Galway Bay FM News Archives
Battling United are second best
Date Published: 05-Apr-2011
SLIGO Rovers ended a four year run without a win in Terryland Park on Friday night thanks to a 30th minute strike from John Dillon, his third in two league games, to move the visitors up to second in the table.
It was a victory that was fully deserved, for while United showed plenty of heart and effort, they were second best for much of the night against a side expected to challenge for league honours this season, having captured both domestic cups in 2010.
It is only two years since Sligo Rovers finished one point above United in the bottom half of the table thanks to results on the last day of the season, but the fortunes of both clubs have diverged wildly since then.
Rovers have contested the last two FAI Cup finals, losing to Sporting Fingal in 2009 and beating Shamrock Rovers last season, and they boast two of the best local players who previously starred for United in Alan Keane and John Russell.
As for United, they only secured their top flight status last season with a relegation play-off win against Bray Wanderers, and only cobbled together a squad for this campaign at the 11th hour after a successful appeal against the decision not to award the club a licence to play in the league.
The difference in the strength of both squads was there for all to see on Friday night, with Sligo manager Paul Cook able to spring the likes of Joseph Ndo and Eoin Doyle from the bench, quality and experience United just don’t have.
For the full match report see page 23 of this week’s Sentinel
See also:
- Mervue in eight goal thriller – Page 26
- Referee ‘goal’ condemns Salthill – Page 26
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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