Thomas also known as Tom Byrnes

Liscuib, Ballymacward, Ballinasloe.  Reposing at his residence tomorrow Sunday from 5 until 8.  Removal on Monday to St. Peters and Pauls Church, Ballymacward for mass for Tom Byrnes at 12.  Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery.  House private on Monday and family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Galway Hospice.

Maura Kilboy nee Maloney

Larchill, Loughrea.  Reposing at Dignity Funeral Care, Barrack Street, Loughrea tomorrow Sunday from 4.30 until 6.30.  Funeral cortege will arrive to St. Brendans Cathedral on Monday for mass for Maura Kilboy at 12.  Funeral afterwards to Mount Pleasent Cemetery.  Family flowers only by request.  Donations, if desired to Galway Hospice.

Ita Rooney nee McInerney

Deerpark, Athenry.  Private reposal at her home today.  Reposing again tomorrow Sunday in Kiltullagh Church from 12:15 followed by mass for Ita Rooney at 1.  Funeral afterwards to Kiltullagh Cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

Sr Anne Flynn

L.S.U Wales and formerly of Mount Carmel Road, Loughrea.  Mass for Sr Anne Flynn in the Carmelite Abbey Loughrea today at 11.

Mary Cunningham

Togher, Tuam.  Mass for Mary today at 12 in St. Mary’s Church, Killererin. Funeral afterwards to Creevaghbawn cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations if desired to Patient Comfort Care, UHG.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A civil engineering company has secured a temporary High Court injunction preventing security operatives from blockading the entrance of the firm’s Athenry-based headquarters.

Coffey Construction Limited secured the interim order yesterday against receiver David O’Connor of the firm BDO in respect of a blockade that began earlier this week at Moanbaun, Athenry.

The High Court heard that arising from a dispute over Coffey Construction’s lease on the property, last Tuesday morning 15 security guards with two large white vans and dogs physically blocked vehicular access to Coffey Construction’s HQ.

The court heard that the company fears that the blockade, which it says is unlawful, will be damaging and will possibly drive it to insolvency if allowed continue.

Counsel said it’s Coffey’s case that it has a valid lease, for which it pays €100,000 per year, for the premises.

He said that the security guards on the blockade, who describe themselves as bailiffs did not carry any mandatory identification or licence numbers as required under the Private Security Services Act.

The matter has been reported to the Private Security Authority, counsel said.

Coffey Construction has 280 employees, 88 of whom are based in Athenry.

Counsel said the workers were eventually able to gain access to the premises.

However, they have to park over 2.5km away, which presents health and safety concerns to the employees, especially at this time of year.

Yesterday, Mr Justice Tony O’Connor granted orders including one restraining the defendants and his agents from restricting the company’s access to the property at Moanbaun, Athenry.

Noting the evidence put before the court the judge said he was satisfied to grant the orders sought.

The case will return before the court next week.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The President of Galway Trades Council has been selected as the Labour Party Candidate for Galway East.

Marian Spelman was selected at a convention in Clarinbridge this week chaired by Councillor Niall McNelis.

Marian was born in Oranmore and grew up in Clarinbridge from the age of 6.

After 10 years of working as a Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disabilities, Marian studied for a degree in Politics, Sociology and English followed by a Masters in Journalism.

Marian is involved in the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and also sits as the President of the Trades Council in Galway.

She now runs a Day Service for people with intellectual disabilities and autism with the Brothers of Charity in Clarinbridge.

Marian will stand as Galway West Labour Party Candidate in the next general election.

Sean Walsh, Niall Canavan, Fergal Healy, Cyril Donnellan, Shane Cusack and Gordon Duane looked ahead to Sunday’s county minor and Senior Hurling Finals in Pearse Stadium.

Gerry Murphy presents…

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Fibre broadband is to go live in several areas in South Connemara in the coming weeks.

That’s according to Galway West Deputy Eamon Ó Cuív, who says provider Eir has confirmed the move.

He says fibre broadband services will go live in Carna, Cill Chiaráin and Rosmuc following recent works on exchanges in the region.

Residents can see if their local area is included in the roll-out by visiting “fibre rollout.ie”.

Fianna Fail Deputy Ó Cuív says while fibre broadband is a welcome move, many people in these areas will still be relying on the National Broadband Plan.

Live uninterrupted coverage of the Connacht Intermediate Club Football Semi-Final Oughterard v Tulsk Live from Hyde Park in Roscommon.

Kick off is at 14:00 from Hyde Park and our commentary team of with Ollie Turner and Kevin O’Dwyer will be keeping you up to date from 13:55.

Oughterard make their first appearance in the Connacht Intermediate club football championship on Saturday when the recently crowned Galway champions take on Roscommon side Tulsk at 2pm in Hyde Park in the semi-finals. Incredibly, both sides won their respective county titles after a penalty shoot-out at the end of a replay, with Oughterard overcoming Micheal Breathnach and Tulsk defeating Oran. Ahead of the game, Ollie Turner spoke to Oughterard manager Tommy Finnerty and he began by asking Tommy if the celebrations from the county final win had died down…

The Connacht Intermediate championship was initiated in 2004 and six Galway clubs have won the provincial title in those 16 championships. The following are the Galway clubs to have qualified for a Connacht Intermediate club football final:

2018 An Spideal 1-14 Fuerty (Ros) 0-16

2017 Michael Glaveys (Ros) 3-14 Claregalway 1-12

2015 Hollymount Carramore (Mayo) 0-9 Moycullen 0-8

2014 St Croans (Ros) 2-10 Killannin 0-11

2010 St James 0-14 Strokestown (Ros) 1-9

2009 Leitir Mór 2-14 Westport (Mayo) 2-13

2008 St Michaels 1-9 Kilbride (Ros) 1-8

2007 Moycullen 3-11 Ballintubber (Mayo) 1-8

2005 Caherlistrane 0-13 Boyle (Ros) 0-5

2004 Elphin (Ros) 1-10 Cortoon Shamrocks 0-8

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A local councillor is calling for more CCTV in the Athenry/Monivea after a recent spate of break-ins and anti-social behaviour.

Fianna Fail Councillor Shelly Herterich Quinn is urging Galway County Council and Gardaí to work together to install more CCTV cameras.

Both Smarties Montessori at Raheen Road in Athenry and the Applegreen service station on Swan Gate were broken into recently.

There has also been break-ins at the Gort na Ri estate and at the Raheen Community pitches changing rooms – where windows were smashed and damage was caused to indoor storage facilities.

Gardai confirmed at a public JPC meeting on Monday night that a gang is targeting rural areas for break-ins.

Councillor Herterich Quinn says this is further proof that more CCTV is needed.

Donal Mahon will broadcast live from the starting line of this years Run in the Dark fundraiser for the Mark Pollock foundation. Join Donal live from Salthill on Wednesday night 13th Nov as he entertains runners while they warm up for this event. It’s all in aid of a very worth cause, so drop down, lend the runners some support and if you can, make a small contribution.

This is a Pop Up event. Pop Up events are casual fun runs and are not chip timed. All entry fees go directly to the Mark Pollock Trust. Read more here

As darkness sweeps around the globe in mid-November, 25,000 people in 50 cities worldwide will get up from their armchairs, slip on their red flashing armbands and pull on their running shoes to complete a 5k or 10k run.

Together, from Sydney to San Francisco, they will light up the night as they hit the road to Run in the Dark.

Join hundreds of fellow runners in Galway to Run in the Dark on 13th November 2019. The run will take place on the Salthill Promenade at 8pm.

You can choose between running 5k or 10k… and if your running shoes are a little dusty, you can even walk the 5k route.

Through Run in the Dark, Mark Pollock aims to inspire people to build resilience and collaborate with others so that, together, they achieve more than they thought possible. For some that means gathering a group of friends or colleagues to train hard and get fit with a 5k or 10k run. For others it means building a team of experts to perform better. For us, at the Mark Pollock Trust, it means supporting Mark to deal with the ongoing physical, psychological and financial impact of his catastrophic spinal cord injury, while also allowing him to pursue his personal mission to cure paralysis in our lifetime (Click here to learn more about Mark’s mission).

To find out more about what Run in the Dark pop-ups helps to achieve, see here.

THE CHAMPION:

This year’s Galway run will again be championed by Joanne Sweeney-Burke.

YOUR FAQS ANSWERED:

In return for your donation, you will receive a run entry and a flashing Run in the Dark armband and buff.

Refreshments will be distributed to all participants at the finish line.

Chip-timing is not in operation for our pop-up events.

A group photo will be taken with all participants in advance of the run so please arrive at 7.30pm.

Registration will close at 6pm sharp on Tuesday 12th November.

For any queries relating to this event please feel free to contact Joanne Sweeney-Burke via email (joanne@digitaltraining.ie).

Galway Route

Commencing at the entrance gates to Mutton Island on the seafront, participants will start the run along the 3m footpath of Gratton road for 700 m and then proceed to join the 4m wide salt hill promenade and continue the run until they reach black rock wall at 2.5km.

They will then u turn and run back along the same route until they reach the entrance gates at Mutton Island. At this point the 5km runners will finish and 10 km runners will run the route one extra time.

The runners will be on public pathways at all times and no public roads will be crossed for the run.

Whether you are completing the 5km run or 10km run, please aim to arrive at 19.30 (7.30pm) so that we can ensure everyone will receive their flashing armband and have a group photo before we go running!

David Martyn

Fairhill, The Claddagh.  Reposing in Conneelys Funeral Home, Floodstreet tomorrow Monday from 4.  Removal at 6 to St. Marys Church, The Claddagh.  Mass for David Martyn on Tuesday at 11.  Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery.  House private and family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to the Galway Hospice Foundation.

Margaret also known as Maggie Mannion

Windfield, Moylough, Ballinasloe.  Reposing at Gilmores Funeral Home, Moylough this evening from 5.30.  Removal at 7 to Skehana Church.  Mass for Maggie Mannion tomorrow Monday at 11.  Funeral afterwards to Moylough Cemetery.

Kathleen King nee Lyons

Ard Aoibhinn, Athenry.  Reposing at Quinns Funeral Home, Athenry tomorrow Monday from 6.  Removal at 7.30 to the Church of the Assumption, Athenry.  Mass for Kathleen King on Tuesday at 11:30.  Funeral afterwards to the New Cemetery, Athenry.  Donations, if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Laurence Felle

Killeen, Ballyshrule, Ballinasloe.  Reposing at his residence tomorrow Monday from 4 until 7.  Mass for Laurence Felle on Tuesday at 12 in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Killeen.  Funeral afterwards to Kilcorben Cemetery.

Martin also known as Mattie Forde

High Street, Nutgrove, Tynagh, Loughrea.  Reposing at St. Ignatius Funeral Home, Duniry this evening from 5 until 7.  Removal at 7 to St. Lawrences Church, Tynagh.  Mass for Mattie Forde tomorrow Monday at 12.  Funeral afterwards to Tynagh Cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Galway Hospice.

Thomas also known as Tom Byrnes

Liscuib, Ballymacward, Ballinasloe.  Reposing at his residence this evening from 5 until 8.  Removal tomorrow Monday to St. Peter and Pauls Church, Ballymacward for mass for Tom Byrnes at 12.  Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery.  House private tomorrow Monday and family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Galway Hospice.

Maura Kilboy nee Maloney

Larchill, Loughrea.  Reposing at Dignity Funeral Care, Barrack Street, Loughrea today from 4.30 until 6.30.  Funeral cortege will arrive to St. Brendans Cathedral tomorrow Monday for mass for Maura Kilboy at 12.  Funeral afterwards to Mount Pleasent Cemetery.  Family flowers only by request.  Donations, if desired to Galway Hospice.

The magic of Christmas is coming to Galway this Friday evening. Be prepared for a sparking, glittering burst of light and colour on the night when our city will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland once again. The 2019’s Light-Up Galway ceremony is set to turn Eyre Square, and the city in general, into a magnificent celebration of festive light.

Join us as we broadcast live from Eyre Square on Friday evening from 6-8pm in association with Nicólas O Conchubhair Teo. Donal Mahon will capture all the excitement as it happens, live performances, children’s entertainment, School Choirs, Dancing, cartoon characters, of course the all important arrival of Santa and Mrs Claus and the stars of the evening the magical Lights!

Organised by Galway City Business Association and backed by Galway City Council, The Light Up Galway ceremony kicks off on Friday 15th at 5.30 pm in Eyre Square.

The evening will be feature some excellent live entertainment from 5.30 to 7pm to keep spirits high. Our own Ronan Lardner will act as MC, The Tribetones, Gavin Dance Academy, face painting, a magician and balloon modelling, there’s no shortage of fun festivities to be enjoyed.

This year, using large lighting installations and projections onto some of the city’s most iconic buildings, Galway will glow like never seen before. Don’t miss this one-off early evening extravaganza join us on Friday evening and watch Galway come to life.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Organisers of Galway Science Week are encouraging locals to join them in planting thousands of trees from today.

Coilte have donated 30 thousand trees to National Science Week and are asking the people of Galway to attend a tree planting event, plant their own tree or to join the conversation online.

It’s part of a national effort to plant 440 million trees by 2040.

Tree planting events will take place around Galway throughout Science Week which kicks off today and runs until next Sunday the 17th of November.

For more on this story tune in to Galway Bay fm on the hour..

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Significant funding has been announced to promote traditional arts in Galway Gaeltacht national schools.

25 Galway schools will benefit from a share of the 1.27 million euro allocation which is being provided to the Irish language arts body – Ealaín na Gaeltachta.

Under the programme, Ealaín na Gaeltachta in partnership with local artists and teachers, will run classes in traditional music, dancing, singing and spoken word.

Over 600 students will benefit from the programme which is supported by the Government’s Irish Language Action Plan 2018-2022.

The funding has been approved by Gaeltacht Minister and Galway West TD Sean Kyne who says it’s important to keep our heritage alive.

For more on this story, tune in to Galway Bay fm on the hour..

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The approval for a 50-bed residential care home in Tuam has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

Last month, county planners granted planning permission to the HSE for the new development at Sean Purcell Road.

This decision has been appealed to the higher planning authority by Liam Madden with an address of Longford Town.

In his submission, Mr. Madden explains the proposal would be better suited to Galway City.

He also claims the Ecological Impact Assessment submitted by the HSE falls short of an Environmnetal Impact Assessment.

The HSE’s planned development consists of a 2-storey courtyard building with adjoining service and day-care wings comprising 50 en suite bedrooms, together with all ancillary facilities.

This includes a reception area, day-care and therapy spaces, activity rooms and dining areas, as well as family accommodation, offices and administration areas.

An Bord Pleanala is due to make its decision in March.

It’s coming close to that time of year again!. It’s almost time for the Standún Great Winter Sale!!. The sale starts on Saturday next and thanks to the great team at Standún’s Ronan Lardner has a exciting giveaway all this week. Tune in to The Live Wire, Monday to Friday for a chance to win a fab €100 Standún shopping voucher. Join Ronan from 12 each day and that €100 voucher could be yours!

Standún is a unique family run store, situated in a traditional Connemara setting in the west of Ireland. The store is in it’s 3rd Generation and has been in operation for over 60 years, also check out their second store in Oughterard.

The Great Winter Sale at Standún starts this Saturday at 9.30am with up to 50% off all ladies, men’s and children’s clothing.

Enjoy a light lunch with home baking in the cozy café in an Spideal.

Open Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 6:30pm & on Sunday’s 12-6pm.

For more find them on Facebook or go to Standún.com

They have a huge range of products from Ladies Fashion, Menswear & Childrenswear to Giftware & Homeware as well as a vast range of Irish products.

Great bargains to be found in both stores this Christmas.

This week on Rise ‘N’ Smile Alan & Ollie are going all hi-tech and sci-fi. Why?…. It’s Science Week of course! Not only do Alan & Ollie have lots of interests things to tell you about the Galway Science & Technology Festival but they also have a fantastic prize to give away each day this week. How would you like to win an Echo Dot Smart speaker?

The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled smart speaker not only plays music but also will provide you with news, weather information, football scores, cinema listings and loads more, the newly designed Echo Dot and its voice assistant Alexa is the perfect addition to any room. – So how’s that’s for hi-tech! Join Alan & Ollie bright and early each morning next week.

The Festival is part of SFI’s National Science Week and will run from 11^th to 24^th November with schools throughout Galway city and county taking part in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Maths) projects, culminating in the super annual Exhibition at NUI Galway on Sunday 24^th November. Find out more at GalwayScience.ie

Galway Science and Technology Festival focuses on Climate Action

The 22^ndGalway Science and Technology Festival opens on Monday 11^th November and the central theme of the Festival will be Climate Action. An exciting series of events will build public understanding of this important movement, how to make an impact as individuals and how science and technology can help to create a positive climate future.

Special Guest Climate Activist AndriMagnason

The Festival is proud to have special guest Andri Snær Magnason visit Galway. Andri is an internationally-renowned Icelandic author and climate activist. He will be taking part in public events and a reading in Charlie Byrnes.

2,000 Free Trees – Citywide Tree Planting in Schools on November 11^th

On November 11^th at 11am, each school in Galway city and county will be offered the opportunity to plant a tree in a co-ordinated tree-planting effort for the Science Festival. 2,000 free trees, donated by Coillte and sponsored by local company Aerogen, will be provided to schools.To celebrate this event, the first tree was planted at Medtronic during the programme launch.

Baking in Space

Other highlightsinclude ‘Baking in Space’, a fun family event about space, engineering and astronauts all through the medium of food. Join Andrew Smyth (BBC’s Great British Bake Off finalist and aerospace engineer) and scientist, performer and explorer Dr. Niamh Shaw on a Science week gastronomic journey into orbit.Tuesday 12th November at The Black Box Theatre, in partnership with the British Council.

Superhero Tuesday

Join Superhero Scientist Barry Fitzgerald for an exciting talk on the Secrets of Superhero Science. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about superpowers including X-Men genetic mutations, Hawkeye’s super-vision or the shrinking of Ant-Man and the Wasp. On Tuesday 19th November at An Pálás followed by a screening of the 2012 original Avengers movie ‘Marvel Avengers Assembly’.

Careers in Space!

Find out all about your career options…in space! The Blackrock Castle Observatory will present thisevent to an audience of 500 secondary school students with engineer and explorer Dr. Niamh Shaw at NUI Galway.

A Truck like no Other. Titan II comes to Galway

This incredible 35-tonne interactive truck brings innovation to life by providing a hands-on experience of engineering and technology. It features 3D printing, robotics, thermal imaging and much more. At ColáisteEinde on Monday 11^th of November and will be available for school visits.

More about the Festival

Galway Science & Technology Festival was founded in 1998 to inspire and educate students about careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and to encourage students to study STEM-related courses in third level colleges.

The Festival is part of SFI’s National Science Week and will run from 11^th to 24^th November with schools throughout Galway city and county taking part in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Maths) projects, culminating in the super annual Exhibition at NUI Galway on Sunday 24^th November. More at GalwayScience.ie

The Festival is supported by main sponsor Medtronic, Science Foundation Ireland, third-level colleges in Galway, supporting sponsors and government agencies. Medtronic has been the main Festival sponsor for the past 20 years.

“Medtronic’s longstanding partnership with the Galway Science & Technology Festival is one of collaboration and innovation where each year our employees strive to produce a creative, interactive learning experience for children in a fun environment,” said Ronan Rogers, Director, New Product Development at Medtronic.  “Our approach is focused on engaging young people to inspire them about the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Our partnership is an opportunity to lay the foundations for a lifelong interest in the area.”

Paul Mee, Chairman of the Galway Science & Technology Festival called on everyone to get involved, he said “There are many events for the public to get involved this year and learn more about the environment around us and how small changes can make a big impact on climate change, everyone has a responsibility to educate and inform themselves of the changes each of us need to make”.

Follow Galway Science Festival on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @galwayscience. Use hashtags #GalwayScience and #BelieveinScience to join the conversation. Visit GalwayScience.ie for more information.

About AndriMagnason

Special guest AndriMagnason will attend the Festival to give a talk and attend a book signing in Charlie Byrnes Bookshop. He is an internationally-renowned award-winning Icelandic author and climate activist whose publications include the Tímakistan, Dreamland, Love Star, The Story of the Blue Planet and The Casket of Time. His works have a strong environmental stance. Andri Snær Magnason is an Icelandic writer, born in Reykjavik on the 14th of July 1973. His most recent book in English, ‘The Casket of Time’ won the Icelandic literary Award and was nominated for the Nordic Council Children’s book Award and has been sold to 14 countries. Andri has written novels, poetry, plays, short stories and essays. He is the co-director of the documentary film Dreamland.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Nearly three quarters of funding allocated to Galway under the 2018 Town and Village Renewal Scheme remains unspent.

That’s according to Fianna Fáil Roscommon-Galway TD Eugene Murphy who says the government is not delivering on its promises to communities in the county.

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is an initiative under the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development to rejunevate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland.

Deputy Murphy says information received by his party shows a national underspend of €20 million in the town and village renewal scheme over 2017 and 2018.

The figures also show Galway received only 28 per cent of its allocated funding in 2018.

Deputy Murphy has slammed the government claiming there’s a major difference between announcement of funding allocations and what’s actually delivered.

Connacht Cross Country Championships

The second day of the 2019 Connacht Cross Country Championships was held on a cold winter’s day in Beleek Woods Park in Ballina, Co Mayo last Sunday, 10th November. The event featured the Juvenile Uneven Ages championships (U11 up to U19 age groups), and the final leg of the adult Senior League for men and women.

Galway athletes and clubs performed well, with Tuam AC winning the team event in the U11 Girls, via the squad of Grace McGrath, Sarah Murphy, Rebecca Moynihan, Clodagh Gannon, Taillte O’Callaghan and Kate Halligan

Alan Hallinan of Craughwell AC won bronze in the U11 Boys race, with Tuam AC taking bronze team medals.

Eva Burke of Tuam AC produced a great run to take bronze in the U13 girls’ race, and lead her team to gold, with Myah Gallagher, Aoibheann Reddington, Áine Maguire, Danielle Moynihan and Abbi McGrath combining well to take the Connacht title. Tuam AC Boys won another medal for the club in the U13 Boys team event with Cian Halligan leading them home in sixth place.

Fauve Aylmer of GCH had a great run to take silver medals in the U15girls’ race, and led her team to Connacht gold, with Mia Craughwell, Saoirse Coleman and Clodagh Quirke all running well to win the team title

Mathys Bocquet of Craughwell AC continued his good season with a commanding win in the U15 Boys. South Galway AC U15 Boys packed well to take silver medals in the team event

Sean Cotter of Craughwell produced a great front running performance to win gold in the U17 Boys race.  Barry Murphy of GCH was another who excelled on the day for the city club, with a fine third in the U19 Boys event. Galway City Harriers won team gold in the U19 Boys via Murphy, Rian De Bairead, Cian Coyne and Aidan Brock

Caron Ryan of Craughwell AC continued her good form with a clear win in the Senior Women’s race while in the Senior Men’s race; John Moroney of GCH continued his good season with a hard-fought third place finish

Fit4Life 5k Athenry

Deirdre Moran Smyth of GCH won the annual Fit for Life 5k hosted by Athenry AC on Saturday last. The winner clocked 22.14, for first place ahead of clubmates Sarah Johnson in second and Avril Timmins third

Irish Life Health All-Ireland Schools Combined Events

The All Ireland Schools Combined Events Championships were held last Saturday in Athlone IT with many Galway schools competing in the multi-discipline event, with three Galway medal winners on the day

Liam Shaw of Presentation Athenry won bronze at the event in the Minor Boys section, while

Conor Hoade also claimed a bronze in the Intermediate Boys event for Presentation Athenry. Leanagh Gilligan of St Brigid’s Loughrea was Galway third bronze medalist of the day with a great performance in the Senior Girls event.

IUAA Road Relays

The Irish Universities Athletics Association Road Relay Championships will be hosted by the National University of Ireland – Maynooth on Saturday 16th November next.

NUI Galway will field strong men’s and Women’s teams, led by Pierre Murchan and Rhona Pierce. The Ladies race starts at 12.45, with the Men’s race off at 1.45 pm.

Ballinderreen 10k

South Galway AC hosts the 9th annual Ballinderreen 10k on Sunday 17th November next at
12.30 pm. The race starts at Ballinderreen village (5 mins walk from the community centre).
Race Number pick up for online registration (€20), & Day Registrations (€23), are at Ballinderreen Community Centre. The course is AAI certified measured, and chip timed and on a fast-flat course.

British and Irish Masters Cross Country International

The British and Irish Masters Cross Country international takes place in Aintree, Liverpool next Saturday, with three Galway athletes representing Ireland.

Mark Davis of Craughwell AC runs at V45 level, Ian Egan of Castlegar AC goes in the V50 race, with Martin Keane of Athenry AC competing in the V75 category.

Salthill Hotel Senior Hurling Championship Final

St Thomas 1-13 Liam Mellows 0-14

Brooks Minor A Hurling Championship Final

Carnmore 2-8 St Mary’s GAA Athenry 0-11

Gullanes Hotel Junior C1 Hurling Championship Final

Mullagh 2-12 St Mary’s GAA Athenry 1-9

Division 6 League (North) Final

Kilconly W/O Monivea-Abbey

Challoner Trophies U21A Hurling Championship Group 2

Ardrahan 0-22 Turloughmore 0-17

Keogh Accountancy Group U20 A Football Championship North

Northern Gaels 0-10 Kilkerrin/Clonberne/Killererin 0-5

Keogh Accountancy Group U20 A Football Championship West

Oranmore-Maree 3-15 An Spideal / Oileáin Arann 1-14

U20 B Football Championship – North

Caltra 2-10 Cortoon Shamrocks 2-8

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Bus Eireann officials are to meet with the city council’s transport strategic policy committee tomorrow (12/11).

The meeting is set to hear a call for better bus services as part of a key component in addressing Galway’s traffic issues.

City councillor Eddie Hoare is Chair of the Transport SPC – he argues many areas of the city such as Bushypark, Dangan and Menlo do not have a bus service.

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

After three previous attempts to make the LGFA All-Ireland Senior Club Final came up short, Kilkerrin Clonberne’s senior Ladies finally reached the promised land with an impressive and comprehensive 5-12 to 2-10 win over Foxrock/Cabinteely played at the Connacht COE on Sunday last.

Here is the Match Report from Ollie Turner

After the game, Ollie spoke to Kilkerrin/Clonberne manager Kevin Reidy

Scorers

Kilkerrin/Clonberne: O Divilly 0-9 (7f); A Morrissey 2-1; L Ward 2-0; A Clarke 1-0,C Miskell 0-2.

Foxrock-Cabinteely: A Ring 1-2 (1-0 pen, 1f), H O’Neill 0-4, A Connolly 0-3 (2f), K McNally 1-0, E McDonagh 0-1.

KILKERRIN/CLONBERNE: L. Murphy; S Gormally; A Costello; S Fahy; C Dunleavy; N Ward; H Noone; L Ward; S Divilly; L Noone; O Divilly; C Miskell; A Morrissey; A Clarke; E Noone.

Subs: C Boyle for L Noone (47); K Mee for Costello (59); S Fahy for Fahy (60); C Costello for Miskell (60).

FOXROCK-CABINTEELY: A Tarpey; A Murray; S Quinn; E McDonagh; L Lisciardi; N Collins; C O’Riordan; T O’Sullivan; A Connolly; H O’Neill; A Ring; K McNally; J Egan.

Subs: L Ahern for Murray (half time); A Murphy for Egan (35); R McGovern for McNally (44); A Murphy for Nerney (47); N Ryan for Fusciardi (54).

Referee: Gus Chapman (Sligo).

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