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Galway Bay fm newsroom – A decision is due soon on plans for a new primary school in Carrabane Athenry.
The Board of Management of St. Joseph’s National School has applied for planning permission for the new school building on land adjacent to Kilcionieron GAA club.
It would be a 2-storey 10-classroom school with a new entrance from the L-3114 road.
It would have 27 car parking spaces and set-down facilities and a new waste water treatment plant as well as an outdoor sports area and a footpath to the village.
A decision is due from the county council later this month.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway has the highest rate of medtech employment nationwide
It’s also the largest industrial employer in the city and county according to new figures from the Western Development Commission.
Industrial employment includes those working in mining, utilities, waste management or manufacturing
The new report shows that 56 per cent of people in industrial employment in Galway City and 40 per cent of those in the county work in the Medtech sector.
Galway city and county hold the two highest shares of medtech employment nationwide, with the computer and electronic industry as well as the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors being the next two big employers.
Industry employment in Galway has grown by almost half in the last 20 years in the city, while the county has seen an increase of 28 per cent.
Just over 5 thousand people work in the industrial sector in Galway City, while the county has over 12 thousand working in the area.
Of those employed in the sector in the county, a quarter are located in the Tuam area followed Athenry, Oranmore and Loughrea.
Two thirds of those employed in industrial positions in both the city and county are male. The transport equipment sector holds the highest level of growth for both the city and county at 175 per cent.
There are 9 changes on the Galway Team to play Waterford in Walsh Park on Sunday. The game is live on Galway Bay Fm at 2.00pm.
Into the team that defeated Offaly last time out come: Fergal Flannery, Jack Grealish, Ronan Burke, Aidan Harte, Kevin Hussey & Padraig Mannion in defence, Cathal Mannion in midfield, while in attack Joe Canning & Davy Glennon return.
The Galway Team is…
1. Fergal Flannery
2. Jack Grealish
3. Ronan Burke
4. Aidan Harte
5. Kevin Hussey
6. Padraig Mannion
7. Gearoid McInerney
8. Cathal Mannion
9. Sean Loftus
10. Niall Burke
11. Joe Canning
12. Brian Concannon
13. Conor Whelan
14. Jason Flynn
15. Davy Glennon
Killimor, Ballinasloe. Reposing at Kiltormer Nursing Home tomorrow Sunday from 5. Removal at 7 to Killimor Church. Mass for Rose Hanney on Monday at 11.30. Funeral afterwards to local cemetery.
Old Chapel, Oughterard and formerly of Greenwood, Bekan, Ballyhaunis. Reposing at his home tomorrow Sunday from 4 until 6. Mass for Tom Comer on Monday at 11 in Oughterard Church. Funeral afterwards to Kilcummin Cemetery, Oughterard.
Bochúna, Spiddal and formerly of Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. Reposing at Naughton’s Funeral Home, Knock, Inverin this evening from 6 until 8. Mass for Micheál Ó’Conaill tomorrow Sunday at 12:30 in Knock Church. Funeral afterwards to Knock Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Galway Hospice.
Harbour Road, Ballinasloe. Reposing at Grenham’s Funeral Home, Ballinasloe this evening from 5. Removal at 7 to St. Michael’s Church, Ballinasloe. Mass for Sally Kelly tomorrow Sunday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Creagh Cemetery.
Tone Avenue, Mervue. Reposing at the Holy Family Funeral Home, Mervue tomorrow Sunday from 4:30. Removal at 6 to adjoining church. Mass for Gertie Flaherty on Monday at 11. Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery, Bohermore.
Liss, Kylebrack and Tullahill, Loughrea. Reposing at Kilboy’s Funeral Home, Loughrea this evening from 5. Removal at 6:30 to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballinakill. Mass for Ann Kilcar tomorrow Sunday at 11. Funeral afterwards to Ballinakill local cemetery.
Greyford, Kiltullagh, Athenry. In his 97th year. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Athenry this evening from 5. Removal at 7:30 to Kiltullagh Church. Mass for Billy Fahy tomorrow Sunday at 1. Funeral afterwards to Kiltullagh Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request.
Ardaslough, Glenamaddy. Reposing at Divilly’s Funeral Home, Glenamaddy this evening from 6. Removal at 8 to St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy. Mass for Teresa Murray tomorrow Sunday at 10:30. Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery, Creggs Road, Glenamaddy.
Corrib View, Oughterard. Mass for Rita Lee today at 12 in Oughterard Church. Funeral afterwards to Kilcummin Cemetery, Oughterard.
Kiltullagh, Glenamaddy. Mass for Ann Feeney today at 12 in St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy. Funeral afterwards to Creggs Road Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Tuam Cancer Care or Galway Hospice Foundation.
Woodford. Mass for Eamon Harte today at 1 in St. John the Baptist Church, Woodford. Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery.
Wallscourt, Kilrickle, Loughrea. Mass for Bridget Doyle today at 12 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilrickle . Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.
Polnabanny, Craughwell. Arriving at St. Colman’s Church, Craughwell today for mass for Peggy Tully at 12. Funeral afterwards to Ballymore Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to St. Nicholas’s Ward and Palliative Care Team, UHG.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway has signed an agreement with a renowned Chinese medical university to establish a Confucius Institute.
A Confucius Institute promotes and teaches Chinese language and aspects of Chinese culture.
To hear more, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 1…
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The County Council is to make a further case to Transport Infrastructure Ireland for the need for public lighting at Kilmeen Cross near Loughrea.
Campaigners have long sought the measure at what they believe is an extremely dangerous junction on the N65, several kilometres from the town.
While TII has committed to extensive safety improvement works at the junction, they have so far not supported calls for lighting to be installed.
At a recent meeting, County Council officials committed to making another case to TII for the need for public lighting.
To hear from campaigner Jackie Flannery, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 1…
Galway Bay fm newsroom – From tomorrow, NUI Galway will host a week-long series of events to mark International Women’s Day.
The opening public event is entitled ‘Queer Women in Higher Education’ – and will focus on how gender and sexuality impact on the career of women.
For more, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 1…
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A status yellow snow-ice warning has been issued for Galway.
It also applies to counties Cavan, Monaghan, and Roscommon as well as Munster and Leinster.
It’s valid from 2 pm today until 8 am tomorrow morning.
Met Eireann Forecaster Harm Luijkx says low temperatures will see rain turning to snow this afternoon.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway has the highest number of applications to a national pilot scheme aimed at suckler farmers.
The Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot – or BEEP – offers targeted support for the suckler sector, providing €40 per eligible calf.
Nationally, there have been 18,600 applications to the new scheme, over 2,000 of which were made by Galway farmers.
Galway East Junior Minister Ciaran Cannon says national farm data suggests that suckler farmers now receive around €500 per cow from combined schemes.
Fine Gael Minister Cannon says the uptake in the latest BEEP scheme shows the importance of the suckler sector.
Galway 1-11 Mayo 0-8
By DARAGH SMALL at MacHale Park
Sarah Conneally struck 1-1 as Galway made it four wins from four in Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League against Mayo at MacHale Park in Castlebar.
The wind was likely to have a massive impact on proceedings but Galway played against the breeze in the first-half and still took a 0-6 to 0-4 lead into half-time.
Conneally struck shortly after the interval and Tim Rabbitte’s side picked up a confidence boosting victory before they defend their provincial crown against Mayo on 23 June.
Mayo captain Niamh Kelly won the toss and she elected to play with the breeze in the opening half, but Galway kicked the first three scores of the game.
Olivia Divilly scored in the third minute for the dream start, and further points followed from cousins Róisín and Tracey Leonard.
Mayo had to make use of the elements and began to drive the ball long into their dangerous forward line. But they had to wait until the sixth minute before Niamh Kelly pointed off her right, and her sister Grace Kelly reduced the arrears further with a free.
The Moy Davitts duo kept Mayo in the game, and the teams were level for the first time when Niamh Kelly sent over her second point at the end of the first quarter but it was Galway who powered on.
Mairead Seoighe scored a fine effort and Louise Ward gave them a two-point lead with seven minutes remaining in the first-half.
Neither side could add to their tallies towards the end of the half and Galway held a comfortable 0-6 to 0-4 advantage, considering the had the wind to come after the break.
Mayo manager Peter Leahy introduced Natasha Gaughan, Kathryn Sullivan and Natalie Prendergast at half-time, and the former scored two frees to tie the game up after 35 minutes.
But the crucial goal arrived three minutes later when Róisín Leonard put Conneally through and she blasted to Sorcha Murphy’s top left corner.
And Fabienne Cooney came to her team’s rescue, when she dispossessed a goal-bound Grace Kelly, as Galway closed in on another impressive victory.
Scorers – Galway: S Conneally 1-1, T Leonard 0-3 (3f), R Leonard 0-3, M Seoighe 0-1, L Ward 0-1, O Divilly 0-1, A Thompson 0-1.
Mayo: N Gaughan 0-3 (3f), G Kelly 0-2 (2f), N Kelly 0-2, T O’Connor 0-1.
Galway: L Murphy; S Lynch, M Coyne, F Cooney; B Hannon, S Molloy, C Cooney; Á McDonagh, L Ward; M Seoighe, T Leonard, O Divilly; S Conneally, R Leonard, L Coen.
Subs: L Gannon for B Hannon (40), L Hannon for Coen (45), R Ni Flatharta for Conneally (51), A Thompson for McDonagh (59), N Daly for Seoighe (64).
Mayo: S Murphy; N O’Malley, R Flynn, N Meehan; E Brennan, D Caldwell, R Durkin; Clodagh McManamon, D Finn; S Cafferkey, N Kelly, A Roddy; G Kelly, R Kearns, F Doherty.
Subs: Ciara McManamon for Caldwell (22), N Gaughan for Kearns (ht), K Sullivan for Durkin (ht), N Prendergast for Roddy (ht), E Needham for Meehan (46), Kearns for G Kelly (52), T O’Connor for N Kelly (54), L McManamon for Finn (56), L Dervan for Clodagh McManamon (58), A Sheridan for Doherty (59).
Ref – Maggie Farrelly (Cavan).
Alan Murphy has finalised his squad for 2019 with the signings of Ivan Gamarra and Andreas Werner.
23-year-old central midfielder Ivan Gamarra joins the club from PSM in his native Argentina.
The tough tackling midfielder played his youth football with famed Argentinian club, Rosario Central.
22-year-old German goalkeeper Andreas Werner makes the move to Eamonn Deacy Park from Andorran side FC Encamp.
The former Anderlecht youth player counts KSK Heist, Leopold FC and Waterloo FC as former clubs.
Alan Murphy spoke to www.galwayunitedfc.ie about the two final additions to his squad for 2019.
“Ivan came to our attention very early in pre-season, when we held open trials, which attracted a lot of players with a variety of qualities,” he explained.
“The purpose of those open trials was to attract players like Ivan, who wouldn’t normally be on our radar. It’s a huge plus for Galway United management that the outside the box thinking we did as a club has unearthed a gem like Ivan Gamarra.
“Coming from Argentina, physicality was never going to be an issue with the player. Ivan has bedded in very quickly in terms of football style. He’s a technical player, who is extremely combative and very economical with the football.
“Ivan is perfect for the project we have, he’s an ambitious young player that needs an opportunity to prove himself. He’s hugely invested in Galway United in terms of moving here, setting himself up and really buying into what we’re trying to do as a club.”
Andreas Werner will provide stiff competition for Kevin Horgan and James Tierney for the number one spot in 2019.
“Andreas is very a confident goalkeeper,” Murphy said.
“He’s extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet, his reactions, distribution of the ball and command of his area is very good.
“Andreas fits perfectly into the way we want to play and he provides the communication and leadership that will be required at the back throughout the season.
“It will be an exciting season for Andreas, he will have to fight for that number one spot with Kevin Horgan and James Tierney.
“I’m delighted with the three keepers that I’ve been able to bring into the club for the coming season. We have three technical keepers, they all bring different dimensions and strengths to the squad.
“It’s going to be exciting for all three to work together and learn from each other and to try and nail down that spot in the team once they get an opportunity.”
Ivan Gamarra will wear the number 17 jersey, while Andreas Werner dons the number 16 for United.
Andreas Werner made his competitive debut for United against Wexford FC on Friday night in Ferrycarrig Park, replacing the injured Kevin Horgan.
Ivan Gamarra has received his international clearance and could make his first appearance for the club against Athlone Town on Monday night in the EA SPORTS Cup.
Maree’s Super League men’s team lost out to a title chasing Garvey’s Tralee Warriors side in Kerry on Saturday evening, 88-70. In a game that Tralee needed to win in order to keep their title dreams alive, they knocked the visitors out of their rhythm early on, with superb displays from Paul Dick and Eoin Quigley. Maree had some great patches thanks to 27 points from Sean Sellers, but the hosts ran out 18 point winners in a dominant display in the end.
Moycullen also suffered defeat in the Men’s Super League as they fell victim to great team play from Belfast Star, losing out 82-91 in Galway. Belfast Star returned to winning ways thanks to 32 points from the hugely talented Mike Davis. Moycullen find themselves in a tough position at the bottom of the Men’s Super League and will welcome UCD Marian to the Kingfisher in a fortnight, in what is a must-win clash.
NUIG Mystics suffered yet another defeat in the Women’s Super League as they lost out to Marble City Hawks, 41-59. Mystics never found their groove as they allowed Hawks to build and maintain an early lead. Ailish O’Reilly top scored for Mystics with 20 points in a fantastic individual effort, however, Hawks kept their lead throughout to see out the game.
It was a tough weekend all round for Galway teams as Gamefootage.net Titans were defeated 92-77 by Fr Mathews in Cork on Saturday. After a promising start to the game, through help from Tom Rivard, Titans looked to have the pace and intensity to drive on. Mick McGinn changed Mathew’s fortunes in the second half, however, and he finished with a whopping 33 points and most importantly, the win for the Cork side.
Basketball Ireland Results: March 2nd and 3rd
Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League:
CandS Neptune 81-96 Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 88-70 Maree
Moycullen 82-91 Belfast Star
Templeogue 87-77 Pyrobel Killester
UCC Demons 64-95 UCD Marian, Mardyke Arena, 15:00;
Basketball Ireland Women’s Super League:
IT Carlow Basketball 60-58 Singleton SuperValu Brunell
NUIG Mystics 41-59 Marble City Hawks
Fr Mathews 84-70 Courtyard Liffey Celtics
Pyrobel Killester 86-71 DCU Mercy
Maxol WIT Wildcats 71-56 Ambassador UCC Glanmire
Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One:
IT Carlow Basketball 80-95 DBS Eanna
Tradehouse Central Ballincollig 78-77 Abbey Seals Dublin Lions
Limerick Celtics 112-86 LYIT Donegal
Waterford Vikings 75-67 KUBS BC
Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killarney 105-86 Bad Bobs Tolka Rovers
Fr Mathews 92-77 GameFootage.net Titans
Fr Mathews 66-70 UL Sports Eagles
Portlaoise Panthers 82-72 EJ Sligo All-Stars
Basketball Ireland Women’s Division One:
Phoenix Rockets 122-61 UL Huskies
Basketball Ireland Detailed Results
Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League:
Moycullen 82-91 Belfast Star
Top scorers Moycullen: Isaiah Harris-Winn 18, Stephen Tummon 12, Dylan
Cunningham 10
Top scorers Belfast Star: Mike Davis 32, Conor Quinn 18, Sergio Vidal Baldoni
16
Half time score: Moycullen 35-41 Belfast Star
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 88-70 Maree
Top scorers Garvey’s Tralee Warriors: Paul Dick 26, Eoin Quigley 23, Kendal
Williams 16
Top scorers Maree: Sean Sellers 27, Niels Bunschoten 15, Eoin Rockall 14
Half time score: Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 44-44 Maree
Basketball Ireland Women’s Super League:
NUIG Mystics 41-59 Marble City Hawks
Top scorers NUIG Mystics: Ailish O Reilly 20, Amy Hasenauer 10, Kayla Morrissey
7
Top scorers Marble City Hawks: Aine Sheehy 23, Kelly O Hallahan 18, Elaine
Kennington 6
Half time score: NUIG Mystics 24-40 Marble City Hawks
Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One
Fr Mathews 92-77 Gamefootage.net Titans
Top scorers Fr Mathews: Mick McGinn 33, Darko Bucan 13, Luke O Mahony 10,
Darragh Fleming 10
Top scorers Gamefootage.net Titans: Tom Rivard 24, Ben Kelly 14, Eoin Coughlan
8, James Kabana 8
Half time score: Fr Mathews 48-42 Gamefootage.net Titans
Basketball Ireland Fixtures: March 8-10th
***Please note there is a Women’s Division One blitz being held at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Saturday, March 9th. Fixtures for this will be confirmed later in the week.***
Friday 8th March 2019
Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One:
LIT v Bad Bobs Tolka Rovers, St Marys Sports Hall, 20:00;
Saturday 9th March 2019
Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League
Belfast Star v Keanes Supervalu Killorglin, De La Salle, 18:30;
UCD Marian v CandS Neptune, UCD Sports Centre-Belfield, 19:00;
Pyrobel Killester v Maree, IWA-Clontarf, 19:00;
DCU Saints v UCC Demons, Carrickmacross, 19:30;
Garveys Tralee Warriors v Templeogue, Tralee Imperials, 19:30;
Basketball Ireland Women’s Super League
Pyrobel Killester v Marble City Hawks, IWA-Clontarf, 17:00;
Courtyard Liffey Celtics v IT Carlow Basketball, Leixlip Amenities Centre, 19:00;
Maxol WIT Wildcats v Fr Mathews, Mercy SS Waterford, 19:00;
Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One
Ulster University Elks v Fr Mathews, Ulster University Elks, 15:00;
LYIT Donegal v LIT, LYIT, 16:00;
Bad Bobs Tolka Rovers v IT Carlow Basketball, Tolka Rovers SC, 18:00;
Abbey Seals Dublin Lions v UL Sports Eagles, Colaiste Bride, 18:30;
DBS Eanna v Tradehouse Central Ballincollig, Colaiste Eanna, 19:00;
EJ Sligo All-Stars v Waterford Vikings, Mercy College, 19:30;
KUBS BC v Scotts Lakers St Pauls Killarney, Greendale, 20:00;
Sunday 10th March 2019
Basketball Ireland Women’s Super League
Ambassador UCC Glanmire v DCU Mercy, Mardyke Arena, 13:30;
Singleton SuperValu Brunell v NUIG Mystics, Parochial Hall, 14:45;
Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One
GameFootage.net Titans v Portlaoise Panthers, The Jes, 15:30;
Athlone Town vs Galway United
Athlone Town
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Galway United make the short trip to the midlands to face Athlone Town in the first round of the EA SPORTS Cup on Monday evening. Kick-off is at 7.45pm at Athlone Town Stadium.
Both sides recorded encouraging wins on their travels on Friday night. United were convincing 4-0 winners against Wexford at Ferrycarrig Park, while Athlone Town recorded a hard fought 1-0 win at St. Colman’s Park to defeat Cobh Ramblers.
Speaking ahead of Monday’s game, Alan Murphy told www.galwayunitedfc.ie: “Both ourselves and Athlone had long journeys over the weekend. Players will still be recovering from the journey alone on the bus.
“Both clubs have large squads, so there are a lot of players that will need game time to impress both managers and supporters. They’ll want to stake a claim ahead of the weekend’s league fixtures.”
IN FORM ATHLONE
“It will be interesting to get some of those players on the pitch. Looking at Athlone, they’re on the crest of a wave in terms of their performances and results at the moment.
“They’ve done really well and their squad will be high in confidence, so it will provide us with a good test of where we are and the depth of both squads.
“It will be a real solid test and a change from playing opposition you might not know a lot about in the opening rounds.”
DEMANDING HIGH STANDARDS
“Game time is huge in this part of the season, we have to get players up to speed and get that sharpness in all of the squad. The timing couldn’t be better for us.
“We need to be consistent and to demand a performance again. The performances in the first two games of the season for a large has been satisfactory and we want to maintain that.”
TEAM NEWS
Conor Layng (cruciate), Andrew Peters (ankle), Iarfhlaith Davoren (calf) and Christopher Horgan (dead leg) are ruled out of the Athlone Town game.
Wilson Waweru misses the game due to playing in a college final with Galway Technical Institute (GTI).
Kevin Horgan is rated as 50/50 with an abdominal injury sustained in Friday’s win against Wexford.
Moville Community College 0-3 Coláiste Bhaile Chláir
Shauna Brennan (6),
Alisha Bohan (49),
Ellie Creane (68)
It was bitter sweet revenge for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir in Ray MacSharry Park in Sligo on Tuesday afternoon as they overcame rivals Moville Community College with a hat-trick of goals to advance in this tie.
The Donegal contingency had captured top spot last season defeating the Claregalway select 2-1 to lift the prestigious title in 2018 but it wasn’t to be as the Galway girls delivered a stunning performance to crush their two in-a-row title ambitions.
It was a dream start for Shauna Brennan as the youngster produced a moment of magic six minutes in to slot past the diving Fiona McLaughlin. However Brennan was to pick up a nasty ankle injury minutes later which saw her replaced by Kiara Keanney.
Moville found it hard to get going in this clash and it was a lack lustre performance from the usually impressive team.
The Connacht stars however were enjoying much of the possession which saw their lead doubled on 49 minutes when Alisha Bohan struck gold with a remarkable strike to leave McLaughlin with no chance.
Kerry Brown and Megan Havlin were trying to produce moments of magic but the final ball was lacking, adding to the duo’s frustrations.
While two minutes from time, Ellie Creane’s daring lob from distance found the back of the net to ensure her team’s progression in this contest.
MOVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Fiona McLaughlin, Ellen Hegarty, Connie Price (Captain), Brenna Diver, Aisling McLaughlin, Katherine McLaughlin, Shannon Leech, Niamh McDonald, Shauna Ruddy, Kerry Brown, Megan Havlin
SUBS | Erin Mullan (for K McLaughlin, 69), Demi Cavanagh, Freya Price, Leah Cavanagh (for S Leech, 69), Joanne McDermott, Kelene McDermott
TEACHER | Aoife Hegarty
ASSISTANT | Margaret Mulhall
COLÁISTE BHAILE CHLÁIR (CLAREGALWAY COLLEGE): Hannah Walsh, Sarah Cogley, Alannah Griffin, Chellene Trill, Rhiann Heery (Captain), Kate Slevin, Alisha Bohan, Meghan Wall, Shauna Brennan, Laura Scanlon, Ellie Creane
SUBS | Ciara Hegarty (for E Creane, 69), Kiara Keanney, Eabha O’Riordain (for A Bogan, 69), Chloe Flaherty, Leah O’Halloran (for L Scanlon, 69)
TEACHER | Fabienne Cooney
ASSISTANTS | Lorraine Ryan, Stephen Skerritt, Aaron Healy.
REFEREE: Keenan Deering (Sligo)
This week on Rise n’ Smile with Alan & Ollie we have some great giveaway all thanks to St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. It’s all to mark the launch of the upcoming Home Renovation Event by Renovate 360⁰.
Alan and Ollie have family passes to Eye Cinema, Galway, Afternoon Tea in The G Hotel, Connacht Rugby tickets, EZ Living voucher, and an Interior Designer Consultation. To win tune in from 6.30pm
2019 sees the return of last year’s hugely popular Home Renovation Event which takes place in the G Hotel on Sunday, March 10 from 2-4pm.
The event will showcase a wide range of home renovation experts who will provide hands-on advice on the day to anyone thinking about renovating their home. The highlight of the event will be a talk by architect and TV broadcaster Declan O’Donnell, as well as other speakers such as Interior Designer Niamh O’Donovan.
Admission is free but there are limited tickets available. Anyone thinking of attending can book through Eventbrite for an exciting afternoon of renovation information accompanied by cupcakes & tea!
Curated by St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union, the event is a showcase of home renovation and industry experts to help you with all the challenges of renovation. These include interior designers, smart home experts, energy efficient home experts, architects & more.
Also on hand at the event will be representatives from both Credit Unions to provide advice on the home renovation loan Renovate360⁰. Details of the loan are also available on renovate360.ie where credit union members can borrow up to €50,000 for home renovations. For further information, please contact:Lisa Stewart of St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union on 091 537200 or Shona O’Dwyer of St. Jarlath’s Credit Union on 093 24645
This week on Galway Culture Vinny Brown will be talking to artist Brian Bourke about his new exhibition work, Lee Cronin talks to us about his new Irish horror movie “The Hole in the Ground” currently in cinemas nationwide. We’ll start the show with a chat with Wayne Byrne, HotPress cinema correspondent about his accompanying legendary Hollywood cinematographer Nick McClean who will be in Galway next week.
Connacht 45 Ospreys 5
Connacht came away with a six-try victory over rivals Ospreys in the Guinness Pro14. The bonus point win has sent Andy Friend’s side back into the play-off spots with just four games left in the season.
Match Report courtesy of pro14.org
Kieran Marmion’s double inspired a huge win as Connacht maintained their formidable home record with a 46-5 victory over Ospreys in a one-sided Guinness PRO14 tie. Keen to bounce back from the loss to Glasgow last week, Connacht bossed the early exchanges, with Tom Farrell crossing early before two penalties from the excellent Kyle Godwin extended the lead.
Matthew Aubrey hit back against the run of play before Matt Healy, Marmion and a penalty try restored Connacht’s dominance. Marmion crossed again before Tom McCartney scored in a comfortable second half as the result was all but decided by Connacht’s early blitz.
Connacht flew out of the gates with a slick move to score their first through Farrell as a series of swift handoffs early on allowed the centre to cross the line in acres of space. They continued to pile on the pressure early doors as they showed intensity with every drive to pin their opponents in their own 22.
Ospreys appeared to have repelled the pressure but gave away a needless penalty which Godwin dispatched with ease.
The out-half converted again as Connacht looked to be firmly in control, but Ospreys’ Olly Cracknell charged down a drop kick and the ball fell for Aubrey to score out wide against the run of play.
Godwin appeared to continue his blinder of a first half as he latched onto an opposition kick to storm past four defenders and cross the line. But protests from the Welsh side over an off-the-ball block bore fruit as the try was ruled out and Ospreys’ remained well in it.
Godwin and Farrell set up Healy for Connacht’s second try with two incisive passes and the winger crossed between the posts to tee up an easy conversion for Godwin. Marmion was then the beneficiary of a powerful team effort as Connacht drove a maul over the line on the half–hour mark.
Ospreys had chances to reduce the deficit before half time but two crucial interceptions saw the ball up the other end of the pitch, where Connacht were awarded a penalty try after a deliberate knock-on from Keelan Giles.
The Welsh side’s ill-discipline continued after the break as Jordan Lay received a yellow to give Connacht a two-man advantage.
Ospreys rallied well to gain some territory, but Marmion put any notion of a comeback out of sight as he was set up by Jarrad Butler to score between the posts.
With the victory secured, Connacht rung in the changes, but Ospreys failed to convert their increased possession into points. Instead, McCartney further embellished the scoreline as he drove over
Greene competes for Ireland
Cillin Greene of GCH competed in the 400m on the Irish team at the European Indoor Championships in Glasgow last weekend. Greene was the first Irish athlete in action on Friday, but he was most unlucky as he failed to finish his 400m heat after a mid-race collision. The GCH runner got off to a strong start but at the 200m mark he collided with Poland’s Karol Zalewski, although both runners quickly recovered. Disaster was to follow however, as race favourite, Czech athlete Jan Tesar ran into Zalewski before hitting the ground and Greene, who was right behind the Czech, tripped over Tesar and was unable to finish out the race.
All in all, the championships were a great experience for the talented Greene, who will no doubt focus next on his outdoor season and look to further lower his personal bests.
University Cross Country Championships
The IUAA Intervarsity Cross-Country Championships were held Saturday 2nd March last at St Mary’s College Galway, with the event attracting some of the country’s best cross-country runners and teams. The rain cleared just in time for the races, but a combination of high winds and a true cross-country circuit meant a real test for the athletes who made the trip west.
The races were of great quality, with double wins for DCU athletes, via Emma O’Brien in the Ladies race and Paul Robinson in the Men’s in what were two dramatic races. DCU combined well to win both team titles while NUIG took bronze team medals in the Men’s event, and fourth in the Ladies.
In the Ladies race, Emma O’Brien took control of the race early on and never took her foot off the pedal, running hard all the way to claim a very impressive victory, ahead of Avril Deegan also of DCU in second and the fast finishing Nadia Power in third. Power pipped long time third Sorcha McAllister and Cliona Murphy of Trinity in an exciting duel for the bronze medal. Caron Ryan of Trinity was first Galway lady home in eighth place with Aoife O’Brien first scorer for NUI Galway in a great 14th place. NUI Galway’s other scorers were Rhona Pierce, Orna Murray and Niamh Hennelly with NUIG Ladies placing fourth team overall.
The Men’s race was a much tighter affair, with a great battle for the title between Paul Robinson, of DCU, Damien Landers of NUI Galway and UCD’s Paul O’Donnell, which had the large attendance enthralled for the duration of the testing 8km race. The lead group of three broke away on the second lap, and from then on each of the trio tried to get away at various points on the classic St Mary’s circuit, It was only on the last lap that O’Donnell fell off the pace, and Landers then tried to break away from Robinson on the fast front section, but the determined DCU athlete hung on, and sprinted away in the home straight for a well-earned victory.
Damien Landers of the host college was slightly disappointed with second, a sign of the talented athlete’s desire and huge talent, and he surely has a great few years ahead of him. O’Donnell held on well for the bronze medal for UCD. NUIG Men’s team, via scorers Landers, Donal Devane, Andrew O Donnghaile, Finley Daly, James Frizzell, and Jack Miskella combined well to secure bronze medals for the home team.
Ciaran Faherty Runs Superb Marathon In Tokyo
Congratulations go out to Galway athlete Ciaran Faherty who ran a superb 2.18 marathon time in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday last. Now based in New Zealand, the Spiddal native ran a great race in tough conditions to clock 2.18.49 for 40th overall in what is one of the major marathons on the world circuit
Kinvara Rock and Road series of races
The Kinvara Rock and Road series of races took place on Saturday last in wet and windy conditions in Kinvara, Co. Galway.
Laois athlete Colin Maher of Ballyfin AC was first home in the 10k in a time of 33.08, ahead of Louis McCarthy of Rathfarnham AC who clocked 33.48 and John McHugh third 36.40.
In the Ladies, GCH athlete Sinéad Foran was the first woman home in the 10k in a time of 40:26,followed by Tara Whyte, also of GCH, in second in 41:19 while third was Deirdre Galvin of Westport AC in 41.28.
Kevin Mooney of Craughwell AC continued his good form winning the half Marathon in a time 1.16.19, just seven second ahead of David Murray of Tullamore Harriers with Westport’s David Hickey third.
In the Ladies, the podium spots went to Gráinne Uí Uallacháin of GCH in 1:27:20, Aine Kenny of Crusaders in 1.30.13 and Elaine Walsh also of GCH in 1.31.
First home in the Marathon was Kevin English in a good time of 2.42, ahead of Thomas Shanahan of Limerick AC in 2.49 and Kerry’s Chris Grayson in 3.00.29 with first lady home being Christine Kinsella of Brothers Pearse AC in 3 hours 25 minutes, ahead of Deirdre Lynn and Paula Wright in second and third.
Fixtures
The All Ireland Schools Cross Country championships take place next Saturday March 9th in Clongowes College in Kildare. Galway will be well represented, with the likes of Aaron Brennan of Claregalway, at Senior Boys level, Ailbhe Miskella in the Senior Girls for Pres Athenry, Sean Cotter and Barry Murphy at Inter Boys, Darragh Jennings in the Junior Boys for Carraroe, and Senan McDonnell of St Joseph’s College in the Minor Boys l all aiming for top ten performances or better.
Indoors
The National Masters Indoors Championships will be held this Sunday 10th March in Athlone IT with close to fifty Galway athletes competing including the likes of Jim Phelan, Majella Loftus and Martin McEvilly of GCH, Mary Barrett of Loughrea, Justin Lane of Tuam AC, and Ian Egan of Castlegar all likely to be in medal contention.
