LOCAL GIRL'S SUCCESS AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN GERMANY.
Highly talented nine year old Angela O'Connor of Kiniska Claregalway did us
all proud recently by taking a 2nd and two 3rds in Tae Kwando Competitions in
Germany. She beat off stiff opposition from Ireland, Australia, Poland, Belgium,
America, Switzerland, Austria, Korea, China, Japan and Germany.
Angela represented IUTF (Irish United Tae Kwando Federation) Westside, Galway.
Well done Angela and continued success in the future.
What is Tae Kwon Do?
Tae (to kick or squash with the foot) Kwon (a hand or fist to: punch, strike,
block or destroy) Do (art or a way) Therefore, "Tae Kwon Do," The
primary form of Korean unarmed combat has a strong emphasis on kicking techniques
and is considered the most popular martial art in the world. It also enjoys
full Olympic recognition.
EDITORIAL
It's amazing how quickly we adapt to change. For instance, the levy charge on
plastic bags made us realise how useful shopping baskets are and it's now commonplace
to see bags and boxes of all shapes and designs in use and just the bare hands
have sufficed on occasions (anything but pay levy charges).
With the recent introduction of the Penalty Points System in driving I can see
the same change take place.
It sounds so simple - penalty points for not wearing safety belts, etc. etc.
Why didn't someone come up with this idea years ago? We are as a result now
more conscious of our driving but it still does not relieve the traffic gridlock
which is so totally unnecessary. We need more buses on the road on a regular
basis. Who needs the stress of being stuck in traffic jams when an alternative
could be there ?
Until next time, Josette
OVER-THE-COUNTER TREATMENT OF COUGHS AND
COLDS
Firstly well done to the Claregalway footballers on a great win and historic
achievement.
Coughs are described as either productive (i.e. chesty, producing sputum) or non-productive (i.e. dry, with no sputum). A chesty cough should be encouraged because it enables the secretions from the lower respiratory tract that, if retained, could impair breathing and the ability of the lungs to resist infection. The appearance of the secretions may indicate the severity of the cough. Clear secretions are generally uninfected and of little significance. Thick yellow, green or rusty coloured secretions or malodorous sputum may indicate a chest infection, such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Blood in the sputum may give rise to a colour ranging from pink to deep red. This may be the result of a burst capillary on coughing (a minor problem) or may be a sign of a more serious condition, such as lung cancer, heart failure, pulmonary embolism or tuberculosis. A dry cough serves no physiological purpose and is irritating to both the sufferer and those with whom he or she lives or works. Dry coughs are generally the result of a viral infection, although asthma, medication (e.g. ACE inhibitors) and lung cancer are possible causes. Treatment is either with a cough suppressant for a dry cough or with an expectorant for a chesty cough.
The common cold is a self-limiting viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. In the case of a cold, a sore throat is usually the first symptom to appear followed by runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion and cough. Headache and sinusitis may also be experienced; earache is also a common complication of colds, particularly in children. Treating a cold should include taking aspirin or paracetamol, increase fluid intake and depending on the symptoms, decongestants, antihistamines, vitamin C and Zinc are useful in helping to reduce the severity and duration of cold symptoms.
John Duffy MPSI Claregalway Pharmacy.
Tel. 799754. Open 9 AM to 8 PM Monday to Friday and 9 AM to 6.30 PM on Saturday.
As we depart October and the brilliance of the kaleidoscopic autumnal leaves
as they fall, the emphasis changes towards berries, stems, evergreens, conifers
and heathers. In November in the garden, nothing can compare with the vast number
of trees and shrubs that are laden with berries at this time of the year.
Even though there are not as many flowering plants around, it’s easy to
introduce colour and interest with some of the many beautiful berry bearing
shrubs and trees. Berries or fruits contain seed and as nature intended these
to be dispersed, it designed them to be attractive to birds, specifically for
this purpose. So a lot of berries or fruits will be lost to the appetites of
birds. Therefore, it’s important to plant enough varieties to make up for
this and to plant varieties that birds like least. The “Malus” or
ornamental crab apple is one such variety, in particular “Malus Golden
Hornet”, which has masses of golden yellow fruits that are left on the
bare branches, untouched, right through the winter. Two new varieties are “Malus
Evrete” and “Malus Georgeous”, the latter bring aptly named as
it has beautiful red fruits. Another tree that excels itself in berries is the
“Mountain Ash Family Sorbus”. The most common Ash “Sorbus Aucuparca”
is laden with red berries at the moment, but to me the best of these is “Sorbus
Joseph Rock”. This has deep yellow fruits that first contrast with its
autumnal foliage and then remain mostly untouched by birds through the winter,
in big clusters on the bare branches. Another worthy variety is “Sorbus
Commixtra” with orangey-red berries which has an additional benefit of
being a tree of modest size for any garden. Lastly, a tree commonly planted
and although the birds enjoy its bountiful harvest, it’s worthy of mentioning
the “Cotoneaster”. Two varieties to watch for are “Cotoneaster
Floccosus” and “Cotoneaster Cornubia”. They have a broad habit
but have the advantage of being semi evergreen.
In the shrubs, there are a huge range of plants and we will mention but a few.
“Skimmia Reevasiana” is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers
in spring followed by red fruits in Autumn and Winter, great for tubs and window
boxes. Another plant used for this purpose, particularly tubs as it is an acid
loving/lime hating shrub “Gaultheira Proumbens” with white flowers
in early Summer, followed by fleshy red fruit, some fruits vary in colour, according
to variety. Two very well known varieties to use are the “Iles” or
“Pyracantha” or “Firethorn”. “Pyracantha orange glow”
is a good variety, untouched by birds. Pyracanthas are a dense upright evergreen
shrub with glossy dark green leaves, clusters of small white flowers in summer
are followed by round fruits, varying in colour in the autumn.
Garden checklist for November
Plant bulbs. Plant rhubarb. Dig over vegetable garden. Prune gooseberries and
currants. Take hardwood cuttings. Plant winter bedding plants. Plant fruit trees.
Plant barerooted trees and hedging. Gather leaf mould for your compost heap.
Protect terracotta pots from frost (unless frost proof). Protect tender plants
from frost. Check tree ties and stakes.
That’s it for now, until next month, happy gardening.
Bosco McDermott, Jnr., Glynn’s Garden Centre, Oranmore. (091-799135)
SPECIAL
NEWS
Congratulations to Michael Lenihan, Cloon and Nicola Collins, Waterview
who were married in Malta recently.
Congratulations also
to Madeline Roche, Knockdoemore, and Declan McCann, Clough, Monivea who were
married on the 26th October.
Congratulations and
well done to Angela O'Connor, Kiniska, on her recent victory at the World Championship
Tae Kwanda Competions in Germany. She came home with two 2nd prizes and a 3rd.
Speedy recovery to
Albert of Centra who had a knee operation recently. You are missed at the meat
counter!
Congratulations to Brenda Fahy and Sean Muldoon, Kiniska, who got engaged recently. Best wishes to both of you for the future.
Claregalway Parish History 750 Years
Reprint is now available from the committee of the Claregalway Historical and
Cultural Society: Tom Lenihan, Brendan Noonan, Seamus O'Connell, Sean Concannon,
Michael O hEidhin, Michael Hession and Gearoid Hartigan.
The Committee of Claregalway Historical & Cultural Society would also like
to let you know that a new book "A Pictorial History of Claregalway Parish"
will soon be available. The launch is to be held in Terry Breannan's Loughgeorge
on Friday 13th Dec. The book contains approx 590 photographs from all aspects
of parish activity. It will be a very interesting gift for anyone from the parish
or nearby parishes.
SHAVING THE BEAR(D)
On Saturday the 26th of September, Malachy Noone, had his beard shaved in the
local hostelries to raise some money for Our Lady's hospital for sick children
in Crumlin. The barber was Roddy Grealish, tingling with nerves at the thought
of the upcoming county final. However, Malachy and Roddy did a great double
act, providing great entertainment and amusement, which spurred on the generosity
of those socialising for the long weekend. Everybody enjoyed the critic, and
on the night €500 was raised.
Malachy had grown the beard to enhance his portrayal of Grigori Stepanovitch
Smirov, in Compántas Lir's production of 'The Bear' by Anton Chekhov.
Other members of Compántas Lir used sponsorship cards to raise another
€500, and the group contributed €500 from the Supper Theatre to bring
the total raised to €1,500. This has been passed on to Our Lady's hospital,
and Compántas would like to thank all those who gave so generously to
this very worthy cause.
Patsy Cahalan
Chicken Pilaff
Ingredients
4 to 4 I/2 lbs of chicken
1 large sliced carrot
1 large sliced onion
5 pepper corns
Bouquet Garni: Sprig of thyme, parsley, bay leaf, stick of celery tied together
with string.
3/4 pint of chicken stock
2 fluid ozs of white wine
1 oz of roux to thicken the sauce
8 floz of cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 egg yolk
Method
Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Put the chicken into a heavy casserole
with the carrot, onion, herbs and peppercorns .
Pour n the chicken stock and wine. Cover the casserole, bring to the boil and
leave to simmer on the stove for 1 1/2 to hours depending on the size of the
chicken. When the chicken is cooked remove from the casserole. Strain and degrease
the cookng liquid and return to the casserole. Discard the vegetables as they
have already given their flavourt to the cooking liquid. Reduce the liquid in
an uncovered casserole for a few minutes. Add 6 floz of cream and reduce again
for 1 to 2 minutes. Thicken the sauce lightly with roux. Taste and correct the
seasoning. Skin the chicken and carve the flesh in small pieces. Add the meat
to the sauce. Allow to heat through (the dish may be prepared ahead to this
point). Finally, just before serving, mix the egg yolk and the remaining 2 floz
of cream and stir quickly into the sauce making sure not to boil or the sauce
will curdle.
Note: This delicious chicken dish can be served with rice or tomato fondue.
Courtesy of Susie's Home Entertainment Course
CLAREGALWAY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS
"Now we're up where we belong - in Senior Football" - bold words from
a delighted Patrick Stephens, as he held the John Cotter Intermediate Cup aloft.
Monday the 28th of October will go down in history and will be long remembered
as the day Claregalway won the Interemediate County Final to earn them Senior
status for the first time. The final, played in Pearse Stadium against Clonbur
finished on a scoreline of 0-8 to 0-7, Claregalway fully deserved their win
despite the small winning margin. A full match report will follow in due course,
after we have finished celebrating this magnificant win. Everything has been
put on hold in the parish. Congratulations to the team and the management. Thanks
to our sponsors and supporters, who travelled in their thousands to the game.
Sincere thanks to allwho had the bonfires blazing on Monday evening despite
the rain that fell, to all who flew the flags and gave their support over the
last fifty years. Finally, hard luck to Clonbur who fought right to the end,
and made us dig deep to win. (Courtesy of www.claregalway.net)
INTERIOR DESIGN - HINTS AND TIPS
Rugs
Rugs come in a variety of designs and colours, which allows them to be matched
with different styles of decor. They can add comfort, luxury, and interest to
a plain room ,without completely covering the floor. Prices vary from a few
euros for small manufactured ones to thousands of euros for hand-woven ethnic
types. Rugs can be used to relate the floor to other patterns and colours in
the room decor and also make the surface a little softer underfoot. If you don’t
want to replace a carpet or dislike the pattern, you can cover it up with a
rug. Another advantage it that you can roll it up and take it with you, if you
move house.
Rug Types
There are a large variety of styles available and this can depend on a number
of factors e.g. fibre content; the intricacy of the design; the rug’s age;
etc. But your final choice should depend on your personal taste or the style
of the room where it is going to be used. Chenille rugs are made from cotton
with a nubbly pile and usually washable, so are suitable for bathrooms, but
light wear only. Kelims are a flat-woven rug from the Middle East and were originally
used as a floor bed and wall covering by farmers and nomads. Colours range from
bold, and bright to rich, earthy tones. Patterns are based on ancient markings,
religious symbols, animals, plants etc. Reproductions are available at reasonable
prices. A Dhurrie is a flat-woven cotton rug from India – often hand-woven
in ethnic or geometric designs. Nowadays they are produced in a wide range of
sizes, colours and patterns to suit contemporary decor styles.
If you have some money to spare, you could invest in an original an Oriental rug. These rugs come from Persia (Iran), Pakistan or Turkey. The villagers of these countries have been weaving rugs for their own use for generations. These are hand-woven in rich colours and expressive patterns. Some of the antique designs are museum pieces, but the traditional patterns are still produced today, mainly by co-operative workshops. These enable local weavers to make rugs that are equal in quality to the best antiques. Cheap copies are manufactured in Europe, they may not be equal in quality or colour tone but they are far cheaper and may need some wear to give it that look of aging. If you are worried about whether you are getting value for money, buy a rug because you like it and because it goes well in your home and you can’t go wrong.
If you like something more contemporary, maybe you could go for a Designer rug. Some contemporary rug makers will make a rug of your own design to order. Unlike the traditional patterned one the contemporary rug tend to have abstract patterns and strong blocks of colour. If you are the creative type why not make your own rug, which will cost a lot less and can be created to suit your colour scheme. You can make a rag rug from a mix of plain and patterned fabrics, the result is an original design, which is both decorative and practical. There are also natural fibre rugs, which include Coir, Sisal, Seagrass, etc. For example coir is made from coconut fibre, so is fairly coarse and has a rustic look to it.
Where and How to use
Rugs can cover up a dull or cheap floor cover, enhance a beautiful hardwood
floor, warm a cold stone one or break the monotony of a vinyl one. When choosing
the colour, consider all the other items in the room – rugs can even help
to pull them all together to some degree. Use plain rugs on patterned carpet
or in rooms with boldly patterned wallpaper. Rugs with distinctive patterns
and lovely colours deserve to be a focal point of the room. Ones with intricate
designs can work with patterned furnishing fabrics, as long as the tones are
right and the basic colours are co-ordinated. But if they don’t mix well
with your existing furnishings they should be used as a starting point of a
new scheme instead. Strong geometric designs work better in simple modern situations,
while floral type styles suit more traditional décor. In heavy wear areas
choose colours and patterns that don’t show dirt and a texture that takes
to vacuuming.
Rugs can help define an area of a room – e.g. a living room suite is visually unified and strengthened if the various pieces are grouped round a central rug. A rug beneath a dining table will bring the area sharply into focus. Use a rug that is large enough for effect and go for one large rug rather than a clutter of smaller ones. Smaller rugs can seem like islands surrounded by a sea of floorboards, tiles or carpet, while large ones appear as fitted carpets with a sliver of floor visible around the edge. If you have a beautiful wooden floor you may not want to cover it with a very large rug, just confine one to the centre. If you are not sure what size rug to buy, you could cut up pieces of newspaper to gauge how it would fit between furniture. A rug that is too small can make a room look fragmented.
Rugs often come in fun colours and prints suitable for a child’s room or you can go for fake fur or shag-pile types, which can be used to sit on. They can also be used as a seasonal toy, that can be put away during the Summer as it maybe hard to live with all year round. Combat cold feet during the cooler months by putting a rug on a tiled bathroom. It may rot eventually so don’t spend a fortune on it.
Rugs need not be confined to the floor, many types such as oriental, kelims and dhurries can be used as wall hangings. A rug hung on a wall can act as a decorative feature and add interest to a room. A precious one can be hung out of harm’s way on a wall or it could make a lovely and unusual backdrop for the bed. Certain rugs can be used as throws for sofas and chairs or as unusual tablecloths. An old table could be given a new lease of life.
Points to note
For safety never place rugs on polished floors or near doorways where people
may trip. Attach a piece of non-slip underlay to the back of the rug. Turn rugs
regularly to minimise wear. Make sure dyes are fast if the rug sits on top of
a pale carpet. To spot a hand-woven rug – check that the fringing is a
continuation of the weave. Hand-made rugs will also have imperfections, this
is part of their beauty. Rugs benefit from regular vacuuming. Lift occasionally
and vacuum the back.
Rugs come in such a rich variety, there should be one to fit your particular
style and budget. The quality of the weave and colour in the traditional rug,
especially the oriental ones, are hard to beat but there are plenty of less
expensive copies available. The contemporary rug also can add fresh interest
and a focal point to a room. Mary D. Kelly
Decorating Options
(091) 798224.
Claregalway Leisure Centre
Fundraising towards the upkeep of the Centre continues. The committee wish to
announce the recent launch of their calendar for 2003. Thanks are due to the
local businesses and individuals who have again generously contributed to the
costs of producing this calendar, which features photographs of the locality,
taken by local photographers Gerry Mooney and Michael Corbett. It is on sale
through committee members, and also at the following local outlets: Claregalway
Pharmacy, Raftery's Centra, Video Paradiso, Nico's Takeaway, Dunleavey's, F.
& D. Dry Cleaners, Grealish's, Glynn's Garden Centre, Glynn's Centre Carnmore
and Walsh's Baunmore. Thanks to these shops for stocking the calendar and supporting
this local venture. All proceeds from the calendar go directly towards the maintenance
and running of the local community centre.
The Annual Craft Fair will take place this year on Sunday 1st December in the
Centre. There will be a cake sale and raffle run in conjunction with the craft
fair, as well as novelty items for children - hair braiding, lucky dip and face
painting, among others. This year the committee have decided to have a supervised
children's corner where there will be tables available for children to hire
at €5. There are a limited number of places available, and children must
be accompaned by a parent. Further details and booking form available from Carol
Steven, 091-798860. All proceeds from the Craft Fair will go towards the upcoming
refurbishments of the Centre. The committee are awaiting the outcome of a recent
grant application, and hope to be successful in securing funds towards the much
needed work. Further updates in upcoming Nuacht Chláirs.
Claregalway Leisure Centre Committee: Carol Steven (Chairperson), Tony
Clarke (Vice-Chairperson), Siobhán Lynskey (Secretary), Helen O'Connell
(Treasurer), Paddy Barry, Ger Brett, Patricia Carton, Mary Forde, Maura Harte,
Hugh Farrell, Gabriel Kearney, Ann King, Gerry Mooney.
Contact: Carol Steven (Chairperson) - 798660 or Siobhán Lynskey (Secretary)
- 798201.
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The Kearney Family who graded in Claregalway
Karate Club. Matthew and Kevin Kearney both received full grades and
Margaret, who showed outstanding natural ability, received a double
grade.
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Congratulations to New members of Claregalway
Karate Club who recently all pass the Grading exam with the Irish Traditional
Karate Association.
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Training times are Monday's 7.30 to 8.30pm (Adults Only ),
Thursday's 7.30 to 8.30 pm for kids 8.30 to 9.30 pm for Adults.
For more information see our web site www.geocities.com/itkakarate
CLAREGALWAY SCOUTS
The Beavers and Cubs section of the Claregalway association are very busy at
present with their programme and it is hoped to reopen the Scout section in
the near future.
The Beavers together with the Cubs have 50 children attending at present and
there is a long waiting list in operation.
The aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, mental, social and spiritual
development of young people so that they can take a construcive role in society.
As stated earlier it is hoped to reactivate the Scout Section which caters for
children between the ages of 11-16 years. The association is currently looking
for volunteers to help out with this group. If you feel that you would be able
to help we would love to hear from you at 798765.
UNISLIM
Are you happy with your body? When you look in a mirror do you like what you
see? In a recent survey, carried out by ‘Psychology Today in America’,
one quarter of the 4000 people surveyed would happily take three years off their
lives for a slimmer body! The survey also found that two thirds of women and
more than half the men surveyed said that they wanted to lose weight. While
the survey is American we are quite sure that if a similar one was carried out
here in Ireland the results would be much the same.
We are not happy with our bodies and apparently it doesn’t matter what
size or shape we are, as a person who is one stone overweight can be just as
dissatisfied as a person with three stones to lose. You would think that our
dissatisfaction with our bodies coupled with health concerns about being overweight,
would motivate us into an absolute frenzy of exercise and healthy eating. This
is not the case, however, with most of us moaning and complaining about our
weight and getting more depressed and de-energised.
Unislim offers a unique healthy programme that will change your life from the
inside out. It will help you to lose weight by gently changing your eating and
thinking, which will result in a more positive feeling, in mind body and soul.
We encourage our members to focus on the mind, body and all aspects of their
lives. Unislim has identified demanding aspects of life today and have focused
on these key areas, giving members tips and techniques on how to deal with them.
Healthy eating is the core of the Unislim programme. We encourage members to
change their eating habits, while eating food that is suitable for all the family.
Feeding children can be a great challenge, especially when they have their own
likes and dislikes. Did you know that a healthy breakfast can be the best brain
food for children? Children who miss out on breakfast have trouble concentrating
during the day. Give your children a breakfast shake, blend semi-skimmed milk
with fruit or a cereal with a modest amount of sugar and use fruit to sweeten
instead. You could also give a toasted muffin with peanut butter or try pouring
low fat yogurt into a lolly mould. Each food has a job to do so make sure that
children get a balance of food from each group every day. A child need 6 servings
of cereals and starches such as potato, 5 of fruit and vegetable, 3 milk/cheese
and 2 servings of protein each day for a healthy growth.
Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat but you need not! Come along
to your local Unislim class in the Leisure Centre on Tuesday at 7.30pm and lose
some pounds before the festive season.
Anne Moloney – Unislim Class Leader
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