Galway Bay fm newsroom – A public meeting is to be held tomorrow on a plan for a modular homes development in Westside.
The site located behind Westside library will be used to accommodate 15 prefabricated units of two and three bedrooms.
The units which are expected to come into operation in September are designed to have a life-span of five years, with officials hoping to wind them down in three years as other further longer term housing solutions become available.
HRI has announced six Go Racing Education Days throughout the country over the coming months, including Galway Racecourse on May 9, and local primary schools are being encouraged to sign up.
The education days are targeted at fifth and sixth class primary school pupils who will be taken behind the scenes at Ballybrit, meet with the racecourse team plus some local racing personalities. Other activities such as an interactive session with RACE (Racing Academy & Centre of Education) will also take place.
Some well-known racing personalities who have previously given of their time to the kids include jockeys Rachael Blackmore, David Mullins, Danny Mullins, Ronan Whelan, Conor Maxwell, and trainers John ‘Shark’ Hanlon, Dick Brabazon, Vincent Halley, Dermot McLoughlin and Eugene O’Sullivan.
The education days are free to attend but pre-booking by the schools is required as places are limited. For more information, please contact education@hri.ie or phone Sarah Judge on 045 455664.
Galway Bay fm newsroom- A new group has been formed to drive arts and recreational amenities for Headford.
CREATE Movement Ltd, initially aims to establish a facility for the creative and artistic community in the area.
CREATE stands for Recreation, Education, Arts, Technology and Engagement.
The project has received initial funding from the county council under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund.
The group hopes that the multiphase project could include a swimming pool and recreational facilities in the future.
Tune into Galway Bay fm news for more…
Galway Bay fm newsroom – County councillors have been advised that one of the only ways an election poster ban could be introduced is through a voluntary code system.
The matter was raised at a meeting at County Hall where Loughrea area councillor Ivan Canning queried a motion raised on the issue last year which was pending legal advice from the executive.
Acting CEO Kevin Kelly told the meeting that in some jurisdictions there is a voluntary code in place but that a bye-law on the issue cannot be passed.
Galway Bay fm newsroom:
Saolta officials have confirmed that a planning application will be submitted for the new UHG Accident and Emergency Department within the next 12 weeks.
The Emergency Department was designed to occupy two floors of a new five-storey block at University Hospital Galway.
There would also be a new maternity unit, comprising delivery suites, theatres and beds, as well as a paediatric ward on the top floor.
At a meeting of the regional health forum this week, officials advised stage one of the design process is nearing completion with the specific detail of the shell and core element which will be above the two floor ED to be finalised.
Officials confirmed that a planning application will be submitted following the completion of the design process in 8 to 12 weeks.
Saolta officials also confirmed that the ongoing options appraisal supports the development of a new accident and emergency department at UHG and not Merlin Park.
The long awaited planning application had been expected to be lodged this month.
Councillor Padraig Conneely says pre planning work is vital in this case to ensure the process goes smoothly:
The last sixteen draw of the TP Brennan Connacht Cup and Shield has been announced. The games will be played on Sunday the 10th of March and will kick off at 2pm. West United will be at home to Carbury, Corrib Rangers host Athenry, NUI Galway are at home to MCR, Mervue United are away to Merville United, Maree/Oranmore A are away to Manulla and West Coast United will be at home to Boyle Celtic.
In the TP Brennan Shield, Mervue United B are at
home to Roscommon Utd, East United are at home to Manulla B, Bearna Na Forbacha
will be at home to Cam Celtic, Knocknacarra are at home to Cartron United,
Kinvara United will be at home to West United B and St Bernards B make the
short trip down the road to Glen Celtic.
TP Brennan Connacht Cup Fixtures 2018/2019
Round: Last 16
Date: Sunday 10th March 2019 K.O. – 2pm
| 1 | West Utd | v | Carbury FC | |
| 2 | Corrib Rangers | v | Athenry FC | |
| 3 | NUI Galway | v | MCR FC | |
| 4 | Merville Utd | v | Mervue Utd | |
| 5 | Manulla FC | v | Maree/Oranmore A | |
| 6 | Strand Celtic | v | Castlebar Celtic | |
| 7 | Ballina Town | v | Claremorris FC | |
| 8 | West Coast Utd | v | Boyle Celtic |
TP Brennan Connacht Shield Fixtures 2018/2019
Round: Last 16
Date: Sunday 10th March 2019 K.O. – 2pm
| 1 | Ballinasloe Town B | v | Killala | |
| 2 | Mervue Utd B | v | Roscommon Utd | |
| 3 | East Utd | v | Manulla B | |
| 4 | Bearna Na Forbacha | v | Cam Celtic | |
| 5 | Real Tubber | v | Swinford | |
| 6 | Knocknacarra | v | Cartron Utd | |
| 7 | Kinvara Utd | v | West Utd B | |
| 8 | Glen Celtic | v | St Bernards B |
All Cup & Shield Games decided on the day if still a draw after full time plus one period of extra time (10 minutes e/w) FIFA Rules on Penalty’s to apply. Any Club/Team forfeiting a fixture will be removed from the competition and disciplinary action will follow.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – County councillors have passed a motion that all new public waste water treatment plants in the county constructed from here on in should have a buffer zone of 100 metres for the purpose of protecting sensitive receptors.
The matter generated lengthy debate at County Hall where Connemara area councillor Noel Thomas argued vulnerable people need to be protected.
The motion was supported by 21 members and was taken as a reflection of members’ views until such a time as the policy could be considered during the development plan review. For more on this story tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour…
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway West TD says the government’s current planning system is giving Galway ‘a bad name.’
Galway West TD Noel Grealish raised concerns over the planning system during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil this week – citing a number of recent failed or delayed projects such as the Galway Hospice, the city ringroad and the Apple centre in Athenry.
He’s told the Dáil that the current system is ‘broken’ and that it is costing Galway jobs and will negatively effect inward investment.
Addressing the Taoiseach, Deputy Grealish expressed demands for a complete overhaul of the planning system.
In response, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admitted that too many important planning projects are impeded in the courts and changes are needed such as the appointment of more judges and a more efficient court process.
Minister Eoghan Murphy’s planning Bill which will change laws around judicial reviews in an effort to minimise delays in planning processes, will be put forward in the next few months. For more on this story tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour…
The GAA have released the fixtures for the weekend for the Quarter and Semi-Finals of the All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A and C Hurling and Senior D Football Championships. Gort Community School’s All-Ireland Senior A Hurling Quarter Final with CBC from Cork will be played in Kilmallock Co Limerick on Saturday and will throw in at 1pm. The winners of this game will play St Kierans Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Semi-Final.
Presentation College Athenry will play the winners of the other Quarter Final between CBS Midleton and Colaiste Eoin Stillorgan who play on Monday.
The All-Ireland Senior C Hurling Semi-Final between Colaiste Na Coirbe and St Mary’s Magherafelt will be played on Saturday at The Downs GAA Club in Westmeath and will also throw in at 1.
And in Football, The All-Ireland Senior D Semi-Final between Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin An Cheathru Rua and Ballybay Community College will take place in Padraig Pearses GAA Ground in Roscommon throwing in at 1pm.
Galway Bay fm newsroom- Final approval has been granted for a new housing development on the outskirts of the city.
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to Montane Developments Ireland Limited for 30 houses and apartments at Coolough Road, Terryland.
For more on this story tune into Galway Bay fm news at 4
Empowering and encouraging female participation in Triathlon
As part of their commitment to 20×20 the organisers of Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival taking place in Galway on May 25th and 26th are seeking five female athlete ambassadors for their 2019 events.
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon kick-starts the triathlon season in the West of Ireland with a whole host of triathlon race distances for first timers to seasoned athletes. The event delivers a variety of senior and junior races over the two-day multisport festival in South Galway.
Showing Their Stripes
They already have a focus on Women in Triathlon with a women only wave in their Super Sprint Race, but this year they are taking that one step further to show their stripes and support five female ambassadors as part of their commitment to the 20×20 campaign.
Speaking about the initiative Brian Adcock, Race Director said, “We think the 20×20 Campaign is fantastic and want to do our bit to help increase the number of women taking part in triathlon in Ireland.
We are seeking five female ambassadors from across all levels of the sport as ambassadors, so whether this is your first year of triathlon or you are a regular racer and maybe even a podium placer we want to hear from you. We are delighted to show our stripes and support this campaign to encourage more women to take up triathlon and race with us regardless of ability or aspiration.”
If you would like to be an Ambassador in 2019 please complete the online application form HERE.
Closing Date for application is 5pm on Friday 14th March 2019.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway will host the inaugural Irish Computer science education summit on Wednesday week March 13th
The ‘Computer Science for All’ summit will focus on national and international trends on the importance of the science in the Irish education system.
CS For All will also feature a talk from co-founder of Coderdojo James Whelton along with presentations from primary and post primary schools showcasing their work to date in coding and computer sciences. For more on this story tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour…
A massive Dublin derby showdown is on the cards at Oblate Hall this weekend as league leaders,
Both sides are coming into the games off the back of wins last weekend: Templeogue overcoming a tricky DCU Saints side, while Killester had the better of bottom side Moycullen in Galway. This weekend’s test though is one Templeogue will need to keep their focus on if they are to keep the chase at the top going strong, and with Killester hoping to move their Dublin neighbours down to five losses on the table, is undoubtedly one not to be missed.
Indeed, there are huge clashes all around the league this weekend, with reigning league champions, UCD Marian travelling to UCC Demons this Sunday in a must-win clash for both sides – Marian if they want to stay in the title race, and Demons to try and ensure their spot in the top six. Elsewhere, there’s a hugely anticipated bottom of the table clash between old rivals C and S Neptune and Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin set for Cork this Saturday evening, while
Over in the Women’s Super League, the race for top six positions continues, with some very interesting fixtures on the cards. Fr Mathews will be hoping to take the points from league leaders Courtyard Liffey Celtics when they welcome them to Cork on Saturday as they bid to stay in the top six spots, while a huge battle is expected at the IWA in Clontarf when rivals, Pyrobel Killester and DCU Mercy go head-to-head.
NUIG Mystics meanwhile will be hoping to pick up a maiden win in the league when they host Marble City Hawks, while IT Carlow Basketball
Basketball Ireland Fixtures: March 2nd and 3rd
Saturday 2nd March 2019
Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League
CandS Neptune v Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin, Neptune Stadium, 19:00;
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors v Maree, Tralee Sports Complex, 19:30;
Moycullen v Belfast Star, NUIG, 19:30;
Templeogue v Pyrobel Killester Oblate Hall Inchicore, 20:00;
Basketball Ireland Women’s Super League
IT Carlow Basketball v Singleton SuperValu Brunell, Barrow Centre-IT Carlow, 15:30;
NUIG Mystics v Marble City Hawks, NUIG, 16:30;
Fr Mathews v Courtyard Liffey Celtics, Fr Mathews Arena, 17:00;
Pyrobel Killester v DCU Mercy, IWA-Clontarf, 18:00;
Maxol WIT Wildcats v Ambassador UCC Glanmire, Maxol WIT Wildcats, 19:00;
Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One
IT Carlow Basketball v DBS Eanna, Barrow Centre-IT Carlow, 12:30;
Tradehouse Central Ballincollig v Abbey Seals Dublin Lions, Ballincollig CS, 16:00;
Limerick Celtics v LYIT Donegal, St Munchins, 18:30;
Waterford Vikings v KUBS BC, Waterford IT, 19:00;
Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killarney v Bad Bobs Tolka Rovers, Killarney, 19:30;
Fr Mathews v GameFootage.net Titans, Fr Mathews Arena, 19:45;
Basketball Ireland Women’s Division One
Phoenix Rockets v UL Huskies, Methodist College, 16:30;
Sunday 3rd March 2019
Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League
UCC Demons v UCD Marian, Mardyke Arena, 15:00;
Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One
Fr Mathews v UL Sports Eagles, Fr Mathews Arena, 15:00;
Portlaoise Panthers v EJ Sligo All-Stars, St Marys Sports Hall, 15:30;
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions after a Garda in his forties was injured during an incident at Clifden District Court today.
The Garda sustained facial injuries when he was assaulted by a 20-year-old man shortly before 11am.
His assailant, who was in Garda custody at the time, later appeared before the court on other matters and was remanded in custody.
The injured Garda was taken by Ambulance to UHG but his injures are not life threatening.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An Bord Pleanala has confirmed the CPO for the upgrade of Kirwan roundabout in the city to a signalised junction.
The route which has already gone through the Part 8 process would involve a land take of over one hectare.
As part of the scheme, a public right of way across the existing roundabout is to be extinguished and replaced with a green open spaced area within the traffic light junction arrangement.
Four private properties will be impacted by the project including the Menlo Park hotel, a bed and breakfast, a residence, and a partially constructed residential site.
An oral hearing concerning the CPO was held last month (Jan) where a local residents’ group argued the upgrade would increase rat-runs and exacerbate Galway’s traffic problems.
City officials had stated the scheme is needed due to collisions and safety, traffic demand, network integration and pedestrian facilities.
The CPO has now been confirmed without modifications.
In making its decision, An Bord Pleanala considered a number of areas including the city development plan, the community need, the overall design and the submissions received.
It stated that the permanent and temporary acquisition of the lands in question and the extinguishment of the public right of way is necessary and the objections cannot be sustained having regard to the said necessity.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The length of time it takes to have a water leak fixed in some parts of Connemara has been criticised by county councillors.
The matter has been discussed at Connemara Municipal District Council level.
Councillor Noel Thomas questioned why Irish Water isn’t paying council crews as sub-contractors to fix leaks.
Director of Services with the council, Jim Cullen says Irish Water has paid for 6 additional staff in the council as part of its leak detection crew over the past two years.
He added that the council doesn’t have the resources to deal with all the leaks in the county and therefore it must hire contractors from time to time.
Councillor Thomas says he’s aware of householders who have been left without a water supply for up to 5 days due to a leak or burst watermain.
Director Jim Cullen says that it’s the Divisional Engineer’s decision whether to fix a leak with council crew or hire a subcontractor.
| Dillane, Roux, Farrell and Blade all return to Connacht side for clash with Ospreys Connacht have been boosted by the return of Ultan Dillane, Quinn Roux, Tom Farrell and Caolin Blade from international duty who are named in the Connacht squad to play Ospreys in the Sportsground tomorrow. (Kick-Off 2.45pm). Dillane and Roux continue their second row partnership that started the Six Nations game against Italy last weekend. They join a front five that includes props Denis Buckley and Finlay Bealham with Shane Delahunt coming in at hooker. The back row remains unchanged from the game against Glasgow, with captain Jarrad Butler starting at number 8 and Eoin McKeon and Colby Fainga’a at blindside and openside respectively. Kieran Marmion starts his second game in a row at scrum-half after returning from injury. He forms a half-back partnership with Kyle Godwin who comes in at out-half. In the midfield, Peter Robb gets his first start of the season after impressing off the bench last time out. He is joined in the centre by the returning Tom Farrell. The back three is unchanged with Stephen Fitzgerald and Matt Healy on the wings and Tiernan O’Halloran at full back. With Connacht sitting three points ahead of Ospreys in Conference A of the PRO14, Head Coach Andy Friend knows how important a home win could prove against their conference rivals; “We have trained well and prepared well this week. We have seen a really positive response from the players after a disappointing result last weekend in Glasgow. We will continue to focus on our game and what we can control, as we have done all season. We know every game now is a must win and with a two-week break before our next game we are determined to finish this block on a high”, Friend said. Commenting on his team selection, he added: “We are boosted by four of our players coming back from international duty. They bring a huge amount of experience to our matchday squad”, he added. Kick-off 2.45pm CONNACHT: Tiernan O’Halloran, Stephen Fitzgerald, Tom Farrell, Peter Robb, Matt Healy, Kyle Godwin, Kieran Marmion, (1-8) Denis Buckley, Shane Delahunt, Finlay Bealham, Quinn Roux, Ultan Dillane, Eoin McKeon, Colby Fainga’a, Jarrad Butler (Capt). Replacements: Tom McCartney, Peter McCabe, Conor Carey, James Cannon, Paul Boyle, Caolin Blade, Tom Daly, Cian Kelleher. |
Lidl Ladies NFL Round 4 Previews
Compiled by Jackie Cahill
THE jostling for top-four finishes in each of the four Divisions of the Lidl Ladies National Football League will intensify this weekend.
It’s Round 4 of the competition and in a hugely-competitive season, just five teams across the country boast 100 per cent records after three games.
Donegal and Galway are the pace-setters in Division 1, Armagh are three from three in Division 2, Meath lead the way with a maximum nine points in Division 3, and Carlow have won all of their Division 4 games to date.
There are two big fixtures in Division 1 on Saturday, with Donegal hosting Tipperary and Mayo at home to Galway in a big Connacht derby, which will be screened as a deferred showing on eir sport next Monday evening (9pm).
On Sunday in the top flight, Cork make the trip to Monaghan, with Dublin at home to Leinster rivals Westmeath.
The LGFA’s Live-Stream this weekend is Saturday’s Ulster derby between Tyrone and Monaghan at Healy Park in Omagh (5.0), and you can catch all of the action live on the Association’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LadiesGaelicFootball/
Jerome Quinn and former Tyrone star Eilish Gormley are on commentary, and coverage brought to you via MAC AV begins at 4.45pm.
Lidl Ladies National football League 2019 – Round 4 Fixtures (2pm unless stated)
Saturday 2nd March
Lidl Ladies NFL – Division 1 – Round 4
Mayo v Galway, 5.15pm, Elvery’s MacHale Park, Castlebar, (M Farrelly, Cavan)
A big game for both counties, with hosts Mayo looking to bounce back from successive defeats.
Peter Leahy’s side gave a really good account of themselves in defeat against Dublin at Croke Park last Saturday evening, and will be looking to build on that progress.
Mayo have home advantage against local rivals and Connacht champions Galway, who are three from three in Division 1.
It’s been a hugely-impressive start to life under Tim Rabbitte for the Tribeswomen, and this one should be keenly-contested at Elvery’s MacHale Park.
It’s part of a ‘double-header’ with the men’s teams from both counties – and eir sport will screen a deferred showing of the Ladies game on Monday evening at 9pm.
Mayo: S Murphy; N O’Malley, R Flynn, N Meehan; E Brennan, D Caldwell, C Whyte; Clodagh McManamon, D Finn; S Cafferky, A Roddy, N Kelly; F Doherty, R Kearns, G Kelly.
Galway: D Gower; M Coyne, S Lynch, F Cooney; S Molloy, B Hannon, C Cooney; A McDonagh, L Ward; M Seoighe, T Leonard, O Divilly; L Coen, R Leonard, S Conneally.
Donegal v Tipperary, 4pm, Convoy, (G McMahon, Mayo)
Donegal are the other side in Division 1 boasting a 100 per cent record to date.
It’s been a great start for Maxi Curran’s players, who have claimed the scalps of Dublin, Mayo and Monaghan.
Tipperary will provide a stiff test of Donegal’s credentials and the travelling Premier County collected their first points of the campaign last Saturday night.
They did it in style too, as Aishling Moloney collected 2-9 in a stunning display against Cork at Páirc Uí Rinn.
That victory could prove priceless as Tipp attempt to stay clear of the drop zone, while Donegal look really good for a top-four finish.
Donegal: A Nee; T Hegarty, E Gallagher, N Carr; T Doherty, N McLaughlin, N Boyle; K Herron, M Ryan; R Friel, N Hegarty, A Boyle Carr; G McLaughlin, K Guthrie, C Grant.
Tipperary: L Fitzpatrick; E Buckley, M Curley, E Cronin; B Condon, S Lambert, C Maher; A.R. Kennedy, E Fitzpatrick; N Lonergan, A Moloney, R Daly; R Howard, C Condon, S Everard.
Lidl Ladies NFL – Division 2 – Round 4
Tyrone v Armagh, 5pm, Healy Park, Omagh, (B Rice, Down) – LIVE LGFA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LadiesGaelicFootball/
Armagh are setting a lightning pass at the head of affairs in Division 2.
The Orchard County boast a 100 per cent record as they prepare to make the trip to Healy Park in Omagh on Saturday.
Hosts Tyrone are in the top four but need to stay in touch with the promotion-chasers.
This game is LIVE on the LGFA Facebook Page, with commentary from Jerome Quinn and former Tyrone star Eilish Gormley. Coverage gets underway at 4.45pm.
Sunday 3rd March
Lidl Ladies NFL – Division 1 – Round 4
Monaghan v Cork, 3pm, Grattan Park, Inniskeen, (G Corrigan, Down)
Monaghan have yet to record a single point and are in big danger of relegation from the top flight.
They need to start finding points from somewhere, and fast, but they won’t get anything easy against visitors Cork.
The Rebelettes are smarting from last weekend’s last-gasp defeat against Tipperary at Páirc Uí Rinn, in what was the first double-header for the Leesiders alongside their male counterparts.
Cork have one win from three but maximum points in Monaghan would keep them right in the hunt for a top-four finish.
Cork will hope that this is another away-day success – as they’ve already beaten Westmeath on their travels.
Monaghan: A McCarey; L Flynn, N Kerr, S Boyd; R Courtney, A McAnespie, S Coyle; M Atkinson, H McSkane; C McBride, C Courtney, E McAnespie; E Treanor, L Maguire, C McAnespie.
Cork: M O’Brien; S Leahy, S Kelly, A Kelleher; D Kiely, M Duggan, E Kiely; A Hutchings, L O’Mahony; A O’Sullivan, N Cotter, O Farmer; E Scally, S O’Leary, O Finn.
Dublin v Westmeath, DCU St Clare’s, (J Murphy, Carlow)
Westmeath have suffered some big championship defeats against Dublin in recent years.
The Sky Blues are the reigning Lidl National League Division 1 and TG4 All-Ireland champions, and have recovered well from an opening day League defeat to Donegal.
While still not firing on all cylinders, and with manager Mick Bohan taking the chance to run the rule over his panel, the Dubs have still managed wins against Tipperary and Mayo.
Westmeath’s victory over Monaghan could yet be the game that sees them survive relegation again.
This game is an early dress-rehearsal ahead of a summer TG4 Leinster Senior Final – and Westmeath will aim to be as competitive as possible.
Dublin: C Trant; R Ruddy, N Collins, E McDonagh; A Kane, L Magee, S Fagan; J Dunne, O Carey; H O’Neill, C Rowe, K Sullivan; S Killeen, N Healy, N Owens.
Westmeath: K Walsh; R Dillon, J Rogers, L Power; F Coyle, K McDermott, F Claffey; K Boyce-Jordan, V Carr; L McCartan, L Slevin, J Maher; S Dillon, A Jones, M.A. Foley.
Lidl Ladies NFL – Division 2 – Round 4
Clare v Laois, Doonbeg, (J Devlin, Galway)
This is a pivotal game at the bottom end of Division 2.
Clare have two points from three games, with Laois yet to record a point as they find themselves anchored to the bottom of the table.
With Wexford, Cavan, Tyrone and Waterford all on four points, this could turn out to be a relegation shoot-out.
Cavan v Waterford, Maghera, Virginia (K McKeever, Armagh)
A repeat of the 2018 Division 2 semi-final between Cavan and Waterford.
Cavan won that game before falling to Tipperary in the divisional final, and they have some work to do to finish in the top four this time, with a big loss to Armagh denting their scoring difference.
Both sides have won one, lost one and drawn one of their opening three games.
Kerry v Wexford, 1pm, Beaufort, Killarney, (S Curley, Galway)
It’s a big weekend for Kerry, as the county hosts the LGFA’s Annual Congress at the Brehon Hotel in Killarney.
On Sunday, the second-placed Kingdom will aim to keep up their promotion push by defeating visiting Wexford.
The Slaneysiders are one of four teams on four points in a condensed pool, and last year’s Division 3 champions still harbour genuine hopes of a semi-final slot.
Lidl Ladies NFL – Division 3 – Round 4
Roscommon v Down, 12pm, Dr Hyde Park, (K Corcoran, Mayo)
Roscommon had won their opening two matches but were brought back down to earth by an impressive Meath last weekend.
The Rossies are still well on course for a top-four finish, however, and host a Down side with one win from three.
A home win would make it three from four for Roscommon, while Down need a result to remain in the hunt.
Kildare v Offaly, Manguard Plus, Hawkfield, (S McNulty, Wicklow)
A crucial Leinster derby with potential relegation ramifications.
Kildare are second from bottom on three points, with Offaly propping up the rest on one point.
Offaly’s draw with Longford last weekend got the Faithful County off the mark, as Kildare fell to Wicklow.
Longford v Meath, 3pm, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, (M Kenny, Mayo)
Meath are Division 3’s top side, with a 100 per cent record to date.
The rampant Royals will look to keep up that record when they make the trip to Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, for a clash with Longford.
The hosts will be no pushovers, however, and they’re in the reckoning for a top-four slot, on four points at present.
Sligo v Wicklow, 2pm, Cloonacool Park, (D Callaghan, Donegal)
This game could have a big impact on the promotion race.
Wicklow have six points and a win for them would put them firmly on course for a semi-final.
Hosts Sligo have three points and second successive win would have the Yeats County looking up the table, rather than over their shoulders.
Lidl Ladies NFL – Division 4 – Round 4
Derry v Kilkenny, Henry Joy McCracken, BT45 7NG (D Hurson, Monaghan)
On the evidence we’ve seen to date, this could be a straight shoot-out to avoid finishing bottom of Division 4.
Derry and Kilkenny have yet to record a single point in the fourth tier, but something’s got to give here.
Carlow v Louth, IT Carlow, (PJ Ahern, Cork)
Carlow are the surprise packets in Division 4, boasting a 100 per cent record under the astute guidance of Gerry McGill, who guided Dublin to TG4 All-Ireland Senior glory in 2010.
But this is big test for Carlow, who welcome 2018 TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship runners-up Louth, who have six points, to IT Carlow.
Fermanagh v Leitrim, 3.45pm, Derrygonnelly, (P Burke, Louth)
Leitrim have shown fine commitment on their return to action in 2019, but they’ll need some more points on the board to have a shot at promotion.
The Westerners have one win from three and face a Fermanagh side with six points on the board.
Antrim v Limerick, All Saints Ballymena, (D Carolan, Down)
Two counties who have shown good form to date meet in Ballymena.
Antrim and Limerick are both on six points ahead of this clash – and on course for semi-final slots.
Galway Bay fm newsroom- Plans to develop a filling station and forecourt in Cosmona, Loughrea, as well as two drive-thru restaurants, have been turned down.
The projects are led by Aidan McGuinness and would have seen the construction of a solid fuel store, a forecourt with four pumps and canopy cover and the installation of three underground fuel storage tanks with a total fuel storage capacity 100,000 litres.
For more on this story tune into Galway Bay fm news at 2,3 and 4…
On Tuesday’s show Keith spoke about Busking in Galway; Sunbeds and how damaging they are; the Concorde would have been flying 50 years tomorrow; a very special 100th birthday and Mickey Joe Harte joined him in studio for a song
