Relocation essential option for Claregalway-Carnmore flooding families – Healy Eames
Feb. 20th, 2011,
Lead Galway West Fine Gael Dail candidate Sen. Fidelma Healy Eames has confirmed today that FG in Govt will review the best option for families in the Caherlea-Lisheenavalla and CARNMORE areas, including relocation.
Up to fifteen families live under constant threat of being flooded in this area. Since the major flood event of Nov 09, they have been threatened a further four times. Some of these families now live without home insurance. They are sitting ducks to be flooded again. They are under constant threat. (more…)
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100% Committed to New Second-level School for Claregalway
Update from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames
I am 100% committed to a new second level school for Claregalway.
Fine Gael will lead the next Government. Only a strong Fine Gael TD will be in a position to deliver this school for you. Neither an independent TD nor an opposition party will have the same influence.
I am very aware of the need for the school and the great work that the local committee has done to advance the case so far. I am in regular contact with Paddy Tobin and the committee. (more…)
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The prospect of Claregalway getting a Secondary School to cater for 850 to 1,000 students has moved a step closer this week with the Department of Education expected to advertise for a site for the proposed new building in the near future.
“To hear that the Department is moving towards acquiring a site is excellent progress,” says Dr. Paddy Tobin, Chairperson of the Claregalweay Second Level Parents Action Committee.
When contacted by The Tuam Herald Dr. Tobin said that while the comittee were not negotiating with anyone for a site they had four or five meetings with planning staff from Galway Co Council’s roads and environmental services sections.
“While not negotiating with either the Department or land owners regarding any specific site we have been working on ideas with John Kelly, the Planning Director of Tobin Consulting Engineers, Galway. (more…)
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Claregalway/Lackagh Community Games held their Registration Night for the winter events last Tuesday, 1st February. It was very encouraging as there was great interest with lots of participants registering for the many events.
There is still time to register for some of the events. Please check the website www.claregalwaylackaghcomunitygames.com for more detailed information or contact Marie Lyons at 085-7223235.
Date for your Diary: The Claregalway/Lackagh Community Games Track and Field events will be held on Saturday, April 9th in Dangan Race Track, Newcastle, Galway starting at 1.30pm. Registration for the Track and Field events will take place on the day.
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About the play
For over 50 years Cass has worked among bums and “gooks” in sandwich-bar, a joint in the lower east side of New York, a block from Skid Row. Upon her return to Ireland, her drinking and coarse manners embarrass her “respectable” family who reject her. Her brother has her committed to Eden House, a “rest home” for the elderly, but which Cass sees as the workhouse. The play deals with her attempts to discover the home she dreamt of all her life and how, under the influence of Trilbe Costello and Mr. Ingram, other “residents,” she eventually comes to terms with her new reality.
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Kick start your new physically active lifestyle with a six week training program. This exciting exercise program will take place here in Claregalway.
As Sport Scientists and certified strength and conditioning specialists we will train ten people for two 45 minute sessions a week. Over 6 weeks, you will exercise using your own body weight (lunges, squats, press ups sit ups etc) and some studio equipment, (exercise mats, resistance tubes, etc). The classes will run as circuit style training thereby catering for all fitness levels at the same time as all exercises can be made easier or harder.
No minimum fitness level required. (more…)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) has confirmed that advance flood relief works in Claregalway are expected to be completed in early May.
The completion of the works will enable the removal of Crusheeny Bridge, which the OPW has identified as a major obstruction to flow in the Clare River, particularly during the catastrophic floods in 2009. The removal of the bridge is expected to contribute greatly to the alleviation of flooding in the Caherlea/Lisheenavalla area.
The OPW is also in the process of engaging environmental and engineering consultants in relation to the main Clare River Scheme. They are expected to be appointed by mid-February and will report back in four to five months.
Work is expected to commence on the main scheme in late summer or early autumn 2011 and the scheme is due to take approximately 18 months to complete.
Minister for Social Protection Eamon O Cuív has said that he is delighted that progress has been made on the project and that he will continue to liaise with Martin Mansergh, Minister of State with special responsibility for the OPW, to try ensure the work is pursued as speedily as possible.
“I can also confirm that the Government have agreed a relocation scheme for those who were flooded during the floods of 2009 and where no works can be done that would have a positive cost benefit to prevent further flooding in the future,” said Minister Ó Cuív.
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What is possible?
In short, I firmly believe that anything is possible. Many people in everyday life and throughout history have achieved magnificent feats despite not having widespread support. You may remember a time of your own when people challenged your idea and you persisted anyway, and still you succeeded without their support. When you reflect on this, you may recall the personal attributes that you had to achieve your feat – self belief, determination, persistence, action, empowerment and positive intention towards a goal. These attributes are crucial to making any feat possible. I once heard the saying
“If you can conceive it and believe it, you can achieve it. “
In some circumstances a feat maybe so challenging that support is required in your journey to achieve success. In every challenge lies an opportunity to grow and learn from experiences. To overcome these challenges it may be helpful to look to others for support. There is huge support out there and it takes form in many shapes and sizes. Once you look for support and inform people of the feat that you wish to achieve you will be amazed at the acceleration of achieving your feat will get. Connecting with others for support is also rewarding experience as it can also bring new perspectives, energy learning’s and exciting opportunities to light.
While surrounding ourselves with likeminded people is important. We must also remember our own role, and what we are responsible and accountable for. We are accountable for our actions; if we want to achieve a magnificent feat we must feel empowered to take action. We are also responsible to ourselves and ensuring that our mindset is open, focused and positive at all times in the face of adversity. Practice makes perfect – so remember “Where positive thought goes, positive energy flows”
This article also appears on the Possibilities.ie website.
Possibilities are the umbrella group for charitable organisations who are responsible for bringing the Dalai Lama to the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on April 15th.
About the Author
William Corless is the Managing Director of YellowWood, a provider of coaching, training and business solutions for more info log on to www.yellowwood.ie
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It was no surprise that on the two nights of Leacach CCE Mummers Show that Turloughmore Social Centre was packed to capacity as once again the Mummers Show proved to be a tremendous success.
Lackagh Mummers have attracted huge success and attention over the past few years and after their sell out nights, they look forward to the Annual Mummers Festival in New Inn. At the Lackagh Show the underage bands displayed the tremendous work that is being carried out at under age level by Leacach CCE that augurs well to the future of tradition and culture in the area. The Lackagh Senior group once again displayed talent of humour, song and dance and all that is good in the traditions of our country. (more…)
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Independent Deputy for Galway West, Noel Grealish has welcomed the news that Galway County Council are to proceed with the appointment of consultants for the Claregalway Inner Relief Road.
‘Following a meeting with Galway County Council last week, I am delighted that consultants are to be appointed immediately and this project is moving to the next stage,’ said Deputy Grealish.
‘Once appointed, these consultants will carry out detailed design and Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) proceedings.’
‘The Department of Transport allocated €250,000 for this stage of the project and once the CPO has been approved, the project can then proceed to tender.’
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Nutrition and Weight Loss Programme
It’s that time of year again – when our thoughts turn to thinking about our health and waistline after an indulgent Christmas.
I offer a 6 week one to one programme for Nutrition and Weight loss devised by leading UK Nutritionist Patrick Holford.
During the programme we focus on eating a Low GL diet – which includes wholegrains like wholemeal flour, oats and brown rice, quinoa, beans, chickpeas and lentils, vegetables, fruit, fish, chicken, a little red meat, nuts and seeds. (more…)
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Beginners Cookery Course
in Treat Cafe
4 Weeks starting
Feb 1st from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Learn the basics of cooking, techniques and tips to make you a confident cook.
From easy starters to simple yet tasty main courses how to make sauces and whats the most impressive thing to do with poultry or fish.
Learn some fundamental baking skills and how to make mouth watering desserts.
Handout of all the recipes will be supplied along with sampling of food and a complimentary glass of wine. (more…)
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