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Bane’s 10-point plan delivers inter-firms title for Galway Gardaí
Date Published: 06-Apr-2011
Galway Garda 1-17
GAA Coaches (Dublin) 2-6
An exhibition of point scoring from Man of the match Cormac Bane helped the Galway Garda to their first All Ireland Interfirms football title.
In a match played in ideal conditions in a splendid Westmanstown venue (Lucan) the Galway Garda lead from start to finish for a deserved victory.
Leading by four points at the interval, the Tribesmen turned on the style in the second-half with a further 13 points, eight of them coming from the Caherlistrane sharp shooter in what was a great all-around performance from the Connacht champions.
The midfield partnership of Brendan Ryan and Shane Walderon swung the midfield battle in the Westerners favour; Niall Lydon, who scored the Garda goal, worked hard throughout winning a lot of procession and linking well with Bane inside; while Barry Burke and Pat Kelly were the pick of the defence.
The Galway men got off to a blistering start and were five points clear in as many minutes. Two Bane points in the opening three minutes lead the way, and the crucial score of the half arrived moments later when a fine passing movement set up Lydon who crashed home from close range.
Stephen Behan opened the Coaches account after 10 minutes but Pat Kelly restored the eight point gap a few minutes later for the Garda. Despite been on top for most of the match the Galway men were guilty of a number of bad wides and failed to add to their tally for 15 minutes.
The Coaches battled hard to get into the match. Points from James Glancy and Paul Faughnan reduced the deficit but Pauric O Connor had the final say of the opening period with a fine individual point three minutes from the interval.
As in the opening half, Bane fired over two early points, one from a close range free to stretch the Garda’s advantage to six in the early minutes of the second half. When Brian Meaney pointed moments later, the Tribesmen seemed to be coasting.
However they were rocked back on the heels in the 40th minute. Slack marking in the Galway defence allowed Ciaran Farrelly in for an opportunist goal but they soon regained the initiative with a superb sideline kick from Bane to settle any doubts which may have been lingering.
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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