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Athenry Parish Newsletter May 4th 2008
Athenry Parish Website.
http://www.athenry.net/stmarysparish
Athenry Children's Art Classes
New 8 week Course Starting Saturday 10th May in the Canton Hall. For bookings Contact Maria- 087 7864244
CHY2 Forms-2007 - An Urgent Appeal
Thanks very much to all who have returned their CHY2 forms for 2007. If you have overlooked returning your form please do so this weekend or as soon as you can. If you have mislaid your form or have any queries please contact the Parish Office at 091 844076 or call to the Sacristy at the weekend. Your co-operation and assistance will benefit the Parish. Míle Buiochas.
Over 50s, Pregnant & Post Natal Health & Exercise Classes - Raheen Woods Hotel
Over 50s StretchFIT - Stretch and mobility class: Thursdays 10.00am - 10.50am
Post Natal BabyFIT - Post Natal class for Mums and Babies: Thursdays 11.00am-12.00pm
Pre Natal BabyFIT - Pregnant Class: Thursdays 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Tel Julie: 761811 / 087 2686426
Web: www.fitgroups.ie Email: info@fitgroups.ie
Senior Hurling Championship
Athenry V Mullagh - Ballinasloe May 4th at 2.00p.m. PLEASE SUPPORT.
AGM of Athenry Community Council
The Chairman Joe Dennison thanked the outgoing officers and sub committees for all they had accomplished during the past year. Issues included in his address were progress on the New Centre plans, co-operation with traders and businesses in the setting up of a new representative group, liaising with the Co.Council on many issues including the successful traffic control on the Tuam Rd. bridge and the successful management of the Community Council affairs during the year. Looking forward he outlined ongoing issues that will face the community as a result of the large amount of development such as traffic management, parking, sewerage, the need for an engineer in Athenry on a regular basis and policing. He thanked also in particular the lotto committee who collected the weekly lotto envelopes and successfully ran the lotto draw every Thursday night. The meeting agreed that all the members present would form a sub-committee to put in place a mechanism and formulate a plan for the holding of new elections to the Community Council later in the year. The first meeting of this committee will take place on the 12th May. The meeting discussed this issue for some time and tried to come up with ideas to attract new people to allow their names go forward for election to the Council. The meeting agreed that never was it more important to have an active and representative council considering the existing and ongoing changes that the parish has experienced over the past number of years. Considering the much-increased population through many new housing estates in the parish it is vital that these areas are represented and new members are elected or co-opted to the council.
Read full report at Athenry Community Council Website
St Mary's G.A.A Club Na nÓG Revised times for Football.
U8 &10 Now starts on Thursday 8th May @ 7.00p.m in the Vocational School Pitch.
U12 now starts on Tuesday 13th May @ 7.30p.m in the Vocational School Pitch. Hurling continues:
U8 & U10's Friday evenings @5.30p.m in Carnaun
U12 every Sat morning @10.30a.m in Raheen.
Athenry Bowling Club
From next week the Athenry Bowling Club will meet on Wednesdays @ 7pm and Fridays @ 10. 30am in the Community Hall. New and old members welcome.
Anger Management
Everyone knows what anger is. But how do you express it without hurting others or hurting yourself? Uncontrolled anger can cost you your marriage, your job, relationships, your health and the respect of your loved ones. The Irish Association of Anger Management will be running a two day intensive residential programme "Temper your Anger" on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May. Places are strictly limited so early booking is essential. For further information, contact Peter Devers, Regional Consultant at 094 90 37677 or log onto www.difficultemotions.com
Athenry/Cork Girl (Half n Half!) Completes worlds toughest race
The Toughest Foot Race on Earth – The Marathon des Sables
Diana Hogan-Murphy, a pharmacist from Cork living in Galway, recalls what was on the menu last week: 245 kilometres of Saharan dunes, rocky river beds, salt flats, stony valleys, steep mountain ascents, 50 degree heat, instant oats for breakfast, a day of carbohydrate gels and electrolyte powders, a freeze dried evening meal and all self sufficient. From the beginning this edition promised to be a tough one: not only was it the longest race in the 23 year history of the event but it also kicked off with Northern Africa’s highest dunes
In brief, the Marathon des Sables comprises of running 6 stages over 7 days, the first 3 days being 110km. Day 4 is a gruelling 75.5km stretch which took Diana a respectable 14.30 hrs when she arrived back to camp just before midnight. Day 5 is a rest day for most depending on what time one arrives in from the 75.5km distance, the latest cut off being 7pm. The penultimate stage comprises of a marathon (42.2km) and the final day is a ‘fun run’ of 17.5km as one heads back into relative civilisation and the village of Tazzanine!! Initially Diana’s rucksack weighed 9.5 kg (11kg with water) which included survival equipment such as food for 7 days, a sleeping bag, compass, disinfectant, anti-venom pump, signalling mirror, distress flare, salt tablets, medicines, bandages, stove, whistle, knife and an aluminium sheet. Nine litres of water were supplied daily at various stages.
Read more here
Athenry Farmer’s Market Stall
Every Friday 9.30-5pm
Athenry Market Square
Local Organic farmers Damien and Sinead Courtney sell their vegetabes, fruit, jams and chutneysas well as a range of other organic produce including as cheese, eggs and olives.
Contact: Sinead 087 6272017