Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí hope to be in their new accommodation at Dublin Road in the city in the coming weeks.
At a meeting of the City Joint Policing Committee this week (25/6), Chief Superintendent of Galway garda division, Tom Curley said they hope to be in the new Regional Headquarters at Murrough, Renmore by July 16th.
For more on this story, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 10…
GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 fixture confirmation
The GAA can confirm that the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round Three meeting of Kildare and Mayo will take place in St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge on Saturday evening at 7.00pm.
Following discussions with the Kildare County Committee and An Garda Síochána in recent days, upgraded match-day and traffic management plans involving extra stewarding and Gardaí will be put in place to cater for the large crowds expected at the venue before the game.
The GAA wishes to point out that the decision by the CCCC to fix the game for Croke Park originally was based on serious concerns around the health and safety of patrons attending the fixture. The CCCC has received assurances that these issues will be adequately addressed.
The original capacity of 8,200 remains in place.
Both Kildare and Mayo County Committees will receive 1,500 tickets each for club distribution. The remainder will be used to meet the needs of players, season ticket holders and sponsors.
The GAA can also confirm that the meeting of Cavan and Tyrone will now take place at Brewster Park, Enniskillen.
Tickets purchased for the Croke Park double-header fixture will not be valid for these games and a refund process from the point of purchase has been put in place.
Supporters without tickets are urged not to come to St Conleth’s Park on Saturday.
Tickets for the new fixtures will be priced at €20/£18 (adults) and €5/£5 (juveniles).
As Galway prepare to take on Kilkenny in the 2018 Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final this Sunday, Centra paid a visit to Oranmore, to meet Galway hurling star and All-Ireland winner Gearóid McInerney and his father Gerry – also an All-Ireland winning hurler for Galway.
Owning and running a successful sports shop in the village, Gearóid and Gerry discuss their passion for hurling, their family legacy within the sport, what it’s like to run a family business, and the pride Gerry has felt watching his son’s hurling success – culminating in him lifting the Liam McCarthy Cup last year.
Centra, proud sponsor of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship since 2010, introduced their #WeAreHurling campaign to celebrate the hurling passion displayed by people right across the country, every year. The campaign shines a light on those who devote their lives to the game, helping to make our national sport a pillar of Irish pride. From players and partners to volunteers and sponsors, Centra’s #WeAreHurling campaign brings to life the stories of those who make up Ireland’s collective hurling community.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Water restrictions are to be imposed in the Ballyconneely and Foreglass areas of Connemara from tonight, as demand across the county increases.
Irish Water has issued a warning that further restrictions will have to be imposed in other areas if supply is not conserved.
Night-time restrictions are to be introduced on the Ballyconneely water treatment plant serving the Ballyconneely and Foreglass areas from 11pm to 7am for the foreseeable future.
Due to a major increase in demand, supply to Clarenbridge Water Tower is not sufficient to meet demand and customers in Clarinbridge, Kilcolgan, Roveagh, Ballinderreen and Tyrone Group Water Scheme are urged to conserve supply.
Irish Water has warned that night-time restrictions will be imposed if the situation does not improve.
Water restrictions are also in place on Inis Oirr nightly from 11pm to 7am and customers on Inis Mór and Inis Meain are also being asked to be mindful of their water consumption at this critical time.
Irish Water is appealing to the Galway public, particularly people working and living in Dunmore/Glenamaddy, Kilkerrin/Moylough, Ballygar, Ballymoe, Williamstown, Tuam, Athenry, Oranmore, Tir an Fhia, Letterfrack, Leitir Mór, Carraroe, Ballinasloe and Galway City to conserve water while the prolonged dry spell continues.
Irish Water’s Drought Management Team is meeting daily and is monitoring water supplies and demand around the country.
The draw has been made for the 2018/19 Cawley Cup and Curley Cup with a number of exciting meetings on the agenda.
In the Cawley Cup the pick of the quarter-finals sees Junior 1A runners-up Connemara take on Junior 1B winners Creggs. Elsewhere Westport take on Tuam, Monivea host NUIG and Castlebar meet Ballinasloe. A new winner will be crowned as last year’s winners Ballina do not enter the cup due to their promotion.
Those ties will be played on Saturday 1st September.
Moving to the Curley Park where Creggs begin the defence of their title with a meeting against either OLBC or Loughrea who face off in a preliminary round tie. The other preliminary round fixture will see Oughterard take on Ballyhaunis, with the winners making the trip to Portumna.
The other two quarter-finals sees the meeting of local rivals Ballinrobe and Corrib, while Dunmore face Corinthians.
The two preliminary round ties are also scheduled for Saturday 1st September with the quarter-finals down for decision a week later.
The full list of fixtures, including potential semi-final pairings, can be read below.
Cawley Cup
Quarter-Finals (1/9/18)
Westport RFC v Tuam RFC
Monivea RFC v NUIG RFC
Connemara RFC v Creggs RFC
Castlebar RFC v Ballinasloe RFC
Semi-Finals (8/9/18)
Connemara / Creggs v Monivea / NUIG
Westport / Tuam v Castlebar / Ballinasloe
Final (w/e of 15th/16th December)
Curley Cup
Preliminary Round (1/9/18)
OLBC RFC v Loughrea RFC
Oughterard RFC v Ballyhaunis RFC
Quarter-Finals (8/9/18)
Creggs RFC (2nd XV) v OLBC / Loughrea
Portumna RFC v Oughterard / Ballyhaunis
Ballinrobe RFC v Corrib RFC
Dunmore RFC v Corinthians RFC (3rd XV)
Semi-Finals (15/12/18)
Dunmore / Corinthians v Portumna / Oughterard / Ballyhaunis
Creggs / OLBC / Loughrea v Ballinrobe / Corrib
Final (TBC)
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new bridge is to be built in the village of Oughterard to cater for growing traffic numbers on the N59 route, in a major step forward for the tourist hotspot.
The current N59 bridge on the Clifden side of the village will be bypassed to make way for a new bridge 50 metres on the village side.
The old bridge will remain open for local access only.
The new structure over the Owenriff River will also have footbridges added on both sides to ensure pedestrian safety.
It follows a high-level meeting last evening, during which Transport Infrastructure Ireland pledged its support for the project.
Councillor Niamh Byrne says the project is now in the advanced planning stages and construction works could begin next summer.
She says the outcome of the meeting was not anticipated and is a major step forward for road safety in Oughterard.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – U.S technology giant, Cisco, is to create 30 new jobs in Oranmore.
It’s part of a major investment in Ireland, which will see 100 new jobs in total created in Ireland.
Cisco currently has 300 employees at Oranmore Business Park and in Dublin.
According to today’s Irish Times, the roles in Galway will be in software development to boost its capabilities in artificial intelligence, machine learning and the internet of things.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Experts are attending a special conference in Galway from this morning to explore how the oceans’ health and wealth are inextricably linked.
The Ocean Wealth Summit is debating business opportunities and challenges for the ocean, and the post Brexit economy.
The 2 day conference will focus on Ireland’s multi-billion euro marine economy and how to double ‘blue growth’ by 2030.
It also coincides with SeaFest – Ireland’s national maritime festival, which takes place in Galway this weekend.
Camilaun Park, Newcastle and formerly of Knocknacarra. Mass for Bridie Hallinan on Friday at 12 in Church of Christ the King, Salthill. Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Galway Hospice.
ormerly of Davis Road, Shantalla. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue this evening from 5 until 7. Removal tomorrow Friday to St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road for mass for Liam Fallon at 11. Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Galway Hospice.
Manchester UK and formerly of Cloonoo, Loughrea. Arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Bullaun tomorrow Friday at 11:45 for mass for Gerry Daly at 12. Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery.
Currabane, Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe. Reposing at Moran’s Funeral Home, Ballygar this evening from 5 until 7 followed by removal to Toghergar Church arriving at 7:30. Mass for Annie Gordon tomorrow Friday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Killyan Cemetery.
Westport and Gurranecoyle, Barnaderg, Tuam. Reposing at St. Anne’s Funeral Home, Barnaderg this evening from 5 until 8. Mass for Reverend Patrick Burke tomorrow Friday at 4 in Killererin Church. Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are 20 investigations underway in the Galway Garda Division being carried out by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
The Chief Bureau Officer gave a presentation on the work of CAB to a meeting of the City Joint Policing Committee this week. (25/6)
Chief CAB Officer, Peter Glavin told members of the JPC that there are 9 garda CAB profilers operating in the Galway area.
There are 8 current full investigations and 12 preliminary investigations underway, where further information is needed.
The aim of the presentation was to encourage people to contact CAB confidentially if they have information that someone’s lifestyle is funded by crime.
Peter Glavin said he wants to assure the public that they will never be called to give evidence and all CAB needs is a tip-off to look into a situation.
The Criminal Assets Bureau is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.
CAB staff include gardaí, revenue, employment affairs staff, I.T experts, social protection staff, legal advisors and forensic accountants.
Mr. Glavin said the majority of CAB investigations are based in Dublin and Galway has a relatively modest level.
He said that CAB in Ireland is now one of the first agencies in the world to seize cryptocurrency and was set up primarily in the wake of the murder of journalist, Veronica Geurin.
The biggest seizure of assets by CAB was 2.7 million euro from a branch of the Kinahan gang but Peter Glavin says CAB also sees the merit of going after low value criminals too.
JPC Committee member, Joe Loughnane raised concerns that people in Ireland who don’t like each other might have a tendancy to make malicious complaints.
The Chief Bureau Officer said that all investigations are thorough.
Councillor Padraig Conneely wanted information about the Galway investigations but Peter Glavin says he is bound by rules on confidentiality and he doesn’t want to give someone who is the target of a CAB investigation a heads-up.
This week on the Keith Finnegan Show you could win family passes to the GPO Witness History Exhibition Centre at the GPO in Dublin. Each family pass for 2 adults and 2 children will include a Lunch for four at the GPO Cafe as well. Join Keith each morning from 9am for your chance to win.
GPO Witness History visitor centre is a must see this Summer!
See Ireland’s History come alive in an iconic setting.
Explore modern Irish History and the 1916 Easter Rising through touch screen, video , authentic artefacts and much more
History will come to life as you experience events from both sides of the conflict and through the eyes of bystanders caught in the crossfire through electronic touch screens, video, audio visual booths, sound and authentic artefacts – many previously unseen.
You’ll be immersed in the action as you compose newspaper reports, examine the original copy of the Proclamation and send Morse code to declare the Irish Republic by radio.
After the exhibition, you can relax and reflect in the café and retail store overlooking the courtyard. The courtyard is also home to a commissioned sculpture called ‘They are of us all’, commemorating the forty children who died during the Easter Rising.
Make sure you visit GPO Witness History visitor centre, O’Connell Street, Dublin – open daily.
Rory O’Connor (Wexford), Jack Canning (Galway), Paudie Feehan (Tipperary) and Darragh Fitzgibbon (Cork) were in Token Arcade, in Smithfield, Dublin today ahead of the Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 Munster and Leinster Finals in which Wexford will face Galway and Cork will face Tipperary.
The Leinster decider will take place in O’ Moore Park, Portlaoise, while the Munster decider will be held in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Both games are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 4 with a 7.30pm throw-in.
The Rebels, after a 2017 U-21 Munster final defeat to Limerick, are looking forward to playing the final on home sod. It was Waterford they beat, by just 5 points to secure their place in the final two of the province. 2007 was the last time Cork won the Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 Munster Championship, beating Waterford 1-20 to 0-10.
Current U-21 Munster and All-Ireland title holders, Limerick, missed out on a place in the final when Tipperary defeated them by a score-line of 1-22 to 1-13. The Premier County now look forward to making amends for their last Munster final outing in 2016 when they were defeated by the Déise.
Wexford had a close semi-final encounter with Dublin on their way to the final. It was the two goals scored by super-sub, Mikie Dwyer that pushed the side’s three-point victory. It was just last year when Wexford played in the provincial final and the young side were significantly beaten by an impressive Kilkenny team.
New Leinster contenders, Galway have a one-game advantage coming into the final having played both Offaly and Kilkenny in their quarter and semi-final outings. The Leinster campaign is unknown territory for these young Tribesmen who have only represented in the All-Ireland series at this level until 2018.
Speaking at the Finals Preview event, Managing Director (interim) at Bord Gáis Energy, Mark Prentice said; “Over the last number of weeks, we’ve enjoyed some incredible games in the Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling U-21 Championship series and we fully expect the upcoming Munster and Leinster Finals to deliver just that again.
“A really big thank you to Paudie, Rory, Jack and Darragh for taking the time to be with us today and we wish them, their teammates and their management teams all the best in their games next Wednesday.”
Fans can visit www.instagram.com/bgegaa for news, behind-the-scenes content and competitions over the course of the summer. See #HurlingToTheCore for more.
Galway’s Path to the Final
Quarter Final – Offaly (0-8) Galway (1-20)
Semi Final – Galway (3-13) Kilkenny (1-17)
Wexford’s Path to the Final
Semi Final – Dublin (3-12) Wexford (3-15)
Cork’s Path to the Final
Semi Final – Cork (0-23) Waterford (1-17)
Tipperary’s Path to the Final
Semi Final – Tipperary (1-22) Limerick (1-13)
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The developers of a new mixed-use development at Headford Road are appealing a condition imposed on the grant of planning permission.
Earlier this year, Cleverson Ltd was granted permission for a new three storey building with retail units and a gym close to the IMC Cinema at Galway Retail Park.
One condition of planning is that a transportation cost of 260 thousand euro be paid to the council in respect of parking.
Cleverson Ltd. is appealing the condition imposed by the city council which requires a payment of 262 thousand euro towards public transportation costs.
In an appeal to An Bord Pleanála, Cleverson Ltd. argues that the new development will utilise the existing car park at Galway Retail Park.
It includes a legal document in its appeal which shows the company has legal access to use the car park at Galway Retail Park.
Cleverson Ltd is therefore urging An Bord Pleanála to remove the condition imposed by the city council requesting a fee for public transportation costs.
A decision is expected from the higher planning authority in October.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Rail passengers on all Galway and Westport services are being advised of significant delays this afternoon after a train hit a herd of cows near Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
The incident is understood to have happened shortly after three o clock this afternoon.
Up to 8 cows have been badly injured as a result.
The train is still at the scene and has been badly damaged.
Barry Kenny from Iarnrod Eireann says services to and from the West will be severely disrupted.
Clybaun and formerly of Rosbeg, Westport. Reposing at St. Anthony’s Room in the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra today from 4. Removal at 6 to the church. Mass for Pixie Loftus tomorrow Saturday at 10:15. Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery. House private, by request.
Clonberne, Ballinasloe and formerly of London and Monivea. Reposing at Sacred Heart Room adjoining the Sacred Heart Church, Ryehill, Monivea this evening from 5. Removal at 7:30 to adjoining church. Mass for Tim Loughnane tomorrow Saturday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Monivea Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Oncology Unit, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe.
Whitehall Close, Lower Abbeygate Street and formerly of Henry Street. Reposing at Conneely’s Funeral Home, Flood Street this evening from 4. Removal at 6 to St. Augustine’s Church, Middle Street. Mass for Nora Drinkwater tomorrow Saturday at 10. Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery, Bohermore.
Cuar na Lus, Rahoon. Reposing at Conneely’s Funeral Home, Flood Street this evening from 6:30. Removal at 8 to the Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road. Mass for Arlo Crawley tomorrow Saturday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery.
Camilaun Park, Newcastle and formerly of Knocknacarra. Mass for Bridie Hallinan today at 12 in Church of Christ the King, Salthill. Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Galway Hospice.
Currabane, Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe. Mass for Annie Gordon today at 12 in Toghergar Church. Funeral afterwards to Killyan Cemetery.
Westport and Gurranecoyle, Barnaderg, Tuam. Mass for Reverend Patrick Burke today at 4 in Killererin Church. Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery. No flowers, by request. Donations, if desired, to Foreign Missions.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – We’re being urged to conserve water as the heatwave continues to put pressure on supply across Galway.
Night time restrictions will be implemented on Inis Mór from 10p.m to 7a.m from next Monday July 2nd as water usage on the island has increased by 40 per cent in the past week.
Water restrictions will continue from 11p.m to 7a.m on Inis Oírr and for Ballyconneely Water Treatment Plant.
Demand in Tír an Fhia/Leitir Mór has also increased significantly and some areas are experiencing outages.
Irish Water is warning about the potential for night time water restrictions in the Clarinbridge/South Galway area if people don’t conserve water.
Water restrictions in the Gortunumera area between Killimor and Portumna will be required tonight (Fri) from 10p.m to 8.am.
Due to very high demand in areas supplied by Tonabrucky reservoir, Irish Water is restricting water between 11p.m to 7a.m.
Areas which may see reduced flow as a result are Barna, Moycullen, Knocknacarra, Kingston, Taylor’s Hill and Rahoon.
Water users across Galway are being warned to conserve water during this drought weather to ensure a supply is available during the day.
Kate Gannon from Irish Water says there’s information on the website on how to conserve water.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Crime is down in the city by 40 per cent.
Figures presented at a meeting of the city Joint Policing Committee this week show that there more than 500 less crimes reported in the city garda division by the end of May, compared to a year previous.
While burglaries have reduced by 3 per cent in the city, theft from cars are up by more than a third.
Theft from shops also increased by 10 per cent in the first 5 months of the year.
Chief Superintendent of Galway Garda Division, Tom Curley said that the majority of thefts from vehicles, particularly in Salthill, involved the vehicle being left unlocked or valuables being left in plain sight.
Mayor Niall McNelis suggested that the new parking pay machines which are being rolled out across the city could have stickers warning people to lock up their cars safely.
Public Order offences were down by 7 per cent, however JPC members expressed concern about an almost 60 per cent rise in minor assaults.
Chief Super Curley said 173 minor assaults which happened in the past few months occurred in a variety of locations including betting offices, car parks, laneways, hotels, hostels, pubs, school buildings, fast-food outlets and streets.
The draw for round 4 of the football qualifiers next Monday morning will be the last draw of the championship season as it will determine the opposition for the 4 provincial runners-up: Roscommon, Laois, Cork and Fermanagh. Galway already know they are in a group with Kerry and will be joined by Fermanagh or a round 4 qualifier and Laois or a round 4 qualifier.
The first round of fixtures in each group will see the two provincial champions and the two qualifiers meet in Croke Park. Round two and three will see each team have a home game and an away game, with Galway away in round 2 and at home in round 3. As with the league, a win is 2 points and a draw is 1 point. The top two teams after the three games in each group will qualify for the All-Ireland semi-finals.
In Pot 1 next Monday are: Roscommon, Laois, Cork and Fermanagh
In Pot 2 next Monday are the winners of this weekends round 3 qualifiers; Kildare or Mayo, Cavan or Tyrone, Clare or Armagh, Leitrim or Monaghan
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final phase 1
Kerry v Galway in Croke Park (Time TBC)
Fermanagh or Round 4 qualifier v Laois or Round 4 qualifier in Croke Park
Donegal v Dublin in Croke Park
Cork or Round 4 qualifier v Roscommon or Round 4 qualifier in Croke Park
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final phase 2
Fermanagh or Round 4 qualifier v Galway
Laois or Round 4 qualifier v Kerry
Cork or Round 4 qualifier v Dublin
Roscommon or Round 4 qualifier v Donegal
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final phase 3
Galway v Laois or Round 4 qualifier at Pearse Stadium
Kerry v Fermanagh or Round 4 qualifier at Kerry venue
Donegal v Cork or Round 4 qualifier at Donegal venue
Dublin v Roscommon or Round 4 qualifier at Croke Park
All-Ireland SFC semi-finals
Group A winner v Group B runner-up, Croke Park, TBC
Group B winner v Group A runner-up, Croke Park, TBC
All-Ireland SFC final
Semi-final winner v semi-final winner, Croke Park, TBC
The Galway Minor Football Team play their third game in the Connacht Championship this evening when they take on Mayo in Tuam Stadium at 7.30pm. Galway already have two wins from their first two games against Roscommon and Sligo, and manager Donal O’Fathartha has made 2 changes to his side from the team that beat Sligo last month. Ethan Walsh comes in at corner back and Eanna McCormack starts at centre forward.
This evening is Mayo’s final game in the round robin, and they must win to avoid a possible championship exit as they have beaten Sligo and Leitrim, but lost heavily to Roscommon in round 2. The Connacht Minor Championship results to date:
| Leitrim 0-9 v Roscommon 4-15 | 23/6/2018 | 17:00 | Round 3 | Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada | |
| Mayo 2-18 v Sligo 0-10 | 23/6/2018 | 12:30 | Round 3 | Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar | |
| Sligo 0-10 v Galway 3-15 | 11/5/2018 | 19:00 | Round 2 | Markievicz Park | |
| Roscommon 4-12 v Mayo 0-11 | 11/5/2018 | 19:00 | Round 2 | Kiltoom | |
| Galway 4-18 v Roscommon 0-8 | 4/5/2018 | 19:00 | Round 1 | Tuam Stadium | |
| Mayo 4-20 v Leitrim 1-8 | 2/5/2018 | 20:00 | Round 1 | Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar |
The Galway Minor team to Play Mayo in the Connacht Championship in Tuam Stadium on Friday evening at 7.30pm is as follows:
1-Donnie Halloran (Cortoon Shamrocks)
2-Ethan Walsh (Cortoon Shamrocks)
3-Sean Black (Clifden)
4-Cian Deane (Maigh Cuillin)
5-Ryan Monahan (Oughterard)
6-Tony Gill (Corofin)
7-Cathal Sweeney (Salthill-Knocknacarra)
8-Paul Kelly (Maigh Cuillin)
9-Conor Raftery (Glenamaddy)
10-Liam Judge (Caherlistrane)
11-Éanna McCormack (An Cheathrú Rua)
12-Oisin McCormack (Ballinasloe)
13-Oisin Gormally (Bearna)
14-Daniel Cox (Maigh Cuillin)
15-Matthew Cooley (Corofin)
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Concerns are being raised over a large make-shift camp that has appeared in Renmore in recent days.
A number of people have set up an encampment in the green space along Renmore Avenue known as ‘Nolan Park’.
The camp comprises a number of large family-sized tents as well as a range of vehicles.
Councillor Mike Crowe says the situation is completely unacceptable – and he’s taking particular issue with vehicles driving across the playing pitch.
Councillor Crowe says huge money is being spent on the upkeep of such areas, which are vital community amenities.