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NEWSLETTER
Issue 16
Christmas 2012
New Community Council Appointed
The new community Council took up office
in October this year following a meeting in
September when the following officers
were elected:
Chairperson Des Carey, Vice Chairperson
Billy Connelly, Secretary Margaret Kyne, Assist.
Secretary Con McCole, Treasurer Ann
Donnellan, Assist. Treasurer J.J.Higgins. P.R.O.
Mary O’Neill.
Community Councils are designed to identify and address the needs and problems of the
local community, they are non-political and
non-sectional and work for the common good.
Unfortunately due to the now inevitable cut
backs Community Councils have very limited
resources. Indeed this Council relies totally on
the annual Church gate collection and proceeds from our annual Table Quiz In that
regard we are very grateful for the continuing
generosity and support we receive from our
local community.
Naturally, fielding a totally new set of officers, we may take some time to find our feet
but we are extremely fortunate that the new
Council features people who have long been
pillars of the community in this parish. We rely
heavily on their experience and expertise. It is
our aim to provide a vibrant, hard working and
effective Community Council for the duration
of its three-year term.
It is not easy keeping a Community Council
alive and active in the parish nowadays, and I
would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the previous Council for its achievements
over the last 3 years, and thank its officers and
members for their dedication and hard work
during their term of office. It will be difficult to
emulate their success as they have set the bar
very high. The new Council will continue to
work on projects undertaken by the previous
Community Council and will look at the possibility of working on other projects that could
benefit the community.
I would like to point out that we meet every
month and that meetings are open to the public – we welcome the attendance of other
members of the community and indeed
encourage others to get involved.
Our sincere thanks to all who have dedicated
many hours work to the compiling and production of this annual Newsletter, to those who
have contributed articles, and our loyal advertisers without whom the Newsletter could not
have been funded. We hope you enjoy the finished product.
I would like, on behalf of the Community
Council, to offer our sympathies to all families
in the parish that have suffered bereavements
in the past year.
Finally we would like to wish everyone at
home, and our exiles living overseas, a very
happy and peaceful Christmas.
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Caherlistrane Bell Restored
Retired postman Michael Hyland with his wife Patricia cutting the cake at his
retirement party in Caherlistrane Community Centre
Local Postman Retires
Michael Hyland (Mike) recently celebrated his retirement with family, friends,
members of his postal area and members of the Community Council in the
community centre Mike spent many years as a postman for part of the
Caherlistrane Parish and here are some of his thoughts on those years:
To the people of Caherlistrane, I want to thank you for your kindness, generosity and good humour during my time delivering the mail around the
area.
I’d like to thank all the people I had the pleasure to work with especially the
Gannon Family, Kennedy Family and Claire Tedders-McGuinness and family
at Shrule Post Office. I want to thank Ronnie Mangan and Michael Kennedy
who made themselves available at short notice whenever I needed them. I’d
like to wish the best of luck to the present Post Man and acknowledge the
great job he is currently doing.
I would like to take the opportunity to remember the people from every
townland and village that have passed away. They are sadly missed and may
they rest in peace.
I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the new people that have come to
live in our community and hope they enjoy many happy times here.
A special thanks to the GAA for providing great entertainment over the
years and hopefully the best is still yet to come.
I’d finally like to acknowledge the community council for the good work
they are doing and long may it continue.
Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
Michael Hyland
Jennings
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In day’s past as men, women and indeed children worked in the fields, the
sound of the local church bell was a welcome sound and no matter how
important the job at hand they always took the time to say the angelus or
maybe just a quite prayer. On Sunday mornings it signalled time for mass,
and it also sounded as a last farewell as our dead were laid to rest.
The bell at the church in Caherlistrane was donated in 1913 by Mr. Thomas
J. Roche of Philadelphia and formally from Emone. The bell was commissioned and built by M. O’Byrne bell founder of Dublin and was received and
blessed by Rev. Michael Heany. Rumour has it that as Fr. Heany blessed the
bell he said that “as far as the bell could be heard lightening would not strike”
(lets hope it could be heard for miles!) After many years of being rang manually the bell was fitted with an electronic device and in recent years silenced
completely. Last year the community council decided to restore the bell to its
original state and be rung once again manually. This work was carried out by
Patie O’Neill, Declan Jennings and the R.S.S. On March 15th 2012 the bell was
once again heard throughout the parish and was blessed by Archbishop
Michael Neary as he celebrated confirmation in the Church. In the few short
months since its restoration it has sounded as a final farewell to many of our
beloved parishioners whom have gone to their eternal rest. May they rest in
peace.
Thanks to all involved in this project and we look forward to hearing the
“Christmas Bells” and the new beginning of 2013.
Contact for Ireland Reaching Out /
The Gathering
Mary J. Murphy, Parish Administrator for
Caherlistrane; [email protected] :: 086 2767730
Wishing all my
Constituents
and many
good friends
a very Happy
Christmas,
and all the
best for 2012
Cllr. Mary Hoade
Main Street, Headford, Co. Galway
Tel: 093 34625 or 087 2255979
Email: [email protected]
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Ballindiff Bay Angling Club
J B Carr team that won all Ireland beating Ennis in the final. L to R: standing: Peter
Twibill, Frank Burke, Gerry Kenny, Michael Lee, John Monahan, Richard Donohue,
Bart Crowley, Noel Ansbro, Tom Conlisk, Joe Cradock, Charley Sullivan. Front row
seating L to R: Val McMahon, Martin Boyle captain Ballinrobe GC, Paddy Lee
Captain JB Carr team, Gerry Comer President Ballinrobe GC and Eddie Hackett.
All Ireland Golfing Winners
Five Caherlistrane golfers Paddy Lee, Michael Lee, Tom Conlisk, John
Monahan and Joe Cradock and three Headford golfers Gerry Kenny,
Charley Sullivan, Eddie Hackett win all Ireland with Ballinrobe Golf Club.
The setting was the picturesque Wooden Bridge Golf Club in the Vale of
Avoca, Co Wicklow on the 1st weekend of September 2012. The sun shone
brightly on a rare break from the rain and wind which was our summer.
This competition started in May, Ballinrobe G.C. advanced to win the
Connacht title beating Westport, Castlebar, Athenry and Strandhill. Now
Connacht champions they go on to represent their province, great excitement in golfing circles. The question was “are you going to Wooden Bridge”
Friday 31st August 6 30, 4 Provincial winners are led in over the Bridge by
a piper and draw is made for semi finals, Ballinrobe play Castle Hume on
Saturday and win. Final on Sunday morning v Ennis 5 matches, we win 2 and
lose 2, 5th match to decide everything, it goes all the way to the 20th hole,
tension is palpable but the boys from the west hold on for a famous win to
the rapturous applause of the travelling supporters. Bonfires blaze on the
Monday night to welcome the victorious team and the smiling and delighted Paddy Lee leads his team into the clubhouse.
Haymaking Long Ago
This picture was taken on Joe Collins’ farm in
Cloonascragh. As you can see, Joe believes in doing
things the old way. This is the way the hay stacks
were made for the sheep one hundred years ago.
Joe inserts the pole into the ground, builds the hay
around the pole and brings it to a point at the top.
The sheep can then feed themselves for the winter,
the pole prevents the haystack from falling over.
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Ballindiff Bay Angling Club has been in existence for nearly two
decades now.
Founded by a group of local fly fishing enthusiasts at the former
Ballindiff Bay Lodge, Luimnagh, Corrandulla, the club has improved a section of the public pier and has club berths for angling boats and shares the
public slipway with the local power boat club. We run three open competitions during the season with two fly fishing (and dapping) for trout and
one open pike competition under the supervision of Inland Fisheries
Ireland.
The club is subscribed to TAFI and the Lough Corrib Angling Federation
through whom funds are raised for Conservation projects to enhance natural spawning habitats for the indigenous wild brown trout. Our members
are committed to conserve and preserve our fabulous lake and its environs and we also raise funds for the Corrib Mask Carra Water Protection
Group.
We also try to keep up with the times and our neighbouring clubs with
our own Facebook Page for any prospective new members to contact us.
We particularly encourage young or junior members to join and enjoy the
pristine environment of Lough Corrib. We have an emphasis on the social
side of fishing and meet once a month for a pint and a chat about fishing
and the lake.
Several of our senior members have had the honour of wearing the
green blazer and fishing for Ireland in international competitions. Ballindiff
Bay also holds some of the largest average size fish on the entire Corrib.
Local Artist Illustrates Children’s Book
Back in January Sadie Cramer submitted
an illustration to celebrate a conversation
between the two children's laureates;
Siobhan Parkinson (Ireland) and Julia
Donaldson (UK)
This was used to advertise the event at the
Royal Irish Academy. Little Island then invited
Sadie to submit some ideas for a new book
and luckily chose her work. Chop Chop Mad
Cap, a novel aimed at 6-8 year olds, is available in all bookshops.
Sadie also recently facilitated a project /
exhibition with a group of families of children
with Down Syndrome at the Riverbank Arts
Centre, Newbridge, Co.Kildare. 'Invisible
Thread' ran from Sept.15th to Oct.19th and
was highlighted by Image magazine and featured on RTE's 'news2day'.
Sadie has been living in the locality for the past seventeen years and has
co ordinated several community art projects throughout that time. Since the
eldest of her four children started attending Kilcoona National School in
2001, she has been its voluntary artist in residence. Most recently her work
with the children was showcased at the Baboro International Arts Festival for
Children and subsequently was exhibited in the pop up Children's Art gallery
in Monaghan's showroom Headford. See www.sadiecramer.com for more on
Sadie’s work.
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Caherlistrane Community Games
The community games aims to introduce children to a wide range of
sporting,social and cultural activities. We have a long history of community games in this parish. Many of us have happy memories of being
involved
ATHLETICS: This year 24 participants represented the parish in the county
community games in Ballindereen. We secured Ist place in the parade on the
day.
ART/MODEL MAKING AND HAND WRITTING: Over 150 children took part
in these competitions earlier this year with the support of the staff in the
local schools.The winners went on to take part in the county competitions in
Mountbellew.
Sophie Judge( Donaghpatrick N.S) Conor Glynn( Castlehackett) Joshua
Stacy (Kilcoona) all brought home medals
SWIMMING: Oisin, Olwyn and Aonghus Cooke were all successful in the
county swimming competitions.Oisin won first place in the u.12 freestyle at
national level.
There are many activities within the community games which children can
take part in. If there is any activity which children would like to take part in
you can visit www.community/games.ie for information.We can then facilitate entry.
We are always grateful to all who support us in our annual churchgate collection. Money recieved goes towards annual affilation fee to county,registration of participants and medals for local games.
Mary Bohan-Keane
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
Contributions (unless already done so) towards the upkeep of
the three cemeteries in the parish, can be made to
On the steps of Lisdonagh House (birthplace of Eva O'Flaherty in 1874), taken
after the Heritage Talk given by Mary J Murphy in Aug 2012 were: L-R: Mary J
Murphy, Phil Gannon, Bridie Gannon, Gerard Glynn, Morgan Glynn, Seamus
Monaghan, Peadar Monaghan, Ann Harrington, Brendan Gannon.
New Biography of Caherlistraneborn Aristocrat, Eva O'Flaherty
Born in Lisdonagh House, Caherlistrane in
1874, Eva O'Flaherty's extraordinary life
and times are now the subject of a new
biography by Biggera resident, Mary J.
Murphy.
Published by Knockma Publishing, as was
her first book, Viking Summer: The Filming of
MGM's Alfred The Great in Galway in 1968,
Murphy's book was launched in Achill during
the opening ceremony of Scoil Acla (Ireland's
oldest Summer School, co-founded by Eva
O'Flaherty in 1910), and in Galway by Hugh
Oram of RTE and The Irish Times in September.
A television documentary is to be made about
O'Flaherty's life, based on this new book .
Achill's Eva O'Flaherty: Forgotten Island Heroine is available locally in Eason’s
in Tuam, in Charlie Byrne's, DuBray’s and Kenny’s in Galway, online from Achill
Tourism, in bookshops in Clifden, Castlebar and Westport, and directly from
[email protected].
Eva O'Flaherty knew the great and the good in her time and was a substantial figure in the evolution of the modern Irish state in London at the turn of
the 19th century, knee-deep in the Gaelic Revival and 'mentored' by Dr. Mark
Ryan of Kilconly. She was also an important patron of the arts, a sophisticated intellectual with a huge interest in millinery and fashion, and the owner of
St Colman’s Knitting Industry on Achill Island for five decades. Her father,
Martin O'Flaherty, was a prominent member of the Young Irelanders, and her
mother Mary’s family, the O’Gormans, were closely linked with Daniel
O'Connell. Eva was buried in Donaghpatrick graveyard in 1963, just a stone's
throw from Lisdonagh House, now a renowned guest house run by John and
Finola Cooke.
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Shrule and District Vintage Club
Shrule and District Vintage Club was formed in 2008 by a group of
enthusiasts with the aim of preserving old cars, tractors, trucks, stationary engines and all types of products used prior to modern technology.
The Club aims to preserve items of engineering, cultural, historical and
classical nature for our enjoyment and future generations.
A number of events are held each year beginning in February with an
Autojumble in Shrule. This has become a major event in the national vintage
calendar. We also hold road runs in April and September. A route of 40 – 50
miles is mapped out and 25 - 30 vehicles of various years, models and condition take part in a drive with stops for refreshment along the way.
The highlight of the year is our Vintage Rally, held in Castlehacket Estate.
This has become one of the best and biggest vintage shows in the west. There
are vintage, steam and threshing displays, musical entertainment, children’s
novelty events and a dog show with all proceeds going to charity.
As events became popular and some revenue was available it was decided
to support local charities. The charities selected as beneficiaries are Ability
West and Cranmore Centre, Ballinrobe. In excess of €60,000 has been contributed to those charities in the past four years.
This would not be possible without the support of local people, musicians
and individuals who perform on the day. The Rally would not be possible
without a lot of organising and preparation and the support of many individuals from outside the club, who man positions of vital importance on the day,
a big thank you to all those people.
One of our new events which was organised this year was a weekend tour
of north Mayo with an overnight in the Abhann Mor Lodge in Geesala. This is
destined to become an annual event with trips to other regions planned.
The club welcome new members and would be delighted to hear from
people who wish to contribute old items for restoration or preservation. We
are also interested in historical items in old buildings or interesting sites in the
area.
Our brochure has featured stories and pictures on Knockma, Castlehacket
House, Dalgan College, Shrule and many other sites, some of these are still
available.
The Club web site contains pictures of all our events and may be of interest to local people who are overseas. We can also be contacted via email, our
web site is www.shrulevintage.ie
The AGM is held in December, and all are welcome.
Richard Higgins PRO.
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When the month of September comes upon us, a few things comes to mind
The summer is over: The children are back to school and the question being
asked is "Who will win the All Ireland Football and Hurling finals”. Well
September was a different month this year for three families in the parish.
Jonathan Glynn, Ardrahan, son of Kathleen and Martin. Martin (a native of
Parkmore), Tadhg Haran, Clybaun, son of Mary Margaret and John. (Mary
Margaret [nee Higgins] of Killamonagh) and the young teenager Gary O'Neill
Lake View, son of Brendan and Mary.
Tadhg Haran
Tadhg
Haran began his hurling career at the age of 6 with the
a
Salthill/Knocknacara GAA club in Galway city where he was also involved in
Gaelic football. As a teenager Tadhg attended S.t Mary’s College where he
continued to learn his trade as a hurler. On September 6, 2009, on his 18th
birthday, he won an All-Ireland minor hurling title with Galway. Following on
from this he then transferred to the Liam Mellows hurling club, also in the city.
In 2011 Tadhg Played at wing forward on the victorious Galway u-21 team
which beat Dublin in Thurles, while also scoring 1-3 in that final. In 2012 he
received the call-up to the Galway senior hurling team and by July he had
made his inter-county debut and also won a Leinster hurling title.
Jonathan Glynn
Born: 7th June 1993 in Dublin. Moved to Ardrahan Co Galway in 1997 at the
age of four. Began Hurling at the age of six with Ardrahan hurling club and is
currently representing Ardrahan in both under-21 and senior levels. He was a
member of the Galway U14 team in 2007 competing in the Tony Forrestal
tournament. In 2009 He captained the Galway U16 to team to the final of the
Arrabawn Tournament where they fell short to Tipperary. In 2010 he was a
member of the Galway minor team beaten in the All Ireland semi final by
Kilkenny. In 2011 he was a winner of an All Ireland Minor medal beating
Dublin in the final. In 2012 he made his debut on the Galway senior panel
against Dublin in the National League Relegation playoff. He won a Leinster
title in July of 2012 and went on to compete in the All Ireland series where
they fell short to Kilkenny in the All Ireland final Replay.
Gary O’Neill
Gary plays his hurling with Sylane Club. It all started out on May 5th when
Gary along with 160 players commenced training with County Galway U14
hurling panel. By August 2nd after weekly training the panel was cut down
to 45. They travelled to Thurles, Mallow and Dublin while in Dublin they took
in the all Ireland senior semi-final of Galway v Cork and the all Ireland minor
semi-final Clare v Dublin. It is every boys dream to tog out in the maroon and
white and it was on Sept 1st that Gary had his when he travelled to Waterford
to play in The Tony Forristal/Sonny Walsh Tournament.
He has had a great experience, made numerous friends from all over the
County and has some great memories! He is indebted to a number of people
for his great Summer of 2012-Michael, Gordan, Fergal, Noel, Johnny and The
Sylane Club. Gary has an All Ireland medal with the Sylane Féile Team of 2011.
He also reached U14 County Final the same year and although beaten he
received the "Man of the Match” award. Gary also plays football with
Caherlistrane. He has had a great year when he captained the team when
they won the Féile Shield Final. His team also won County League Finals.
Congratulations to all, wishing you all every success on and off the pitch.
Cllr.
SEÁN CANNEY
Independent
Claretuam, Tuam, Co. Galway.
Phone: (093) 55367 Fax: (093) 55841
Email: [email protected]
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Bord na nOg 2012
Ollie on “the David Brown” which was used to haul the timber from the various
woods to the sawmill in Caherlistrane
Ollie Hughes 1940-2012
Ollie Hughes was born on 11th July 1940 and died on 22nd September
2012. He was named after Saint (at that time Blessed) Oliver Plunkett
whose feast day is 11th July.
He attended Caherlistrane Boy’s National School and later he spent a year
or two at Tuam Vocational School. He then went to work with his father, making everything in wood which the farmers of the parish needed – from ladders at harvest time to turf barrows in May. Over 50 years ago his father
invested in a David Brown tractor, and that tractor became Ollie’s trademark
as he carried loads of timber in his trailer between Cong and home. Another
of his father’s tasks was the removal of dangerous trees, and in time Ollie was
also an expert in that field. He was often called on by County Council in that
regard. Throughout his period as rate collector he became popular, easy to
make friends with and helpful, something shown in the large crowds that
attended at his residence and funeral the following day.
During Ollie’s adult life he was involved in many varied occupations
together with his job as rate collector. He was involved in Insurance,
Investment, Auctioneer, Funeral Undertaker and Property Developer mainly
in the restoring and renovation of Old Buildings and converting them into
affordable Rental Apartments. Ollie also found time to assist his father in the
timber business. He was very interested in local affairs and was Chairperson
of the Caherlistrane G.A.A. Club for a period of years and also Chairperson of
the Caherlistrane/Kilcoona Community Council.
He was noted for his telling of stories of days he worked in the woods cutting trees etc. and often told stories of the late Patsy Burke who was a local
witty man who often assisted in the wood with Ollie’s late father Joe Hughes.
His telling of yarns was often listened to with interest and many of which
were as tall as some of the trees that were filled by them in the woods.
His passing will be sadly missed by all of his friends in the local Community
and elsewhere. May He Rest in Peace.
Ollie is survived by his wife Breege, son Graham Caherlistrane, daughter
Jane & son-in-law Derrick Burke, Caherlistrane, grandchildren Makayla &
Shay, his sisters Mrs Breda Corcoran, Limerick, Mrs Margaret Mary Keady and
Ann, Headford, his brothers Michael John and Paddy, Dublin.
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Record registration numbers, home and away games, skills sessions,
irish lessons in the changing rooms, end of year disco to look forward to,
and that’s only the U6’s…..
This season has seen Caherlistrane Bord na nOg continue to grow and
expand, embracing the ever increasing population of underage gaa players.
224 boys and girls had registered by May and we are still welcoming new
members all the time. We also encourage the parents of all those members
to volunteer at every level whether it be managers, trainers, bottle washers,
jersey scrubbers or fund raisers.
Fundraising this year has played a big part too and we cannot let this
opportunity pass without outlining the extent of the campaign which was
carried out and to express our sincerest thanks to everyone who supported
our efforts. After our first committee meeting last March it was evident that
an extra special effort was necessary. All ideas were considered, sponsored
weight loss, stripathons, sheep shearing. Finally we decided on a clothes
bank, church collection, cake sale, predict the score and probably most
enjoyable of all the car wash. Adults and children alike took great pride in
each and every car, van and jeep washed at Con’s checkout on August 18th.
In excess of 100 vehicles and a few bikes were washed, polished and buffed
on the day. Many thanks again to all the organizers and for the continued
support of the parish.
U-8s, U-10s, U-12s had a long season with go games, challenge matches,
leagues, blitzes with our u-10s doing very well in the Tuam blitz, our season
ended with exhibition games from the U-6s and U-8s followed by the u-10s
playing for the Hubie Glynn Memorial Cup followed by the U-12s playing for
the Matt Biggins Memorial Cup. Well done to all.
It was particularly nice to see this year what can be achieved if our young
players are encouraged to pick up their boots at an early age and work their
way up through the ranks.
Thanks to our U-16s, 15s and 13s who participated in their league and
championship matches.
It was particularly nice to see this year what can be achieved if our young
players are encouraged to pick up their boots at an early age and work their
way up through the ranks.
The U14’s enjoyed remarkable success this year winning the Division 2
North League title, the Feile“A”Shield final, the Division 2 County League final
and promotion to the Division 1 championship. Great praise is to be given to
the panel of 24 players who showed dedication to the team throughout a
long league and championship campaign. Also to the managers/coaches
(John Hanley, Diarmuid D’Arcy, Eanna Glynn, Shane O’Brien and Adrian
Murphy)
We would like to also congratulate the players who had the honour of
being called up to the Galway U14 Development squads (Cein D’Arcy,
Cormac Hanley, James Glynn, Dara McNicholas, Darragh Shaughnessy and
Brian O’Neill to the football squad and Gary O’Neill to the Galway U-14 hurling squad).Also to Darragh Keane and Rory Conlon for their participation
with the Galway U-16 squad.
Well done to all for 2012 and continued success for the season ahead.
CLOUGHANOVER
COMMUNITY
CENTRE
The committee of
Cloughanover Community
Centre would like to express
their sincere thanks to all who
have supported their events
and activities down through
the years
we wish you a very happy
and peaceful new year
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Wishing everyone in Caherlistrane
and Kilcoona a Peaceful
and Happy Christmas
Caherlistrane Minor Report 2012
March 1st 2012 was the date this panel of wonderful footballers
who went on to represent the club throughout this year with great
distinction met with their management of Jimmy Hoade (Manager),
Barry McCabe and Kevin Heneghan (Trainers) along with Enda
Moran and Mike Curran (Selectors).
The foundation’s laid that Thursday evening proved successful as the
minor panel contested two final’s during the course of the year.
Firstly our league campaign kicked off with a home fixture against
Killererin with our lad’s finishing on top by 1-10 to 0-07. Next up in the
league was an away fixture to Ballinasloe with Caherlistrane coming
away with the narrowest of victories with one point to spare on the final
whistle. Our 3rd round of the league saw Caherlistrane pitted against
Athenry where on the evening we dominated running out winners 2-08
to Athenrys 3 points. Round 4 we travelled to Glenamaddy where on the
evening a gale force wind proved difficult for both sides as Caherlistrane
ran out eventual winners 1-09 to Glenamaddys 2-03. Our next opponents in the league campaign was a home fixture against Dunmore
McHales with the sides finishing all square 1-8 apiece. The points collected in the league aided by walkovers from Cortoon and St Gabriels saw
Caherlistrane qualify for the league final against Killererin where on the
evening the minors collected the all important silverware with the final
score Caherlistrane 3-10 Killererin 1-14. With Captain Sean Kyne collecting the cup for the victorious side he finished his speech with a rendition
of ‘Jimmy’s winning matches’.....
In the championship victories over St Gabriels, St Kerrils and Killererin
saw Caherlistrane qualify for the north board final against Dunmore
McHales which ended in our first competitive defeat in 2012 on a scoreline of 2-11 to Caherlistrane’s 1-07
Caherlistrane GAA Club salutes the following panel on their achievement’s in 2012 :
Rory Conlon, Liam Creaven, Cathal Donnellan, Conor Casserly, Daragh
Keane, Sean Kyne (Captain), John Hynes, Kevin Nally, Steven Lawless,
Shayne O’Connor, Shane Nally (Vice-Captain), Colin Keane, Jason
Hamilton, Brendan Darcy, Paul Keady, John Cosgrove, Michael Gorman,
Daniel Conway, Luke Donnellan, Cathal Reilly, evan Byrne, Michael
Higgins, Kevein Fahy, Jason Conneelly, Eoghan Mulvaney, Shane Kelly
On behalf of the Minor Management Team 2012 we would like to
thank the Caherlistrane GAA Executive Committee for all their help during the year, the clubs passionate die hard supporters
who followed us from
Ballymacward to Tuam
Stadium, Donnellan coaches, Padraic Walsh bus hire
and Finally the 26 hero’s
from Minor 2012 who have
now being labelled as
‘Jimmys Boys.......’
Now we couldn’t go
without mentioning
Jimmy’s right hand man
James Monaghan aka ‘The
Squirrel’......
Go raibh maith agat arís
Jimmy, Barry, Kevin, Enda and
Mike
Caherlistrane Ladies Football
Report 2012
2012 seen the registration of Senior, minor, u16, u14, u12 and u10 teams
in the club. A Nursery School for U8 and U6s and the Gaelic for Mothers
team is running for four years now. Thanks to the managers, selectors
and mentors of these teams for all their help to the club during the year
who gave so much of their time to the club and our members. Thank you
to the parents for encouraging their children to play for us and congratulate all the teams’ young and old alike who represented us in the last
year.
The club held our annual Stella Mangan Memorial Tournament on Sunday
4th march. This is a seven a side tournament and 11 teams participated on
the day. Caltra/Cuans won the Cup. Caherlistrane received the Shield and
Tuam/Cortoon won the Plate. Thanks to everyone involved on the day, with
almost perfect weather conditions – some fine displays of football were to be
seen.
Our senior team had its 5th year in senior championship, having being
placed in the top group with Corofin and Ballygar it was difficult to compete
having lost many of our older players this year. The U16 team got off to a
promising start in the league and pushed their way to win the Shield Final
beating Dunmore on 7th May. They continued to win all championship
games including a tense local Darby overcoming Headford in the semi final
before coming across a strong Micheal Breathnachs team in the county final
in October. This is a young aspiring team and no doubt will be back in 2013
all guns blazing!
The U12 Girls made a major leap this year, playing very well in the league
and then comprehensively winning all championship games to put them
through to the Final with Claregalway. Unfortunately, we lost by 3 points but
this was a super achievement for a young bunch. The U14 were under
strength this year due to younger players but we are building this team with
the U12 panel. The U12 and U14 had a day out to the Ladies All Ireland Final
in Croke Park in October – a great day had by all.
The club had several fundraisers over the year including Junior Bingo
events and a Halloween fancy dress disco. Thank you to all who supported us.
We are hoping to recruit new members for the coming season for all age
groups, if you or your child is interested in playing ladies football or if I can
draw your attention to coaching or mentoring please do not hesitate to get
in touch.
Thanks again for your continued support
Anne Marie Reilly Club Secretary 087 7964324
CAHERLISTRANE GAA LOTTO
Draw every Tuesday night at a locally
advertised venue. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5,
available at local outlets.
Yearly subscription €90, or half-yearly
subscription €45, also available
“Play your part, play Lotto”
Contact Numbers:
093- 55306 (Office) 086- 1673525 (Secretary)
Community Alert Scheme
The Community Council continues to maintain an important role in the
Community Alert Scheme for the parish. It maintains contact with all
aspects of the scheme through attendance at regional meetings which
are sponsored annually each autumn by Muintir na Tire.
These meetings are attended by delegates from all of the schemes in
North Galway and useful information on trends in rural crime and security
advice is given to delegates by trained members of An Garda Siochana and
Muintir na Tire.
The main emphasis at these meetings is that with the coming long hours
of darkness in winter, the community should be particularly “Alert” for the
welfare of their neighbours and people should not hesitate to report suspicious activity to any member of the Community Council or the Gardai.
There are pendant alarms available under a grant aided scheme for people
over 65 years, from the Solas office at High Street, Headford, which is open
Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
These alarms are an excellent back up in any emergency and where possible, they should be availed of. There has been quite a number of these alarms
already issued to people in the parish over the years that are no longer needed and are not in use. In such cases we would urge people to return them
through any member of the Community Council or through the Solas office,
as many of these units may still be used for people who are in need of them.
Caherlistrane Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary has a lengthy history in the parish but the current
praesidium was re-established in 1999.
The Legion of Mary itself was founded in 1921 by Frank Duff and grew to
three million active members in all five continents within his own lifetime.
There are four active members in Caherlistrane and new members are always
welcome – even on a come-and-see basis. Meetings take place in the church
sacristy on Wednesdays at 7pm (except when there is a 7pm Mass and then
we meet at 6pm). Meetings are usually an hour long, or less.
The main objective of the Legion of Mary is to foster the holiness of its
members. This is achieved through the weekly meeting and through active
works for the good of the parish. The Legion places itself completely at the
disposal of the parish priest.
In recent years, works included nursing home visitation; statue visitation
with the pilgrim statue of Our Lady; visiting of people who suffered recent
bereavements; promoting rosary in the church which takes place about
6.45pm before Saturday evening Mass; and saying a monthly rosary on the
first Sunday of each month at 3pm in Donaghpatrick Cemetery to which all
are welcome. The Legion also promotes the Eucharistic Adoration which
takes place in Caherlistrane Church every Thursday from 4pm to 10pm, especially by going door-to-door in pairs in the locality. We are currently inviting
people to commit any hour to Jesus within this time frame – but especially 89pm and 9-10 pm.
The spirit of the Legion is very much that of Vatican II – that is to mobilise
the laity within the Catholic Church. If you have any further interest please
contact Margaret on 087 2818372 or Diarmaid on 087 1242468.
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Keady Golden Anniversary
Tim Keady married Mary O'Donohoe in St. Bernard's Church,
Abbeyknockmoy on 3rd October 1962. Fr. Michael Hoare officiated at their
marriage. Mary's sister Kathleen O'Donohoe now Kathleen McDonagh was
bridesmaid and Seamus Harney R.I.P. was bestman. Tim and Mary made their
home in Oltore and had four children, Patrick, Tim, Maurice and Ultan. Tim
loves his farm and very proud to be able to still work there. Mary though
many young people how to play the piano and retired in 2011. Tim & Mary
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with their family,friends and
neighbours on Saturday October 27th 2012 in The Ardilaun Hotel. All the
guests enjoyed themselves and had a great night. May Tim and Mary have
many more years of good health & happiness in Oltore.
Presentation Headford First Year Champs
Congratulations to the first year boys from Presentation College Headford
who won the "A" championship Connacht final last March, defeating the Bish
of Galway on a score line of 4-9 to 2-7. The parish was well represented by
Darragh McNicholas, Alan Glynn, Joe Mohan, Brian O'Neill, Cien D'Arcy,
Bernard Ward, Brian Walsh and Liam Donnallan. Well done to all involved. We
look forward to this year's competition!
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Kilcoona Social Centre
Thirty years on it is fair to say that all those involved with ‘Kilcoona
Social Centre’ can be proud of what has been achieved since its inception. The site was purchased in 1979 and is undoubtedly still one of the
most unique in the area as it overlooks the Connemara hills, Lough
Corrib, the Race Course at Ballybrit and not least of all the KilcoonaMausrevagh community.
The founder members of K.S.C. comprised Willie Cunningham, Frank
Collins (RIP), Liam Dalton, Matt Cunningham, Noel Monaghan, Phil
Monaghan, Paddy Walsh (RIP), Padraic Gannon, Teresa Cody & Bridie
McDonagh. It took a vast amount of fundraising, hard work and perseverance to get the first phase of the building completed as in keeping with
today the financial climate during the 80’s wasn’t exactly conducive to such
fundraising. Nonetheless events which saw the selection of the ‘Mayor of
Kilcoona’& the‘Corrib Queen’were notable fund raising initiatives at the time.
Phase two was carried out in 2001/2 and the construction of ancillary rooms
to the main hall at that time allowed the K.S.C. Committee to offer additional spaces to the community where a variety of activates could be carried out
simultaneously.
At present the building comprises a large hall with an integrated amplification system, a fully equipped bespoke kitchen, one medium size multifunctional room and two smaller rooms suitable for more intimate meetings
or classes. The building also incorporates the local FÁS office. Down through
the years FÁS have played a significant role in the development of the building and the up-keep of the site. Noel Henderson is the FÁS Supervisor and
oversees the daily FÁS activities from the Centre.
Matt Cunningham has been on the committee for all of the 30 years and
as Chairman of ‘Kilcoona Social Centre’ he knows only too well the benefits of
such an amenity and the sometimes hard task involved in trying to make it
all work. Speaking of the ongoing challenges experienced in the running of
the Centre Matt said:
“Unquestionably over the years there have been many challenges and
none more so than in these current times which are shrouded with financial
demands and compliance issues. That said, no matter what obstacles are put
in our paths the sole focus has, and will always be, to offer an amenity for all
members of the community where the promotion of social, cultural and
community services is at the heart of what we do. Like many parts of Ireland,
the greater Kilcoona area has seen people from a variety of destinations and
backgrounds make their home here in the area and I would like to think that
‘Kilcoona Social Centre’ will play a role in engaging with both old and new
traditions.”
Activities currently taking place at ‘Kilcoona Social Centre’ include; set
dancing classes, music classes, beavers/cubs/scouts gatherings, Irish music
sessions, circuit training, active retirement days, the local prayer group and
parent & toddler group and regular céilithe and concerts.
For bookings contact Martin Murphy on
087 2623061.
The following is a list of local people (and their contact details) who are
trained to use the defibrillator outside Kilcoona Social Centre:
Anna Casserley 087 6731942
Ciarán Murphy 087 6705161
Jacqueline Stacey 086 3700249
Lourda Murphy 086 1626518
Padraic Gallagher 086 8365038
Tara Stacey 085 7668276
Wendy Hayes 086 2516479
My Volunteering Experience
in Uganda
I left a cold, rainy Ireland on February 17th 2011 for what I knew was
going to be one of the biggest challenges of my life. I was traveling to
Uganda to work with an Irish NGO (Non Government Organisation)
Nuture Africa, formally known as A-Z Children's Charity.
I was staying in a small town outside the capital Kampala called Nansana.
My first reaction to African life was what I can only describe as an assault of
the senses. Sights, sounds and smells most commonly. There were people
everywhere and I mean everywhere. I just couldn't believe the amount of
traffic and people. Chaotic was the best description I could give.
The morning after I arrived Brian the CEO of Nurture Africa brought me for
a tour of the clinic and it was very much a building site albeit an extremely
impressive one at that. It just seemed so modern and fresh to any other
building and I was suitably impressed. My first job as Volunteer Nurse
Coordinator was to recruit staff. Initially two nurses that would work with my
closely in getting the finishing touches to the clinic.
My first experience in a Ugandan hospital was a shockingly realization of
what I was about to face. One of the children on our sponsorship hospital
was named Frank. Frank was diagnosed HIV positive the previous year. He
was eight years old. He was being cared for by his Grandmother who also had
another seven of Frank’s siblings and cousins to look after. She had lost all her
children to HIV/AIDS. Franks Grandmothers name was Rose and was on our
Community Business Group program which helps support the carers of the
children on our programme by helping to start a business through financial
support and advice.
Frank had contracted the Herpes Zoster virus, the common coldsore.
However due to his low immunity it had spread to the whole right side of his
face and frank had very disfiguring sores all along the right of his neck, cheek
and eye. Frank had lost the sight in his eye by the time the severity of his condition was brought to our attention. Frank needed surgery and needed it
quickly to stop the stead of the virus. On the day in question Frank was five
days after his surgery and was a patient in the National referring hospital
Mulago. Two other Nurture Africa staff and I were checking on his recovery.
On coming to hospital in Mulago you must bring your own carer, someone
to look after you as the nursing shortage is so severe. Your own food, water,
blankets, pillow and your carer receives the prescription of medication for
the day from the doctor, they must then take the two mile trip to the pharmacy for the medications, return with them and the nurse then administers
the prescription.
The paint was coming off the walls. The beds were so close together you
could hardly get down from your bed without crawling down off the end of
it. There was rubbish left along the corridors and constant crying. Frank when
we met him was very upbeat and making a fantastic recovery from his surgery. His carer was a friend and had not left his side (apart from the pharmacy trips). Thankfully Frrank has made a complete recovery and has adapted to
the loss of sight remarkably well. He now attends our Nuture Africa clinic
where he can be kept a close eye on. Our new clinic is clean, freshly painted
and has excellent facilities thanks in no small part to everyone who gave so
generously when I was fundraising. I must give a huge thank you to everyone
who donated. Every euro helped make it possible that the vulnerable children of Nansana can receive free medical care in a setting in a child friendly
and clean environment. It would not have been possible without your generosity and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Debbie Gallagher
School News from Donaghpatrick
The present school building being built and opened in 1941. Back then
it was divided into two schools – a boys’ school and a girls’ school. How
exciting it must have been when the dividing walls were eventually
knocked and boys and girls sat side by side in the school desks.
The school building was transformed again in 2006 when an extra classroom and general purpose room were added, equipping teachers and children with extra facilities. However, due to continually increasing numbers,
presently 104, Donaghpatrick N.S. will soon begin another extension which
will further enhance accommodation and facilities at our school.
September 2012 saw the arrival of 14 new Junior Infant children who are
the first cohort to take part in a new Buddy Reading literacy initiative while
paired with 5th and 6th class children. This enhances the younger children’s
reading skills while increasing confidence among the senior pupils
Donaghpatrick N.S. were delighted last May to be awarded their 4th Green
Flag which was raised by our An Taisce representative, Ray Foley. The travel
flag was awarded for the children’s and parents’commitment to finding alternative ways to make the journey to school with regular Walk on Wednesday
(W.O.W.) and Park ‘n Stride Days a great success.
The children were delighted to participate in the local Golden Mile application during 2011. This involved the children designing, painting and
colouring various signs along the Golden Mile route which begins beside our
school building. This Golden Mile project went on to win the Galway Council
Built Heritage Award in December 2011. In recognition of the school’s participation the Community Council have allowed us display these awards, consisting of a painted robin and a detailed award certificate, in our front porch.
Caherlistrane is renowned for its love of music and famous singing artists
so it’s not surprising that music plays a big part in school life. Children from
first to sixth class are taught the tin whistle while children can also avail of
music lessons after school from class teacher, Ms. Cradock, in a range of
instruments including accordion, banjo, mandolin and violin. Also this year
the school has been invited to participate in the Cross Border Peace Proms
Orchestra. Irish dancing classes are given each Tuesday by Ann Gibbons and
Drama, Gymnastics and Creative Dance are taught by Eleanoir CazabonRegan. These skills equip the children with self-confidence which is shown at
dancing competitions, school shows, music recitals and school celebrations.
Caherlistrane is also renowned for sport and as such sport is also a major
aspect of school life with the children being the proud holders of the North
Galway Cumann na mBunscol Camogie title. The range of sports regularly
offered at school include Gaelic football, hurling, swimming and gymnastics.
Therefore it is not surprising that we are working towards our first Active Flag
and also offer children from third to sixth class the further opportunity to
take part in a variety of sports each Monday for one hour after school.
We are continually involved in art competitions, poetry competitions and
local quizzes giving the children varied opportunities to express themselves.
In recognition of sixth class leaving our school we held an End of Year
Graduation Mass in June 2012. Each child was presented with a Graduation
Certificate and Medal. Even though it’s a celebration it can be quite emotional after having observed them grow over the years in our school. We wish
them and all past pupils every success and happiness in all aspects of their
future lives.
The success of our school lies with the continuous support, co-operation
and participation of parents and board of management. We as a staff greatly
appreciate this as all interested parties in Donaghpatrick N.S. give freely of
their talents, equipment, time, transport to enhance school life.
Finally, on behalf of us all at Donaghpatrick N.S. – Ann-Marie Aspell, Olive
Bhreathnach, Muireann Cradock, Joanne Donnelly, Éanna Glynn, Catherine
Moore, Mary O’Neill, Marie O’Shaughnessy and myself, Ann Geraghty, we
wish the newly formed Community Council every good wish during their
forthcoming term and we thank both past and present council members for
their energy, talents and dedication to the betterment of our local area.
Hugh Oram of RTE and The Irish Times (on right) on a recent visit to Castlehackett
National School with Principal Mrs Mary Hernon and teacher Peadar
Monaghan. He presented a copy of one of his signed books to the school library.
Castlehackett School News
Castlehackett NS had much to celebrate during the year, the most
important achievement being the retention of its three mainstream
teachers. Parents, staff and pupils took the battle all the way to Dáil
Eireann and were jubilant at the successful outcome.
Members of the Bligh family from Liverpool visited the school at the instigation of local historian, Anna McHugh. Anna discovered that the Bligh's
grandfather, Dr. John Bligh of Caltragh (who had been a pupil in the school
in the 19th century), was the first student in the country to graduate with a
Master of Surgery degree.
The Parent's Association organised an extremely successful fundraising
Tea Dance in the Árd Rí Hotel for school IT Resources in October
Hugh Oram of RTE and The Irish Times was invited to the school by author
Mary J. Murphy (mother of Mason and Minette Glynn)where he presented a
copy of one of his signed books to principal Mrs Hernon for the school library.
Pupils from 2nd to 6th class visited Tuam Library recently to enjoy the tall
tales of former RTE master story-teller Pat Ingoldsby.
A well-attended Open Evening was held in the school last March and parents considering enrolment for the year 2013/2014 are welcome
Bligh Reunion at Castlehackett
THE grandson of one of Castlehackett National School’s first ever pupils
returned with his family to visit the area in which his grandfather, Dr
John Bligh spent his early life. Dr John Bligh was the first medical student in the country to graduate with a Master of Surgery degree. He
attended Castlehackett NS in the 1800s with his brother Alexander Bligh
who was also a surgeon. This is what his grandson Francis Bligh wrote on
his vist:
I am honoured to be asked to write an account of our recent visit to Castle
Hackett.
When the Blighs visited the Castlehackett I know that we all found it a
moving experience. As the oldest I was, perhaps, the most overcome! I felt
particularly close to my father, Dr John Bligh, who knew the locality so well
and kept thinking of his extraordinary resemblance to his father whom
Castlehackett and the school remember with pride!
In a varied career, including sea-faring and teaching, you will understand
that I have a fair number of memories! I can truly say that the visit to the
school and the subsequent buffet and social gathering later is one of the
happiest events of them all !
We really appreciated the natural easy warmth of the reception at the
school and the effort that the Head Teacher Mrs Mary Hernon, staff and
pupils had made on our behalf ! At the time I was reflecting that the pupils’
entertainment and indeed the whole ambience would had Grandpa beaming his wonderful smile - so evident in the photographs we have of him!
Believe me, he in his turn would have been so proud of his Alma Mater ! To
me that sums it all up entirely !
As for the visit to his birthplace and the extraordinary kindness, interest
and hospitality extended I can only say that I felt so proud to be connected
in some way with you lovely people ! I dare to regard myself as truly Irish and
was lucky,in the early stages of World War two to attend school in Oolagh
and Tramore ! This visit brought back so much to me !
On behalf of us all I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Anna
and Kevin McHugh who made the events possible !
Francis Dhonal Bligh
Kilcoona School News
St. Cuana’s N.S., known locally as Kilcoona NS, is a Catholic Primary
school which welcomes all denominations regardless of race or ethnic
origin.
In our school, we aim to provide a warm and caring environment where
every child can achieve their full potential, educationally, physically, socially
and emotionally.
Kindness, care and understanding of children at each stage of their development, help us to achieve our objectives. It is the school's priority to provide
a safe, happy and stimulating place to which your child will love to come
each day.
Kilcoona has grown from strength to strength and has developed from a 2
teacher school in 1980 to the present 9 teacher school. Along with this development, pupil numbers have grown and the building has adapted and
evolved to cater for this. Our latest extension comprises of a new classroom,
a new resource room and a new staff room. We now boast top of the range
facilities which include a generous size school hall, computer suite with the
latest technology and many rooms with interactive whiteboards. In Kilcoona
we are embracing the future whilst keeping a strong hold of key values and
morals of the past.
The children of Kilcoona are fortunate enough to partake in a wide selection of cultural and sporting events. Some of these are highlighted below:
* The school received the 2011 Above & Beyond Award from Baboró. This
award was created to recognize inspiring individuals, organizations or communities that create opportunities for children to access the arts. The exhibition was led by Sadie Cramer, visual artist and parent. Each child in the
school created a piece of art under the theme – Illumination. For their hard
work the whole school attended a Baboró show in Galway.
* The children in 5th and 6th also took part in Peace Proms. With their
teacher, Mrs. Langan, they attended and took part in a recital with a full
orchestra.
* The school was also awarded it’s 5th Green Flag on the theme “Biodiversity”
in May 2012. The children are encouraged to be environmentaly aware
each day at school and have already begun the preparatory work on the
next theme “Global Citizenship”
* We had a visit from Tom Cuffe, Birdwatch Ireland, in June and the children
enjoyed his lesson on birdwatching.
* We are lucky enough to have a beautiful aquarium in our school foyer. The
children care for and feed the fish daily.
* Mrs Nancy Keady, gererously volunteers as librarian every Tuesday and also
organizes the very successful Book Fair every November.
* The Parent’s Association under the chairmanship of Kevin McNicholas
organize many events throughout the year including the World Book Day
and the Family Fun Day in June.
Knockroon School News
Knockroon school takes its name from the ancient ringfort which lies
just north of us –Cnoc an Duin – the hill of the dun.
At the moment we have 66 pupils on roll and hope to begin building a
third classroom by the end of the year. Teresa Burke from Castlehackett
school has joined us as Learning Support teacher (shared) and her wit and
wisdom brighten every day.
There is a timelessness about school, the children are forever young .A s
Brian McMahon once said‘only the teachers grow old’. What has the past year
brought? What are our successes? Who knows? But at least Lady Luck has
paid us a long overdue visit on the football field. We won our Cumann na
mBunscoil group final and we also won the Acorn shield in the competition
organised by the local GAA club. We developed a school garden with the
help of Galway Education Centre and Medtronic and we won a County
Heritage award for our project on Cong salmon Hatchery and the Life cycle
of the Salmon.
However one of the less heralded successes in our opinion has been our
Book Club. Sarah, Tina and I had some meetings regarding literacy and
numeracy with parents last spring and out of those meetings came the idea
of setting up an adult book club for parents of the school. We meet on the
last Thursday of each month and Fr. O Brien has generously given us the use
of the curates house for our meetings So far we have relied on getting books
from Galway County library- a bit of a ‘ curate’s egg’ good in spots,but one of
the most popular books so far has been A Thousand Splendid Suns. It was
written by Khaled Hosseini and is set against a backdrop of tumultuous
events from the fall of the monarchy in Afghanistan, through the Soviet invasion, the mass exodus of Afghan refugees to Pakistan and the United States
and the Taliban regime. The Kite Runner an excellent read also was written by
the same author. E books and E readers may have changed the way our children read but however you look at it there is nothing like a good book.
Hopefully the love of reading will be fostered within both school and
home and our childrens lives will be enriched by good literature .
Caherlistrane Bingo
Bingo is held in the Community Centre,
Caherlistrane every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.
Next Session18th December
Teaching Staff
Mr. Tom Cradock, Principal, Mrs Teresa Donoghue, Deputy Principal, Mrs Clare
Naughton, Mrs Sabrina Melvin, Ms Saoirse McDonnell, Mr. Kevin McGough,
Ms. Linda Martyn, Mrs. Tracey Langan, Mrs Maria Ryder
SNA Staff
Mrs Josephine Skelly, Mrs Noreen Burke, Mrs Caroline Heneghan, Mrs Bernie
Hannon, Secretary Mrs Colette Fahy, Caretaker Mr John Flaherty
Board of Management 2011 – 2014
Mr Tom Callanan, Chairperson, Mr. Tom Cradock, Prin., Secretary, Mr. Sean
O’Sullivan, Treasurer, Community member, Rev. Pat O’Brien, P.P. Patron’s
Nominee, Mrs. Sabrina Melvin, Teacher’s Nominee., Mrs. Marie Langham,
Community member, Mr. John McGrath – Parents Nominee, Ms. Ashley
Whelan - Parents Nominee
Contact Details
Phone: 091-791542 Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Why not visit our website www.kilcoonans.ie
We would like to thank you our customers for your support in 2012 and looking
forward to your continued support in 2013. Wishing you and your family a Merry
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ON THE ROAD HOME
From village born and places been
By lovely Lough Hacket and the fields of Raheen
To the corner you come where Queallys is seen
The pub ran by Lena since she was eighteen
She served her people and those gone before
Called them by name as they entered the door
Kindred folk with hearts of gold
On wooden stools their stories told
As it always was she kept it thus
Where you could be and free from fuss
To have a drink without a worry
Lena listened there was no hurry
The day's events old jokes galore
Of times gone past and men of yore
She heard it all and knew it well
That life is real and we must dwell
It was a time it was a place
Of Caherlistrane's familiar face
Recalling those who passed the road
Levelling the field and Lightening the load
A mirror of its native .race
In happy tune with nature's pace
Queally’s Re-opens
Following the death of Lena in April 2012 the questions everybody in the
locality were asking: when will the pub re-open; who will run it; where will we
go for our pint; what’s going to happen to our Local; will Miriam and Mary run
it or any of Bernadine’s Family be interested in its future; all these questions
were being tossed out in the area and surrounding hosteleries.
Eventually, halleluia the news of it being re-opened went around. After
some long dry hot summer months the big big question was answered. The
pub is going to be leased. Local girl Barbara Mangan daughter of well known
“Bunny”and his wife Christine formally“Keane”of the famous Carragh Family
together with her partner Stuart Archibald were going to lease the pub
which included the home of the late Lena Queally
Following in the late Lena’s successful running of the pub it is a hard act to
follow but we feel sure that Barbara with her light-hearted personality and
Stuart who is an experienced bar manager will make a right good go of it.
Lads and girls back to the local again for the pint and game of cards a bit
of music and a song or two. And once again a verse or two of “The Little
Browne Jug” will be heard in that most famous of pubs known as “Queally’s”
On behalf of the community, The Community Council wishes Barbara,
Stuart and Family every success in their new venture
Now that the pub is up and running again enjoy yourselves, behave yourself as always and don’t let the side down!
Queally’s Pub History
Mortimer Queally originally from the Milltown Malbay area of West
Clare met Julia Langan, grandaunt of the well known Joe Langan and PJ
Langan of Mirehill in England sometime in the 1880's and got married.
They returned to Ireland with two children Tom and Mary and purchased
a Thatched pub in Oltore, Caherlistrane, which was originally owned by a
Keady family. They ran the pub successfully for many years and Julia was
famous for her renditions of a song called "The Little Brown Jug " while filling
pints for the customers.
Tom lived all his adult life in Dublin and Mary married Michael Divilly and
lived in Headford and was mother of Mrs Mary Judge of Carrowconlawn and,
coincidentally, Mrs Julia Langan of Shrule who also ran a public house in her
time in Shrule.
Other children were born in Caherlistrane Julia born 20/09/1890 joined
the Dominican Order of Nuns in USA. Helena born 14/12/1893 emigrated to
Boston, however is buried in Donaghpatrick Cemetery. Joe born 03/07/1898
and who continued on the next generation running the pub with his wife
Delia who was Hennelly of the well known Publicans in Corrandulla.
Joe and Delia had three daughters Lena, Bernardine, and Mary and sadly
Lena who ran the Pub for 50 years passed away unexpectedly this year and is
greatly missed by her many customers and the whole parish.
Each morning rising to the daily chore
Until the day she could do no more
Then Lena went where we cannot see
With glimpses of Heaven we remember thee
Paddy Hughes
Old Water Pumps Restored
These old pumps in the Caherlistrane area have been restored recently
by the leadership of Martin Donnellan R.S.S. Headford, while the neighbours supplied the materials.
Take a spin down the Shrule Road and stop at Mirehill where one of
these can be seen, and while you’re there, keep going towards Shrule,
take a right for Caherlistrane and at Shrule Grove another one of these
restored pumps can be seen. Thanks to all involved you have done great
work and the Community Council are proud of your interest in the parish.
Myrehill / Cloonee
Resident’s Association
The Myrehill / Cloonee Resident’s Association was established at an
open meeting in the Caherlistrane Community Centre in October. The
Association’s Constitution was ratified at a meeting on November 11th
and officers were elected as follows:Chair, Austin O’ Connell. Vice Chair, David Nally. Secretary, David Parslow.
Vice Secretary, Brenda Walsh. Treasurer, David Burke. Vice Treas, Áine Conlon
The Association has already planned a number of local activities prior to
Christmas including a clean-up and Christmas party on 15th December. A
‘Call Alert’ card is to be issued to all households. It will have the phone numbers of volunteers that can be called on at any time in case of emergency.
To contact the association please contact any of the committee or email [email protected]. The Resident’s Association is open to all residents and home owners in the Myrehill / Cloonee area.
Tús Work Placement Programme
Galway Rural Development company in Athenry currently implement the Tús
Scheme in east Galway for those who are unemployed and on the Live
Register and presently has seven supervisors and 140 participants and assist
communities in areas of healthcare, childcare, community building and
grounds maintenance, refurbishment works and various other projects, for
further details contact Mr Sean Broderick, Galway Rural Development
Company Ltd, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co Galway, 091-844335
St. Peter and the Teacher
The teacher stood at the pearly Gate,
His face was worn and old,
He stood before the Man of Fate,
For admission to the fold.
“What have you done”, St. Peter asked,
“To gain admission here?”
“I’ve been a teacher, sir”, he said
“For many and many a year”.
The Pearly Gates swung open wide,
St. Peter touched the bell,
“Come in”, he said, “and choose your place,
You’ve had your share of hell”.
Innocents
While the young farmer and his city bred girlfriend were strolling through
the fields, they passed a cow and her young calf affectionately rubbing
noses. Ah’ sighed the young man “that makes me want to so the same”.
“Well, why don’t you, said the girl, it’s your cow isn’t it?”!
Wang the Miller
Once upon a time there lived in China a man called Wang the Miller.
Wang owned a mill which was the sole support for himself, his wife and
family. Now Wang longed to be rich and have plenty of money. He was so
obsessed with longing to be rich, that he dreamt there was a pot of gold
buried beneath his mill.
So sure he was that this was so, one day he ordered his mill to be
knocked, but to his great disappointment as the mill came down there
was no pot of gold beneath it. Now, Wang was worse off than ever as his
only support the mill was gone. Moral of this story is “If you grasp at too
much you lose all”
GIBBONS’ BAR, SHRULE
Wishing All Our Customers A Happy
Christmas and peaceful New Year
L to R: Peter Walsh, Michael Maher, Martin Kennedy, John Morris, Vinny Judge
and Paul Walsh
Parish Rural Social Scheme
We have a Rural Social Scheme serving the parish now since November
2004. It has created local employment and is hugely beneficial to the
G.A.A., Community Council, Church, Schools etc.
While the maintenance is ongoing in the Community Centre,
Donaghpatrick Cemetery, Church and G.A.A. grounds we have also completed various worthwhile projects. We have participants in Tuam Cluide
Housing Project, Tuam Wheelchair Association, Sylaun, Corofin & Belclare.
Training skills in Football and Hurling is also ongoing in the Schools in the
Parish. The scheme is also helpful in the successful running of our weekly
Bingo in the Centre in Caherlistrane.
In the Community Centre we provide administration for the various bodies and do the weekly Church Newsletter. The maintenance and upkeep of
the Centre and Pitches are of huge benefit in keeping the place to such a
high standard.
We have completed stone walls in various parts of the parish. The wall we
built from Kennedy’s to Hughes in the centre of Caherlistrane eliminated a
dangerous stretch for pedestrians and cyclists. This wall which was completed last year is a massive village enhancement. Other walls which we have
completed are the Caherlistrane Church boundary walls, the wall at
Abbeytown Cemetery, the wall from New Village to Beaghmore junction, the
wall at Manusflynn. The most recent wall completed was a new entrance to
Knockma Hill Walk which enhanced safety for the users of this busy amenity.
While undertaking this job we uncovered a 19th Century weighing scales
(pictured above). Half of the scales is presently under the main road and previously was used to weigh loads of stone being drawn by horse and cart for
road making and later on for corn and other produce. This was a major
Archaeological find. It is hoped that it will be removed from its present location and put on display. The workers also do ongoing work in the Hill Walk to
keep it to a high standard. This work is done in co-operation with John
Higgins from the National Parks and Wildlife. Most of those walls have been
completed in conjunction with Galway County Council and Galway Rural
Development.
Another worthwhile project we completed in conjunction with the
Caherlistrane-Kilcoona Community Council was the Children’s Lisheen
Project at Donaghpatrick Cemetery. On the 13th of November 2011 this work
came to fulfilment with a ceremony unveiling the monument. It is done in
the shape and style of the old baby cradle. There is a list all the Lisheen
Townland names in which soil was retrieved from and that soil was placed in
a miniature casket and positioned within the monument itself. There is also a
map indicating each of the known townland locations. It has been praised far
and wide by anyone who has visited it.
During the year we said goodbye to Michael Maher, one of our dedicated
participants, and we wish him well in his retirement.
If you have any ideas for any enhancement project in your village we
would be delighted to hear about it.
The Community Council would like to thank Vincent
Judge and the RSS, Noel Henderson and FAS for their
co-operation with the Community Council throughout
the year.
Killamonagh
Prior to 1950, Killamonagh was such a big village, that it was divided into three portions.
As one entered the village from Caherlistrane,
it was known as “Baile Thoir” from John Kyne’s
house to a hill where Judy Kyne lived was known
as “Cnoc Judy”. From “Cnoc Judy” to Hughes shop
which was the centre of the village was known as
“Sráid Bhán” or White Street, as all the houses
were white-washed. From Hughes’ shop to Thady
Reilly’s house was “Baile Thiar or “Cúl Bhaile”.
From 1950-1962 the Congested District Board
and I.L.C. transferred some families to Kilvolan,
Bohercuil, Dalgan and Castlehackett and later to
Tonecooleen and Shrule Grove. Their land was
divided amongst the remaining families. With the
exodus of all these families the houses were not
now as closely situated as they were prior to
1950. The proverb, “ar scáth a chéile a mharann na
ndaoine” was not as apt as in former times. Still
there was a bond of friendship and a measure of
comradeship, affection, help and happiness in
this tight-knit community of Killamonagh as the
following poem shows.
Kilcoona School circa 1947-1948
Back Row: Dolores Costello, Ann Burke, Evelyn Monaghan, Bridie Comer, Evelyn Farragher, Mary Murphy,
Mary Coen, Bridie Murpjy, Margaret Farragher. 4th Row: Rita Leonard, Mary Moran, Annie burke, Mary
Cradock, Marthy Coen, Nora Kyne, Nora Murphy, Nellie Farragher, Nora Walsh, Bridie Burke. 3rd Row: Mary
Hanley, Mary Fitzgerald, Ann Hanley, Patty Dooley, Noreen Cunnane, Mary McHugh, Rose McHugh, Francis
McHugh, Angelia Murphy, Kathleen Murphy, Mary Dooley. 2nd Row: Bridie Moran, Mary Bane, Dymphna
Dooley, Kathleen Leonard, Gerta McHugh, Mary Halloran, Lizzie Burke, Annie Moran, Norrie Moran, Teresa
Murphy, Patricia Walsh. Front Row: Nuala Cradock Eileen Burke, Teresa Tierney, Teresa Cunningham, Shiela
McHugh, Nellie Moran, Della McHugh, Maura O’Dea, Mary McHugh, Crissie Lynch, Mary Kyne.
Comharsa:
Páistí ag cruinniú ón mbaile,
Caint is craic is mile fáilte,
Fear sa chúinne lena phíopa.
Bean ag léamh go sona sásta.
Dream ag bord is iad go gáireach
Magadh is greann faoin sean chailleach.
Raic is gleo is fuaim an chluiches,
Corr argóint faoi cártaí caillte.
Ar an urlár bárbóir stuama
Ag gearradh gruaig’ a shean chomharsa
Le diabhlíocht faoi droch bhearradh,
Oíche Gheimhridh b’fhurasta caitheamh.
Caherlistrae Team of 1924
Back Row: Mattie Glynn, Joe Hughes, Jim Mulroe, John Greaney, John Kyne, Michael Meeeghan, Patie Reilly,
Front Row: Tom Langan, Tim McHugh, Patrick Noone, Michael Joe McHugh, Tommy Greaney, John Kyne, Batty
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Photo of Julia McDermott, Killamonagh grandmother of Paddy McDermott (Castlehackett) and
Nora Meenaghan (Bohercuil). Julia lived in the house
where all the fun and merriment took place. It was
the visiting house in the village and was an easy welcoming house to call to.
The Community Council wishes to thank
Ronnie Mangan for his work and for the
use of his PA system for all Community
Wishing all our friends and customers
in Caherlistrane and Kilcoona
a happy Christmas
Council activities. Ronnie has sponsored 3
CLOSE TO YOU
January 25th 2013.
MULLINS SHRULE
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Christmas time is full of cheer, happiness but
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Little children wishing for many things from a
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At Christmas we need to remember what's really
important ... Toys r us or All of us!!
Sarah Mitchell, Castlehackett N.S
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This is a rhyme
About Christmas time,
When snow falls
And Santy calls.
When bells ring
And children sing.
When Angels appear
To bring good cheer.
David Quinn, Kilcoona N.S.
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When the Christmas story
Brings praise and glory
To the new born king.
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Christmas comes with
Children singing.
Christmas comes with
Sleigh bells ringing.
Christmas comes with
Frosty nights.
Christmas comes with
Snowball fights.
Joe Monaghan, Donaghpatrick N.S
We’ll Do It ...
We’ll do it for David Hemmings.
The All-Ireland we should have won.
The final whistle broke our hearts.
The golden hair of Prunella Ransome.
We’ll do it for Knockma Hill.
Alfred the Great, Gettysburg, Croke Park.
The crunch tackles of battle.
Reverberate now until after dark.
We’ll do it for Emily Lawless.
Masterclass writer from the past.
Corn-coloured harvest hair once again.
Blue and White ribbons to the mast.
We’ll do it for Lough Hackett.
The turbulent waves are placid now.
At the foot of torrid Glenshawk.
Profuse perspiration drips from the brow.
We’ll do it for the men of 1890.
Castlehackett House, Hackett’s Castle and Teach
Amen.
Their spirit still pervades this land.
The clashing sword and the pen.
We’ll do it for Kilcoona.
Corner Chapel, Our Lady’s Holy Well.
Donaghpatrick, the centre of the parish.
St. Patrick, Caherlistrane Church and the Bell.
We’ll do it for Eva O’Flaherty.
Lisdonagh House and Luimnagh Pier.
In the American Civil War.
Colonel Patrick Kelly dispelled the fear.
We’ll do it for our parents and grand-parents.
When we were lost they showed us the way.
The man who loves his football.
Is always waiting for the day.
We’ll do it for the Kirwan’s.
The graveyards, Donaghpatrick, Kilcoona and
Abbeytown.
For the people that came before us.
Permanent tears are rolling down.
We’ll do it for God Our Creator.
Outstretched hands reach for the sky.
The burning bonfires in our souls.
Beyond the stars, an Almighty high.
Kieran Reaney
KNOCKMA
INKWELLS
A Second Collection of Poem
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Short Stories, Articles and W
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(To be published in 2013)
Kieran and Padraic Reaney
KNOCKMA
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Walk, Jog, Run
This great facility is
on our doorstep.
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Have you been
there yet?
Christmas Crossword
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by Father Pat O’Brien
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1 & 2down Seasonal music, seasonal novel
(1,9,5)
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8 Belief (5)
9 Your short year (2)
10 Norse God has his day (4)
14 Mops his around for philosophy (7)
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18 Two OT books bear this name (6)
20 Personal pronoun for modern phenomenon
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21 Welcome tears in Scotland (5)
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24 For problems with cars or drink (2)
28 In Niagara Father found me leader (6)
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27 Of old poets (6)
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34 Not her. Right? No (2)
36 Gold alternative (2)
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38 The Spanish fish for pomp and circumstances (5)
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13 Meltdown meltdown to find representative
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1 Deep sound for nuns’ boss (5)
2 See Iacross
3 School or prison period (4)
34 Journey to Mecca (3)
35 Isis flows back for a time! (3)
4 Lose much of aircraft and you still have back
of it (3)
5 Unhappy (3)
6 & 33across Author of 1 across (7, 7)
10 Last of “Dubliners”, filmed by Huston (3,4)
11 Trendy bone (3)
12 ----buco Famous Italian dish (4)
15 Take me from the dish for exercise! (2)
16 This farm utensil captures a silent pack of
hounds (4)
18 Capitals of 18across didn’t like 8 across (2)
PRIZES
First three correct
entries to get copies
of Achill’s Eva
O’Flaherty Forgotten Island
Heroine. Kindly
donated by the
author, Mary
Murphy.
19 Make IT’s in error (7)
21 Angelic presence in 10down, aka Donal
McCann (7)
22 Peer almost before time (4)
25 Accept a priest inside (2)
26 Just a day out at a mart (4)
29 Take nothing from legendary bird for religion (2)
30 Caffeine with metal in its soul (2)
31 Insect I see for caper (5)
32 Letter, signal sound for foreign ox (5)
Winners of last Crossword:
25 euro gift vouchers
Anne Kenny, Moyne Bridge, Headford
Margaret Mary McDermott, Castlehackett
Breda Roche, Carrowmunnagh, Dunmore.
Winners of copies of Feelings Within by Kieran
and Padraic Reaney:
Seán Foley, Castlehackett
Stephanie Cannon, 2 Deerpark Woods, Headford
Margaret Donlon, Ballycasey.
Reflection
One tree can start a forest,
One sunbeam lights a room,
One bird can herald spring,
One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul,
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One candle wipes out the darkness,
One vote can change a nation,
One laugh will lift sadness,
One step must start each journey,
One word must start each prayer,
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show care,
One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what’s true,
One life can make a difference,
You see it’s up to you!
Don’t forget how very important
YOU ARE
Heartfelt Sympathy
The Community Council offers its deepest
sympathy to the families, relations, neighbours and friends of all the people who
have passed away in the parish this year.
May they all rest in peace.
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POST ENTRIES TO RONNIE MANGAN, CAHERLISTRANE BY JANUARY 31st, 2013