Galway Bay FM News Archives
Bish basketballers complete magnificent three-in-a-row
Date Published: 31-Mar-2011
THE Bish comprehensively defeated Presentation Bray in the U16 ‘A’ All Ireland final in the NBA in Tallaght last Thursday to fulfil their dream of three consecutive National Championship basketball titles.
The Bish’s Irish International guards Patrick Lyons, Cathal Evans, Dylan Costelloe and Stephen O Brien were exceptional throughout the game and anyone of them could have won the coveted MVP award which went to Captain Patrick Lyons.
The young Second Years Peter Cooke and Padraig Doran were impressive on the court together. Point guard Seamus Garrity was composed when introduced and with Sean O Sullivan scoring two baskets in quick succession when he took up post duties alongside Padraig Doran, it was clearly going to be the Bish’s day.
The Bish, with a lead of 22 points heading into the closing minutes, were able to introduce all their players and Pam Ogundele, Conall Morgan and Sean Candon showed why they had each played so prominent a role throughout the long campaign defeating the best that Ireland could offer over the past three years.
This showed the depth of talent in the Bish team as they continued to put pressure on the Pres Bray team who never gave up and continued to contest every ball to the end. When the final whistle went, it was the Bish loyal supporters who had travelled in big numbers that had most to cheer about as their side brought the U16A Cup back to the city school to make it their third National Championship title in three years.
See full coverage in this week’s Galway City 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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