Corrib News Summer Online Version

Corrib News Ezine May 2014

Broadcasting Icon Officially Opens New School

Oughterard’s Meadhbh Plays for Ireland

From Maam to Mongolia in a Mini!

Local News and Club Round Ups

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Inside this issue:

June June 12th World Cup starts!

June 21st—Family Fun Cycle 1pm The

square, Oughterard

June 22nd —Jumble Sale in aid of the

Boxing club Oughterard Community

Centre

June 27th—Cocktail Night, The Boat Inn

in aid of Corribdale Park

June 30th—Second Print Edition of the

Corrib News in the shops!

June 27th—School Holidays

July 14th to 27th July—Galway Arts Festival

15th July, Meadhbh Campbell and her

teammates will travel to Romania to

compete in the basketball Division B

European Championships

18th July—Start of the Mongol Rally in

Eyre Square (page 4)

25th to 7th July—Feile an Mháma takes

place this year between Friday 25th and

Sun the 27th of July.

28th July—Galway Races

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access publication and will generally carry any material submitted to it as long as it is not potentially

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Editorial 3

From Maam to Mongolia in a Micra 4

Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona News 6

Broadcasting Icon Officially Opens New School 7

The MayFly 10k Challenge 8

uachtarARTS update 10

Oughterard’s Meadhbh Plays for Ireland 11

New Business Update 12

Corrib Gym 13

Courthouse Update 14

Corribdale Park Update 15

Oughterard Heritage– Angling Museum 16

International Mayfly Angling Competition 17

Feile an Mháma 20

Cornamona Annual Pairs Hospice competition 22

Montessori 24

Rás Chonamara. 26

Corrib Trout Recipe 27

Green Ribbon Campaign 28

MAC Bilingual Camps 29

Out & About 30

Tidy Towns 32

Local Clubs Round up 33

Photographs and Posters 44


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Editorial Welcome to the 3rd Online edition of Corrib News!

Finally the Summer is here and it is great to feel some warmth on our skin and cast off the

woolly jumpers for a while!

But there’s no escaping the fact that the end of another school year is in sight and many of us will

have our hands full entertaining the kids over the coming months and possibly looking for events or

ideas to keep them busy. Thankfully you’ll find some great ideas inside this edition of Corrib News!

M.A.C bilingual camps will be run over several weeks in Summer in Oughterard, Killannin, Moycullen

and Maam. There is also a wonderful Jumble Sale planned for June 22nd in the Oughterard

Community Centre, with all the proceeds going to the Oughterard Boxing club. With indoor bouncy

castles and face painting there will be plenty to keep the kids busy. But you know it is no harm to

teach the kids about having a sense of pride in the community so you might consider getting them

involved in a tidy up of the area you live in. Tidy Towns Committees have been doing a splendid job in

Oughterard and Clonbur. Well done to all involved.

In the meantime you can catch up on all the happenings around Lough Corrib in this edition of the

Corrib News. We bring you the details of the Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona official opening ceremony, The

Mayfly 10k Challenge and the International Mayfly Angling Competition. Check out a budding young

author, Adam Tierney, who describes his visit to Croke Park with the Oughterard GAA on page 40.

We caught up with three lads from Maam, Corr na Mona and Cong who told us of an epic journey they

are undertaking in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Galway Hospital Project. See their story on page 4. Read all

about local Oughterard teen, Meadhbh, who will play basketball for Ireland in the European Champion-

ships this Summer.

As for photographs, check out the new section from pages 44 to 49. You might be able to spot your-

self or someone you know at the International Mayfly Angling Competition, The Mayfly 10k Challenge

or at the Community Games. Have you checked out the Oughterard is Happy video online yet? See

page 47 for the link.

Don’t miss our caption competition over on page 31 - there is a prize for the winner!

Last but not least we have the lowdown on all the clubs latest news and events.

We hope you enjoy it.

Sinéad Grimes on behalf of the Corrib News Team

Cover Boats at DerryMoyle, Oughterard—Greg Forde.

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From Maam to Mongolia in a Micra!

My name is Terry Keenan and along with 6 of my

friends (George, David, Adrian, John and Patrick)

we have taken on the challenge of a lifetime in the

form of the charity Mongol Rally in aid of Cystic

Fibrosis Galway Hospital Project.

The Mongol Rally, is an annual unsupported rally

from London to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, but for

us, as we are mostly West of Ireland folk, it will

start in Eyre Square, Galway on the 18th

of July.

The idea of the rally is to bring a car of one litre

capacity or less across one third of the world's

surface, through rough terrain, deserts, rivers and

god knows what else. We have chosen two

Nissan Micras, painted in our national colours,

which can be viewed on our Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/cysticfibrosismongolrally, .

The rally is not a race, it's all about endurance

and actually making it to the finish, it will take us

across Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan and finally

into Mongolia. Hopefully this will take us between

three and four weeks in total.

On Sunday the 11th of May we had our launch

with Galway City Mayor, Padraig Conneely in

Eyre Square, Galway. We have been gradually

gaining some publicity and momentum since.

Coming from Maam, Corr na Mona and Cong and

doing this for a Galway based charity, Corrib

News is the ideal way for us to increase

awareness about our event and our charity.

The charity, which is the important bit, is Cystic

Fibrosis Galway Hospital Project, a subsidiary of

CF Ireland. CF is something that I sadly learned

about at a very young age, shortly after my First

Holy Communion, my best friend and only

classmate passed away from CF. Currently the

charity is trying to fund the construction of a

paediatric unit onto Galway University Hospital,

something that may have been able to help my

classmate, Brian, when he was alive. David, one

of my friends coming with me has also been hit by

the disease, his younger cousin Stephanie, sadly

passed away from the disease just five years ago

at the very young age of 14.

On Sunday the 11th of May we had our launch with

Galway City Mayor, Padraig Conneely in Eyre Square

http://www.facebook.com/cysticfibrosismongolrally


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From Maam to Mongolia in a Micra!

So it is something we really care about and would

love to publicise and raise as much money as

possible for.

It is important to point out this is purely to raise

money for the charity. No donations go towards

us, we have paid for everything ourselves up to

now and will continue to do so, which includes

cars, visas, petrol, accommodation, insurance,

etc. We have had a few very generous offers from

sponsors in the last week, helping us out with

some of the rally costs. But I can’t stress enough

that any donations will go directly to the charity.

We are all regular Irish guys, five from Galway,

one from Donegal, mechanics, carpenters and

truck drivers, in our late twenties, so far we have

done everything ourselves, but we feel the need

to exceed our expectations on this and try our

best to raise as much money as possible for this

more than worthy cause.

So far in the short time we've been public, we

have done really well raising over €5,000 purely

from family and friends on our donations page

www.idonate.ie/cfmongolrally. We also have a

website www.cfmongolrally.ie which is currently

under construction.

If you think you can help by donating we’d be

delighted and you can stay in touch with us on our

facebook page here www.facebook.com/cysticfibrosismongolrally,

Terry Keenan

Corrib News would like to applaud the boys

for taking on this challenge in aid of the Cystic

Fibrosis Galway Hospital Project, and would

like to wish them the very best on their big

adventure!

http://www.idonate.ie/cfmongolrally

http://www.cfmongolrally.ie

http://www.facebook.com/cysticfibrosismongolrally


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Scoil Chuimín agus Caitríona’s News

May has been a very exciting month here at Scoil Chuimín agus Caitríona. We enjoyed the Easter break and returned to the school ready to start all the preparations for the official opening day. As well as practising the mu-sic and songs each class also completed some wonderful art work which we then hung in the GP room to decorate it for the opening. (You can read all about the official opening next!)

But we’ve also been busy with other school work too. Fourth class had a very interesting project which they did in collaboration with Baboró’s BEAST! (Baboró: Environment, Arts, Science and Technology) project. But instead of us telling you about it why don’t you see for yourself! Here is the link:

http://youtu.be/CL9bq_BSw30 The children really enjoyed taking turns being directors, camera assistants, lighting technicians etc., for the day and it was an amazing experience. The end result is really brilliant and very informative too. The school held a very successful Golf Blitz on Friday 23rd May at Oughterard Golf Club . The turnout was great and a wonderful days golfing was had by all. We would like to thank all who were involved in

organising the event, particularly Patrick Gillespie, Barbara McGauley and Richard McNamara. Angela and Micheál always put in a lot of behind the scenes work too! We would also like to say thanks to the parents association for doing the posters, the parents who attended afterwards and Gerry & Eoin McDonnell for the food on the night. Here are the details on the Golf Blitz winners! 1st Prize: Tom McDonagh, Walter McDonagh, Micheal Darcy (Snr), Micheal Darcy (Jnr) 2nd Prize: David Walsh, Richard McNamara, Pat Egan. Packie Kelleher 3rd Prize: Shane Concannon, Mike Kyne, Tim Mullins, Don Hoctor 4th Prize: Peter Lee, Richie Lee, David Lee and Deirdre Costello. Mens Longest Drive - Mark Gibbs Ladies Longest Drive - Maire Ni Mhaille Best Ladies Team - Linda Lee, Eileen Dixon, Maire Ni Mhaille, Ann Dolly Nearest the Pin - Gerard Cox Thanks to everyone for playing and thanks again to the organisers. A raffle was held by the PA on the night and we would like to thank all our sponsors. Here is the full list of prize winners. 1st prize - Tablet went to Martin Gibbons 2nd prize - Hamper went to Anna Rose Morley 3rd prize - Smyths voucher went to Alex Kelly in 2nd class! 4th prize - J.P. Keogh's voucher - Noel Caine 5th prize - 3 month membership to Ocean Fitness - Emily & Hannah Tuck 6th prize - 3 month membership to Ocean Fitness - Sarah Hammond 7th prize - 3 month membership to Ocean Fitness - Lyndsey Higgins 8th prize 3 month membership to Ocean Fitness - Sarah O'Toole 9th prize - Bottle of wine - Caitriona Molloy 10th prize - Bottle of wine - Cyril Foye 11th prize - Bottle of wine - Henry Curran Congratulations to you all - we hope you enjoy your prizes! The money raised from the events will go towards

purchasing a bank of laptops and a laptop trolley

and accessories for use by the whole school. The

children will really benefit from the generosity

shown by all concerned. Go Raibh Maith Agat!

http://youtu.be/CL9bq_BSw30


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Scoil Chuimín agus Caitríona’s News

Broadcasting Icon Officially Opens New School After more than 25 years of campaigning by successive boards of management, Scoil Chuimín agus Caitríona. Oughterard, held its official opening at 5pm on Saturday May 17th. The newly-built school, designed by Simon J. Kelly & Sons, was opened by national icon, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh. Mr. O Muircheartaigh, a former teacher turned broadcaster, drove to Oughterard for the opening the morning after a strenuous climb up Carrauntoohil alongside a group of 32 All-Ireland winners from each county in Ireland as a fundraiser for the Alan Kerins Projects. The 82-year-old broadcasting legend, spoke eloquently for 15 minutes about his escapade the day before climbing Carrauntoohil, about education in the past and the importance of learning in modern day society. He was hugely impressed by the schools facilities and was especially interested in the rainwater harvesting system at the school, which feeds directly into the toilets, joking that “this might be a cure for the forthcoming water charges”. O Muircheartaigh, went on to challenge the children, who would be the scientists of the future, to invent a system that caught the rain before it even fell! Assuring them they would get a Nobel prize if they succeeded! Also among the guests was school patron, Bishop Martin Drennan, who blessed the building, Fr Alan Burke, the Rev Gary Hastings, Niall Malone,

board of management chairperson and the MC for the day, Connacht Tribune editor Dave O’Connell, an ex-pupil of the school. Mr Malone said it was an historic occasion for the village, and paid tribute to the staff saying the amalgamation of the schools was not always easy, but the teachers all worked together and brought the project to fruition. School principal, Micheál Ó Domhnaill, addressed the packed hall and said “It is the collaboration of teachers, staff, pupils, parents and community that makes a great school. While literacy and numeracy are the cornerstones of primary education, the school aims to provide a holistic education,” he went on to thank the staff for their dedication and energy in their work at the school, and especially thanked the community, parents and parents’ associations over the years who had raised €65,000 for the project. The pupils themselves took an active part during the hour-long ceremony with the school band playing the “Kerry Polka” in honour of the day’s special guest, singing “A Mhuire Mathair” and finishing off with “This Little Light of Mine”. Everyone in attendance from past pupils, past head masters and teachers to the politicians and parents were then invited to the library for some refreshments laid on by Gerry & Eoin McDonnell and the Parents Association. The new school was finally opened to pupils at the start of this school year and the students have enjoyed the state of the art facilities such as the all-weather astro-turf pitch, a music room, out-door classroom, gardens and play areas, general purpose school hall, and handball court.. In addi-tion a new library will be operated by the school's senior pupils with assistance from the PA. The design of the school is so ground-breaking it is currently shortlisted for an Irish Architecture award. The award is decided by the public and You can vote for the school to win here: http://www.architectureawards.ie/index.php Maybe the long wait for the new school has been

worth it after all!

You can keep up to date with the happenings at

the school on their website here:

http://oughterardns.ie/

Bishop Martin Drennan, , Niall Ma lone, Micheál Ó

Muircheartaigh and MC Dave O’Connell


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Saturday 24th May saw the 3rd

annual Mayfly 10k

Challenge, take place in the village of Oughterard.

This year saw a welcome change to the event with

the introduction of the children’s races which took

place before the main 10k Challenge. The children

enjoyed the novelty of racing down Camp Street

cheered on by the fantastic supporters who turned

out to view the spectacle.

Each child was presented with a medal upon

finishing and once they had caught their breath

back, got ready to cheer on the adult racers.

This year’s race was being run in cooperation with

See Change, the National Mental Health Stigma

Reduction Partnership, in an attempt to highlight

the need to change Irish attitudes and behaviours

to mental health issues.

The main event began at 1:30pm, with local See

Change ambassador, Fiona Kennedy, cutting the

green ribbon and starting the race. The multi-

coloured field ran through the town to much

encouragement and applause from the many lo-

cals who always turn up to support the event.

The course is challenging, with a number of climbs

in the early kilometres which can make the run a

difficult one for even the most seasoned runners.

However the scenic views of the mayfly fishing

boats on Lough Corrib always provide a fitting

reward and a welcome distraction from the

gradient in the early part of the race.

After the first kilometre, the runners were well

spread out, with a number of local runners

featuring at the head of the pack. However Galway

City Harriers’ top road runner Matt Bidwell led the

field from the outset.

Matt completed the race in an amazing time of

00:33:43! Bidwell broke the course record held by

last year’s winner, Corks’s Alan O'Shea’s, time of

33:45 by just 2 seconds. Second place was taken

by James Ferry, in a time of 38:27 who was

followed closely home by Larry Kelly in 38:36 .

The first lady, Sinead Brody, GCH, came home in

a time of 39:46, a full 2 minute improvement on her

time last year (41:46), making this her second con-

secutive win and setting an enviable ladies record

for the course.

(See photos from the event on page 44)

The MayFly 10K Challenge 2014

Local See Change ambassador Fiona Kennedy starting the Mayfly 10k Challenge 2014


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It is always a pleasure to see these athletes return

to compete in the race each year. Deirdre Brophy

took 2nd in 43:38 and Sile Dirrane took 3rd place in

a time of 44:02.

For many participants, this event was not about

personal bests but simply about finishing the 10k

which was achieved by all who entered the race.

The weather held, and allowed the participants to

enjoy the BBQ hosted by the Boat Inn on the Square

in Oughterard.

Local DJ Aidan Kenny kept the crowd entertained

and the prize giving was held outside in welcome

sunshine. The event was a success for the 3rd year

running and hopefully is now well established as a

well organised fun event for all on the running

calendar.

The proceeds of the event will go towards the

development of Corribdale Park, a community

recreation area, for Oughterard, this event is a

crucial part of the funding for the local amenity.

Park project co-ordinator Sinéad Grimes said “This

year is especially important for us as we are hoping

to receive full planning approval next month. This

means we need to have funds in place, so we are

really pushing forward with our fundraising drive this

year.” she continued “Events like the Mayfly 10k are

important fundraisers but are equally important for

morale and project awareness – plus it’s a lot of fun

to organise! Clíodhna Uí Ruadháin and Gerry

Geoghegan are great to work with.”

The organisers would like to thank SSE Airtricity,

SEE Change, Cllr Thomas Welby, Finnertys

Butchers and all at the Boat Inn for their support and

sponsorship. These events could not take place

without the help of the many volunteers who

manned the registration desk, water stations and all

who helped out in the organising of the event.

Finally a thank you to all the competitors, without

whom, there would be no event. Well done to all and

see you next year!

For a list of all participants finishing times check

here:

http://www.redtagtiming.com/results/Mayfly10km_20

14.pdf

The MayFly 10K Challenge 2014

The fastest locality went to the ‘Raha Ramblers’ ..

again!

Event organiser Clíodhna Uí Ruadháin always does a

great job on the mike.


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uachtarARTS News

May has been a very active

month for the Arts in

Oughterard.

During the very successful

International Mayfly Festival,

the ‘By the Lake Exhibition’

showcased the work of ten

writers and artists from the

locality. The evening of the

official opening was a very

enjoyable one. Poet Colette

NicAodha launched the

exhibition and read one of her poems relating to fishing. Some of the featured poets read their newly

composed works in praise of the lake. There was a great interest in the exhibition with a steady stream of

visitors each day. The exhibition continued until Saturday 31st May.

uachtarARTS would like to thank Pat Joyce, of Joyces Supermarkets, for the use of the premises for the

exhibition and thanks also to the Anglers Association for expanding the programme to include the Arts in

2014.

Wisdom, uachtarARTS Bealtaine

event was held on May 20th and

many people came along and wrote

in the Community Art Book.

On Thursday 29th May a Poetry

Reading took place at the

uachtarARTS Gallery (Main Street,

Oughterard). We would like to thank

all those who came along to listen to

local poets read their work, it was a

most enjoyable evening.

To find out more about the Clann

Creative Writers Group and

uachtarARTS you can follow us on

Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/uachtarARTS Or email us on [email protected]

Pictured at the launch of By the Lake Exhibition: l to r Chris Mayhew, Margaret

Larminie, Jack McCann, Collette Nic Aodha, Matt Molloy, Leah Beggs, Jess Walsh

and Kathleen Furey. photo: Tom Broderick

Pictured are Phyllis Furnace, Jess Walsh, (Project organiser) and Carmel Healy.

https://www.facebook.com/uachtarARTS

https://www.facebook.com/uachtarARTS


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This summer Oughterard teen Meadhbh

Campbell will compete in the basketball

Division B European Championships as part of

the Under 18 Junior Women’s National

Basketball team. Eighteen year old Meadhbh

who is a leaving cert. student in St Paul’s

Secondary School, Oughterard is the only

representative from the west of Ireland to play

on this team. The other players primarily

coming from basketball strongholds in Dublin

and Cork.

On 15 July, Meadhbh and her teammates will

travel to Romania where they will face Estonia,

Latvia and Germany in the initial stages of the

competition. In total the team expect to play up

to eight games in order to receive an

international ranking.

In preparation for the European Champion-

ships the team will also travel to Luxembourg in

early July to play their international side in a

challenge game. Meadhbh, who is also on the

NUIG Mystics National League team, has been

playing with Irish teams since 2012 and has

previously taken on Luxembourg at Under 16

level. Having lost that game she says that she

is looking forward to the international playing

experience but also to settling the score!

Irish international basketball players are

completely self-funding and finance all aspects

of their participation on the team themselves.

This includes paying for travel, training

sessions and trips abroad. As they are playing

in the European Championships this year the

team has been allowed to fundraise and earn

sponsorship in order to lessen the financial

burden.

Meadhbh, along with her local club Corrib bas-

ketball recently held a Table Quiz in

Breathnach’s Bar and is currently selling raffle

tickets which are available to buy from

Breathnach’s Bar and Finnerty’s Butchers

Oughterard. She would be very grateful for

your support.

Ireland will play their first game against Estonia

on Thursday 17 July in Oradea. The results of

this encounter and all other games will be

available on www.fibaeurope.com or

www.basketballireland.ie.

Corrib News would like to take this

opportunity to wish Meadhbh and her team

mates the very best of luck in the European

Championships and in all of their upcoming

matches.

We would also like to say Good Luck to

Meadhbh and her classmates in the Leaving

Certificate which they will have started

when this goes to print!

You can read a full interview with Meadhbh

in the printed edition of Corrib News which

will be out in the shops at the end of June.

Oughterard’s Meadhbh Plays for Ireland Aoife O’Halloran

http://www.fibaeurope.com

http://www.basketballireland.ie


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New Childcare

Service in Oughterard

Exciting times ahead for Oughterard

native, Hilda O’Halloran Caine and

her colleague, Leenane native,

Sarah Coyne, as they are set to

launch their new Childcare Service

in Oughterard. Home From Home

Preschool & Afterschool Service is a

brand new purpose built childcare

facility located half a mile outside

Oughterard town centre on the

Glann Rd.

Both Hilda & Sarah are highly

qualified and have 20 years

combined experience in the

profession both locally & abroad,

where they have both developed a

key understanding of the

importance of Early Years Education

in the future development of young

children. They have a clear vision

for a quality, affordable, childcare

service & look forward to providing

such a service to the local

community for many years to come.

For further information on either

their Summer Childcare Service or

their Preschool & Afterschool Service

please contact ‘Home From Home’

on 087 3911156 or email;

[email protected]

Corrib News would like to wish

Hilda and Sarah all the best in their new business.

Corribdale

Grounds News

Corribdale Grounds is a fantastic amenity for

the Oughterard community. The land is

currently governed by the Corribdale Grounds

Committee who manage the land and hold it in

trust for the Oughterard Community.

The Committee is a limited company and as a

result there is an associated cost with running

the business each year. Some of you may not

be aware of the costs associated with keeping

the grounds open on a yearly basis.

The Committee’s accounts need to be audited

and returned to the CRO yearly, the

accounting fees can cost in the region of

€1,000 annually. Insurance is another cost—

currently the cost of insuring the grounds is

approx. €300 per annum.

The only income the Grounds Committee

receive is the rental on the grounds from

parties who wish to use the grounds to stage

events. Currently our income is in the region

of €1,000 per annum.

As you can see the outgoings currently

exceed the income and this is why the

Corribdale Grounds Committee have to fund-

raise on a yearly basis just to maintain the

grounds so that they can be used by the com-

munity.

From time to time tree surgery is required on

the grounds and the Committee is currently

paying off a loan secured from the Credit Un-

ion some years ago by members of the Com-

mittee. We have paid €2,000 off the loan in

the past two years. However, there remains

€5,000 outstanding on this loan.

We would ask that you please support the

Committee in their fundraising efforts to keep

the Corribdale Grounds open and in good

order so that it may be enjoyed and used for

the good of all in the locality.

The Corribdale Grounds Committee


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Farewell to Paul, Hello to Eddie!

It is with sadness we bid farewell to staff member Paul

Fisher. We wish to thank Paul for all his hard work and

dedication during the time he spent here at Corrib Gym.

On behalf of all the staff & customers we wish Paul suc-

cess & all the best in his new ventures.

In contrast, we are pleased to welcome Eddie Caine to

the team here at Corrib Gym. Eddie has qualifications

in Gym Instruction, Indoor Cycling, Exercise & Physical

Activity for Children and Strength & Conditioning. We

wish Eddie every success here at Corrib Gym.

Super Heroes Charity Bootcamp April

2014

On the 14th of April we held a charity night in order to

raise funds for Special Olympics Ireland. It was a great

success and we raised €300.00. We would like to thank

everyone that donated their time, energy & funds to

support Special Olympics Ireland. We hope everyone

enjoyed the evening of fun and fitness.

Website

Since the launch of our website on the 24th of February

it is proving to be very successful with providing the

public with all of our latest news, activities in the hall,

new upcoming fitness classes and special events. We

continue to improve and work on this service to ensure

that you provided with the most accurate and updated

information. Visit us on :

www.oughterardcommunitycentre.ie

Summer Special

This summer we will be offering yearly memberships of

€250.00 for an adult, €150 for students & the unwaged.

This special offer will run throughout June & July. Don’t

miss out on this fantastic deal!

(*Terms & Conditions Apply)

Kids Fit’n’Fun

Kids Fit’n’Fun classes commenced in the hall in May

and are proving to be very popular with the children

providing fun and exercise simultaneously. Corrib Gym

will be running these classes throughout the summer so

if you are interested in enrolling your child please call

us on (091) 557775. There are three class categories

available:

ages 5-7,

ages 7-8,

ages 9- 11

Outdoor Bootcamp

Outdoor Bootcamp continues to run throughout the

summer. In conjunction with the Afterschool Club we

will be offering parents the opportunity to drop in their

children to the Afterschool Club while they participate in

the Bootcamp Class. This service will be available

throughout the month of July and there are limited

spaces available. For more information please enquire

at Corrib Gym reception or call us on (091) 557775.

http://www.oughterardcommunitycentre.ie/


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Courthouse Update Oughterard Courthouse Conservation & Heritage Company Ltd. is

delighted that after four years of hard work involving fundraising,

planning and a great deal of paper-work, grant approval has now been

given by the Department of the Environment Community and Local

Government towards the cost of the refurbishment and preservation of the Courthouse. Built in the

1840s, this historic listed building had fallen into disrepair and was in such poor condition that the Court

Services vacated it in 2009 and returned it to Galway County Council.

The project has progressed to the current stage with the help of Forum Connemara Ltd and a close

working relationship with Galway County Council. The Council and County Manager, Martina Maloney

have been fully supportive from the

outset having agreed to lease the

building for a nominal annual sum.

Following an e-tendering process,

Kesel Construction Claregalway, has

been awarded the contract and all

work will be carried out under the

supervision of Conservation Architect

Gerry Mc Manus and of Fionn Mc

Mullan of Mc Mullan Architects,

Kilcolgan.

With the recent confirmation of

approval of grant aid of €497,985

representing 90% of the estimated

cost of Phase 1 of the project, the

committee and Board of Directors

propose to raise a further €25000 by

way of our “Bricks and Slates”

campaign. By giving €50 for a brick or

slate, dedicated to someone special,

the name will be recorded in an

embossed register and also by way of

way of a permanent plaque located

inside the renovated building. Over the coming weeks, groups of volunteers will call to all households in

the local area in order to explain developments and to encourage support for the “Bricks and Slates”

fundraiser.

The committee has made arrangements to raise a loan through Clann Credo so that ongoing payments

can be made as the work of restoration progresses. Grant aid can be claimed only when invoices and

receipts have been furnished.

Well done to everyone involved. We look forward to being able to keep you up to date on the Court

House project through Corrib News.

Leslie Lyons on behalf of The Court House Conservation & Heritage Committee

Photo Tom Broderick

Contracts were signed on the Oughterard courthouse restoration

project on Friday 23-May 2014.

(Back row) Joe Conaty ( Forum Connemara), Courthouse committee

members Geraldine Bresnihan, David Collins, Deirdre Forde, Chris

Moran ( project manager, Kesel Construction ltd.) and Courthouse

committee members Kathleen Furey, Leslie Lyons, Willie Dawson

and Mary Kyne.

(Front row ) Kevin Murphy (director, Kesel construction ltd. ),

Cllr Thomas Welby and Brian Buckley ( Courthouse committee).


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We are delighted to report that planning has been

provisionally awarded to the Corribdale park project.

We have applied for funding under the 2014 Sports Capital

Programme grants to part fund a section of shared use trails

and fitness loop. This section refers to the grounds closest to

the playground and also the section between the council car park and the GAA Pitch. This phase in-

cludes a wheelchair friendly loop aimed at walkers / joggers and the family cycling group. The trails

would have a number of outdoor fitness equipment pieces installed at various points along the way.

The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

and provides grants to assist in the development of sports facilities. We are hoping for a positive out-

come on this application. We won’t hear back about the SCP funding until after the summer but we will

also re-visit available LEADER funding that may now be available to us. We plan to reapply for this

funding in early June. We hope to have a further positive update in the next issue of Corrib News.

We will continue to fundraise for the project with a Cocktail Night on Friday 27th June in the Boat Inn

and a Moonlight Walk from Keoghs on the 9th August. More details to follow.

Don’t forget the collection boxes on the counter tops in the local shops—your small change really can

make a bigger change for Oughterard!

If you’d like to help out with fundraising for the project we’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for your continued support.

Raymond McDonagh

Carpentry Services

House Renovations,

Traditional Dressers,

Fitted Furniture,

Floors,

Phone: 086-8364377

[email protected].

Corribdale Park Update

Maam Women's Group Maam Women's Group celebrate their 20th

Birthday this year. As part of the celebrations

there will be a Heritage & Networking Day on

Saturday 30th August in Maam Community

Centre at 11am. This event takes place during

Heritage Week and there will be workshops

demonstrations, talks etc.

Everyone is welcome.

Main Street, Oughterard, Co. Galway

Tel: (091) 557602 / Fax: 557603

Open: Mon—Fri :30am—6:30pm

Closed for Lunch: 1:15pm—2pm

Saturday: 9:30am—6:00pm

For all your medical needs

Plus cosmetics, Photographic &

Veterinary requirements.

Passport & I.D. Photos.

Aftershave / Perfume

Fine selection of Jewellery & Watches

mailto:[email protected]


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The Angling Heritage Museum Mary Kyne

“Memories are the biscuits of life” so said the

late poet Seamus Heaney. Indeed we in

Oughterard tasted the sweetness of past

memories at the Angling Heritage Museum

which opened for the International Trout Fishing

Competition for three days in May.

The rich heritage associated with the mayfly,

trout and salmon angling was realized when

members of the community donated their

heirlooms of cane rods, hand made mayfly

boxes and nets, baits, briceen jars, spinners,

gaffes, eel nets, wicker fishing baskets, numer-

ous old and more recent photographs of anglers,

their catches, trophies and medals provided

much interest and recollections of the famous

characters both local and foreign who fished the

Corrib waters in the past. Old Jonson and

Evinrude engines provided much interest among

the more elderly anglers and were reminders of

hasher times on the lake. The local school

children of Scoil Muire, Doireglinna and Scoil

Chuimín agus Caitríona’s project on

“Exploring the flora, fauna and built heritage of the

Owenriff River” was an informative and artistic

display of life along the river bank. The children’s

work was highly commended by all who visited the

museum. Maith sibh a pháisti.

David Collins projected the extensive archive of

fishing photos in the possession of the Culture and

Heritage Group at night on to the front of the Lake

Hotel. The trad session, fly-tying demonstrations,

music with Beat Club 8, lectures, art

exhibition, heritage walks, whiskey

tasting, Junior fishing competition at

Mike Faherty’s Angling Centre and

“Taste of Lough Corrib”– a food

display” all combined to give locals

and visitors an unique experience of

what life in Oughterard is like during

“Mayfly Season”

The Angling Museum was a huge

success thanks to all who

contributed.

Mary Kyne


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Oughterard Angling Association

The Oughterard Angling Association had the honour of hosting the Connacht Cup which took place in

Oughterard on Saturday, 19th April. The event was catch & release, where fish are measured, record-

ed and then released. 48 anglers took part, however only 7 trout were caught on what was a flat, calm

and sunny day.

The Individual winner on the day went to John

Connelly, Ballinalough & District Angling Club.

Congratulations John.

Oughterard International Mayfly Angling

Competition - A Big Success

The long and proud tradition of fishing the mayfly

on Lough Corrib is alive and well in Oughterard,

Co. Galway. This was evident on Sunday, May

11th, when the Oughterard Angling Club hosted

the annual International Mayfly Angling

Competition as part of the Mayfly Festival

weekend.

There was a massive entry of 145 national and

international competitors into the event which is

casting and dapping only, held from Oughterard

Pier.

The competion is a team and individual event and

on what was ideal conditions for fishing trout on

Lough Corrib there was some heavy bags of fish

brought to the weigh-in on the pier at 6pm.

Presentation of prizes was held in

the marque at Faherty’s Bar, The

Square Oughterard, and for their

€25 competition entry fee anglers

received a steak dinner.

A big thank you to the committee of

Oughterard Anglers & Boatman’s

Assoc., Brian Higgins & staff in

Faherty’s Bar, Tom & Patricia Tuck,

Chefs Paul & Eoin, Justin Keogh and

all who sponsored prizes, helped

and took part in the competition.

The results are printed overleaf.

Results;

Photo l-r – Chairman Connacht Council, Martin Kinnevey with Individual Winner of the Connacht Cup John Connelly.

Children at the '.Junior Angling Competition


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Team Winners - Ireland (Tony Duncan, Eoin Kelly,

Seamus Kelly & Kevin Molloy)

Runners-up – Wales (Jed de Gregory, Brian

Ferguson, Richard Morris, Pauline Lee)

Individual Winners

1st Henry Curran

2nd Pauline Lee

3rd Johnny Faherty

Winning Ladies

1st Pauline Lee

2nd Breda Cody

Junior Winners

1st Louis de Gregory

2nd Cillian Tierney

Heaviest Trout - Pauline Lee

Report & photos by Kevin Prunty – PRO,

Oughterard Anglers & Boatmen’s Assoc.

www.oughterardanglers.com

Individual Winner Henry Curran, Oughterard, being

presented with his prize by Brian Ferguson,

l-r - The winning team Tony Duncan, Eoin Kelly, Seamus

Kelly & Kevin Molloy

Junior Winner Louis de Gregory with Brian Ferguson,

Sec. Oughterard Angling ClubA

Winning Lady Pauline Lee with Sec. Brian Ferguson


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Fly

Tying

Part of the Mural on the Oughterard Community Centre wall done by artist Renske Boef and kids from the towns Youth Cafe.

Mural

Mark Coulton & Mark Regan doing a fly tying demo in the Boat Inn on Friday, 9th May.

Pictured with Mary Kyne and teacher Ger Power in the Angling Museum are the children from 4th class in Scoil Chuimin & Caitriona, Oughterard. In the background you can see the project they did in conjunction with children from Scoil Muire Doirglinna, entitled 'Exploring the flora, fauna & built heritage of the Owenriff'.


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Feile an Mháma

2014 At the top of the Corrib and at the foot of

the Maumturks is the Maam valley, and

for one weekend of the year we go

cracked!

Feile (festival) an Mháma takes place this

year between Friday 25th and Sun the

27th of July.

This little festival has being taking place

over the last few years .The aim of the

festival is to bring people in to the valley

for a few days and show them what is

here to see and what goes on in the

valley .

Last year we had a old photo exhibition in

the community centre all weekend, walks

and cycles on Saturday and Sunday, a

BBQ and ballroom dancing on Sunday

with the duck race on Sunday evening.

This years events will start on Friday 25th

July with golf competition at Oughterard

golf club , mass on the graveyard and

official opening in the evening .

On Saturday 26th July we will have tours

of local historic sites, food expo in the

community centre, road bowling and a

boat race on the Maam river.

On Sunday 27th July it is family day with

sports for kids and adults (with a

difference) BBQ ,bouncy castle, tug-of-

war and the duck race on the Maam river.

Music in Keanes on Saturday and

Sunday night. All events are subject to

change and some more may be added.

For information on Feile an Mhama you

can call 091571192 or contact the

community centre.

You can follow us on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/feileanmhama

or see our web site at

www.maamvalley.com

http://www.maamvalley.com


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OPENING HOURS

Tuesday 10 - 6

Wednesday 10 - 6

Thursday 10 - 6

Friday 10 - 8

Saturday 9:30 -

5:30

4 Day Trip to Belfast The Culture and Heritage Group in association with the R.T.A. (Retired Teachers

Association) Galway are going on a 4 day trip to Belfast on the 3rd of September visiting The Titanic Exhibition, Stormont, The Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills and returning by Brú

na Bóinne visiting New Grange and Knowth. Full board €289. If you would like to join the group contact Mary Kyne 552128 or 0860779114.


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Cornamona & District

anglers hosted their

Annual pairs Hospice

competition on Sunday

the 27th of April. This

was the 7th running of the event, which was

started in 2008 as a fund raiser for the Galway

Hospice and is run as a pairs event with teams

being mixed in different boats.

As the event is always staged on the last

Sunday in April and at this time of the year it is

always a guess as to what the fish will be on, it

could be Olives, Mayfly or Buzzers. However

the most important thing with wild brownies is

weather conditions and the Gods weren’t

smiling on us for the event

26 teams set out from the Carrick shore on the

morning to brilliant sunshine and at that stage a

very slight North Easterly, however this wind

lasted for an hour until midday. From that time

on we were left with a flat calm lake, bright

sunshine and with thunder in the air, a very

close and heavy atmosphere. It stayed this way

until 5 o’ clock when the weather broke and we

got some decent conditions for the last hour.

The fishing proved really difficult for all involved

and the score cards showed that most fish were

caught in either the first hour or the last hour.

The winning team were well known anglers

Toby Bradshaw and Joe Crane, Toby’s catch of

3 trout including one cracker of 49 cm was

enough to swing it and they finished 20 points

ahead of Jimmy Molloy and Declan Gibbons in

second place, Jimmy also had a good fish of

49cm. They in turn were just 20 points in front of

Mike Keady and Kevin Kerrigan in third place

who had three trout between them.

The longest fish of the competition was a great

fish of 54 cm caught by Peter Roche from

Crossmolina, which was reckoned to be in the

region of 5lb weight. In total 52 rods caught 28

trout with an average length of 39 cm.

A special word of mention must go to Keith

Nicholson’s party from Kent in England. For the

last two years they have switched their weeks

holiday in May to fish in this event. Keith

Lawrence and Mick Priest from the group fin-

ished 5th and won the overseas prize of a day’s

guided fishing on Lough Mask along with 4th

prize which was 2 rods on the Galway Weir

(kindly sponsored by the IFI).

Their compatriots, Keith Nicholson and Peter

Thomason came 6th and they won a day’s fish-

ing on Lough Inagh with an evening meal for 2

(sponsored by Inagh Lodge). The boys now

think this was an elaborate ploy by Fáilte Ireland

to get them to come back over again as they are

Corr Na Mona and

District Anglers Association

Winners Martin Kinneavy &Toby Bradshaw with Joe

Crane &Tom Sullivan

Overseas Prizewinners


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now looking at availing

of their fantastic prizes

in July of this year.

Two of this party, Keith

and Mick have been coming to Cornamona

every year since 1990 and hope to celebrate

their 25th anniversary with a big bash next year!

While we don’t have exact figures yet for this

year’s event it is hoped that the club will have

raised in the region of €2,000 for the Galway

Hospice.

To date Cornamona Anglers have donated in

excess of €13,000 to the Hospice from this

event.

Stay up to date on all the events and results on

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Corr-Na-Mona

-and-District-Anglers-

Association/190249597688237

Report by Tom Sullivan

Corr Na Mona and

District Anglers Association

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Montessori By Josephine O’Donohue

Montessori is a method of education first

developed in 1902 by Maria Montessori

which has had a profound influence on

modern education methods.

Maria recognised the importance of

learning through using all five senses,

touching, seeing, hearing, smelling and

tasting. She realised that by using their

senses children could develop an

understanding of their world and this be-

came the basis of her teaching method.

The children in the first Montessori

schools began to exceed the older

children in the primary schools of the

time. This proved the effectiveness of her

methods and that children were capable

of spontaneous and independent learning.

Children learn about concepts such as

shapes, measurement and numbers firstly

by experimenting with specially designed

concrete objects and then progress to a

more abstract understanding of the

concept.

The sensitive period

The Montessori method is based upon an

understanding that there are periods in a

child's life known as sensitive periods

when they are particularly sensitive to

certain types of learning. The early years

from 0 - 6 are a crucial period in a child's

development when they are especially

sensitive to order, movement, small

objects, language and sensory

impressions. From birth impressions are

unconsciously developed and stored to

form the basis of future learning. Between

two and two and a half the sensitive

period manifests itself in patterns of

behaviour that involve repeated

performance of the same task such as

moving objects, filling and emptying

containers, tubs etc.

The Montessori classroom

In a Montessori classroom each child

learns at his/her own pace, each aspect

and stage of development is carefully

monitored and activities are planned to

enable them to take the next step. The

objective of all activities is to help the

child develop greater independence, a

sense of responsibility, an increased

attention span, enhanced co-ordination

and preciseness of movement, self

esteem, orderliness, respect for others

and intellectual development.

What distinguishes Montessori from other

nursery, playgroups or infant teaching?

1. The teaching methods

2. The specially prepared "Environment"

3. The materials


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The teaching methods

a. are focused on the individual child's

needs and potential.

b. focus on bringing a child to their

highest possible intellectual, moral and

cultural level.

c. are based upon careful presentation of

new materials to each child.

d. ensure a calm, peaceful classroom.

e. enable the child to learn individually or

as part of a small group.

f. gives the child freedom within limits.

The environment

The Montessori environment is carefully

prepared by the teacher. It is structured

to ensure a calm, orderly atmosphere

where everything is educational and

stimulating for the child. Spending time

with nature and the outdoors are key

parts of a Montessori education.

The Materials

Montessori materials are specifically

designed to enable self directed learning

and purposeful activity. Each apparatus

has a control of error built into it so

children can discover and correct their

own errors. The materials provide a solid

foundation for maths, geometry,

language, art, music and science.

Goldilocks Montessori

Goldilocks Montessori in Magheramore's

rural setting provides an enriching,

natural and spacious environment with a

purpose built building and large play area

where the children can explore and enjoy

flowers, trees and birds.

With a limited intake the staff can support

each individual child to reach his/her full

potential. Just like your child, unique in

lots of ways, challenging, interesting and

fun. A SOLID FOUNDATION will always

withstand. Remember we can never go

back on those precious early days.

Goldilocks' homely environment provides

a good foundation and preparation for the

challenges of starting school.

We cater for children aged 2 - 5 including

Tiny Tots, Montessori, ECCE scheme.

For further information contact:

[email protected]

Montessori By Josephine O’Donohue



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Rás Chonamara 2014

You always have to

take your chances on

the weather when running an event at Easter

in Connemara, but this year the sun made a

welcome extended appearance for the Rás

Chonamara.

Due to financial constraints, the organisers

had to make the tough decision to go back to

a one-day event. A lack of sponsorship

meant costs were not going to be met,

though it is hoped the event can return to

three-day status next year. And it did not

stop riders coming from all four provinces for

both the A4 and A2/3 battles.

The 30-plus competitors in the A4 race left

Maam Cross on a route taking in a number of

climbs alongside Lough Corrib and Lough na

Fooey, while also passing through

Cloughbrack, Finny Aill Dubh and Maam.

Starting in a bunch, they rode the course as

a bunch and finished as a bunch, which

meant a headache for the finish-line

organisers and number-takers.

There was an attempt at an attack after

about 30km. But as has been the case in

many A4 races this year, the riders were not

going to allow anyone to get away. All

seemed happy to ride into the finish and take

their chances in a bunch sprint – playing

right into the hands of local Galway Bay CC

rider Cathal Dillane.

Dillane took the sprint and now joins the A3s,

after accumulating the required points to be

upgraded. Second place went to Warren

Blackburn from SLCC, with David O’Malley

(Covey Wheelers) third.

The A2/A3 race took a similar route, but

started and finished in Oughterard.

On the climb in the Maam Valley, local

stalwart Nigel Forde (Galway Bay CC) made

an attack alongside Dave Nugent (Seven

Springs CC) and Junior rider Daire Feeley

(Donamon Dynamos). They were joined at

the top by Galway Bay CC’s Donal Kelly and

the group descended well and established a

gap on the run into Maam.

The four worked well, with all riders taking

their turn at the front, only to be nearly

caught by the main bunch at Corr na Móna.

On the winding roads, the group once again

established their lead and they had extended

it to more than a minute over the main

bunch by the time they hit Finny.

They were joined by two other riders at this

stage, Will Hennebry (Iverk Carrick) and a

Dublin Wheelers rider. Feeley applied the

pressure during the climb at Aill Dubh, turn-

ing the heat on the Senior riders and leaving

only Kelly and Nugent able to hold his wheel.

The trio continued working together until

Maam, when the second-year Junior once

again tested the legs of his more experienced

rivals. The pace proved too much for Nugent,

but Feeley and Kelly continued to work well

and stayed away from the chasers.

Kelly, looking for the home-town win, made

his move four kilometres from the finish –

though by his own admission the effort

required to stay clear working in a headwind

had drained his legs of any real power.

Feeley caught him and, as the duo hit the

finish straight, Kelly did not have the kick

needed to stay with the Donamon man.

Feeley took the overall victory, with Kelly

second, much to the delight of his friends

and family at the finish.

Hennebry and Nugent claimed third and

fourth, with a trio off the front of the chasing

main peleton sprinting for fifth and sixth.

Gavin Dodd (Orwell Wheelers) and Jim

O’Rourke (Tuam CC) edged out Galway Bay

CC’s Tony Bourke.

The race organisers would like to thank

McCann’s Super Valu in Moycullen for their

support, as well as all the volunteers who

gave up their time and expertise over the

weekend to make the event a safe and

successful venture. Hopefully, we’ll be back

in 2015 as a three-3 day event!

Clíodhna Uí Ruadháin


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Baked Corrib Trout with Dill Yoghurt and New Potatoes

by Gerry McDonnell

Ingredients:

1 Corrib Trout (1 1/2 - 2 1/2 lbs) 1 Lemon 2 Springs of Rosemary 3oz butter Pinch salt & pepper 1 Scallion chopped 1 spoon olive oil 1 bunch fresh dill roughly chopped 1 tub natural yoghurt Juice & zest of 1 lemon.

Method.

Clean the trout, leave head on. No need to fillet.

Put the chopped scallion, rosemary, butter and 1/2 lemon inside the trout.

Place on tin foil and run the olive oil onto the outside of the trout.

Wrap the tinfoil around the trout and place on a baking tray.

Put in the oven for approx 10mins. Gas mark 6 , 400'f/200'c

Remove from oven, leave in tin foil until ready to serve.

Mix the yoghurt. Dill and lemon together.

When the new potatoes are cooked drain and place into a dish with butter and chopped parsley and leave to rest.

You can now remove the trout from the tinfoil saving the juice.

Remove the head and bones, if fully cooked this should be easily done.

Serve your trout with a

green salad and a little

of the juice from the

cooking, alongside the

new potatoes and dill

yoghurt and enjoy!

Note: Make sure not to

overcook your trout! If it

is not all used it is still

beautiful served cold.

Gerry McDonnell

Oughterard Golf Club

restaurant.


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Green Ribbon Campaign by Fiona Kennedy

You may have

noticed the boxes of

green ribbons that

have popped up around town the last few

weeks. They’re part of a nationwide campaign

being run by a group called See Change, the

national movement to change minds about

mental health.

Experiencing a mental health problem is simply

part and parcel of the ups and downs of life

and can happen to any of us but the silence

around mental health stops people seeking

help and makes the experience of being unwell

much harder. It doesn’t have to be this way.

The chances are that you or someone you

know will, go through a tough time at some

point so why not talk about it and learn how to

support each other? You don’t need to be an

expert to start talking about mental health or

have all the answers. Sometimes the most

helpful thing you can do is to let someone know

that you are there for them and simply listen.

Although you can’t solve someone else’s

problems, knowing the basics about how to

support someone can really help you – and

them.

Tips on talking

Take your lead from the person themselves

and ask how you can help. If you think that

someone might be experiencing a difficulty,

make it clear that you’ve noticed that they don’t

seem like their usual self and suggest that if

they ever want to talk that you’ll be there. If you

know someone has been unwell, don’t be

afraid to ask how they are. They might want to

talk about it, they might not. But just letting

them know they don’t have to avoid the issue

with you is important.

Take the pressure off yourself by not trying

to rush to find solutions or comparisons.

We often fall into the trap of jumping straight in

with something positive or wanting everything

to be ‘okay’ but what the other person really

needs is to be listened to. It’s okay not to have

answers and to say that you don’t.

It doesn’t always have to be a big

conversation about mental health. There are

lots of small ways of showing support -just be

yourself and listen. Send a text or just ask

someone ‘how they’re doing’ – and mean it.

Little things can make a big difference.

Try to avoid clichés. Phrases like ‘Cheer up’,

‘I’m sure it’ll pass’ and ‘Pull yourself together’

definitely won’t help the conversation! Being

open minded, non-judgemental and listening

will

(Source: www.greenribbon.ie)

While the campaign is just running for the

month of May, the message is something that

needs to carry on and be remembered through-

out the year. So next time you’re out, why not

pick up a ribbon, wear it with pride, and ask

someone how they’re doing? I

t’s that simple.

http://www.seechange.ie/

http://www.greenribbon.ie


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M.A.C Bilingual camps are a unique programme

of creativity, adventure and recreation conducted

through the medium of both English & Irish.

M.A.C bilingual ran a very successful Easter

Camp. The kids really enjoyed the variety of

exercises, learnt new skills and made new friends.

M.A.C bilingual camps will be run over several

weeks in Summer in Oughterard, Killannin,

Moycullen and Maam. For dates see our flyer

opposite.

The camps run from 10am-3pm. Early drop off at

9am can be facilitated. The children participate in

team activities, and are also divided into specific

age groups and take part in the particular day ac-

tivities, be it baking, science experiments,

gardening or art ‘n crafts. They have a supervised

lunch break and then a choice of team activities in

the form of boxercise, soccer, rounders’ and

gaelic.

The children also get the opportunity to chill and

relax for a time if they so wish. At this stage they

can stretch out on the giant bean bags, read, work

with Lego or play board games.

The camp is popular so early booking is advisable

in order to avoid disappointment.

Bigí linn an Samhraidh seo!

Camp cost: 1st child €75—2

nd child €70—3

rd child

€65.

M.A.C Bilingual Activity Camps

Easter Camp children having fun on the Easter Treasure

Hunt in the Shrubbery!


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Congratulations to Killannin Community Centre Lotto Winner!

Killannin Community Centre Lotto Committee presenting a cheque to the winner Tom

Kearns, Tooreeney, Moycullen, who won €15,400 on 28th April 2014. In picture from left

to right is: Sally O’ Connor, Kathleen Connell, Tom Kearns Lotto Winner, Freda Ferriter

and John Joe Donagh of Tullokyne Stores who sold the winning ticket.

99 Years Young! Phyllis Furnace from Oughterard, celebrating her birthday in Kilcummin Church. Phyl was 99 years old on Friday 23rd of May. Wishing her a very happy and healthy 100th year !


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Congratulations to Mike Clancy from Oughterard who won €40,000 on the National Lottery Winning Streak Game Show .

Spend it wisely Mike!

Caption Competition!

Can you come up with a funny Caption for this

Photo? These adorable ducklings and their Mom

were seen waddling down Station Road

Send your caption to [email protected]

Thanks to Noelle McNamara for sending in the

photo!


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Tidy town's would like to thank the following for

turning up on May 30th for the clean up of our

village! Maria O'Halloran, Marie Walsh,

Rory Clancy and his son Sinnon, Jake and

Ryan from Faherty's Bar, Harry Walsh, Whilma

and Bernie, John Cronin. Jake and Ryan you're a credit for two young lads for the work you carried out

on the day and special thanks to Brian for paying them to come on board with us. Special mention also

must go to Rory Clancy from the Boat Inn, who on his time off to be with his kids, gave this time to the

Tidy Towns. Also to Marie who was on night duty and gave up her morning to clean the village! We owe

huge thanks to the rest of the crew all of whom have family and commitments, yet all gave of their time

to make Oughterard a nicer place to live.

Thanks to all at the Boat Inn for the well

deserved cuppa and scone to wash down

the dust afterwards! . Finally there is one

person that we must add to that list, that

is John Mc Donagh, he is invaluable to

us and the Oughterard Community in all

that he does! Thank You John .

Thanks to everyone who took part in the

tidy up.– follow us on Facebook for more

updates

www.facebook.com/pages/Oughterard-

Tidy-Towns/684923711550873?fref=ts

Lucy Walsh

Oughterard Jumble Sale

On Sunday June 22nd from 12pm—3pm there will be an indoor craft fair and car boot sale taking place

in the Oughterard Community centre.

We expect that this is going to be a large event, as we have had a great response already with

bookings of 30 tables to date. Tables are ten euro each or two tables for fifteen euro all in aid of

Oughterard Boxing Club.

There will be an indoor bouncing castle for the children, supplied by Rosscahill castles, along with a

fantastic face painter, teas and coffee and some treats will be on sale, there will be a flower display

from “The Art of Blooming”, Moycullen, the Devane brothers will be performing some Sean Nós

dancing, they are hoping to start a class in Oughterard. There will also be a group of women who will

have seven rails of ladies and children's wear available to buy on the day. You can also get prepared

for the Back to School rush as www.myschooljumper.ie/ will also be taking orders for school wear on

the day.

There will also be lots of information about the various summer camps taking place in the area.

Please come along and enjoy this wonderful event happening on Sunday June 22nd.

Demelza Gibbons

https://www.facebook.com/fahertys.bar


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Oughterard Boxing Club

Oughterard boxing club has had another great

season finishing with two All-Ireland titles.

Kieran Molloy won a title at the youth 1 60 kg

category and is currently preparing for the cadet

All Irelands where if successful will go on to fight

for Ireland in the European Championship.

He would hope to improve on his bronze medal

of two years ago. Kieran also won his fight

against his Dutch opponent some weeks back

in Dublin.

Lizzy Murphy Lydon was awarded an All-Ireland

title at girl 3 86 kg giving her a total of three all

Ireland titles.

Her sister Nicole won her semi-final v S. Tiffney

of Bundoran winning her bout 3-0. Nicole boxed

in her first ever All Ireland final and was

unfortunate to meet a very strong opponent

J.O'Connor.

Oughterard boxing club has now won All Ireland

titles in six consecutive years and the club is

working towards increasing the skill level of our

boxers. It is a sport that needs 100%

commitment and a lot of sacrifices. Those that

wish to follow their ambitions can be assured

the club can provide the skilled coaches to get

them there.

The club caters for many children ranging from

8 years of age upwards. Exercise is crucial in

the fight against obesity which is growing at

frightening levels in Ireland. Also the mental

benefits of exercise can't be over stated. The

club will be finishing up for the summer.

Also a date for your calendars is Sunday the

22nd of July where a monster jumble sale will

be held in Oughterard Community Centre com-

mencing @ 1pm. All money raised goes to the

Boxing Club.

All support greatly appreciated.

Sean Clancy

Little Blossoms

Open 7:45pm—6:00pm

* Dedicated ECCE Room

which uses the new “Aistear” Curriculum

Framework which will prepare your 3—4 year old

child for school.

* School Drop off from 7:45am

* Afterschool : Pick up service (Half days and

Holidays catered for), plus Extracurricular

Activities drop off service

* Hot Dinner and Fruit

1.5yrs—12years

ECCE Scheme

Montessori

Onsite Cook

Camp Street, Oughterard

(091) 552969


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If you are interested in fishing or boating to explore an island, or just going for a

picnic, you can use one of our many boats moored at the

unique timber jetty floating in the garden.

We are equipped with all the facilities required by the

modern fishing enthusiast,

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Home Tuition Ireland is looking

for qualified TEFL Tutors to

teach international students in

local family homes.

See our website on

/www.hometuitionireland.ie/

For further details.

If you’re interested please

e-mail Aoife on

[email protected] or

call 091511415. Thank you

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Managing Director,

Home Tuition Ireland

Suppliers to the domestic and catering trade.

At McGeough’s we continuously strive to pro-

vide the best quality meat.

We have become experts in curing and

drying meats, such as

Ham, Lamb, Beef, Pork and Salami.

Why not drop into us today to avail of our

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McGeough’s

Connemara Fine Foods Ltd., Oughterard, Co. Galway

Tel: (091) 552351 Fax: (091) 552465

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Oughterard Community Games

2014

Well done to all of the children who competed

in the Community Games county finals in

Ballindereen, you did Oughterard proud!

Pictured in no particular order are:

Jamie Merrigan,

Holly Vaughan,

Adam Tierney,

Maeve Walsh,

Lara Buckley,

Tom Fox,

Ryan Monaghan,

Daragh Creighton,

Cathal Buckley,

Emma Buckley,

Dara Lowry,

James Lowry,

Roise McGauley,

Beibhin Creighton

Cailum Mc Donagh

We would also like to congratulate all the artists

from Oughterard who represented us in the

county finals in Mountbellew! We managed to

secure a silver medal in the under 10 girls

category and this went to Elise Harris! Well

done to Elise, this is a wonderful achievement,

as her picture was chosen from children all over

the whole county. We are very proud of Elise!

Finally we would like to wish Evan Welby the

very best of luck as he is representing

Oughterard in the Community Games

swimming events. Best of Luck Evan!

A full report will feature in the next print edition

of Corrib News.

Pictures by Jennie Geoghegan Tierney


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Galway Community Games Basketball Under 11 silver medal champions Congratulations to the mixed Under 11’s basketball team who won silver medals against Maree on Mon 26th May 2014. The final score was: Maree 26 to Oughterard 12 Panel; Rionach McGauley, Grace Webb, Adam Tierney, Eimear McNamara, Beibhin Creighton, Maebh Walsh (Cpt), Sean McDonagh and Dylan Fitzpatrick Coaches Harry Walsh and Teresa McDonagh

Oughterard Community Games

2014


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Oughterard GAA Club News

Oughterard GAA Lotto

Oughterard GAA would like to look to thank every-

one that is supporting our club lotto. The jackpot is

currently €2750.Tickets are available at all the local

shops, bars and can also be played online at:

http://www.locallotto.ie/Galway/OughterardGAA/

Oughterard GAA would like to congratulate the two

recent winners of our club lotto. Carmel Fahy from

Edenderry, Co. Offaly who won €19,550 and Tom

McGauley from, Oughterard who won €2,000

Sinead Burke and Galway Ladies Football

Congratulations to Sinead and all the Galway

Ladies on their victory in the Division 2 final over

Westmeath from all at Oughterard GAA. Galway

won the game 3-10 to Westmeaths 0-9. Sinead is

the first member of Killannin Ladies Gaelic Football

to lift a national trophy. A proud moment for all

GAA fans in Oughterard and Killannin. Sinead and

her team mates provide great role models for all

the young players on the GAA Junior teams.

The Welby Cup

Oughterard GAA and the Welby family have

revived a popular tournament for the first time in 32

years. The Welby Competition was successfully

concluded over the Saturday and Sunday, the 10th

and 11th of May.

The Welby Cup tournament, first held in 1973, was

primarily played to help finance the running of the

local club, Cumann Peile Seamus O'Maille.

Not played since 1982, the tournament will now be

contested by senior clubs in the Connemara region

with all games played in Oughterard. This year’s

tournament boasts five teams, but it is hoped to

increase the number to eight in the future.

The first semi final was played on Saturday, with

Carraroe overcoming St. Michael’s by a score line

of 2-09 to 1-07.

The second semi final was a tight contest between

Oughterard and Carna/Cashel, with the home team

winning 1-12 to 3-04.

Both games were played in extremely poor

conditions but the crowd were treated to a mixture

of skill and determination.

Conditions for the final , Oughterard vs Carraroe,

were also very testing with strong winds and

driving showers but both teams played determined

football and went in at half time level at 0-04 each

even though Oughterard were aided with a strong

wind.

To even the staunchest supporter Oughterard

appeared to have a mountain to climb in the sec-

ond half but the team showed real grit in the sec-

ond half and outscored Carraroe by 2 points to 1 in

a low scoring second half and carried the day.

The Man of the Match award was awarded to the

home player Eric Lee for his contribution of 3

points and an overall business like performance.

Sinead Burke

http://www.locallotto.ie/Galway/OughterardGAA/


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Oughterard GAA was recently

honoured by being asked to play

an U12 blitz in Croke Park. This

was a fantastic experience for our

junior players and their coaches

and was a fantastic day out. We

would like to thank all those that

helped in organising the trip.

You can read all about the day

out in the article that follows over-

leaf by one of the team, Adam

Tierney.

You can keep up to date with all

the clubs news and latest events

on our Facebook page https://

www.facebook.com/pages/

Oughterard-

GAA/222815511077033?fref=ts

or via our website https://

sites.google.com/a/gaa.ie/

oughterard-gaa-galway/club-news

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We hope to update the site in the

near future and will keep you

posted of any updates here in

Corrib News.

John Byrne, Club PRO

C'llr Thomas Welby presenting the Welby cup

Photo by John Gillespie

Oughterard GAA Club News


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Our trip to Croke Park by Adam Tierney

Oughterard GAA was

recently honoured by being

asked to play an U12 blitz in

Croke Park. Here is a little

flavour of how the trip went

from one the players.

On Tuesday the 15th of April

the Oughterard under 12

football team went on a trip to

Croke Park to play 3 games.

We all met at 6.30am at the

pitch to get the coach to

Dublin, I was really tired a fell

asleep on the way. When we

arrived we all got a photo on the steps of

Croke Park holding our club banner we were

then given our seating area where we left all

our gear when we went on the tour. The tour

was very interesting and we watched a film

{picture} and got to go up to the really high

seats and all the people on the pitch looked

like ants.

Did you know that Croke Park is cut by push

lawnmowers!?!

We got to go to the skills area when you can

practice hurling and football, there was loads

of games that we all got to play. There was

also a museum that a lot of adults looked at

while we played the games. After our tour it

was nearly time for us to play our matches, we

went up the back of the stand and we all got

ready. There was 2 teams, one team wore the

green jerseys and the other team wore the

green and white stripy jerseys! I was on the

team with the stripy jerseys. Team one had

two coaches Rob Webb & Cormac Walsh and

team 2 had Harry Walsh and Liam Tierney as

coaches. We played 3 matches team one

against Athenry, Swinford and Charlestown

and team two played against Kiltane,

Caherlistrane and Swinford.

We were all so excited and happy after we

played our matches except one of our team,

Oisin, who broke his wrist, but he can always

say “I broke my wrist playing in Croke Park”

it’s the coolest place you could ever break

your wrist.

We packed up all our stuff and headed back to

the bus for our journey home, we stopped for

food in Apple green where we all had our din-

ner and ice cream.

Thanks to all the people who came to support

us, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

This was the best day of my life (so far) but I

hope that someday I will get to wear a Galway

jersey in Croke Park!!

Thanks Adam for the lovely write up!

We have no doubt that you’ll be back on

the pitch in Croke Park again one day!

If you or a member of your club would like

to write us a piece about an experience

you’ve had send it onto us at

[email protected]

We’d be delighted to print your article.


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The Oughterard Golf Club News

In this the 40th year since the founding of the golf club in Oughterard, the Club is running a special promotion costing just €400 for new members. There is no Entrance Fee, just a once off Discounted Annual Subscription for 2014 of €400, which is a nice saving of €150. This promotion is also open to former members who are interested in re-joining. The Club will be running a series of events throughout the year to mark the 40th Anniversary. We would like to remind you that our newly appointed PGA Professional attached to the club, Derek McNamara is very keen to provide a first class Golfing Service to all the members and visitors to the Club.

Derek is currently busy working with the Club Committees putting plans in place for coach-ing at all levels,. He will be running golf camps throughout the summer which will be open to members and non-members alike.

Derek opened his new Golf Shop at Oughterard on April 1st and he stocks an extensive range of golf clubs, clothing and equipment.

He is available for Lessons and can be con-tacted on 087 7570930.

Club Captain John Grant said “We are delighted to get a person of Derek's caliber into the Club and we feel that his appointment will benefit the Club enormously. We wish him the best of luck in his new venture and we hope that he gets the support of all our members.”

Derek is a native of Ballyconneely, Connemara and is a graduate in Professional Golf Studies from the University of Birmingham, England. He has considerable experience in the golf Industry having served his time as Assistant Professional at the recently ranked No.1 golf course in Ireland Portmarnock Golf Club before moving on to become president professional at Lough Erne Golf Resort. Derek has also served as a teaching professional at Connemara and

Galway Golf Clubs and the GUI National Academy at Carton House.

Derek is very excited on taking over the role of Club Professional in this the 40th Anniversary year of the club’s founding.

We are also delighted to announce that our wonderful caterer Gerry McDonnell is providing the following golf and meal deals for visitors.

Available now until 31st December 2014:

Golf and Breakfast - €25

Golf and Lunch - €30

Golf and Dinner (Steak/Salmon, dessert, tea/coffee) - €35

Golf, Dinner (Steak/Salmon, dessert, tea/coffee) and B&B - €69 pps

Available until 30th June 2014: 18 holes of Golf and Golf assessment by

PGA Professional Derek McNamara only €30

Full details are available from the Admin Office at the Club or check out the website: www.oughterardgolfclub.com

Email us at [email protected] or Tel: 091 552131

Derek McNamara, PGA Professional


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Under 14’s

ORFC U14s youth team went on a fantastic run

over the last few weeks of the season, which saw

them battle their way into the Connacht Plate final.

Wins over Loughrea, Ballinrobe, and a

tremendous victory over Tuam RFC in the semi

final earned them a place in the final against

Castlebar in Ballinrobe.

Giving away several inches in height and kilos in

weight to their opponents, the boys never took a

step back and played their part in a thrilling game

of rugby, which was only decided in the last

5-6 minutes when Castlebar ran in two tries to win

26-3.

Every member of the squad should be very proud

of their season, knowing that next year, the

majority of the team will be able to play in the

same age group, be bigger and stronger, and

have a years more experience in the bank.

There was no rest for the team though. The day

after the final, the lads headed off to Wales for a

well deserved end of season tour. They were

treated like kings by their hosts Cefneithin RFC,

who arranged a BBQ and loads of action packed

adventure activities as well as a challenge match

between the two clubs.

Mini and LEP rugby.

The Mini and LEP season is now over. Once again

we have seen numbers of players increasing in all

age groups. Even the enforced lay off, due to the

weather, didn’t dampen spirits too much. Some

great rugby was played all teams, with all squads

developing new skills and team spirit.

The Mini & LEP end of season BBQ and awards

day was held recently with Connacht players Brett

Wilkinson and Robbie Henshaw coming out to

Oughterard to present the awards to the kids. It

was a great way to bring the season to an end

with the youngsters all receiving medals and

getting the pictures taken with their hero`s.

TAG rugby.

The Tag season is now well underway, with ORFC

“tagmaniacs” having played in, and won their

Oughterard Rugby Club News

ORFC U14s after their Connacht Plate final with Castlebar RFC


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Spring League. Although we have good numbers,

the taggers always welcome new players – so if

you fancy giving it a go and playing in the summer

league which is about to start, come along on

Monday evenings at 7pm or give Sinead a call on

0879777290 for further details.

ORFC awards dinner.

Rory Clancy and his team in the Boat Inn hosted a

great night for the end of season awards and

dinner. Players player of the year was deservedly

won by Eoin Kelly, with Jake Edwards and Dillon

Fogarty, rightly picking up the coaches player, and

new player awards. The food, drink and music

went on until the small hours, with everyone

having a fantastic night.

Whether you are players, coaches, sponsors or

“just” parents who ferry your kids to matches and

wash their kit, – a massive thank you for your

continued support of ORFC over the seasons.

Although we will all enjoy the summer, we are

looking forward to next season already.

ORFC plan on running a summer camp again this

year form 11th - 15th August. Please contact Matt

Henderson 083-0097488 for further details.

It promises to be a great camp for the kids, early

booking is advised.

For further information about the club or training

times visit www.orfc.ie, find us on face book here-

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oughterard-

Rugby/112752285442441

Or email [email protected]

Oughterard Rugby Club News

Player of the year Eoin Kelly receiving award from

Director of Rugby Aidan O`Flynn at recent ORFC

social.


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The MayFly10k Challenge

Children’s Races.

Congratulations to all the

Children who took part

Photos by Jess Walsh


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Our Volunteers.

Thank you all so much for your

time and effort everyone!



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Prize giving Ceremony.

Congratulations to all the

winners and finishers!



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Have you seen the “Oughterard is Happy” video yet?

Check it out and see if you can spot yourself or someone

you know!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSvV5CNsFE

Huge thanks to all the dancers who took part—all of you

were such good sports!

Tara, Sinead & Oisin

Photos by Tara Hargaden

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSvV5CNsFE


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Broadcasting Icon Officially Opens New

School at Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona.

Some shots of the very special day for the

community.

Photos by Sandra O’Farrell Casey & Tom Broderick


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The International Mayfly Angling

Competition 2014.

Some wonderful shots of the

fishermen and the art exhibition

and the entertainment afterwards.


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Check out all our new summer

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shooters to picnic blankets to bbq's.

We've got all you need this summer.

Try our tasty BBQ meat range

€4 each or 3 for €10.

Brighten up your SUMMER!!!!

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The Last Word... That’s it for this, the 3rd online edition of Corrib News. We hope that you have

enjoyed it.

We are delighted with the success of the online magazine and also with the

popularity of the Corrib News Facebook page. With over 700 likes and a very

active fan-base we are very pleased to be able to spread the word about local

club news and events and facilitate people in getting the word out to everyone

in the locality and beyond.

Just as importantly, if there is something you don’t like, or don’t see covered be

sure to get in touch and tell us what you’d like to see in the next issue. Sincere

thanks to all our contributors and sponsors — without you there could be no

newsletter.

The next edition will be printed at the end of June and the deadline for

submissions is Monday June 7th. There will be lots of articles including an

interview with some of our local female sporting stars, Sinéad Burke and

Maedhbh Campbell. We are delighted to print a very interesting article on the

Carrowmoreknock boat, a thousand year old (20ft) log-boat found by an

Underwater Archaeology Unit on Lough Corrib. We have some amazing

previously unpublished underwater pictures of the perfectly preserved log boat

to share with you.

Finally if you would like to place an advert in the next edition please email

[email protected]. Please send us in your club events and news, your

points of interest, poems, stories and musings by June 7th—we’d love to hear

from you.

From the Team at Corrib News.

Margaret Larminie, Cepta Stephens, Sinéad Grimes,

Kathleen Furey, Jess Walsh, Katy Conneely, Mary Kyne,

Leslie Lyons, Jack McCann, Aoife O’Halloran, Geraldine

Bresnihan and Deirdre Forde

Corrib News The Community Centre, Oughterard

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