Final set for Ryder Cup course at The K Club

    36 qualifiers from around Ireland to take part

    Unique opportunity for club golfers to compete at All-Ireland level

With the introduction this year of the GUI All-Ireland Gold Medals, club golfers have a unique opportunity to participate at individual level in an all-Ireland GUI event. Spread across three different handicap categories, the competition is open to all club members and entry is free for all affiliated golf clubs.

The GUI All-Ireland Gold Medals consists of three stages:

First, each entered club nominated one of their singles competitions as a club qualifier. Entrants on the day competed in one of three handicap categories – 9 and below, 10-17 or 18 and over. The best nett score in each category qualified for the regional final.

Four regional finals were held throughout Ireland in August, with all club qualifiers playing for a place in the All-Ireland Final. The best three scores in each category in each provincial final advanced. (36 golfers in all).

The All-Ireland Final of the event takes place at The K Club on Tuesday 8th October 2019, with the Palmer Course being used for the event.

Sharon Smurfit, Director of Golf at The K Club said: “I, along with my team are honoured that The K Club is hosting the inaugural 2019 All Ireland Gold Medal Final on our Ryder Cup Course. We look forward to welcoming the all-Ireland finalists to what will be a thrilling end to this new competition. The Ryder Cup course has hosted many special events including the Ryder Cup in 2006 and more recently the Irish Open in 2016, so the finalists will have a challenging day here in October. We are delighted to work alongside the GUI in hosting this All Ireland Final and I wish all the competitors the very best of luck in their qualifying rounds.”

GUI Gold Medals

All-Ireland Final

Tuesday 8 October

The K Club (Palmer Course)

10:30; Joe Kennedy (Killorglin); Shay Egan (Castle Barna); Martin Wilson (Hollywood Lakes)

10:40; Liam Mulveen (Athenry); Paul Greene (Newlands); Fergus McCartney (Rockmount)

10:50; Jeffrey Davies (Castlerock); Bernard Brannigan (Bellewstown); Peader Kane (Athlone)

11:00; John Lawlor (Luttrellstown Castle); Kris William McClelland (City of Derry); Jonathan Boyd Hagan (Clandeboye)

11:10; Jim Cantwell (Cahir Park); Conor Clavin (Esker Hills); James Bennett (Greenacres)

11:20; JP Whyte (Grange); Seamus Ryan (Castlewarden); Jimmy McHugh (Tuam)

11:30; Keith McGuire (Cahir Park); Neil Kilgallon (European); Stephen McKillop (Tandragee)

11:40; Ferghal Collins (Monkstown); Paul Redmond (Balbriggan); Pat Higgins (West Waterford)

11:50; John O’Donoghue (Strandhill); Sebastian Broderick (Rosslare); Tom Doheny (Castletroy)

12:00; Sean Doyle (Athlone); Michael Joyce (Mulranny); Joe Manning (Tramore)

12:10; Alex King (Royal Curragh); Neil Garton (Castle Barna); Niall McDonnell (Ballinascorney)

12:20; Ryan Lenaghan (Ardee); David MacGuinness (Mannan Castle); Thomas O’Dwyer (Cahir Park)

Galway Cross Country championships

Day one of the 2019 County Galway Cross country competition was held on Sunday last, in the Palace Grounds in Tuam, in perfect autumnal conditions. Almost 400 athletes competed across the Juvenile Uneven age’s races from U9 through to U19, and the Senior Ladies and Men’s races.

In the first race of the day, the U9 Girls 800m, Sally Fahy of South Galway AC put in a fantastic run to take individual gold. In the U9 Boys event, Ryan Scully of Clare River Harriers won the title with a great display.

At U11 level, Alan Hallinan of Craughwell AC led the field to win gold in the U11 Boys race over1500m, while in the U11 Girls, Isla Day of Clare River Harriers took the gold medal with a commanding run.

In the U13 Girls race, Myah Gallagher of Tuam AC stormed home to victory on home turf. Enda Keane of East Galway just pipped Oisin Maher of GCH in claiming the U13 Boys honours in a very exciting race over 2500m

The U15 Boys race was won well by Mathys Bocquet of Craughwell AC, while the U15 Girls race saw the talented Siobhan Geaney of South Galway AC ease to victory.

The U17 Boys race was dominated by Craughwell AC athlete Oisin Davis, while the U17 Girls race saw the talented Emily Miskella of Craughwell AC take the Galway title.

Kathryn Casserly of GCH powered her way to victory in the combined Women’s 4000m race, running from the front all the way, to take a well-deserved victory,  ahead of clubmate Jane Ann Meehan of GCH and third placer Aine O’Farrell of Athenry. GCH took Ladies team gold.

William Fitzgerald of Craughwell AC was a hugely impressive winner at U19 level ahead of clubmate Patrick Noonan

John Moroney of Galway City Harriers produced a most impressive performance of the day to take the County Senior title over an 8km distance, with a strong run from halfway on taking him to victory. Mark Davis of GCH put in a fantastic effort to take the silver medal, just ahead of a resurgent Paul Joyce of Craughwell, who is returning to top form and placed third for bronze. Craughwell AC won the Galway team title with Davis, Joyce, Gavin Cooney and Kevin Mooney combining to win the team prize.

Day two of the 2019 County Galway Cross country competition will take place on Sunday the 20^th October, 2019 in Bushfield, Loughrea AC’s grounds outside Bullaun. The event will see the Juvenile Even ages races from U9 through to U19 on the programme, with the first race starting at 1 pm. The County adult Intermediate championships for Ladies and Men will also take place on that day

Galway Primary Schools Cross Country Finals

The Galway Primary Schools Cross Country Finals were held Tuesday last in Renmore, Galway City. Over 500 students qualified from the semifinals, with the Top 15 individuals and Top 3 teams from the finals now going forward to the Connacht finals on 13th October.

Race winners were Grace McGrath (Ballinderry NS), Stephen Joyce (Scoil Iosaif Naofa Oranmore), Myah Gallagher (Gaelscoil Iarfhlatha), and Enda Keane (Kilkerrin).

The Connacht Primary Schools Finals will take place next Saturday13th October in Moyne College, Co Longford at 12 noon

The Connacht Senior League Day One also takes place at 1pm at the Longford venue, with ladies racing 4km, and Men 8km.

Galway Bay Races

Over 3,000 runners competed last Saturday in Salthill, across the three Run Galway Bay races in a hugely successful series of events.

Kilkenny City Harriers athlete Eoin Everard won the 10k in a fast time of 31.48, well clear of Kevin Glynn in second of Castlegar AC in second.

Third overall and first lady was Grace Lynch of Iveragh AC in Kerry in a superb time of 35.44, with Sinead Whitelaw second lady over the line and Ruth Kelly third

The talented Michael Canty of Moy Valley AC produced a great run as he won the marathon in 2 hours 37 minutes, with Brian Leahy of Raheny second in 2 hours 41 minutes with Peter Burns third in 2 hours 43 minutes.

First lady home was Jenna Burton in 3hours 15 minutes, ahead of Brittany Spurrell and Louise Jones in second and third respectively.

Sergio Ciobanu of Clonliffe Harriers AC won the Half Marathon well in a great time of 66.29 with Raheny Shamrocks Freddy Keron Sittuk in second and Gary Higgins of North Sligo third.

First lady was Adrianna Melia of Longford AC in 1.22.16 after a great battle with Heather Noon, with Grainne Ni Uallachain of GCH third home.

Connemara AC 10k Race

The 10k Rás Conamara takes place next Saturday 12^th October 2019 at 3pm.
The route makes this one of the most scenic road races in Ireland, starting in Carna village, crossing the islands of Roisín an Chaladh and Muig before reaching the turnaround point at Muighnis graveyard and heading back to Carna. The coastal run is flat and fast.  

The race, organised by the Connemara Athletic Club will be chip-timed and refreshments will be provided afterwards in Carna Bay Hotel.
The Rás 10k Conamara will be open to runners, joggers and walkers. There will also be a number of fun runs for children.
Online registration is available at activeglobal.com/i.e. and will close on Friday 13th October. It will be possible to register on the day for €20.
Race pack collection will be available at Carna Bay Hotel in Carna on race day from 1pm.

Paralympics Ireland announced over the weekend, the 11 person team that will represent Ireland at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai from November 7th to November 15th.

Galway native, Alex Lee, will make history as he becomes Ireland’s first ever ‘blade runner’ when he competes for Ireland in the 100m and 200m T64 heats.

Michael McKillop will make his much anticipated return to a major championships for the first time since his World Para Athletics Championships gold medal win in London in 2017. The Paralympic legend suffered a major injury but will be hoping to recapture the form that made him one of the greatest Paralympians of all time. The fastest Paralympian on earth, Jason Smyth, will aim to continue his incredible winning streak to claim an 8th World Championship medal and his 18th major championship to add to his collection in an unbeaten career.

World ranked number 2 high jumper, Jordan Lee, will also compete at his first world championships as will David Leavy and Shot Putter, Mary Fitzgerald. Conor McIlveen will also be making his first appearance at a World Championships in the T38 400m.

Cork’s trio of discus throwers will also compete for World Championship glory as Orla Barry, Noelle Lenihan and Niamh McCarthy will all look to repeat their podium success from London 2017. European Champion T13 1500m runner, Greta Streimikyte, will hope to continue her recent improvement as she will target medal success in Dubai.

Podium success will carry even more importance for Team Ireland as a Top 4 finish will secure a slot for Irish athletes at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2020.

Speaking about the naming of the Irish team that will compete at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, James Nolan, Head of Para Athletics with Paralympics Ireland said ‘We have a great mix of experienced and rookie athletes in the team, for 5 athletes this will be their first World championships (Mary, Jordan, Conor, Alex and David) and there are also 6 very experienced athletes that have won medals at Major championships.’

 ‘World Para athletics is developing rapidly and standards at World level are tremendously high but this team is exceptionally talented and will make an impact in Dubai.’

 ‘We are off on camp next week to Portugal to fine tune and get some quality work done in good weather conditions prior to travelling out on November 2nd.’

2019 World Para Athletics Championships 2019 Team Ireland

Niamh McCarthy, F41, Discus

Noelle Lenihan, F38, Discus

Jason Smyth, T13, 100m

Greta Streimikyte, T13, 100m

Orla Barry, F57, Discus

Alex Lee, T64, 100m & 200m

David Leavy, T38, 1500m

Jordan Lee, T47, High Jump

Mary Fitzgerald, F40, Shot Put

Michael McKillop, T37, 1500m

Conor McIlveen, T38, 400m

Galway Bay fm newsroom:

Live register figures have fallen by almost 12 percent across the city and county in the last 12 months.

There are now 9,578 people recorded as unemployed in the city and county, compared to 10,861 at the same time last year.

The city recorded the largest fall in unemployment in the period, with 743 people coming off the live register.

There are now 4.717 people without a job in the city.

In the county, Loughrea experienced the largest decline in jobless numbers since September 2018 with 159 coming off the live register.

There are now 1,027 people listed as unemployed in Loughrea.

In Clifden, 120 came off the live register in the last 12 months giving it an unemployment figure of 532.

There are 1,100 people listed as unemployed in Ballinasloe, a drop of 114 since September 2018.

In Gort, 84 came off the live register in the period – there are now 701 people unemployed in the area.

There are 1,501 people on the live register in Tuam, compared to 1,564 12 months ago.

OVER 2500 women descended upon the Naomh Mearnóg and St Sylvester’s GAA Clubs in Dublin last Saturday (October 5) for the 2019 Gaelic4Mothers&Others National Blitz Day.

The massive attendance made this year’s event the biggest and best yet, with 120 clubs making the trip to north Dublin for a jam-packed day of football, fun and musical entertainment.

The Blitz day was completely recreational, with all players and mentors asked to play in a fun and ‘fair play’ manner.

This was a day for camaraderie, not competition, and no scores were recorded.

At this massive family-orientated event, the festival atmosphere was simply electric and after we asked teams to bring supporters, they responded in their droves.

2FM were also there, and Bokwa Ireland were on hand to oversee another memorable mass warm-up, one of the real highlights of the day.

After the football, participants and supporters enjoyed live entertainment, while a number of exhibitors took the opportunity to avail of the Exhibition Village on site.

Once again, the LGFA was fully subscribed, and with a large number of teams on a waiting list.

The Gaelic4Mothers&Others programme is having a massive impact all over the country, with new clubs sprouting up at a phenomenal rate.

The LGFA would like to thank all players, coaches, officials, Lei and crew from Bokwa Ireland and the 2FM Broadcaster for making this day such a great success once again.

We would also like to extend a special word of thanks to our magnificent hosts at Naomh Mearnóg and St Sylvester’s, who ensured the smooth running of the annual event, while the many volunteers present gave freely and selflessly of their time.

Despite inclement weather conditions, the 20 pitches were in immaculate condition and great credit is due to both clubs for ensuring that this was the case.

The Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative is an innovative way to introduce mothers and other women to playing Ladies Gaelic Football.

Mothers often drop their kids to training and call back to collect them, but the Ladies Gaelic Football Association is endeavouring to change that.

The Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative see women playing Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment.

Gaelic4Mothers&Others provide an opportunity for women to get their recommended weekly exercise in a fun way while meeting other mothers in the area.

The initiative has proved hugely popular with women of all ages and has taken off in all 32 counties with success stories popping up all over the country.

There is one provincial blitz organised in each province every year and the National Blitz day, which was once again a resounding success.

The list of competing clubs was as follows:

Venue: St Sylvester’s.

Antrim – Lámh Dearg

Antrim – Naomh Gall

Cavan – Mullahoran

Armagh – Silverbridge Harps

Cavan – Crosserlough

Clare – Doorabarefield

Cork – Aghada

Cork – Banteer

Cork – Douglas

Cork – Newmarket

Derry -Ballinascreen

Donegal – Naomh Conaill

Down – St Paul’s Holywood

Down -Aghaderg

Dublin – Beann Eadair

Dublin – GAA4MAS

Dublin – Na Fianna

Dublin – St Sylvesters

Dublin – St Vincents

Dublin – Templeogue Synge Street

Fermanagh – Derrygonnelly Harps

Fermanagh – Erne Gaels

Galway – Ballinasloe

Galway – Claregalway

Galway – St Brendans

Galway – St Furseys

Kerry – Killarney Legion

Kerry – Milltown – Castlemaine

Kildare – Celbridge

Kildare – Kilcullen

Kildare – Na Fianna

Kildare – Naas

Leitrim – Dromahair

Longford – Granard

Mayo – Carnacon

Mayo – Castlebar Mitchels

Mayo – Moy-Davitts

Mayo – Tuar Mhic Éadaigh

Meath – Cortown

Sligo – Enniscrone Kilglass

Sligo – St Johns

Sligo -Ballisodare

Tipperary – Boherlahan Dualla

Tyrone – Cappagh Ladies

Tyrone – Omagh St Endas

Tyrone – Pomeroy Plunketts

Waterford – Ferrybank

Westmeath – St Pauls Delvin

Venue: Naomh Mearnóg

Antrim – Kickhams Creggan

Antrim – Naomh Brid

Armagh – Wolfe Tones Derrymacash

Armagh & Down – Thomas Davis

Cavan – Mullahoran

Clare – Fergus Rovers

Cork – Bishopstown

Cork – Cloyne

Cork – Inch Rovers

Cork – Mallow

Cork – Quarry Blue

Derry – Lissan

Donegal – Milford

Down – Bredagh

Down – Carryduff

Down – Saval

Dublin – Cuala

Dublin – Erins Isle

Dublin – Foxrock-Cabinteely

Dublin – Kilmacud Crokes

Dublin – Naomh Mearnog

Dublin – Round Towers Clondalkin

Dublin – Scoil Uí Chonaill

Dublin – St Finnians (Swords)

Dublin – St Maurs

Dublin – St Peregrines

Dublin – Thomas Davis

Dublin – Whitehall Colmcille

Galway – Clonbur

Galway – Monivea Abbey

Galway – Naomh Mhuire – Oranmore

Kerry – Firies

Kildare – Balyna

Kildare – Confey

Kildare – Kildangan Nurney

Kildare – Milltown Divas

Kildare – Raheens

Kilkenny – Dunnamaggin

Kilkenny – Erins Own

Kilkenny – Piltown

Kilkenny – Thomastown

Laois – Portlaoise

Laois – Rosenallis

Leitrim – Kiltubrid

Leitrim – Mohill

Leitrim -Annaduff

Limerick – Cappagh Askeaton Ballysteen

Limerick – Athea

Limerick – Monaleen

Limerick – Murroe – Boher

Longford – Cashel

Longford – Edgeworthstown

Meath – Boardsmill

Meath – Dunshaughlin & Royal Gaels

Meath – Navan O’Mahonys

Meath – Walterstown

Monaghan – Aughnamullen

Offaly – Clonbullogue

Offaly – Naomh Molaoise

Roscommon – Castlerea St Kevins

Roscommon – Clann na nGael

Roscommon – St Ciarans

Sligo – CT Gaels

Sligo – Shamrock Gaels

Sligo – St Farnans

Tipperary – Ardfinnan

Tyrone – Drumragh

Tyrone – Galbally

Tyrone – Glenelly St Josephs

Tyrone – Rock St Patricks

Waterford – St Annes

Westmeath – Ballymore

Wicklow – Blessington

Galway Bay FM Sport understands that all three candidates nominated for the Galway Senior Hurling Managers position have all decided to withdraw from the process to select the new manager. Outgoing selectors Noel Larkin (Meelick/Eyrecourt) and Francis Forde (Turloughmore), along with Tony Ward (Sarsfields) were the three names in the hat.

On Monday, former Galway Senior Camogie & Galway U21 hurling manager Tony Ward indicated that he was not going forward to the Interview process and now comes the news that both Noel Larkin and Francis Forde have also pulled out of the race to become Senior manager. Interviews with the candidates had expected to be set up imminently but this decision by the three nominees to withdraw will serve to both elongate the process to find a successor to Micheal Donoghue as well as adding further scrutiny to the fallout since the departure of the 2017 All Ireland winning manager.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway West TD says further funding must be secured in a bid to combat illegal dumping in the city and county.

Fine Gael TD, Hildegarde Naughton has met with Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton along with other local representatives to highlight the lack of funding available to local authorities in the area.

The Climate Committee Chairperson argued that while the Government doubled the funding under one anti-dumping initiative to €3m nationally this year, the problem still remains.

Deputy Naughton is calling for an increase in the Government enforcement measures grant to ensure that national waste legislation can be enforced…

Galway Bay fm newsroom – An appraisal on a possible extension of the Western Rail Corridor is set to be presented to the department of transport by the end of the month.

The financial and economic appraisal has been devised to establish if the proposed extensions to the corridor from Athenry to Tuam and from Tuam to Claremorris represent value for money.

EY-DKM Economic Advisory was hired in June to undertake the appraisal and public and stakeholder consultation.

Iarnród Éireann received over 600 submissions as part of the public consultation process which closed in July.

Football Fixtures

Sat 12 Oct

North Junior A Football Championship Final:

At Tuam Stadium, Milltown V Corofin, 4.30pm, Ref: M Flaherty

Sun 13 Oct

Bon Secours Division 4 Football League Final:

At An Fhairche, Carna Cashel V Glenamaddy, 2pm, Ref: TBC

County Minor B Football Championship Final:

At TBC, Kilconly V Oughterard, 2pm, Ref: TBC

Hurling Fixtures

Sat 12 Oct

Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Finals:

At Kenny Park, Turloughmore V Craughwell, 2.45pm, Ref: M Haverty

At Kenny Park, St Thomas V Tommy Larkins, 4.30pm, Ref: P Fahy

Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter Final:

At Pearse Stadium, Moycullen V Annaghdown, 4.30pm, Ref: K Collins

Intermediate Hurling Championship Relegation Semi Final:

At Loughrea, Sylane V Kiltormer, 3pm, Ref: P Sheehan

Junior A Hurling Championship Quarter Finals:

At Pearse Stadium, Liam Mellows V Salthill-Knocknacarra, 2.45pm, Ref: J Lundon

At Loughrea, Ballygar V Meelick-Eyrecourt, 4.30pm, Ref: P Campbell

Junior 1 Hurling Championship Final:

At Moycullen, Bearna-Na Forbacha V Mícheál Breathnach, 1pm, Ref: S Byrne

Junior B Hurling Championship Final:

At Duggan Park , Loughrea V Killimordaly, 2.45pm, Ref: R Stankard

Junior C Hurling Championship Final:

At Duggan Park , Sarsfields V Kilbeacanty, 1pm, Ref: D Staunton

Junior C1 Hurling Championship Semi Final:

At Gort, St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Kilnadeema-Leitrim, 2.30pm, Ref: T McNicholas

Minor A Hurling Championship Quarter Finals:

At Kinvara, Gort V Oranmore-Maree 12 noon Ref: G O Connor

At Kinvara, Clarinbridge V Carnmore, 1.30pm, Ref: J Mc Donagh

Sun 13 Oct

Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Finals:

At Kenny Park, Sarsfields V Liam Mellows 12 noon Ref: C Browne

At Duggan Park , Loughrea V Cappataggle, 4.30pm, Ref: J Keane

Senior Hurling Championship Relegation Play Off Replay:

At Loughrea, Ahascragh/Fohenagh V Abbeyknockmoy, 1.30pm, Ref: S Curley

Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter Finals:

At Kenny Park, Meelick-Eyrecourt V Kinvara, 1.45pm, Ref: S Hynes

At Pearse Stadium, Rahoon-Newcastle V Turloughmore, 1.45pm, Ref: R Mc Nicholas

At Duggan Park , Kilconieron V Killimor, 2.45pm, Ref: C Quinlan

Junior A Hurling Championship Quarter Final:

At Loughrea, Clarinbridge V Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 12 noon Ref: G Donoghue

Minor A Hurling Championship Quarter Finals:

At Carnmore, Salthill-Knocknacarra V Ardrahan 12 noon Ref: J Hoade

At Pearse Stadium, Castlegar V St Mary’s, Athenry 12 noon Ref: D Earls

Minor B Hurling Championship Quarter Final Replay:

At Killimor, Cappataggle V Kilnadeema-Leitrim 12 noon Ref: B Keon

Peter James Carty

Renmore.  Mass for Peter James Carty tomorrow Wednesday at 10 in Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore.  Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery, Bohermore. 

Margaret Sweeney

Toureen, Ballinderreen, Kilcolgan.  Reposing at her home tomorrow Wednesday from 5.  Removal at 7.30 to St. Colman’s Church, Ballinderreen.  Mass for Margaret Sweeney on Thursday at 11.30.  Funeral afterwards to Drumacoo Cemetery. 

Jim Henry

The Grove, Dyke Road, Terryland and formerly of Flaskagh, Dunmore and Tuam.  Reposing at Blake Manor Nursing Home, Ballinderreen this evening from 6 until 8.  Celebration of life service for Jim Henry will be held at Shannon Crematorium tomorrow Wednesday at 1.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations if desired to Western Alzheimers.

Tony Jennings

Clonliffe Road, Dublin and late of Cloonminda, Glenamaddy.  Reposing at Glenamaddy Community Centre this evening from 5:30.  Removal at 7:30 to St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy.  Mass for Tony Jennings tomorrow Wednesday at 11:30.  Funeral afterwards to new cemetery, Glenamaddy.

Michael Shiel

Ballinamona, Kylebrack, Loughrea.  Reposing at St. Mary’s Funeral Home, Woodford this evening from 6.  Removal at 8 to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballinakill.  Mass for Michael Shiel tomorrow Wednesday at 12.  Funeral afterwards to Ballinakill cemetery.

Christina Hession

Carraghy, Claregalway.  Reposing at her home this evening from 5 until 8.  Removal tomorrow Wednesday to St. Brendan’s Church, Currandulla  for mass for Christina Hession at 11.  Funeral afterwards to Cregg cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations if desired to Four Seasons Day Care Centre, Woodlands, Galway.

Keira Dillon

Corner House, St. Brendan’s Road and St. Joseph’s Road, Portumna.  Reposing at her residence today from 3 until 7.  Funeral cortege will arrive at St. Bridget’s Church, Portumna tomorrow Wednesday for Mass for Keira Dillon at 11.  Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s cemetery, Portumna.

Paul McAvinia

Cappaveha, Kilconnell, Ballinasloe and formerly of Bryanstown, Drogheda, Co. Meath.  Reposing at Sacred Heart Funeral Home, Kilconnell today from 4 until 7.  Mass for Paul McAninia tomorrow Wednesday at 12 in St. Michael’s Church, Cappataggle.  Funeral afterwards to Kilconnell old cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations if desired to Galway Hospice.

Bridie Henihan

Athenry Road, Tuam.  Reposing at Grogan’s Funeral Home, Tuam this evening from 6.  Removal at 7:30 to Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam.  Mass for Bridie Henihan tomorrow Wednesday at 11.  Funeral afterwards to Tuam cemetery.

Andrew also known as Andy O’Connor

Church Street, Dunmore.   Mass for Andy O’Connor today at 12 in Church of Our Lady & St. Nicholas, Dunmore.  Funeral afterwards to local cemetery.

Timothy also known as Tim Comer

Carheenard, Caherlistrane. . Mass for Tim Comer today at 12 in Church of Mary Immaculate and St. Joseph, Caherlistrane. Funeral afterwards to Donaghpatrick Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardai are investigating after stones were thrown at oncoming traffic on a busy stretch of the Curragh Line on the outskirts of the city yesterday.

The incident took place near Carrowbrowne Halting Site on the N84 at around 3.25pm.

It’s understood a windscreen was smashed when stones were directed at oncoming vehicles on the heavily trafficked route.

Local councillor James Charity told Galway Talks four to five vehicles were struck at the time – to hear more, tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour…

Keith spoke about an incident in Carrowbrowne; today’s budget; Fire Safety Week and the Tuam Mother and Baby Home

Galway Bay fm newsroom:

The body of a man in his 60s was removed from the water near the Roisin Dubh this morning.

Emergency services attended the scene at around 8am.

It’s understood the incident is being treated as a tragedy.

Galway Bay fm newsroom:

A public meeting will take place this week to discuss plans to develop a new cancer treatment centre at UHG.

Four oncologists from UHG will be there on the night to present their vision for the new oncology centre and to hear the public’s suggestions and concerns.

Organisers are also appealing to those in a position to offer financial support to the project to attend.

The public forum begins at 8pm this Thursday October 10th in the Meyrick Hotel.

For more on this story, tune into the Galway Bay fm news…

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Paschal Donohoe has announced a 1.2 billion euro budget package to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.

It forms the major part of Budget 2020 along with carbon tax increases and a large jump in the health budget.

-There won’t be large tax cuts or welfare increases

-It includes funding to protect businesses, agriculture and tourism if the UK crashes out of the EU

-Also announced was a carbon tax increase so petrol and diesel costs will go up at midnight

-Other home heating fuels will have the tax increase delayed until next May

-Other environmental taxes announced too including a charge on new cars.

-There’s also more environmental incentives

-An extension of the help to buy scheme but little for renters

-No big tax cuts

-A record budget for health with more home help hours

-50c extra tax on a pack of cigarettes

-But no mention by Paschal Donohoe of a rise in the minimum wage which had been expected

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The pesticide MCPA has been detected in the Tully-Tullycross public water supply in Connemara following a year of clear sampling results.

While the levels detected do not pose any immediate risk to health, Irish Water has issued a warning stating it’s imperative that users of pesticides are mindful of best practice when spraying their lands.

The Tully-Tullycross supply was on the Environmental Protection Agency’s watch list for pesticides due to persistent exceedances for MCPA.

However, following a year of clear sampling results, the file was removed, but the EPA has notified Irish Water that it will be put back on its watch list following this latest exceedance.

The utility is warning that great care must always be taken to protect drinking water supplies wherever pesticide use is considered necessary, particularly if using products for grassland weed control.

MCPA, which is commonly used to kill rushes on wet land, is the main offender.

While there is no threat to public health, the detected levels sometimes exceed the legally permitted limit value for pesticides in drinking water.

This is set at an extremely low value equivalent to one drop in an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Irish Water is appealing to all users of pesticides including the farming community, sporting organisations and domestic users, to ensure that best practice measures to protect drinking waters are always followed.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Works at Cloonboo junction on the N84 are expected to improve safety for pedestrians and road users at the heavily trafficked intersection

The project will involve the construction of new footpaths and a stone wall at Cloonboo Cross.

It’s expected to cost 30 thousand euro and is co-funded by Galway County Council and the local community group Cloonboo Tidy Village.

Cloonboo Tidy Village has raised over three thousand euro for the works, while a local landowner has donated a portion of land to the scheme.

The project was approved under the Community Involvement and Roadworks Scheme and will see footpaths laid on both sides of the L2129 junction off the N84 main road.

Local Independent councillor James Charity says the project will make the junction safer for road users and pedestrians..

Margaret Sweeney

Toureen, Ballinderreen, Kilcolgan.  Reposing at her home this evening from 5.  Removal at 7.30 to St. Colman’s Church, Ballinderreen.  Mass for Margaret Sweeney tomorrow Thursday at 11.30.  Funeral afterwards to Drumacoo Cemetery. 

Peter James Carty

Renmore.  Mass for Peter James Carty today at 10 in Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore.  Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery, Bohermore. 

Tony Jennings

Clonliffe Road, Dublin and late of Cloonminda, Glenamaddy.  Mass for Tony Jennings today at 11:30 in St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy.  Funeral afterwards to new cemetery, Glenamaddy.

Michael Shiel

Ballinamona, Kylebrack, Loughrea.  Mass for Michael Shiel today at 12 in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballinakill.  Funeral afterwards to Ballinakill cemetery.

Keira Dillon

Corner House, St. Brendan’s Road and St. Joseph’s Road, Portumna.  Funeral cortege will arrive at St. Bridget’s Church, Portumna today for Mass for Keira Dillon at 11.  Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s cemetery, Portumna.

Thu 10 Oct

U15A Hurling Cup, Venue: Killimor, (Final), Craughwell GAA Club V Turloughmore 19:00, Ref: John McDonagh

Fri 11 Oct

U14 Football Division 1, Venue: Headford, (U14 Div 1 A Championship Final), Claregalway V Killannin 19:30, Ref: John Devlin

Sat 12 Oct

Senior Hurling Championship, Venue: Kenny Park, (Quarter Final), Turloughmore V Craughwell GAA Club 14:45, Ref: Michael Haverty

Senior Hurling Championship, Venue: Kenny Park, (Quarter Final), St Thomas V Tommy Larkins 16:30, Ref: Paul Fahy

Intermediate Hurling Championship, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Quarter Final), Moycullen V Annaghdown 16:30, Ref: Karol Collins

Intermediate Hurling Championship, Venue: Loughrea, (Relegation Semi-Final), Sylane V Kiltormer 15:00, Ref: Paschal Sheehan

Junior A Hurling Championship, Venue: Loughrea, (Quarter Final), Ballygar V Meelick-Eyrecourt 16:30, Ref: Peter Campbell

Junior 1 Hurling Championship, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Final), Bearna-Na Forbacha V Micheál Breathnach 14:45, Ref: James Lundon

Junior A Football Championship, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (North Final), Milltown V Corofin 16:30, Ref: Martin Flaherty

Junior B Hurling Championship, Venue: Duggan Park, (Final), Loughrea V Killimordaly 14:45, Ref: Ronan Stankard

Junior C Hurling Championship, Venue: Duggan Park, (Final), Sarsfields V Kilbeacanty 13:00, Ref: David Staunton

Junior C1 Hurling Championship, Venue: Gort, (Semi-Final), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Kilnadeema-Leitrim 14:30, Ref: Tom McNicholas

Minor A Hurling Championship, Venue: Kinvara, (Quarter-Final), Gort V Oranmore-Maree 12:00, Ref: Ger O’Connor

Minor A Hurling Championship, Venue: Kinvara, (Quarter-Final), Clarinbridge V Carnmore 13:30, Ref: John McDonagh

Sun 13 Oct

Senior Hurling Championship, Venue: Kenny Park, (Quarter Final), Sarsfields V Liam Mellows 12:00, Ref: Christopher Browne

Senior Hurling Championship, Venue: Duggan Park, (Quarter Final), Loughrea V Cappataggle 16:30, Ref: John Keane

Division 3 A, Venue: TBC, (U16 Div 3 championship Final), Oranmore-Maree V Menlough 13:00, Ref: TBC

U-16 Division 1 B, Venue: TBC, (U16 Div 1 B Shield Final), Barna V Tuam Stars 13:00, Ref: TBC

U-16 Football Division 1 A, Venue: TBC, (U16 Div 1 A Shield Final), Dunmore MacHales V Claregalway 13:00, Ref: TBC

Under 16 Division 2 A, Venue: TBC, (U16 Div 2 A Shield Final), Oughterard V Micheál Breathnach 13:00, Ref: TBC

Bon Secours Division 4 Football League, Venue: An Fhairche, (Final), Carna Cashel GAA V Glenamaddy 14:00, Ref: TBC

Intermediate Hurling Championship, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Quarter Final), Rahoon-Newcastle V Turloughmore 13:45, Ref: Richard McNicholas

Intermediate Hurling Championship, Venue: Kenny Park, (Quarter Final), Meelick-Eyrecourt V Kinvara 13:45, Ref: Shane Hynes

Intermediate Hurling Championship, Venue: Duggan Park, (Quarter Final), Kilconieron V Killimor 14:45, Ref: Conor Quinlan

Under 15 Football Finals, Venue: TBC, (Div 3 League Final), Kinvara V Kilconly 11:00, Ref: TBC

Under 15 Football Finals, Venue: TBC, (Div 3 Shield Final), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Killererin 11:00, Ref: TBC

Under 15 Football Finals, Venue: TBC, (Div 1 West Shield Final), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Moycullen 11:00, Ref: TBC

Junior A Hurling Championship, Venue: Loughrea, (Quarter Final), Clarinbridge V Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 12:00, Ref: Gerry Donoghue

Minor A Hurling Championship, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Quarter-Final), Castlegar V St Mary’s GAA Athenry 12:00, Ref: David Earls

Minor A Hurling Championship, Venue: Carnmore, (Quarter-Final), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Ardrahan 12:00, Ref: James Hoade

Minor B Football Championship, Venue: TBC, (Co. Final), Kilconly V Oughterard 16:30, Ref: TBC

Minor B1 Hurling Championship, Venue: Killimor, (Semi-Final), Ahascragh/Fohenagh V Craughwell GAA Club 12:00, Ref: Brian Keon

Mon 14 Oct

Under 13C Hurling Shield, Venue: Duggan Park, (Final Replay), Sylane V Meelick-Eyrecourt 19:50, Ref: TBC

Under 15C Hurling Cup, Venue: Duggan Park, (Final Replay), Four Roads V St Thomas 18:20, Ref: TBC

Tue 15 Oct

Under 15 Football Finals, Venue: Tuam Stars, (Div 1 North Playoff), Tuam Stars V Monivea-Abbey 19:00, Ref: TBC

Under 15 Football Finals, Venue: TBC, (Div 1 North League Final), Claregalway V Oranmore-Maree 19:00, Ref: TBC

Minor B Hurling Championship, Venue: Duggan Park, (Quarter Final Replay), Cappataggle V Kilnadeema-Leitrim 19:30, Ref: Brian Keon

Wed 16 Oct

Under 15 Football Finals, Venue: TBC, (Div 3 B League Final), Caltra V Menlough 12:00, Ref: TBC

Under 15 Football Finals, Venue: TBC, (Div 3 B Shield Final), Northern Gaels V St Brendan’s 19:00, Ref: TBC

Galway Bay fm newsroom:

Plans have been approved to build 64 residential units at Baunoge in Loughrea.

The project is led by Jardonelle Ltd.

It will provide for 32 4-bed semi-detached houses, 29 3-bed terrace houses and 3 2-bed terrace houses.

The application included a Natura Impact Statement.

County planners have approved the proposal with 18 conditions.

One states that the development is to be fully complete and services operational prior to the occupation of any residential units.