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Clarinbridge Community Development Association Questionnaires

Of the 800 questionnaires distributed, less than 200 have been returned. This 25% response-rate could undermine confidence in the results and final report. Return of the maximum number of forms is, therefore, to everyone's benefit. Please take the opportunity to voice your opinion on how you want to see your village, and its environs, preceding the drawing-up of the County Development Plan for the area, by Galway County Council. The CCDA earnestly requests local residents to complete the form [it is not necessary to answer every question]. The cut-off date is Sunday, 29 August. Forms returned after this date are unlikely to be included in the submission to Galway County Council. Forms should be returned to the Parish Office. For collection, or, to request a new form [if you have mislaid yours], please do not hesitate to call 086–8351230. There is still much work to be done, even after the questionnaires are collected, therefore, your support and cooperation would be greatly appreciated.

Fund-Raising Dance

A fund-raising dance in aid of breast cancer screening takes place in Keane's, Oranmore, on Friday, 3 September. Music by Jimmy Hynes and the 'Crusaders'. Admission: €5. Special appearance by the 'Straw Boys'.

Clarinbridge Oyster Festival 2004:
28 August – 5 September

• Tickets and information: 796766
• Official Website: www.clarenbridge.com
• The latest update is available here.

Please Note

If you put up notices on the notice boards in the porch, it would be much appreciated if you would kindly remove them again, when out of date.

Colga Soccer News

Registration of underage boys and girls

It's that time of the year again when a new season is about to begin. The Colga Club has had a very busy and enjoyable closed season, with the highlights of the Euro Soccer Blitz in June, and the Colga/Everton Soccer School in July. The 2004-2005 season is now upon us, and the under-13s will be having their first competitive game on Tuesday, 24 August, at 6:30 pm, at Colga pitch. Registration will take place on Wednesday, 25 August, at 7:00 pm, for all the boys and girls from age seven through to thirteen years, at Colga soccer pitch. The registration fee for the year is €25 per child. Please arrive on time, and ask your children to let their friends know about the registration.

American Drifters Dance in the
Clarinbridge Oyster Festival Marquee, 3 September

One of the highlights of this year's Oyster Festival will be the dance, on Friday, 3 September. Clarinbridge's night air will be filled with the sweet sounds of the American Drifters, and, you can boogie 'til the wee hours. This year, the proceeds from the dance will go to Colga FC. Tickets are €16, and are available from Sherry's Pub, or, from any of the following committee members: Peter Morrissey: 796377, Mike Bindon: 087–7706521, Paul Phillips: 796807, Darragh Brogan: 086–6058925. It promises to be a brilliant night out!

Clarinbridge GAA 

Lotto News

No winner | 2 match 3s
Numbers drawn: 12, 19, 27, 28
Seller's prize: Ray Mullins
Next week's draw takes place in Jordan's Pub,
for a jackpot of €3,100.
Thanks, again, for your continued support.

Other News

• GAA Meeting: A Club meeting takes place in the Clubhouse next Tuesday [24 August], at 9:30 pm, sharp. All club members are welcome.
• Under-8 Tournament: All names for the Under-8 tournament will be taken this week. Games are to commence on Friday, 27 August. Anyone wishing to partake should contact Jerry Spelman, on 087–2345370.
• The Clarinbridge Intermediate team takes on Cappataggle this Sunday, at 2:00 pm in Athenry. Please give them your support.
• The Minor and Under-16 championships are in full swing at the moment.