £130,000 towards the new M.I.B.B. (Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy Service) which was launched recently, a fact which many people might not be aware of. The MIBB cost £250,000. This service will dramatically reduce the trauma for women patients who have to have further tests because suspect changes have been found in breast tissue. It will mean less invasive surgery for removal of tissue and the new equipment will mean that a biopsy can be done under local anaesthetic and a woman can return home within hours, rather than spending a day or two in hospital.

Credit is due to organisations such as the I.C.A. for involvement in worthy causes. The I.C.A. is very active throughout Ireland and people have learned a wide range of skills and the social interaction is of great importance Christine learned to play bridge through the I..C.A. and enjoys the game
immensely. In fact, since joining the I.C.A. she tells me she has not enough hours to fill her days!!!

Josette

The following is the winning recipe:

CURRIED YOGURT CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 375º, gas 4. Mix together garlic, ginger, chilli, yogurt tomato puree, tumeric, garam masala and limejuice.
1. Wash and dry chicken breasts and place on a baking tray. Brush yogurt mix over the chicken and bake in over for 30-35 mins.
1. Wash and prick 2-4 potatoes and place high in oven. I usually finish baking in microwave, as chicken is ready before them.
1. Make relish. Finely chop tomatoes, cucumber, onion and coriander and mix together. Season and chill until required.
1. Drain the cooked chicken and serve hot with relish and baked potato.

It is also nice cooled, chilled and then sliced as part of a salad.

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SPECIAL NEWS
Congratulations and best wishes to Enda Flaherty, Waterdale, and Sínead Hynes, Moycullen who got married on the 10th December last. I'm sure the children in 5th class in Claregalway N.S. will behave in your absence Enda!
Have a wonderful time.

Congratulations are extended to Richard Kearney (JPK) and Sinead O'Brien who recently became engaged.

Congratulations to Mary O'Connell, Cloonbigeen, on winning a trip for two to Andorra.

Congratulations to John Paul O'Connell, Cloonbigeen on winning two All Ireland Medals in hurling.

Congratulations to Declan O'Brien, Carnmore on winning an Intermediate All Ireland medal in hurling.

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THE APOSTOLIC SOCIETY
The Claregalway Branch of the Apostolic Society would like to thank everyone who supported them during the year, and to wish each and everyone a very happy and Holy Christmas and a New Year full of peace and many blessings.This year we gave £1,272 to the headquarters in Salthill. We gave 17 crochet blankets, 5 adult jumpers, 3 adult cardigans, 13 baby knitted vests, 9 baby knitted cardigans, 8 children's cotton vests, 30 children's dresses 30 pairs of socks, 36 rosary beads, 16 corporals, 75 finger towels, 11 sets of vestments, and 4 celebration stoles.
We hold our meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the sacristy. We would be very happy to get many more new members. If you cannot attend meetings you may help us by knitting or sewing. Wool and material are supplied. We collect used stamps. The money got from a dealer will be used to help spread the Gospel of Christ in Africa, so please start collecting used stamps for us.
Many thanks to our Honorary Members who pay £2.00 a year and pray for the Missions.
We are extremely grateful to all that contributed to our Church gate collection that was held on the first weekend in July, also to those who helped us with our cake sale in October.

If anyone has odd balls of wool, we would be very glad to get same as it helps in making cot quilts and smaller items of knitting and crocheting.
Now that a New Year and a New Millennium is dawning, why not make a resolution to help Missionaries who are doing Christ's work in far off lands.

Beannacht an Linbh Iosa um Nollaig agus aithbhiain faoi shéan is faoi shonas díbh uilig.

Sarah McCallan.

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U11
Congratulations to Michelle Quinn who was a winner in the Girls Doubles of the Connacht Open Championships held in Galway Lawn Tennis Club on 27th and 28th Nov. Michelle also reached the semi-final of the Girls Singles. Congratulations are also in order for Emmet Farrell and Joseph Walsh who played in the Boys Singles and Doubles. Both played very well and are still eligible to play U11 again next year.

U13
Well done to Ian Steven and Mark Loughlin who played in the Boys Singles and Doubles and were involved in some very good matches.

U15
In this age group, Maria Moran and Grainne Noonan had some very hard fought games, as had Stephen Keane, Padraic Quinn, Paul Loughlin and Gerard Kirrane. Well done to all. It was great to see everyone enjoying the days at the Competition.

SENIOR BADMINTON
The first round of the Division III and IV leagues is almost finished now. Our Division III team are top of their table with 21 points. Well done all. Our Division IV team have played 3 out of 4 matches, the last match to be played on Tuesday 14th Dec. They have won 2 matches already. Good Luck to everyone in round 2 after the Christmas break, and Happy Christmas to everyone.

Good Luck to our new Senior Committee, Chairperson Liam Hyland, Joint Secretary, Niall Haritigan, Paul Casserly, and Treasurer Deirdre Flynn.

Mary Forde

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Badminton has continued on Tuesday mornings in the Leisure Centre Claregalway.. There are a small group of ladies who enjoy a couple of hours of good exercise and lots of fun on a weekly basis.

Some weeks ago, nine members of this Club were entertained to a week-end in Dublin, where they were hosted by their friends from the Artane Badminton Club, in North Dublin. These ladies had visited Claregalway in May of his year, and a great time was had by all, so the return trip was eagerly anticipated.

The group were collected at Heuston Station on Saturday 16th November and ferried to Baldoyle - the Headquarters of the Badminton Union of Ireland, where everyone was served 'light refreshments' and then a few hours of very 'competitive' badminton commenced. Everyone retired to their respective host accommodation for a couple of hours relaxation, before meeting up again for a lovely meal, and a night of chat and crack..

Sunday Morning was a relaxed affair, with everyone doing their own thing. One lucky lady had been to visit a factory warehouse and picked up a nice bargain for herself (nothing like a bit of style to top off a good weekend). The whole group joined forces once more in Baldoyle in the afternoon for some more Badminton, and a final cup of tea - and maybe something a little stronger - before heading for Heuston Station. Everyone agreed that it was a very welcome break and a lovely opportunity to get together with people who have become friends through Sport. In fact it is through the Junior Badminton Club in Claregalway, who have both visited and hosted children from Dublin, that this relationship was established. Long may it continue.
New members are always welcomed to Badminton on Tuesdays, from 9.30 p.m. - 11.30 p.m.

Mary Casserly

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CARNMORE HURLING CLUB
The Club is winding down following a busy year of events, both on and off the field. All Competitions are over except for the Junior Sacre Coeur Final which has yet to go ahead against Turloughmore.
Renovations have been carried out to the old dressing rooms in conjunction with the FÁS Scheme.
A granite stone plaque has been erected at the Community Centre, Carnmore, in honour of the many deceased members of the Club. Blessing of this plaque will take place immediately before commencement of the A.G.M.
New flood lighting is being erected at the pitch, in preparation for next year's early training.
The A.G.M. is provisionally booked for Sunday 9th January 2000.
We would like to wish all our members, supporters and many sponsors a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

Mary Hanley P.R.O.

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CLAREGALWAY SKIN CARE & AROMATHERAPY CLINIC
(Open Late most nights).

The Season of the beauty panic is fast approaching, so here are some helpful hints to help you through the festive Season.
Choose the season's look that suits your colouring best, for example -
Red lipsticks are blue-based (cool) or orange based (warm) and it is important to pick one that suits your skin tone. Wake up your skin by attending a Beauty Clinic to have a good facial, transform your self by having an Eye-lash Tint and a brow trim.

For further information contact Evelyn Kitt Tel. 091-798485

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ST. JOSEPH'S YOUNG PRIEST'S SOCIETY

This is a Society of lay people founded by a Galway woman Mrs. Olivia Taafe in 1895. The Society fosters vocations to the priesthood and religious life by prayer and helps financially in the education of students for the priesthood.

As you know by now, we have a branch in the Parish for the past two years. We meet on the second Friday of each month at 8 p.m. in the S.M.A. house. We usually have an attendance of 12 members.

In March, four from the branch visited Maynooth College and met the clerical students from the diocese who showed them around the College. They had a very enjoyable day there, and they were very well entertained. They travelled by bus with members of the other branches in the diocese, accompanied by Fr. Vivien Loughrey, St. Mary's College and other priests.

On June 12th the Diocesan Committee organised a trip to Ballintubber Abbey as part of the Millennium celebration. A group from Claregalway and Carnmore represented our Branch. They visited the Foxford Mills and the visitor centre there. They had lunch in Foxford and continued their journey to Ballintubber Abbey. Fr. Fahey, who gave them the history of the Abbey, met them. After that, they had Mass in the Abbey, celebrated by Fr. Vivien Loughrey who accompanied them on the trip. After Mass, they went to the Celtic Furrow. This was a very interesting trip. The guides took them back to early Christianity and gave them a great insight into ancient times. Everyone enjoyed the stories and they reminded them of stories told to them by their parents.

There is an annual retreat held in Esker in September that eleven members attended. On November 17th several of our members attended a special mass in St. Mary's College which was concelebrated by his Lordship Bishop James McLoughlin and the four newly ordained priests from the diocese. After Mass we were served a light meal and met the Bishop and the young priests.

The task of fostering religious vocations devolves on the entire Christian Community. Taking part in the work of the Society is one way in which lay people can respond to the task. The look to the future and to their children's future. They want to hand on their faith and their love of the Mass for which priests will be needed. You can help the Society by coming along to the meetings.

The members of the Branch are very grateful to all the people who helped them during the year by paying an annual subscription and by praying for the spread of vocations. They are also very grateful to the S.M.A. Fathers who give them a room for their meetings and help them in every way.
Last but not least, many thanks to our Spiritual Director Very Rev. Noel Mullin P.P. who attends all our meetings and encourages us in our work.

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Claregalway and Turloughmore Medical Centres

APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

From January 1st 2000 an appointment system will be introduced for the afternoon and evening surgeries at our Turloughmore and Claregalway medical centres. The morning surgeries at Turloughmore will continue to operate on a walk in basis (first come, first served).

This partial appointment system is designed to provide a more comfortable and efficient service for our patients. We anticipate that it will result in less crowding, and a significant reduction in the time that patients spend in the waiting room prior to being seen.

The appointment system will be administered by our secretarial staff and will be managed by Orla, our practice manager. Doctors will not generally be involved in the making of appointments. Appointments can be made by telephone or in person.

A standard ten-minute appointment will be offered to each patient. Longer consultations will be facilitated when necessary - an increased fee will be charged in these instances.

Patients who attend in the afternoon and evenings without an appointment will be seen if and when a time is available, or when the problem is considered to be urgent. Patients with non-urgent problems who do not have an appointment may be asked to accept an appointment with whatever doctor is available, or to return at another time, to see the doctor of their choice.

Occasionally one of the doctors will be required to leave the surgery to attend to an urgent housecall, or to attend to a seriously ill patient in the surgery. If this happens the ill patient will be given priority and as a result the appointment system may not always run exactly on schedule. We ask for your understanding and co-operation when this occurs.

No appointment is necessary for the issue of repeat certs/prescriptions where a consultation with the doctor is not required. All requests for certs/prescriptions will be dealt with on a same day basis.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE PHONE
091-797106/797187
(BETWEEN 9AM-5PM.)
It is our policy to offer patients a choice of doctor whenever possible and to facilitate patient needs with regard to appointment times. If a patient has to cancel an appointment, early notice of cancellation, either by phone or in person, would be much appreciated.

CLAREGALWAY BASKETBALL CLUB

The club ran a 12- hour basketball marathon on 21st November last. This year's event proved to be a great success. We had great support from the children who had no trouble organising themselves into teams and making sure that the marathon kept going through the day. Also during the day a game was organised between Claregalway U19 and Moycullen U19. This proved to be quite competitive and Moycullen won only by the narrowest of margins with Claregalway putting up a great display of basketball. Our thanks to Moycullen club for going along with our rules for the marathon and also for their kind donation to the marathon fund. The club would also like to thank Jimmy Roche of ROCO and Daly Frozen Foods for their generous donations, it is greatly appreciated. Thank you to all parents for their co-operation with the marathon day and especially all those who sponsored the children.

Finally we would like to thank Ann Moran who provided sandwiches and cakes throughout the day to keep us all going. Would all those who have sponsorship cards please return them to their coaches at the next training session.

Our U11 girls team had a trip to Maree/Oranmore for their game of the season. They played two games and Claregalway succeeded in winning both games. Our U13 boys also played their first game of the season against Maree/Oranmore in the Claregalway Centre. Maree proved to be the better team on the team but the Claregalway lads showed great spirit.

Training will continue until the 18th December and will re-commence on Wednesday 5th January 2000.

Sarah Mooney, P.R.O.

I would like to take this opportunity to compliment Maura Harte for initially starting up the Basketball Club in Claregalway. It has gone from strength to strength and talking to Maura recently she told me that they have a coach for every age group, which is a great achievement. Congratulations to all the coaches and everybody involved in the Club. I know the children of Claregalway enjoy it and the regular turnout is an indication of this.

Josette.

Carnmore Camogie Club

Our u14 team finished the playing year in style by winning the City League. This gives us a double for 1999,with the u10's already victorious.
After a long year (those girls started training 1st Feb. for County Competitions) the girls qualified
For the semi-final with victories over Abbeyknockmoy,Salthill,Moycullen,and Cois Fhairrige.
The semi-final was a real Derby affair between ourselves and Oranmore-Maree. The match
Was played in Westside,and Carnmore came out on top after some anxious moments towards
the end.
In the final we were up against Castlegar. The game was played in Moycullen ,and a good Crowd
Travelled to support the team. In an even enough 1st half we got on top just before the break,and
At half time led by 2-0 to 0-1.
In the 2nd half we went further ahead before Castlegar battled back, but our girls were equal To the challenge, and the match finished on a scoreline of Carnmore 3-2,Castlegar 2-1.

The sound of the fulltime whistle was greeted with delight by the team and supporters.

The team were given a tremendous welcome home, with bonfires blazing along the route,before
Arriving at the Carnmore Centre where the team and supporters enjoyed some Tasty refreshments.

This was a well deserved victory by a fairly dedicated group of girls, who have put in a lot of effort and
At last have been rewarded. Our congratulations to the entire panel, and their trainer Packie Fox .

This was a 12 a-side competition, and for the record the team was; Hannah Coen, Caroline Fox, Suzanne O'Connell, Alva Mchugh, Jean Talbot, Deirdre Lardiner,Sarah Fox, Lisa Mchugh, Grainne Kenny,
Aoife Kenny, Ruth Talbot, Luigsighe Kenny, with substitutes Laura Tyrell, Jessica Brennan, Mary Nash, Mary Lardiner, Vanessa Molloy, Fiona Dillon, Lorna Dillon, Sarah Carton, Carol Mckiernan, Estella
Keary and Niamh Thornton.

This brings our playing year to a close, and we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge
The support throughout the year of;
The parents throughout the year for their support in many different ways.
All our team mentors who put a lot of time into the years activities.
Carmore Hurling Club who provided us with pitch and dressing room facilities all year.
Tomas Grealish, Declan O'Brien and all in the Juvenile club who helped a lot with training etc.
John Carr, Eddie and all the Centre Committee for their help and encouragement throughout the year.
Our Jersey sponsor Liam Glynn of AIRPORT STORES.

Carmel & Jackie Kenny (J&C) , and Ger Crowe of Irish Life for club sponsorship.
Nuacht Chláir for reporting on our Activities.
Last but not least, the girls themselves for a lot of effort throughout the year.

Finally we would like to wish all, a happy Christmas and New year, and hoping for the best in the next century.

Carnmore Camogie Club.

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Peil na nÓg
Baile An Chláir

Results of Fundraising Draw for the promotion of Underage Football

1st Prize: £50 Robert Lawlor, Turloughmore.

2nd Prize: £30 Philip Raftery, Lakeview, Claregalway.

3rd Prize: £20 The Hennessy Family, Lydican, Oranmore.

Football Winners (Sellers of full cards)

William Morris, Cregboy.

Hubert Newell, Lakeview.

Justin Brennan, Rooaunmore.

Shane Starken, Gort.

Cathal Hanley, Carnmore.

Míle buíochas do gach éinne a dhíol nó a cheannaigh ticéid.

CARNMORE JUVENILE HURLING NEWS

The U-14 Panel have just finished off their season with the Parish League. It was a long year having played their first game in January. The Team got to the County semi-final before losing out narrowly to the eventual winners. Much credit is due to the players for the manner in which they represented the parish. They did themselves, their families and the Club proud and without doubt they will bring silverware to the Carnmore Club in the near future. Many thanks to the parents, sponsors, and supporters throughout the year.

Earlier this year a Table quiz was held to help purchase Tracksuits for the entire panel. We would like to thank John Feeney, Charisma Blinds, who kindly supported this venture along with the following:

ABC BOOKSHOP. ADVERTEES, GALWAY LEISURE WORLD LAZER AND BOWLING ALLEY. BUS EIREANN. CABLELINK. CARNMORE PLANT HIRE. CARROLL BUTCHERS. CLADA SOFT DRINKS. COLA-COLA. CONNACHT MINERALS. CONNOLLY SPORTS. EASONS. G. & K . DEVELOPMENTS. GALWAY KART RACING. GALWAY METAL COMPANY.
GLASS CENTER. GLEN C. GLYNN'S FOOD STORE. GREALISH'S BAR. JIMMY GREALISH. NOEL GREALISH. GREAT OUTDOORS. HOGAN MOTORS. J. &. C. KENNY SPIRIT DISTRIBUTORS. JOHN DALY REFRIGERATED FOODS. LEISURELAND. MCCAMBRIDGES CASH & CARRY. MUSGRAVES CASH & CARRY. NEWELL ROOFING.
OMNIPLEX. ROCHES STORES. ROYAL TARA CHINA. LIAM EGAN. SMYTH TOY & COMPUTER GAMES. SPRINGFIELD CATERING. STAUNTONS INTERSPORT. SUPER VALUE.SUPERMACS. TESCO SUPERMARKET. ZHIVAGO.

For anyone who wants them, there are a limited number of tracksuits available in Great Outdoors. Please contact Ian McDonald at 086 811 9265 for copies of the photograph.

We would like this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and century. Looking forward to seeing everyone next season.

U14 MANAGEMENT TEAM
GERRY DILLON, TOMAS GREALISH AND DECLAN O'BRIEN.

THE GARDEN
Christmas is well and truly upon us and we can look back and review the year that has gone, from a gardening perspective.

From a positive point of view, many would see it as a good year, particularly people who are starting off and getting the garden off the ground. The more experienced gardeners will view it as a disappointing year with harsh weather in Spring for bulbs/shrubs etc., a very wet Summer which was detriment to the summer bedding plants and then an extremely wet and windy Autumn. However, with Christmas approaching, we can turn our thoughts and plans to the new year and enjoy our Christmas with friends and family.

The lawn needs very little care at this time of the year and only cut it, (raise the mower) if the ground is firm. Leaves should be cleared from the lawn as they smother it, and can be placed on a compost heap. It makes a great compost when broken down. Your vegetable garden can also be tidied up. Remove all the old debris and dump it or place it on the compost heap. The cleared area can be dug over or rotovated and any kind of organic material dug or rotovated in. Ideal material would be seaweed "dung", material from your compost heap and mushroom compost. Mushroom compost contains a high degree of lime which is ideal for Brassica's but not ideal for root crops so beware.

A lot of people are still planting bulbs because November was so wet, but will still grow but may be late for flowering. All the Winter bedding plants can still be planted, winter pansys, polyanthus, wallflowers etc. all of which add some colour on a drab day. Roses and fruit trees can also be planned now and most garden centres would have a good stock of them at the moment. Also Bareroot trees, Conifers and Hedging are done at this time of year, between now and March and they are usually cheaper than any of the potted varieties, so save and get planting.

A common question at this time of the year is "What do I do with my roses at this time of the year"? Well, basically it is very simple. Roses as a rule, other than climbing varieties, can be cut back by approximately a third now.
Some varieties can be quite tall and with all the wind they rock over and back, water lodges in the hole at the base and if you get frost, it can damage the plants. To prevent this happening, cut the roses back by a third and do not be fussy where you cut them. The main pruning and feeding is done in March, around St. Patrick's weekend and I will detail that in due course.

Christmas is not Christmas without a Christmas Tree and nowadays there is a huge variety to choose from. The most popular nowadays is the noble fir. This is a beautiful full green/blue non-shed conifer with a beautiful scent. These trees are specifically grown by growers for Christmas. The next is the lodge pole pine or scots pine. This is another non-shed light green tree. The third tree is the old traditional Norway spruce, not as popular nowadays, as it sheds so many needles. Lastly, there is the artificial tree, of which there are some very realistic types, but like Coca Cola, you can't beat the real thing!

For the "Love of your life", who is gardening mad, you never know what to them? Do I get a plant, tools or a Book. Well, there is a huge range to choose from, pottery, plants, tools, books etc. Perhaps the answer is a gift voucher from our garden centre and let your "Loved One", choose for her/himself.

A lot of people are asking what is actually in flower as a tree or shrub at this time of year to give as presents. Four that spring to mind are Hammamelis mollis (Witch Hazel), Viburnum Tinus, Viburnum Bodnatense Dawn, Mahonia etc.

During the festive season, a lot of people will receive pot plants as gifts and do not know how to take care of them. I will name a few and outline how to look after them.

1. Poinsettias - They like average warmth, with lots of light, water
thoroughly but wait until the compost is moderately dry before
watering again. If the room is very humid, mist the leaves
occasionally.
2. Solanums - The Christmas Cherry likes a cooler room temperature
lots of light and keep the compost moist at all times. Mist occasionally.
3. Cyclamens - They like a cool room temperature, lots of light and keep
moist at all times, using soft water (rain water) semi tepid (lukewarm).
Put pebbles on the tray or saucer if possible.
4. Christmas Cactus - They like an average room temperature, well lit
spot, no sunlight, water liberally when the compost begins to dry out.
5. Chrysanthemum - Bright light is essential, but shade from the mid-day
sun. Keep the compost moist at all times. A cool 50 - 60 °F.
temperature is ideal. After flowering most plants are discarded, but
pot chrysanthemums can be planted out in the garden where, if they
survive, they will revert to their natural growth habit.

Lastly, Glynn's Garden and Fruit and Vegetable Centre is open every day to Christmas Eve for all your fruit and vegetable needs, plants, Christmas Trees, holly wreaths, holly, fresh flowers, pot plants, fruit baskets, gift vouchers, pottery, ceramic pots, lights, Christmas Decorations. We look forward to helping you.

On behalf of all at Glynns, we thank you for your custom and wish you a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year.

Bosco McDermott, Glynn's Garden and Fruit and Vegetable Centre
Tel: 091 799135

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Christmas picture by Emmet Farrell, Cregboy (age 9)