Corofin stayed on course for an unprecedented 3 in a row of All-Ireland club titles when they outclassed a poor Nemo Rangers 1-10 to 0-7 in Cusack Park, Ennis today to set up a final meeting against Kilcoo of Down who shocked Ballyboden St Endas by winning 2-8 to 0-11 in Cavan. A blistering start by the Galway side laid the foundations for victory, with Micheal Lundy finding the net after barely 30 seconds had elapsed and further points from Jason Leonard, Ronan Steede, Gary Sice and Martin Farragher had Corofin 1-4 to 0-0 up at the end of the first quarter. It took Nemo 24 minutes to open their account and even with Corofin going off the boil, a half-time lead of 1-5 to 0-2 looked more than enough for the champions to defend in the second half.

Nemo Rangers briefly threatened a comeback in that second half but could only get with 5 points of Corofin at any stage as Kevin O’Brien’s side eventually easeed to a six point win on a final scoreline of 1-10 to 0-7. After the game Kevin O’Dwyer spoke to the winning manager…

Kevin also spoke to Galway Bay FM Man of the Match Ian Burke who scored 0-2 from play…

Kevin caught up with Corofin midfielder Ronan Steede after his side’s win over Nemo Rangers…

Corofin: B Power; K Fitzgerald, C Silke, L Silke; K Molloy (0-1), C Brady, C Cunningham; D Burke, R Steede (0-1); Michael Farragher (0-1), G Sice (0-1, 0-1 frees), J Leonard (0-1, 0-1 45); M Lundy (1-1), Martin Farragher (0-2), I Burke (0-2).

Subs: D Wall for Lundy (49 mins), D McHugh for Cunningham (57), D Silke for Sice (60), G Burke for C Brady (60), C McGrath for L Silke (62), D Canney for Martin Farragher (62).

Nemo Rangers: M A Martin; K Histon, A O’Reilly, A Cronin; J Horgan, S Cronin, K O’Donovan (0-1); A O’Donovan (0-1), J McDermott; B O’Driscoll (0-1), P Kerrigan, C O’Brien; L Connolly (0-2, 0-1 frees), C Horgan (0-1), M Cronin.

Subs: K Fulignati for O’Brien (41 mins), C Dalton (0-1) for C Horgan (49), R Dalton for M Cronin (53)`.

Referee: Barry Cassidy (Derry).

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Saolta Hospital Group has issued a statement advising the public that the Emergency Department at Portiuncula Hospital is extremely busy.

It’s the second time such a warning has been issued in recent weeks.

Saolta says the Ballinasloe hospital is experiencing a significant increase in the number of patients presenting with respiratory and flu like illness.

It’s advising that patients should contact their GP or GP out-of-hours service in the first instance.

It’s also requesting that only immediate family visit patients at the hospital – and is reminding the public that visitors are limited to two at any one time.

It adds that children should not visit the hospital unless in exceptional circumstances.

Michael Carter

The Small Crane.  Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue on Tuesday from 9.30.  Removal at 10.30 to the Jesuit Church, Sea Road for mass for Michael Carter at 11.  Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery.

John Collins

Luimnagh, Tuby Cottage, Corrandulla. Reposing at Ryders Funeral Home, Headford tomorrow Monday from 6 until 8.  Removal from his home, Ruby Cottage on Tuesday morning to St. Patrick and Cuna, Corner Chapel for mass for John Collins at 12.  Funeral afterwards to Cloughanover Cemetery.  House private Tuesday morning and family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Kilcoona National School Playground Fund.

Tom also known as Toff Geoghegan

Cooleney East, Kiltormer, Ballinasloe.  Reposing at St. Josephs Centre, Killimor tomorrow Monday from 5 until 7.  Mass for Toff Geoghegan on Tuesday at 12 in St. Patricks Church, Kiltormer.  Funeral afterwards to the Old Cemetery, Kiltormer.

Joseph Prendergast

Clooncauneen, Claregalway.  Reposing at Síoraíocht in the grounds of the Church of the Assumption and St. James, Claregalway this evening from 5 until 6.30.  Mass for Joseph Prendergast tomorrow Monday at 12.30 in St. Columbas Church, Castlegar. Private cremation to follow in Shannon Crematorium.  House private, by request.

Robert Cheevers

Main Street, Craughwell and formerly of Moylough.  Reposing at his son Johns residence, Craughwell tomorrow Monday from 4 until 7.  Funeral cortege will arive to St. Colmans Church, Craughwell for mass for Robert Cheevers on Tuesday at 12.  Funeral afterwards to Ballymore Cemetery.  House private on Tuesday morning and family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Galway Hospice.

Delia Casey

Brookdale, Headford Road.  Reposing at The Holy Family Funeral Home in the grounds of The Church of the Holy Family, Mervue tomorrow Monday from 5.30.  Removal at 7 to the adjoining church.  Mass for Delia Casey on Tuesday at 10.  Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to St. Bernadettes Ward, UHG.

Kevin McGrath

Rahoon and formerly of Lisburn, Antrim.  Reposing at St. Pio’s Room within the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road tomorrow Monday from 5.  Removal at 6.30 to the church.  Mass for Kevin McGrath on Tuesday at 11.  Cremation to follow at Shannon Crematorium.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Galway Dog Search and Rescue.

Hilary Molloy

Tirellan Heights, Headford Road and formerly of Lower Salthill.  Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue this afternoon from 4.30.  Removal at 6.30 to Christ the King Church, Salthill.  Mass for Hilary Molloy tomorrow Monday at 12.  Private cremation to follow.  House private and no flowers, by request.

Martin Keaveney

Esker, Glenamaddy and Central Park Nursing Home, Clonbern. In his 100th year.  Reposing at Divillys Funeral Home, Glenamaddy this evening from 5.  Removal at 7 to St. Patricks Church, Glenamaddy. Mass for Martin Keaveney tomorrow Monday at 1.  Funeral afterwards to Boyounagh Cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.

Peter O’Halloran

Clydagh, Moycullen.  Reposing at Áiséiri, Church Road, Moycullen this evening from 5.  Removal at 7 to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Moycullen.  Mass for Peter O’Halloran tomorrow Monday at 12.  Funeral afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.  No flowers or mass cards, by request.  Donations, if desired to Western Alzheimers.

Martin Fahy

Claretuam, Tuam.  Reposing at Burns Funeral Home, Tuam this evening from 5.  Removal at 7 to his home.  Mass for Martin Fahy tomorrow Monday at 12 in the Sacred Heart Church, Belclare.  Funeral afterwards to Claretuam Cemetery. House private and no flowers, by request.  Donations, if desired to Galway Hospice.

Christine Reynolds

Hopson Lane, Ballinasloe and formerly of Shannonbridge.  Reposing at Serenity Funeral Home, Main Street, Ballinasloe this evening from 5.  Removal at 7 to St. Ciaráns Church, Shannonbridge.  Mass for Christine Reynolds tomorrow Monday at 11.30.  Private cremation to follow at Shannon Crematorium.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland.

Maisie Coen nee Greaney

Garra, Ballyglunin, Tuam.  Reposing at St. Colmans Room adjoining St. Colmans Church, Corofin this afternoon from 4.  Removal at 7 to her home.  Mass for Maisie Coen tomorrow Sunday at 1 in St. Marys Church, Killererin.  Funeral afterwards to Killererin Old Cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Cancer Care West.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A file is to be sent to the DPP over the seizure of €140 thousand worth of Heroin in Loughrea on Friday.

The discovery was made when Gardai attached to the Galway Divisional Drug Unit conducted a search of a car at 11.25pm on Friday.

Heroin worth an estimated €140 thousand was seized and a 41 year old man was arrested at the scene.

He’s since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Large crowds are expected to gather in Esker this morning for the annual blessing of St. Dominic’s Well.

The religious tradition began in the 1800s when a plague of sickness spread throughout the area.

The water is believed to have special powers of protection and healing.

People continue to collect holy water from the well to bless their land, livestock and homes.

The religious gathering takes place today after morning mass at 11 o’clock at Esker Monastery and again tomorrow Monday.

Photo – Pilgrimage In Medieval Ireland

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Almost 200 homeless people across Galway are using local Post Offices as their home address.

That’s according to new figures – which suggest there are significant levels of ‘hidden homeless’ nationwide.

An Post’s Address Point service – introduced last April – offers those without a home the opportunity to have a fixed address to receive post and access essential services.

According to the Sunday Independent, since then, 2,800 people nationwide have registered for the service.

Figures supplied by An Post show homeless people in every county availing of the service – shedding a light on the ‘hidden homeless’ living in every community across the country.

This includes those living with family, or ‘couch surfing’ with friends.

For example, Dublin accounts for just half of those using the An Post service – despite Government figures showing 70% of the country’s homeless are resident there.

In some counties, the number of people registered with An Post’s Address Point service is up to three times higher than the official homeless figures.

There are currently 196 people registered for the service in Galway – with the latest Government figures showing there are officially 326 homeless people across the county.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Status Yellow wind warning will come into effect overnight tonight in Galway.

The warning – which affects 7 counties – will be in place from just after midnight until 8am in Galway, Donegal, Mayo, and Kerry.

Meanwhile, the warning will also be in place in Wexford, Cork and Waterford from 3am until 11am Monday.

Harm Luijkx from Met Éireann says gusts of up to 100 kilometres an hour are also likely.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Mayor of Galway has confirmed he will not be attending a commemoration event to remember policemen who died during the War of Independence.

It’s after the Mayor of Clare announced he would be boycotting the event at Dublin Castle later this month – and called for it to be scrapped.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will be at the event – which will remember members of the Royal Irish Constabulary and the Dublin Metropolitan Police who were killed.

Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard says the RIC were involved in suppression of the Irish people and should not be celebrated.

Keith today looked at the situation in A&e; Galway 2020; the IBAL Report and the Cope Galway Christmas Day Swim

Moycullen scooped up a significant road victory on Saturday evening in the Mens Superleague, taking a 78-91 point win over DCU Saints in Glasnevin. Michael Bonaparte was in fantastic scoring form for the hosts, while the Moycullen guard combo of Patrick Lyons and Paul Kelly stepped up in the second half, making key plays to tie the game 63-63 going into the final quarter. Moycullen pushed on in the fourth quarter with a dazzling performance from Grant Olsson leading the way to see home a significant win for the Galway side.

A hugely-anticipated top of the table clash got underway in Kerry on Saturday evening as Garvey’s Tralee Warriors hosted DBS Éanna in the Men’s Super League. The game had added spice in that the two sides will also meet next Saturday afternoon in the Hula Hoops Cup semi finals in Cork.

Warriors stormed out of the gates off the back of a great offensive performance from Andre Berry, and that, coupled with solid rebounding from Kieran Donaghy saw Éanna struggle to get a hold in the game, to see Warriors into a solid lead at the half, 51-33. Éanna dug deep in the third though, and with Stefan Zecevic leading the charge, they battled back with some key three pointers. Paul Dick and Jonathan Lawton were on hand to reply at the other end for Warriors to keep them ahead 65-50 going into the last quarter. Éanna were not going down without a fight though, and the combination of Paris Ballinger and Mark Reynolds began to pay dividends, as they produced some key stops and scores to see Éanna into their first lead of the game with four minutes to play. Again, it was Paul Dick who was on hand to take the momentum away from the visitors with a deep three-pointer, leaving Éanna chasing once again. They just couldn’t convert their chances down the stretch though and Warriors pipped the win under immense pressure, 80-77.

Head coach Pat Price reflected afterwards: “When two teams get together, a lot of it comes down to surviving runs, because they’re hard to stop. It was important for us to get out to a good start on our home court as we didn’t want to instill them with confidence that they could play here. Fair play to them, they made some big shots, Paris Ballinger kept them in the game late making tough play after tough play. That’s what happens when good teams get together – it’s not about one team playing bad, it’s about outlasting the other.”

Delaney Blaylock was the star for Belfast Star on Saturday evening as he delivered an outstanding performance on both ends of the floor to finish with 34 points and help his side home to a 90-83 point win over Pyrobel Killester. Indeed, the final scoreline doesn’t truly reflect the flow of the game, as it was in the melting pot right up until the final few minutes, when Blaylock and CJ Fulton stepped up to deliver the final blows. Throughout the four quarters neither team could gain a comfortable lead, with Kason Harrell, Tomas Fernandez and Ciaran Roe the standouts for Killester. It was Belfast Star who were able to put the final run together though with a superb Sean Quinn three-pointer and bonus play helping them over the line.

UCD Marian took home a nail-biting 79-76 point victory over Coughlan C&S Neptune in a thriller. UCD held a 41-33 point half time lead but Neptune came back strong in the third, with Cian Heaphy leading the way. Scores from UCD’s Marius Markiewicz and Scott Kinevane kept the hosts in the lead, 59-52 going into the last, but once again Neptune rallied back, with Lehmon Colbert making big plays to give Neptune their first lead of the game. With minutes left in the fourth quarter, the game was on a knife-edge before UCD went up by three with just seconds to go. Neptune’s buzzer beater did not find it’s target, to see UCD take the win by three.

Abbey Seals Dublin Lions lost out to neighbours Griffith College Templeogue in a big Dublin derby game, 59-76. Lorcan Murphy was the standout for Templeogue on the night, and despite the best efforts of Finn Hughes for Lions, Templeogue just had too much firepower. Maree and Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin dished up an electrifying game in Galway on Saturday evening, with the Kerry side just edging it at the death, 73-78. The game was extremely close throughout, with Darin Johnson and Eoin Rockall the standouts for the hosts, while Rami Ghanem and Colin O’Reilly shone brightest for Killorglin, and were key in helping them over the line.

In the Women’s Super League, Maree overcame a tough challenge from Singleton SuperValu Brunell at home Saturday evening to run out 84-73 winners in the end. The game was tightly contested throughout the first half, with Claire Rockall and Carly McClendon the standout for the hosts. A dazzling display from Brunell’s Treyanna Clay and Katie Walshe just wasn’t enough as the hosts drove home to an 84-73 point win in the end.

Maxol WIT Wildcats secured a key 63-68 point away win over Fr Mathews in Cork on Saturday evening in a game that truly lived up to its billing. Wildcats led for most of the clash, but only by small margins throughout, holding a two-point lead at half time behind good work from Jasmine Walker and Stephanie O’Shea. Shannon Brady and Grainne Dwyer were on form for the home side – with Dwyer a welcome addition back to the hosts following an injury before the Christmas break – but again, it was Walker and O’Shea who kept the visitors out in front and push on to win by five in a close finish.

Speaking afterwards, head coach Jillian Hayes stated: “I’m delighted with the win tonight. Any win on the road is a good one for us. I felt our defence was key to the win.”

Pyrobel Killester produced a terrific second half performance to secure a big home victory against Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics on Saturday evening, 69-55. Liffey welcomed back Sorcha Tiernan from injury, while 2018/19 American, Briana Green, has also returned to the side for the remainder of the season. It was close between the sides throughout the first half, with the second quarter turning into a shoot out in Clontarf, with Tiernan for Liffey and Aisling McCann for Killester getting 10 points apiece at either end. Killester just had the edge at the break, 38-34. Adella Randle El began to assert her authority more for Killester in the second half, combining well with Mimi Clarke for some key scores, while Green, Tiernan and Ailbhe O’Connor replied at the other end to keep the game neck-in-neck going into the last, Killester leading 58-50. A huge fourth quarter from the hosts followed, with Randle El dominant throughout. Scores from McCann, Rebecca Nagle and a solid drive from Christa Reed gave the Dubliners some breathing room, and they pushed on from there to win out 69-55 in the end.

League leaders, DCU Mercy were clinical in their dominant away win over Marble City Hawks, winning out 49-78 in the end. A terrific team performance from the visitors saw them command the lead from the start and they set the pace on defence making it very difficult for Hawks throughout. The final game of the weekend saw Ambassador Glanmire earn a dominant away win against IT Carlow Basketball on Sunday afternoon, winning out on 50-91 in the end. Tatum Neubert put on a star performance for Glanmire as they charged into a 28-48 point lead at the half. A great display from fellow American, Shrita Parker and another standout display from Aine McKenna on both ends of the floor helped Glanmire dominate and they pushed on to win out well in the end.

Basketball Ireland Results: January 4-5th, 2020

Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League:   

Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 59-76 Griffith College Templeogue

Belfast Star 90-83 Pyrobel Killester 

UCD Marian 79-76 Coughlan C&S Neptune

DCU Saints 78-91 Moycullen

Garveys Tralee Warriors 80-77 DBS Eanna

Maree 73-78 Keanes Supervalu Killorglin

Basketball Ireland Women’s Super League:   

Maree 84-73 Singleton SuperValu Brunell

Marble City Hawks 49-78 DCU Mercy

Fr Mathews 63-68 Maxol WIT Wildcats

Pyrobel Killester 69-55 Leixlip Amenities Liffey Celtics

IT Carlow Basketball 50-91 Ambassador UCC Glanmire

Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One:

Ulster University 56-88 IT Carlow Basketball

Limerick Sports Eagles 100-84 McGowans Tolka Rovers

Portlaoise Panthers 65-81 Waterford Vikings

Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killarney 68-88 Tradehouse Central Ballincollig

Fr Mathews 73-82 LYIT Donegal

Basketball Ireland Detailed Results: January 4-5th, 2020

Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League:

DCU Saints 78-91 Moycullen

Top scorers DCU Saints: Michael Bonaparte 30, Martins Provizors 17, CharlieCoombes 7

Top scorers Moycullen: Grant Olsson 22, Paul Kelly 16, Patrick Lyons 16

Half time score: DCU Saints 45-39 Moycullen 

Maree 73-78 Keanes Supervalu Killorglin

Top scorers Maree: Darin Johnson 21, OriolBalsells Plaza 14, Eoin Rockall 13

Top scorers Keanes Supervalu Killorglin: Rami Gahanem 22, Colin O Reilly 18, Allan Thomas 12

Half time score: Maree 35-32 Keanes Supervalu Killorglin

Basketball Ireland Women’s Super League:

Maree 84-73 Singleton SuperValu Brunell

Top scorers Maree: Claire Rockall 19, Carly McLendon 14, Dayna Finn 12

Top scorers Singleton SuperValu Brunell: Treyanna Clay 26, Katie Walsh 19, Danielle O Leary 16

Half time score: Maree 43-36 Singleton SuperValu Brunell

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Hula Hoops National Cup semi-final fixtures: January 10-12^th, 2020

FRIDAY SCHEDULE

Friday 10th January 2020

Neptune Stadium

Hula Hoops U20 Women’s National Cup 

Portlaoise Panthers v Waterford Wildcats, Neptune Stadium, 20:00

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

Saturday 11th January 2020 – Schedule for Neptune Stadium

Hula Hoops U18 Men’s National Cup

Neptune v UCD Marian, Neptune Stadium, 10:00
Dundalk Ravens v Belfast Star, Neptune Stadium,12:00

Hula Hoops Women’s Paudie O’Connor National Cup

Ambassador UCC Glanmire v Pyrobel Killester, Neptune Stadium, 14:00

Hula Hoops Men’s Pat Duffy National Cup

DBS Éanna v Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, Neptune Stadium, 16:00

Hula Hoops Women’s Paudie O’Connor National Cup

DCU Mercy v Singleton Supervalu Brunell, Neptune Stadium, 18:00

Hula Hoops Men’s Pat Duffy National Cup

Griffith College Templeogue v Coughlan C&S Neptune, Neptune Stadium, 20:00

Saturday 11th January 2020 – Schedule for Parochial Hall
Hula Hoops IWA Wheelchair National Cup 

Limerick Scorpions v Killester WBC, Parochial Hall, 10:00

Hula Hoops Men’s Presidents’ Cup

LYIT Donegal v Tradehouse Central Ballincollig, Parochial Hall, 12:00

Hula Hoops Women’s Division One National Cup

Team Tom McCarthy’s St Mary’s v Portlaoise Panthers, Parochial Hall, 14:00

Hula Hoops U20 Women’s National Cup

Templeogue BC v UU Tigers, Parochial Hall, 16:00

Hula Hoops Men’s Presidents’ Cup

IT Carlow Basketball v Fr Mathews, Parochial Hall, 18:00

SUNDAY SCHEDULE 

Sunday 12th January 2020 – Schedule for Neptune Stadium 
Hula Hoops IWA Wheelchair National Cup
Rebel Wheelers v Clonaslee WBC, Neptune Stadium, 11:00

Hula Hoops U20 Men’s National Cup
Moycullen BC v Templeogue BC, Neptune Stadium, 13:00
UCD Marian v Portlaoise Panthers, Neptune Stadium, 15:00

Sunday 12th January 2020 – Schedule for Parochial Hall 

Hula Hoops U18 Women’s National Cup 
Waterford Wildcats v DCU Mercy, Parochial Hall, 11:00
Portlaoise Panthers v Singleton Supervalu Brunell, Parochial Hall, 13:00

Hula Hoops Women’s Division One National Cup 

Ulster University v Trinity Meteors, Parochial Hall, 15:00

Margaret also known as Peg Minogue nee Tuohy

Coose, Whitegate.  Reposing at St. Joseph’s Funeral Home, Whitegate tomorrow Tuesday from 5 with prayers at 7.  Mass for Peg Minogue on Wednesday at 12 in St. Brendan’s Church, Looscaun, Woodford.  Funeral afterwards to Clonrush cemetery, Whitegate, Co. Clare.  No flowers, by request.

John also known as Jackie Gilligan

Doonane, Colemanstown, Ballinasloe.  Reposing at St. Mary’s Funeral Home, Menlough tomorrow Tuesday from 5.  Removal at 7 to St. Mary’s Church, Skehanagh.  Mass for Jackie Gilligan on Wednesday at 11.  Funeral afterwards to Doonane cemetery.

Kevin McGrath

Rahoon and formerly of Lisburn, Antrim.  Reposing at St. Pio’s Room within Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road this evening from 5.  Removal at 6:30 to the Church.  Mass for Kevin McGrath tomorrow Tuesday at 11.  Cremation afterwards at Shannon Crematorium.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations if desired to Galway Dog Search and Rescue.

Mick Coen

Kilconnell, Ballinasloe.  Reposing at Sacred Heart Funeral Home, Kilconnell tomorrow Tuesday from 4:30.  Removal at 7 to Sacred Heart Church, Kilconnell.  Mass for Mick Coen on Wednesday at 2.  Funeral afterwards to Abbey cemetery, Kilconnell.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations if desired to East Galway and Midlands Cancer Support Centre.

Kathleen also known as Olive Dennehy

Rathgoggin Heights, Charleville, Co. Cork;   Banogues, Castleblakeney and Nightengale Nursing Home, Ahascragh, Ballinasloe.  Reposing at Hawe’s Funeral Home, Charleville, Co. Cork tomorrow Tuesday from 6 until 7:30.  Arriving at Holy Cross Church, , Charleville on Wednesday for mass for Olive Dennehy at 2.  Funeral afterwards to Holy Cross cemetery.

Mary also known as May Mitchell nee McEneaney

Lisduff, Attymon, Athenry and late of Pearse Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth.  Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Athenry tomorrow Tuesday from 6 until 8.  Arriving at St. Iomar’s Church, Killimordaly on Wednesday for mass for May Mitchell at 12.  Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations if desired to Cancer Care West.

Michael Carter

The Small Crane.  Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue tomorrow Tuesday from 9.30.  Removal at 10.30 to Jesuit Church, Sea Road for mass for Michael Carter at 11.  Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery.

John Collins

Ruby Cottage, Luimnagh. Corrandulla. Reposing at Ryder’s Funeral Home, Headford this evening from 6 until 8.  Removal from his home tomorrow Tuesday to St. Patrick and Cuana Church, Corner Chapel for mass for John Collins at 12.  Funeral afterwards to Cloughanover Cemetery.  House private tomorrow morning and family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Kilcoona National School Playground Fund.

Tom also known as Toss Geoghegan

Cooleney East, Kiltormer, Ballinasloe.  Reposing at St. Josephs Centre, Killimor this evening from 5 until 7.  Mass for Toss Geoghegan tomorrow Tuesday at 12 in St. Patrick’s Church, Kiltormer.  Funeral afterwards to Old Cemetery, Kiltormer.

Robert Cheevers

Main Street, Craughwell and formerly of Moylough.  Reposing at his son John Cheevers residence in Craughwell today from 4 until 7.  Funeral cortege will arrive at  St. Colman’s Church, Craughwell tomorrow Tuesday for mass for Robert Cheevers at 12.  Funeral afterwards to Ballymore Cemetery.  House private tomorrow morning and family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to Galway Hospice.

Delia Casey

Brookdale, Headford Road.  Reposing at Holy Family Funeral Home in the grounds of  Church of the Holy Family, Mervue this evening from 5.30.  Removal at 7 to adjoining church.  Mass for Delia Casey tomorrow Tuesday at 10.  Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request.  Donations, if desired to St. Bernadettes Ward, UHG.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Beef farmers are to gather in Ballinasloe this evening to discuss the ongoing fight for fair pricing.

The meeting has been organised by Ballinasloe beef protest representatives who supported various demonstrations at Liffey Meats last year as part of the national call for action.

Agenda items include Thursday’s Beef Taskforce meeting, as well as information on planned Dublin tractor protests, which are scheduled to take place later this month (15th & 16th).

The meeting comes ahead of the AGM of Galway Beef Plan Movement which takes place later this week.

This evening’s meeting takes place at Gullanes Hotel from 8.

To hear more, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 2…

Galway Motor Club have announced that that Corrib Oil are returning to sponsor the 2020 Galway International Rally. The 2019 Galway International Rally was a very successful event, with an entry of in excess of 100 rally teams from Ireland, UK and Europe. The winners were Craig Breen, with Paul Nagle co-driving, in a Fiesta R5. They had a 14 second advantage over Alastair Fisher and Gordon Noble driving a similar car. Third were Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty in another Fiesta R5.

The 2020 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally gets underway on Saturday 1st February, and the list of early entries suggests a great weekends rallying is ahead. Galway Motor Club Secretary, Gary Leonard, is returning as Clerk of the Course, and he will head up a team of over 150 volunteers and officials to ensure the smooth running of the event.

On Saturday 1st February crews will sign-on at the event headquarters, complete a route recce, followed by Scrutiny. The Ceremonial Start will take place from Eyre Square that evening. Sunday’s route will have 120 kilometres of closed road stages centered on the town of Loughrea. The Service Area will be in Loughrea. Detailed Maps and Time Schedules will be available from the Official Rally Programme which will be available closer to the event. Rally Headquarters for the rally weekend is the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway.

The 2020 event will have International Status and will be the opening round of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. The event will include a Historic Rally and a Junior Rally. An entry of over 100 rally teams is expected. A draw for an entry fee refund will take place, for those who have made a paid entry before January 24th.

The rally will bring a welcome early season boost to visitor numbers in Galway City and County. The event generates over 2,000 bed nights annually. It will be the first International Sporting event in 2020 in the West of Ireland. The first Galway International Rally took place in 1971.

The launch of both the 2020 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally and the 2020 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship will take place at 8pm on Friday 17th January at the Clayton Hotel Galway and all are welcome to attend.

The 2020 Connacht Junior Cup kicked off over the weekend with four preliminary round ties down for decision across the province.
 
The All-Senior affair between Corinthians and Ballina ended in victory for Corinthians, with the home side winning out in a high-scoring affair 39-22. Elsewhere there was a win for Ballyhaunis at home to Galwegians 13-3, Corrib overcame Dunmore 22-13, while the Loughrea vs NUIG fixture was conceded by NUIG.
 
Those results mean the eight fixtures in the Round of 16 are now set in stone, with all the games taking place this Sunday 12th January.

The draw for the Quarter Finals will be held LIVE on Galway Bay FM following the round of sixteen games on Sunday evening next at 5.30pm.
 
2020 CONNACHT JUNIOR CUP

Preliminary Round (Sunday 5th January)
Ballyhaunis 13-3 Galwegians
Corinthians 39-22 Ballina
Corrib 22-13 Dunmore
Loughrea w/o-con NUIG

Round of 16 (Sunday 12th January)
Ballinrobe v Carrick-on-Shannon
Buccaneers v Sligo
Castlebar v Tuam
Corinthians v Ballyhaunis
Loughrea v Connemara
Monivea v Ballinasloe
OLBC v Corrib
Westport v Creggs

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new five year contract has been signed to secure a passenger ferry service for Inishbofin.

Inishbofin Island Discovery Ltd has been awarded the contract to provide the service between Inishbofin and Cleggan in Connemara.

The contract came into effect this month and will provide two daily return trips for the community.

The company was selected by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht following an evaluation process as well as consultation with the island community.

Gaeltacht Minister and Galway West TD Sean Kyne approved the subsidy for a ferry and bus service of 1.5 million euro.

He says connectivity is vital for the prosperity of the island.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The oral hearing for the controversial ring road proposal is expected to take place in mid-February.

The 600 million euro project would run west from Barna taking a northerly route before joining up with the M6 near Coolagh roundabout.

In September last year, the plan went out on public consultation again after a further information response from Galway County Council was deemed to contain significant additional data.

12 submissions were received as part of the second phase of public consultation.

These included nine follow-ups to previous submissions on the original application and three new submissions.

500 landowners would be directly affected, 44 houses would be demolished and 11 businesses would be impacted if the controversial project gets the go ahead.

An Bord Pleanála is expected to hold the oral hearing in mid February.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Another status yellow wind warning has been issued for Galway – the second in just two days.

The warning affects more than half the country – with strong gusts set to affect Galway, Donegal and Mayo from 1am.

The warning will remain in place until 8 o’clock tomorrow evening – meaning it’ll be in effect for almost 20 hours.

Meanwhile, a yellow wind alert for the rest of Connacht, most of Leinster, and Cavan and Monaghan will become valid from 6am tomorrow.

It will also last until 8 o’clock tomorrow night.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Minister for Health Simon Harris has been asked to intervene as beds remain closed at St Brendan’s Community Nursing Home in Loughrea.

Last November, the HSE stated eight beds were closed at the facility in order to meet HIQA regulations after Legionella bacteria was found in the water system.

However, speaking on Galway Talks, local councillor Moegie Maher claims 21 beds have been out of use for the past nine months.

Galway East TD and Minister of State Ciaran Cannon says the Health Minister has reached out to the HSE West – which oversees the facility – for a response in relation to the issue.

Minister Cannon claims Legionella bacteria is still in the water system somewhere at the facility – to hear more, tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour…

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway Junior Minister is calling for a review of the TB Hardship Grants to help farmers affected by the current TB regime.

Minister of State and Galway East TD Sean Canney says the grant must be made available to all farmers, including those who have off-farm incomes.

Minister Canney has raised concerns about the scheme following representations from a number of farmers.

A current EU directive states that every herd must be tested at least once a year but by 2021 this will increase to a mandatory 30 day pre/post movement test unless the animal has been tested in the last six months.

The new rule could mean that farmers wishing to sell animals would have to do so within six months of the annual herd test or else a pre or post movement test must to be carried out.

Fear is growing among farmers that they may have to bear the financial brunt of a second TB test going forward according to Minister Canney.

He says more support is needed for farmers in the event of a TB outbreak – to hear more on this story, tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour…

Today, Keith looked at the A&E Department; Travel insurance and cheap flights; Galway Gardai and a Beef Plan meeting tomorrow night