Galway Bay fm newsroom – Fine Gael looks set to top the poll in the European elections in Midlands North West.
While the latest survey suggests Fianna Fáil may miss out on a seat again.
The Ipsos MRBI poll for the Irish Times suggests the three sitting MEPs seeking re-election in Midlands North West will all keep their seats.
Mairead McGuinness tops this poll for Fine Gael with 26 per cent of the vote.
Independent Luke Ming Flanagan is second on 16 per cent with Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy following on 14 per cent.
That leaves a three way fight for the fourth seat – with Fine Gael’s Maria Walsh on 11, Independent Peter Casey polling 9 per cent and Fianna Fáil’s Brendan Smith on 8.
The figures suggest Smith and Anne Rabbitte may split the vote and Fianna Fáil could miss a seat again.
But the party vote is strong and this poll may not bear out.
It was done on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week – but is only among 500 voters and comes with a 4.4 per cent margin of error.
But it gives an idea of how Midlands North West is shaping up – with the three incumbents likely to keep their seats and a scrap for the final spot.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A campaign group for road improvements in Connemara protested at the offices of Gaeltacht Minister and Galway West TD Sean Kyne today.
One protestor, Ben O Ceallaigh, took to the roof of Minister Kyne’s office.
Prior to this, Mr O Ceallaigh spoke to our reporter Paul O’Malley and said that Gaeltacht areas have been massively deprived of resources.
Another protestor, Jessie Ni Cheallaigh was key to highlight the impact of a lack of infrastructure within the region.
Sinn Fein local election candidate for Connemara South, Kevin O’Hara highlighted some of the issues facing the roads in Connemara.
The constituency office was closed at the time of the demonstration. Minister Kyne has not yet commented on today’s protest.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Community employment supervisors have suspended a week-long series of protests over pension entitlements, which was due to start on Monday.
It is estimated that approximately 80 supervisors would have been involved in Galway City and County.
Also, demonstrations had been set to take place on Monday at the Intreo office on Fairgreen Road and at the office of Minister Sean Kyne in the city and Minister Ciaran Cannon in Loughrea.
However, an agreement was this week made between Community Employment representatives from Forsa and Siptu and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to enter into talks to find a resolution in the dispute.
This Sunday from 9-12 noon, Jimmy Higgins will be live from the Connacht
Hotel to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this landmark hotel. Enjoy a coffee
morning and look back at the past fifty years of hospitality with old
photography, the stories from the long serving team and fond memories from
visitors.
The Connacht
Hotel, one of Galway’s longest established hotels, is about to celebrate its 50th
anniversary in 2019. Originally opened as the Galway Ryan Hotel in 1969 with
almost 100 rooms, it was seen as a catalyst to the tourism industry in the
city. Mr Dermot Ryan the Chairman of Ryan Tourist Holdings in 1969 is quoted as
saying, “Our aim is to offer good food and first-class rooms with private
bathroom suites at down to earth prices aiming at high occupancy spread over
the whole year” with the average price to stay in the hotel at that time
just over a pound in old money.
The 50th
anniversary celebrations promise to be a look back at the past fifty years of
hospitality with old photography, the stories from the long serving team and
fond memories from customers and will celebrate this milestone with several
celebrations to be announced throughout the year. This landmark hotel is iconic
in the minds of Galway people and a popular holiday favourite for generations.
Some of the team members have worked in the hotel since the 1970’s and have
seen the hotel through its various evolutions.
And to help celebrate
fifty years the Connacht Hotel are looking for you to share your memories of
this iconic venue. So many Galway people have worked there, celebrated, stayed
or just visited and The Connacht Hotel are looking for your story, e-mail 50years@theconnacht.ie
and be part of the history of this hotel.
For more information on the Connacht Hotel click HERE
30 Tirboy, Tuam. Reposing at Burn’s Funeral Home, Tuam tomorrow Sunday from 4. Removal at 6 to Cathedral of the Assumption Tuam. Mass for John Reilly on Monday at 1. Funeral afterwards to Tuam Cemetery.
Mary Cooney nee Ryan
Truskey West, Barna and formerly of Powerstown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Reposing at the Cillín within the grounds of Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna tomorrow Sunday from 5. Removal at 7 to adjoining church. Mass for Mary Cooney on Monday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Muckinagh Cemetery, Camus. House private and family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Care West.
Teresa Moloney nee Williams
Ennis Road, Gort and formerly of Flagmount, Feakle, Co. Clare. Reposing at her residence this evening from 5 until 7. Mass for Teresa Moloney tomorrow Sunday at 12 in St. Colman’s Church, Gort. Funeral afterwards to local cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Gort Cancer Support.
Christy Byrnes
Cricklewood, London and formerly of Atteyregan, Ballymacward, Ballinasloe. Reposing at St. Peter and Paul’s Mortuary Chapel adjacent to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Ballymacward this evening from 5 until 7. Mass for Christy Byrnes tomorrow Sunday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Drumavaddy Cemetery, Co. Cavan arriving at approximately 3:30.
Lilly Connors nee Reilly
Aggard, Craughwell and formerly of Kilcrimple, Gort. In her 99th year. Reposing at Cawley’s Funeral Home, Craughwell this evening from 6. Removal at 8 to St. Colman’s Church, Craughwell. Mass for Lilly Connors tomorrow Sunday at 11:30. Funeral afterwards to Ballymore Cemetery.
Thomas also known as Tommy Fanning
Belville, Monivea, Athenry. Reposing at his son Peter’s home in Belville this evening from 6 until 8. Removal tomorrow Sunday to Sacred Heart Church, Ryehill, Monivea for mass for Tommy Fanning at 11. Funeral afterwards to Cruachán Dubh Cemetery, Monivea.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway TD is accusing the Government of using the National Broadband plan as a cover for failing to address real problems facing rural Ireland.
Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Catherine Connolly said while broadband is a valid issue – the abandonment of rural Ireland is the overriding concern she hears on the doorstep.
She claims the Government has stood over and increased the urban-rural divide by failing to introduce a policy for balanced regional development.
And she accused the Government of being disingenuous in trying to frame the National Broadband Plan in the context of saving rural communities.
To hear from Deputy Connolly, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 5…
Maree collected three awards today at the Basketball Ireland Annual Awards in Croke Park. Joe Sheilds won National Women’s Division 1 Coach of the Year, Claire Rockall was named National Women’s Division 1 Player of the Year and Dayna Finn won National Women’s Division 1 Young Player of the Year.
Joe Sheilds also picked up an award during the week at the Galway Area Basketball Board’s Inaugural Awards for his success with Maree this year in Division 1.
Maree have been promoted to the Superleague after an unprecedented season in Division 1 where they were undefeated in all competitions.
Dayna Finn and Claire Rockall Joe Sheilds receiving Galway Area Basketball Board Award
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Three Connemara-based seafood processing firms have been awarded €125 thousand in funding.
The allocations have been announced by Minister Michael Creed under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme.
The largest allocation of €100 thousand goes to the Connemara Producers Group for market development in Asia.
€18 thousand has been awarded to Michael Lydon for upgrades to his farming system – while €5 thousand will go to Breizon Teo for a project to export prawns to France.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The 2019 Tusla National Child and Family Support week will take place across Galway next week. (13/5)
The weeklong series of events will take place from Monday to Sunday the 19th and will focus on raising awareness on the supports and services that are available to young people and families throughout Ireland.
Sixteen events will be held across the week, including internet safety sessions for parents in Tuam, A baby bonding class in Ballinasloe and mindfulness and meditation sessions in Ballybane.
This year’s support week will also hold several events designed to promote positive ways for children and parents to interact with technology including a robotics class and STEAM workshop.
Alan & Ollie on Rise ‘n’ Smile are giving away 2 weekend
passes each day for Fever Pitch Music Festival on the June bank holiday weekend
at Galway Airport. Tune in each morning from 6.30 to find out how to win. JUST
ADDED The Champions League Final – Spurs & Liverpool live on a big screen
on Saturday night.
Fancy spending the June bank holiday with the Waterboys, Gavin James, The Stunning, Aslan, Hothouse Flowers, Jenny Greene, Chasing Abbey and many more then check out Fever Pitch Music Festival, Galway Airport Saturday June 1st and 2nd, tickets available from Eventbrite.ie now. Check out Fever Pitch Music Festival on Facebook for more details.
JUST ADDED – The Champions League Final between Spurs & Liverpool will be shown live on a big screen on Saturday night.
Liscaniun, Claregalway. In his 92nd year. Reposing at his home tomorrow Monday from 4 until 7. Arriving to Our Lady of Knock Church Lackagh for mass for Myles Walsh on Tuesday at 2. Funeral afterwards to Cregg Cemetery.
Mary McManus nee O’Neill
Curragh Court, Bishop Street, Tuam. Reposing at Glynn’s Funeral Home, High Street, Tuam tomorrow Monday from 7. Removal at 8 to Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam. Mass for Mary McManus on Tuesday at 11. Funeral afterwards to Tuam Cemetery.
Annie also known as Teresa Dowd nee Shannon
Lower Ballyconboy, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Reposing at her son Martin and daughter in law Ann’s home, Peake, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (F45 C998) on Tuesday from 4 until 8. Removal on Wednesday to Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballinagare, Castlerea, arriving for mass for Teresa Dowd at 11. Funeral afterwards to Tulsk Cemetery. House private after reposing time and family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society.
Margaret Garvey nee Stuart
Inishannagh Park, Newcastle and formerly of Hidden Valley, Woodquay. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, tomorrow Monday from 5. Removal at 7 to Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road. Mass for Margaret Garvey on Tuesday at 11. Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery Bohermore.
Mary also known as Swanie Madden nee Swanson
43 Ashleigh Grove, Knocknacarra and formerly of The Swan, 7 Cross Street. Reposing at her home tomorrow Monday from 4 until 8. Removal on Tuesday to St. John the Apostle Church, Knocknacarra for mass for Swanie Madden at 11. Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery.
John Reilly
30 Tirboy, Tuam. Reposing at Burn’s Funeral Home, Tuam today from 4. Removal at 6 to Cathedral of the Assumption Tuam. Mass for John Reilly tomorrow Monday at 1. Funeral afterwards to Tuam Cemetery.
Mary Cooney nee Ryan
Truskey West, Barna and formerly of Powerstown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Reposing at the Cillín within the grounds of Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna this evening from 5. Removal at 7 to adjoining church. Mass for Mary Cooney tomorrow Monday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Muckinagh Cemetery, Camus. House private and family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Care West.
Teresa Moloney nee Williams
Ennis Road, Gort and formerly of Flagmount, Feakle, Co. Clare. Mass for Teresa Moloney today at 12 in St. Colman’s Church, Gort. Funeral afterwards to local cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Gort Cancer Support.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A seminar to discuss the impact of using health economics to evaulate new medical devices will take place in the city tomorrow. (13/5)
It’ll explore how health economics is increasingly becing used to inform research and development of new devices – and how it plays a vital role in determining viability.
It’s aimed at medical device developers and those interested in health economic assessment practices.
It will take place at the Institute for Lifecourse and Society at NUI Galway tomorrow morning at 9.
Dr Michelle Queally says that given Galway’s strong medical device sector, discussion on the topic is vital.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A public meeting to discuss how businesses in the Claregalway Gaeltacht can integrate Irish into their operation will take place in the village tomorrow.
The event is part of the Irish Language Plan being developed for the Gaeltacht area covering Annaghdown, Claregalway and Carnmore.
Last year, Udaras na Gaeltachta accepted an application from a local volunteer committee to prepare a language plan over the next two years.
The public meeting will take place at Claregalway College tomorrow evening at 8.30.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway is collaborating on a new global study charting the levels of antibiotic resistant bacteria across the world.
It’s focus is on Antimicrobial resistance – which means the ability of a microorganism such as bacteria, viruses or parasites to stops antibiotics from working correctly.
NUIG, working with The National Food Institute in Denmark, analysed sewage collected in 60 countries worldwide.
Their aim was to compare the difference in levels of antimicrobial resistance in mainly healthy people in these countries.
Dr Dearbháile Morris from the NUI Galway School of Medicine says the research shows certain factors contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Solar21 Park, Castlebar, Mayo played host to the Connacht Finals of the
SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme on Thursday last.
The SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s Programme has seen participation figures
grow year on year to become the largest primary schools’ competition in the
country.
37,448 students from 1,696 schools are
contesting the SPAR 5s this year, 322 of which hail from Connacht. Through a
series of local qualification rounds just 6 of the 30 schools progress from a
hard-fought Connacht Finals day onto the National finals.
The ‘A’ Cup, open to boys and/or mixed teams from small schools, had 5
passionate schools with Ardkeeran NS, Sligo triumphant in what was a
thrilling contest edging past Brackloon NS, Mayo.
The ‘B’ Cup, for medium sized schools, again proved to be a compelling
division with 5 teams involved. The division was eventually won by Cregmore
NS, Galway who topped the group on goal difference over a talented Scoil
Padraig, Westport, Mayo side.
The ‘C’ Cup, for large schools, was another hard-fought contest between
5 very talented schools. St. John’s NS eventually came out on top of the
large school’s division with a gallant St. Joseph’s NS, Ballinrobe in second
place.
Ardkeeran NS, Cregmore NS and St. John’s NS will now progress to the
National Finals on May 29 in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
The rise in the number of girls putting boot to ball has been
particularly pleasing for sponsors, SPAR, as 42% of participants are now
female. Participation in the girl’s division of the SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s
programme reached an all-time high this year with 15,640 girls from 4th,
5th and 6th class registered making it more competitive
than ever.
The Girls ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Cup finals were held also held on the day,
where there was a fantastic atmosphere throughout the competition.
In the Girls ‘A’ Cup, for small schools, 5 took the honours in a really
exciting and hard-fought division with a victorious Lisacul NS, Roscommon overcoming
an excellent Ardagh NS, Mayo into second spot.
In the Girls ‘B’ Cup Final, for medium sized schools, Clarinbridge
NS, Galway sealed qualification to the next stage after they overcame a
tough challenge from Newport NS, Mayo.
Scoil Íde, Salthill put in a
fine display against Scoil Iognaidto win the Girls ‘C’ Cup division for
large schools with the Salthill school progressing to the National Finals.
The SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme has been in existence since the
mid 1990’s and has increased student participation levels by 14.5% since 2018
up to 37,448. The competition is run across
six divisions, ensuring that schools of all sizes are catered for. Boys
and girls are encouraged to play together but there is a separate competition
for boys and girls dependent on school enrolment numbers.
Dave Archbold, Secretary of FAI Schools
stated, “This is our fifth year with title sponsors SPAR and I am delighted to
report that the competition has grown yet again and now firmly holds the title
of the largest primary schools’ competition in the country. SPAR’s ongoing
support, both nationally and at a local level, has ensured the ongoing success
of the programme and given 37,448 children an opportunity to get involved in a
professionally-run, fun and inclusive programme. FAI Schools look forward to
welcoming schools to the National Finals on Wednesday, May 29 in Aviva
Stadium. We would also like to extend our thanks to all schools who have
participated in 2019.”
Colin Donnelly, SPAR
Sales Director said, “As a community based retailer, SPAR
encourages a healthy and active lifestyle and is proud to be a supporter of
primary schools’ soccer in association with the FAI. SPAR retailers in Connacht
have been getting behind the SPAR FAI
Primary School 5s Programme, which
encourages children to get involved in football in a fun, safe and inclusive
environment.”
The six Provincial Finalists will now travel to Dublin for the National
Finals which will be held in the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, May 29 (KO
11.30am). We would urge all participating schools to take the day off and
travel to the Dublin finale to support their school in what should prove to be
a phenomenal day for all involved, players and spectators alike.
It promises to be a fantastic fun filled family day with a “Player of
the Tournament” accolade for each section, goodie bags and medals for ALL 192
participants as they’re all winners on the day!
Spectators will be entertained with a super day of footie as well as
face painting, samba drummers, a well-known DJ to play some great tunes to gear
us up for the games and a chance f0r one special supporter to win an epic prize
in the Young Sports Journalist competition. You’ll have to stay tuned on the
day to see who will be crowned 2019 Champions.
Cheer on the schools from your sofa or office chair if you can’t make
the trip to Dublin and follow the progress on the FAI Schools facebook and
twitter pages!
Time to spruce up your house with G Furniture and Carpets,
Northpoint Tuam road, massive 4 day sale, everything reduced in store and for
this Ronan on The Live Wire has a €100 voucher to give away each day. Listen in
from 12 to find out how you can win.
G Furniture & Carpets Northpoint Tuam road are having a
massive 4 day sale, everything reduced in store with loads of special offers
with clearance stock reduced by up to 70%. Sale starting this Thursday
finishing on Sunday.
We will be live from G Furniture this Thursday to kick off
the sale from 12pm.
At G Furniture & Carpets this weekend, great offers on
beds, suites, Dining sets, carpets, mattresses with a large selection of sofas
both leather and fabric with much
more.
G Furniture and carpets bedding department is stocked with a
large selection of bedroom ranges with something for everyone’s budget with a
large selection of bedframes ready for immediate delivery.
G Furniture & Carpets also deliver for free. For more
information go to gfurniture.ie
