Galway Bay FM News Archives
Huge crowd on the cards in Loughrea for big Feile parade
Date Published: 22-Jun-2011
THE prestigious Feile na nGael under 14 hurling tournament returns to Galway for the first time since 1993 this coming weekend. The top under 14 hurlers, camogie players and handball competitors in the country will descend on Galway from June 24 to 26.
Well known clubs such as Ballygunner, Wolfe Tones, Na Piarsaigh, Kilmacud Crokes, Birr and O’Loughlin Gaels along with representatives from all the other counties of Ireland will head to Galway for Feile weekend where they will be hosted by the various hurling, camogie and handball clubs of the county.
The first Feile na nGael took place in Tipperary in 1971, a competition that was the brainchild of former GAA President, Seamus Ryan. Sixty four teams participated in the inaugural competition with Cork’s Blackrock defeating Eoghan Ruadh of Dublin in the prestigious A’ final.
Since that initial year Feile has gone from strength to strength with many of the most well known clubs in the country annexing titles in the intervening years. These include Na Piarsaigh (Cork), St.Finbarr’s (Cork), Glen Rovers (Cork), Wolfe Tones (Clare), James Stephens (Kilkenny), Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny), Oulart the Ballagh (Wexford) and Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin).
Galway have also had their successes at Feile with the Christy Ring trophy residing in the county in 1993 when Loughrea defeated Turloughmore who are the current holders having got the better of Na Piarsaigh last June, in Ennis.
Other Galway clubs to have claimed divisional titles at Feile na nGael include Annaghdown, Carnmore, Abbey-Duniry, Killimor and Mountbellew-Moylough.
Camogie was introduced to Feile in 1974 with Rathnure of Wexford the first winners of the Corn Ui Phuirseil trophy. Galway has had considerable success in camogie’s top division with nine titles coming west of the Shannon.
Pearses have won three titles with Sarsfields and Mullagh claiming two each while Athenry and St.Colman’s have also tasted success. Davitts and Pearses have also claimed Division Two titles with Mountbellew, the Division Three winners in 1993.
St Jude’s (Dublin), Cahir (Tipperary), St. Martin’s (Wexford), Courcey Rovers (Cork), Thomastown (Kilkenny) and Loughgiel Shamrocks (Antrim) will be participating at this year’s Feile.
Handball is also an integral part of the Feile experience with many Galway clubs participating including Abbeyknockmoy, Annaghdown, Micheal Breathnach, Ballinasloe, Claregalway, Mountbellew-Moylough, Inis Oirr, Inis Mor, Moycullen, Salthill and Williamstown.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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